Tours Machu Picchu with Mountain

This is the Machu Picchu + Mountain Tour

The Machu Picchu + Mountain tour offers the most arduous trekking route in Machu Picchu. The hike takes approximately 2 hours. On the route, you will appreciate beautiful landscapes and, from the top, the most panoramic view of the archaeological site and the beautiful geography that surrounds it. The tour is an all-inclusive service: pick up from the hotel, full transportation, tourist train, professional guide, entrance fee, and more.

The mountains in Machu Picchu

In Machu Picchu there are up to four mountains: Huayna Picchu (2,693 masl), Huchuy Picchu (2,497 masl), Machu Picchu Mountain (3,082 masl), and Putucusi (2,560 masl). This last mountain is closed due to its difficult access. The other mountains are open to tourists. These are challenging trekking routes on the trip to Machupicchu.

• Huayna Picchu Mountain – Huayna Picchu Mountain (2,693 meters above sea level) is the most famous summit (which stands out in the classic photo of Machu Picchu). It is a hike up hundreds of stone stairs carved by the Incas. On the route, you can see terraces, Inca walls, and even temples. The hike takes between 1 to 2 hours depending on the physical condition of the visitor.
• Huchuy Picchu Mountain – Huchuy Picchu Mountain (2,497 meters above sea level) is one of the slopes of Huayna Picchu Mountain. Its name means ‘small mountain’ because the hike to the top is the easiest and most suitable for the whole family in the Inca citadel. From there, you have beautiful views of the archaeological site. The hike takes between 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the physical condition of the visitor.
• Machu Picchu Mountain – Machu Picchu Mountain (3,082 meters above sea level) is the highest peak in the Inca citadel. Its name means ‘old mountain’ and was the name given to the Inca site. The route to its summit is arduous, as it is approximately 2 kilometers uphill. The mountain offers beautiful views, Andean vegetation, and even birds and flowers. From the top, you have the most panoramic view of Machu Picchu.

Questions and answers about the trip to Machu Picchu with mountains

The trip to Machu Picchu also allows you to tour the high mountains surrounding the Inca citadel. The safest way to do it is through an all-inclusive tour. Any questions about the trip to the mountains? You can also ask your question to info@machupicchuterra.com.

• What are the mountains of Machu Picchu?
  Around Machu Picchu four mountains can be visited by visitors: Huayna Picchu mountain, Huchuy Picchu mountain, Machu Picchu mountain, and Putucusi mountain.
• Is it safe to hike the mountains of Machu Picchu?
  The Huayna Picchu, Huchuy Picchu, and Machu Picchu mountains are suitable for tourists. Putucusi mountain, due to the difficulty of access, is closed to tourists.
• What does the 1 day Huayna Picchu mountain tour include?
  The 1 day Huayna Picchu mountain tour includes: pick from the tourist hotel in Cusco, transportation by minivan, transportation by tourist train (Expedition), transportation by Consettur tourist bus, entrance Machupicchu + Huayna Picchu, professional tour guide, and return trip to the door of the visitor’s hotel in Cusco.
• What does the 1 day Huchuy Picchu mountain tour include?
  The 1-day Huchuy Picchu mountain tour includes: pick from the tourist hotel in Cusco, transportation by minivan, transportation by tourist train (Expedition), transportation by Consettur tourist bus, entrance Machupicchu + Huchuy Picchu, professional tour guide, and a return trip to the door of the visitor’s hotel in Cusco.
• What does the 1 day Huchuy Picchu mountain tour include?
  The 1-day Huchuy Picchu mountain tour includes: pick from the tourist hotel in Cusco, transportation by minivan, transportation by tourist train (Expedition), transportation by Consettur tourist bus, entrance Machupicchu + Huchuy Picchu, professional tour guide, and a return trip to the door of the visitor’s hotel in Cusco.
• What is included in the Machu Picchu mountain tour for 2 days?
  The tour to Machu Picchu Mountain 2 days offers: pick up from the tourist’s hotel in Cusco, full tourist transportation (in minivan, Expedition tourist train, and Consettur bus), entrance to Machu Picchu Solo (day 1), one-night tourist hotel on the town of Aguas Calientes, entrance Machu Picchu + Mountain (day 2), professional tour guide and return to the door of the visitor’s hotel in Cusco.
• Can I visit Putucusi mountain in Machu Picchu?
  No, Putucusi Mountain is one of the peaks surrounding Machu Picchu. However, due to the difficult sections, the visit is not suitable for tourists.
• What to bring for a trek in the mountains of Machu Picchu?
  For a trek in one of the mountains of Machu Picchu, we recommend bringing: sturdy shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a rain poncho, a hat, an extra polo shirt, and a backpack with snacks, water, or whatever you consider necessary.
• What are the highest mountains in Cusco?
  In Cusco, the highest mountains are Ausangate (6,384 masl) and Salkantay (6,271 masl), both of which are included in multi-day trekking routes.