Adventure Tours Machu Picchu

This is Machu Picchu Mountain

The Machu Picchu mountain tour offers one of the most challenging treks on the trip to the Inca citadel. The route is challenging as you reach the highest point around Machu Picchu. The tour offers hotel pick-up, tourist transportation, a professional guide, entrance fees, and more. The hike is suitable for visitors of all ages, learn more!

The mountains that surround Machu Picchu

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is surrounded by four mountains. The Huayna Picchu is a famous mountain with challenging stone stairs. The Huchuy Picchu is a slope of Waynapicchu with beautiful views. The Machu Picchu mountain is the highest point around the archaeological site. The last mountain is the Putucusi, but the visit to this summit is not allowed. Learn more about these mountains!

• The Huchuy Picchu – Huchuy Picchu mountain is a slope of Huayna Picchu. Its name means ‘small mountain’, as the hike to the top is short. This mountain stands out for the simple hike but with stretches of stone steps. This hike can last between 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the physical condition of each visitor. The reward is the beautiful views of Machu Picchu. Its summit is at 2,497 meters above sea level.
• Huayna Picchu – Huayna Picchu mountain is the most famous peak of Machu Picchu. Its name means ‘young mountain’. The mountain stands out for the hiking route with stretches of high slopes, with stone staircases made by the Incas to worship their gods. The hike can last between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the physical condition of each person. On its slopes is the Temple of the Moon and other Inca constructions. Its summit is at 2,693 meters above sea level.
• Machu Picchu Mountain – Machu Picchu Mountain is the highest peak around Machu Picchu. Its name means ‘old mountain’. It stands out for its paths surrounded by flora and fauna characteristic of Machu Picchu. The hike to its summit is the most challenging as it can last between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes. The name of this mountain was chosen to name the Inca citadel. Its summit is at 3,082 meters above sea level.

Questions and answers about the Adventure tours in Machu Picchu

Planning to visit Machu Picchu? Find out the questions and answers asked by tourists interested in adventure tours in the Inca citadel. You can also send your questions to info@machupicchuterra.com.

• What kind of adventures can you experience in Machu Picchu?
  Machu Picchu offers mainly the adventurous option of short trekking routes to its mountains: Huchuy Picchu, Huayna Picchu, and Machu Picchu Mountain. These routes are optional during the visit.
• What to take to Machu Picchu for adventure treks?
  If you plan to hike Machu Picchu, it is recommended that you bring shoes with sturdy soles, comfortable trekking pants, a windbreaker, a hat or cap, sunblock, mosquito repellent, an extra change of clothes (an extra polo shirt), and a simple backpack with snacks or a rehydrating drink.
• What does the Huchuy Picchu mountain tour include?
  The 1 day tour to Huchuy Picchu mountain includes: pick up from the tourist’s hotel, full tourist transportation (Expedition tourist train), entrance to Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu, professional tour guide and return to the door of the visitor’s hotel.
• What does the Huayna Picchu mountain tour include?
  The 1 day Huayna Picchu mountain tour includes: pick up from the tourist’s hotel, full tourist transportation (Expedition tourist train), Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu entrance, professional tour guide and return to the door of the visitor’s hotel.
• What does the Machu Picchu mountain tour include?
  The 2-day Machu Picchu mountain tour includes: pick up from the tourist’s hotel, full tourist transportation (Expedition tourist train), entrance to Machu Picchu Solo (day 1), 1 night in a tourist hotel in Aguas Calientes, entrance to Machu Picchu + Mountain, professional tour guide and return to the door of the visitor’s hotel.
• What does the Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley tour include?
  The Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 2-day tour includes pick up from the tourist hotel, full transportation in a spacious minivan, as well as buses and tourist trains (The Voyager train for the outbound trip and Expedition train for the return trip), entrance to all tourist attractions, buffet lunch in Tunupa (Urubamba), 1-night hotel in Aguas Calientes, entrance to Machu Picchu, Consettur bus, as well as a professional tour guide the two days of the service. All included!
• Is Machu Picchu dangerous?
  No, Machu Picchu is a 100% safe tourist attraction for visitors. During the hikes to the mountains of Machu Picchu, it is recommended not to have heart disease. In addition, it is advisable to pay attention to the road (not to be distracted by the cell phone).
• What other adventures can I do on the trip to Machu Picchu?
  On the trip to Machu Picchu, the tourist can do other adventure activities, mainly in the city of Cusco and in the Sacred Valley. There are options such as cycling, quad biking, canoeing, zipline, rock climbing, horseback riding, and more.