Huchuy Picchu, whose name in the native Quechua language means "small mountain", offers a relaxed hiking experience through an ancient Inca staircase. This hike is the easiest and shortest option within the National Park, ideal for families with small children or travelers who prefer a less active pace without sacrificing adventure. Newly inaugurated in 2021, this trail provides breathtaking views of Machu Picchu from the heights, as well as a more detailed perspective of the surrounding natural landscape, without requiring a strenuous hike. In addition, it is an advantage that the cost of the entrance ticket that includes this hike is the same as the general entrance fee to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
The Huchuy Picchu hike is a 1.9-kilometer round-trip trail located near Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru. It offers panoramic views and has a moderate difficulty. The trail offers several activity options and is best used from April to October.
Huchuy Picchu will offer you a vision of Machu Picchu, from a totally different angle from the usual ones, but much closer to its buildings. You will get stunning Huchuy Picchu photos and also rare photos of Machu Picchu. The difficulty is moderate.
The tickets of Circuit 3 (Route D - Huchuy Picchu), involve the same trail as the Huayna Picchu ticket. The difference between this ticket is the small mountain. Huayna Picchu is a lot taller than the Huchuy Picchu mountain. In case the Machu Picchu tickets are sold out, this ticket is the best alternative to Machu Picchu.
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This ticket is the best alternative to the only Huayna Picchu tickets.
The Huchuy Picchu tickets will have 50 spaces per day, distributed in 2 schedules:
| Groups | Huchuy Picchu Timetables | Availability Tickets |
| 1 RH | Entrance from 10:00 to 11:00 hrs. | 25 Tickets |
| 2 RH | Entrance from 12:00 to 13:00 hrs. | 25 Tickets |
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| Number Traveler | Price per person |
| Solo Traveler | U$ 60 |
| 2 Travelers | U$ 30 per person |
| 3 Travelers | U$ 20 per person |
| 4 Travelers | U$ 15 per person |
| 5 Travelers | U$ 12 per person |
| 6 Travelers | U$ 10 per person |
| 7 - + Travelers | U$ 8 per person |
This tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu is leaving every 5 minutes, you can take any bus with your bus tickets to Machu Picchu. If you want to see the sunrise, we recommend to wake up at 05:00 am,
In the high tourist season you will find a line and usually you will need to wait 30min before to take the bus. in the low season, only you will wait 10 min in the line. If you need the bus ticket to Machu Picchu, book online!
Inca Trail Machu chose the best schedules and best prices of the train tickets to Machu Picchu and we published in our booking online. Usually it is very difficult to choose the best time to visit Machu Picchu, but Inca trail machu facilitates this selection of schedules. Our staff will prepare your best time to take the train and visit Machu Picchu, you are not lost the time!, we take care of your entire trip to Machu Picchu by train.
These tickets train involve the Expedtions (Perurail) or Voyager (IncaRail) service train. In these are services included the transfer from your hotel in Cusco - Poroy - Cusco and the train ticket from Poroy - Machu Picchu - Poroy.
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and he will take the train station and when you will return to Poroy the same driver will be waiting in the train station and he will drop you up in the hotel.
This train service is leaving from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo. Once booked it, our booking department will send an email with your ticket train attachment..
This service is an economic tourist train, in this Machu Picchu train ticket included only the ticket. If you want to add the transfer, please select this option in our system book online.
Bimondal service involve the tourist bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, there you will cacth the train to Machu Picchu. Once finished to visit Machu Picchu, You will take the train to Ollantaytambo, there the staff of the train company will take the tourist bus and this bus will drop you off in the Av Sol (IncaRail) or Wanchaq train station (Perurail).
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and he will drop you off the train station and Once arrival to train station of Ollantaytambo. our driver will be waiting and transfer to the hotel.
Huchuy Picchu is located right next to the most popular Huayna Picchu and is next to the beautiful ruins of Machu Picchu. Although more hikers pass Huchuy on their way to Huayna, Huchuy offers stunning views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding wooded area with less foot traffic. The summit is a short hike and is a good complement to your Machu Picchu adventure.
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The highlight of your visit to Peru is Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu. You will travel to Machu Picchu by train and then bus up to the site. After the visit to Machu Picchu, you can do other activities nearby like the walk to Mandor garden and waterfalls. If you want to see more of the Inca culture, you can visit the sacred valley of the Incas, the agricultural terraces of Moray and the salt mines of Maras with thousands of pools local people harvest salt from since Inca’s days
During your visit to Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu, you can choose between a variety of treks. These range from a full-day excursion to Inca Trail tours through the Urubamba Valley of the Cusco region. The multi-day tours can be combined with climbing of Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu or Huchuy Picchu mountains, but you can also walk along the Urubamba Riverside following the footsteps of the 4 day Inca Trail visiting archaeological sites such as Llactapata, Sacsaymarca, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñay Wayna and you can combine them with the Rainbow mountain tour. A trek through Andean villages with their inhabitants still practicing old traditions. If the 4 day Inca Trail is sold out, the best alternative hike is the Short Inca Trail, such as Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, Inca Quarry or Inca Jungle Trek. There are no limits to your thirst for adventures around the Machu Picchu area!
Huchuy Picchu, behind Machu Picchu, is the simplest alternative to climbing Huayna Picchu. It's the last option on the list; in fact, it is not a true alternative but rather something like a consolation prize. Huchuy Picchu is the smallest peak in Machu Picchu and is located right next to Huayna Picchu. You can only climb this mountain with valid tickets to enter the Huayna Picchu mountain. The difference is that it is very small, the hike is much shorter, and it is not particularly challenging.
Most people go directly to Huayna Picchu and they no longer have time or energy to travel this small mountain as well. But don't make this mistake. If you already have in your possession one of the 400 tickets available Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu and some extra time. Huchuy Picchu will offer you a vision of Machu Picchu, from a totally different angle from the usual ones, but much closer to its buildings. You will get beautiful and very rare photos of Machu Picchu. The difficulty is moderate.
Choose the Huayna Picchu schedule that you prefer but remember that you must buy the ticket three months in advance.
The alternative route to Huchuy Picchu Mountain will have 200 spaces per day.
If you want to have a private guide in Machu Picchu. We recommend to choose the option PRIVATE SERVICE.
