Start Point
Cusco
Service
Shared Service
Type
Duration
1 day
Machu Picchu Tour with Huchuy Picchu Mountain
¡Don’t wait any longer! Enjoy the best trip to Machu Picchu with an additional tour to Huchuy Picchu Mountain!
If you consider yourself a traveler who is attracted by challenges and adventure, you can’t miss this incredible tour through the Peruvian Andes. The Machu Picchu Tour with a tour of the Huchuy Picchu mountain is a complete excursion whose itinerary is designed for those who are looking for a complete experience in the Citadel and this enigmatic mountain that watches over it.
Its meaning in Quechua is “Small Mountain” and has a height of 2,497 meters. However, you should not be fooled: its size is very imposing and seems to guard the Citadel, offering unique views of the Inca ruins. Its path is considered the easiest of the additional mountains, constituting a circuit of only one kilometer of stone paths.
Being one of the most popular tours in Peru, you will not fail to be amazed by the architectural treasures that the Incas have built long ago, without leaving aside the beautiful postcards of hillsides and forests. As if this were not enough, you will be able to enjoy excellent service, from the hands of the most qualified professionals in tourism.
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Itinerary
Route
4:00 - 7:00: Transfer from Cusco to Machu Picchu
The tour will begin with your transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station. Then, you will be taken on a unique train ride through the mountains until you reach Aguas Calientes.
Once here, you will board a tourist bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu, where we will start the guided tour.
7:00 - 15:00: Tour of Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu
On the guided tour you will discover amazing architectural treasures, which are the main attractions built during the Inca period.
Once finished, you will have plenty of free time to explore the Citadel on your own to rest, walk around and take lots of pictures.
Afterwards, our guide will be waiting for you at a meeting point to start the ascent of Huchuy Picchu mountain.
15:00 - 21:00: Return to Cusco
After this incredible hike, you will return with the guide to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious lunch to replenish your energy and then visit the hot springs.
Finally, you will return by train to Ollantaytambo and then to Cusco around 9:00 pm.
Additional Information
Includes
The price of the Machu Picchu Tour with Huchuy Picchu Mountain includes:
- Transportation (round trip)
- Bilingual professional guide Spanish-English (ask for Portuguese)
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
- Train ticket
- Tourist bus ticket
- First aid kit
Not include
The price of the Machu Picchu Tour with Huchuy Picchu Mountain does not include:
- Tips
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
Considerations
¿ What considerations should you take into account when doing the Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu Mountain Excursion?
- You can include tickets to the attractions as an additional service in the purchase process, or purchase them on your own, at the same places, in cash (admission prices to the attractions may vary without prior notice).
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Due to environmental, climatic or other factors beyond our control, the itinerary of the trip may vary. If so, we will notify you in a timely manner.
- Guru Explorers value your time and strive to respect the tour schedule; however, it may vary for reasons beyond our control (weather, natural disasters, field conditions, among other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to offer efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment.
Not Allowed:
- Pets.
- Smoking.
- Large suitcases or bags.
Not recommended for:
- Wheelchair users.
Terms and Conditions
Cancellation Policy:
- With 3 days or less notice, there will be no reimbursement.
- Between 4 and 7 days notice, 70% reimbursement.
- More than 7 days, 90% will be reimbursed.
Date changes:
- Fees applied for date change in private tours:
- There will be no extra charge if notified more than 5 days in advance.
- If notified between 3 and 5 days in advance, an additional charge of 20% will apply.
- If notified 2 days or less in advance, it will not be possible to make the change and will not be subject to reimbursement.
- There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors.
Why choose us
We want to be part of that experience where you will enjoy the Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu Mountain Excursion.
If you are still wondering why choose us, we would like you to read 7 outstanding features of our service:
QUALITY: When you go to a teacher, it's because you want to answer all the questions. When it comes to travel, money, time and enjoyment there is a lot to be solved and that's what Guru Explorers is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.
EXPERIENCE: To become Guru Explorers, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We lived bad and good experiences, valuing that in the details is the difference, that's why we know what elements are essential for your trip, we are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience!
TRANSPARENCY: We are here to provide you with the best information and description of our tours. We are not in favor of hidden costs. We provide the necessary information so you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.
SECURITY: You trust us with your time, your money and your expectations and that is why we fine tune every detail to guarantee the trip you dream of.
FLEXIBILITY: Although we have pre-established packages; we adapt to your needs and make tailor-made plans for you to visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of a Guru Explorers. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate travel, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sporting event in your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations.
PASSION: Before being tour guides, we are travelers, explorers, adventurers; that makes us passionate about creating the best experiences in the time you invest for you and your loved ones.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, not affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive them or their environment. We create experiences that are more humane and respectful of heritage.
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FAQ
¿ What is the difficulty of Huchuy Picchu?
The route to Huchuy Picchu is simple, and consists of 1 kilometers of stone paths that were built in Inca times.
¿ Is it possible to get to Machu Picchu without a bus?
From Aguas Calientes it is possible to do a walking tour, although it depends on the itinerary and its duration. The walk along this route takes about an hour.
¿What objects are not allowed on the Machu Picchu Tour?
For the entrance to the Machu Picchu Citadel, you cannot enter with selfie sticks, umbrellas, alcoholic beverages, drones, cigarettes and baby strollers.
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