Huayna Picchu – in the 7 am group or in the 10 am group?
Huayna Picchu – in the 7 am group or in the 10 am group?
https://www.ticketmachupicchu.com/huayna-picchu-group-choose/Few places in the world can compete with Machu Picchu in beauty. The city was built in such a way, that even now, it is somewhat inaccessible; but there is an experience for those who decide to go beyond Machu Picchu. The Huayna Picchu mountain, which rises behind the Inca city of Machu Picchu, is one of the most amazing short hikes in the world. Below we will show you the advantages of each of the entrance groups to Huayna Picchu mountain so you can choose for yourself.
Top of Huayna Picchu Mountain
Which group to choose on Huayna Picchu mountain?
We will show you some differences between entering the Huayna Picchu mountain in group 1, at 7 am, or in group 2, at 10 am. Before choosing the group in which you want to enter the Huayna Picchu mountain, make sure there are tickets available, because in case you did not know, Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu tickets must be booked several months in advance, especially if you plan to come during the high season (May – August).
Machu Picchu (morning shift) + Huayna Picchu Group 1
This ticket allows you to enter the Inca city of Machu Picchu from 6 am and enter the Huayna Picchu mountain from 7 am to 8 am. Entering the mountain as early as possible will allow you to be one of the first people to see Machu Picchu from the top of this mountain, and that is a great advantage.
Another advantage of entering the Huayna Picchu mountain in Group 1 is that you will climb cooler; at 10:00 a.m., the sun is already high and it can be more tiring to climb the mountain.
With some luck, entering this group you will be able to see how the fog dissipates over Machu Picchu, it is a magical spectacle; however, although it is possible, we can not assure you that it will happen. But in any case, entering the “huayna” in Group 1 will give you a clear idea of why Machu Picchu is known as the city in the clouds. If you go up very early in the morning, it will seem like you can touch them.
Machu Picchu (morning shift) + Huayna Picchu Group 2
This ticket allows you to enter the Inca city of Machu Picchu from 6 am and the entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain from 10 am to 11 am. We recommend entering as early as possible, so you can tour Machu Picchu before entering the trails of the Huayna Picchu mountain and see it from above.
Entering the “huayna” in group 2, will allow you to see the Inca city of Machu Picchu, from the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain, with a completely clear sky; it is the schedule chosen by people who want to photograph the Inca city, from above and under the sun.
Another advantage of the Huayna Picchu ticket in Group 2, is that you will not necessarily have to spend the night before your visit, to arrive on time to the entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain. Although we recommend you to do it anyway.
Alternatives to Huayna Picchu Mountain
If you did not book the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket well in advance, you may have to choose another of the Machu Picchu tickets available. However, the best alternative is undoubtedly the Machu Picchu mountain. It is the mountain where the Inca city is built, and although the hike is longer than Huayna Picchu mountain, the trails are less steep and safer, it can be hiked by entire families.
The Inca city of Machu Picchu
There are few places in the world that can compete with Machu Picchu, it is a dream place and is on most if not all bucket lists. The train to Machu Picchu will take you from Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley, to the sacred city of the Incas, which lies at the midpoint between the central Andes and the Amazon jungle belt. The impressive architecture of the city of Machu Picchu and the location they chose for it, places it among the most impressive and mysterious historical sites that exist, because as you should know, the stones with which the structures of Machu Picchu are built, seem to have been molded, as if at some point they had been made of clay.
Advice from people who have been there
By: Diego F.“Fantastic place“
“It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life, but it is not only Machu Picchu, it is a wonder, maybe the most beautiful. But all Peru is beautiful, the people are welcoming, always with a smile and willing to help. And not to mention the food. Fantastic place.“
By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, August 16, 2024