Good to know
- Time to spend
- 2–3 hours round trip
- Tickets
- Limited daily permits, sold with a Machu Picchu Circuit 3 ticket; book far ahead
- Best time
- Dry season (May–October); morning slots for clearer views
- Getting there
- Trailhead is inside Machu Picchu, reached along the Circuit 3 route
Itineraries with Huayna Picchu
Huayna Picchu is on day 4
Day 4 of Cusco and Machu Picchu in 5 days
Machu Picchu
How Huayna Picchu fits into a day.- 6:00Bus up to Machu PicchuAguas Calientes
- 7:00Machu Picchu guided visitMachu Picchu
- 10:30Huayna Picchu climb (separate ticket)Machu Picchu
- 16:00Train back to CuscoAguas Calientes
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Huayna Picchu questions
How do I get a Huayna Picchu ticket?
It is sold as a combined ticket with Machu Picchu on the Circuit 3 route that includes the mountain. Daily numbers are small, so book months ahead in high season.
Is the Huayna Picchu hike dangerous?
It is steep and narrow with drops in places, but there are ropes and handholds on the hardest parts. It is not a good fit if you have a fear of heights.
