Huayna Picchu VS Machu Picchu Mountain

Many trekkers ask us about Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain, and few know the difference between these two mountains that we climb in Machu Picchu.

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The Huayna picchu Mountain

It is located in the northeast and is famous because you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and Machu Picchu from the summit.

The steep trail to Huayna Picchu takes about 45 minutes to reach the peak.

When you get to the top, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and take unique pictures for a maximum of 20 minutes. This is because the top of Huayna Picchu does not have much space to walk and cannot accommodate many people. We must allow other travelers like us to enjoy the beautiful view; remember that to make this walk, you must make a reservation in advance.

Inform our travel expert, and you can make this journey without missing any important aspects of your trip to Machu Picchu and the Inca Jungle. The cost per person is $375.00

The elevation of Huayna Picchu is 2789 meters.

Huayna Picchu Climb

Machu Picchu Mountain

It is the highest mountain. To make the ascent, you need at least three and a half hours to enjoy the hike to this mountain.

Machu Picchu Mountain offers a view of the different altitudes of Machu Picchu and an incredible panoramic view of the city, Aguas Calientes, the Hydroelectric plant, and other surrounding areas.

When you reach this summit, you can spend more time taking pictures since not many travelers usually reach this summit, and as always, if you want to visit this mountain, you must make a reservation in advance, which costs 60 dollars. This mountain is located at an altitude of 3240 meters.

A comparative table between these two mountains

I still have doubts about which mountain I should choose. Here, we will tell you according to your conditions.

I must choose Huayna Picchu if:

• If you like adrenaline, challenging views, and being face-to-face with danger.
• If you like archaeological sites such as the Temple of the Moon
• Do you like steeper and narrower hikes?

I must choose Machu Picchu if:

• You want to walk at a higher altitude for better-angled photos.
• Travel as a family, even with your children. Remember that children must be older than 12 to access the mountain; otherwise, make your way to the Inca bridge of Machu Picchu.
• You want a quieter route, without many tourists and with a lower degree of difficulty.

You convinced me! I want to climb the two mountains; can I do it?

Of course, you can do it, but you can’t buy the ticket online; you must purchase it in person or contact the Kondor Path Tours reservations team.

It would help if you also considered the schedule. It would help if you first visited Huayna Picchu, accessed it according to the first schedule from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., were back in the citadel of Machu Picchu at 10 a.m., accessed Machu Picchu Mountain before 10 a.m., and were back in the Inca citadel at approximately noon.

At approximately noon, leave outside the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to meet your guide and re-enter for the guided tour of the Inca citadel.

Although we are sure you will have a very tiring day, with our guide, you will be on time at every place at every moment and not miss the breathtaking views; after all, how many times will you visit Machu Picchu?