Of the best adventures that can be done in Machu Picchu is, without a doubt, climb to one of its mountains. Both the Waynapicchu, as well as, the Machu Picchu Mountain ensure you have an unforgettable experience in Machu Picchu. Tickets that allow you to climb the mountains also allow you to tour the Inca citadel. So how should I do the tour to fully enjoy Machu Picchu? Here we will tell you how to make your visit itinerary in the best way.

• Identifying the schedules on the entrance ticket
• How to make my visit itinerary in the best way?
  • Waynapichu
  • Machu Picchu Mountain
• More information for you
• Important

Identifying the times indicated on the tickets that include mountains

In the new format of tickets that include mountain you can view two schedules. The first and largest , which appears in the upper left, indicates the time from which you can enter the Inca citadel . You cannot enter Machu Picchu before that time. The second schedule that you can see is smaller in the upper right, next to the type of ticket, this indicates the schedule in which you can enter the designated mountain, and only during this period of time can you do it , then it is no longer Access allowed.

How to make my visit itinerary in the best way?

If I’m going to climb Waynapicchu

The climb to Waynapicchu is the most requested attraction in Machu Picchu. You have three groups to enter.

• Ticket Machu Picchu + Waynapicchu 7:00 – 8:00 hrs. GROUP 1
  If you purchased this ticket you can enter Machu Picchu after 6 in the morning . Once you enter you must go to the entrance door of the Waynapicchu mountain , it will take you about 15 minutes to arrive, once there you can enter between 7 and 8 in the morning .

   

  Going up and down the mountain takes 2 to 3 hours. At the end of your tour of the mountain you must leave the citadel and enter again so that you can make your guided tour of Machu Picchu. You can stay until 13 hours in Machu Picchu .

• Ticket Machu Picchu + Waynapicchu 7:00 – 8:00 hrs. GROUP 2
  If you purchased this ticket you can enter Machu Picchu after 7 in the morning . Once you enter you must go quickly to the entrance door of the Waynapicchu mountain , it will take you about 15 minutes to arrive, once there you can enter between 7 and 8 in the morning .

   

  Going up and down the mountain takes 2 to 3 hours. At the end of your tour of the mountain you must leave the citadel and enter again so that you can make your guided tour of Machu Picchu. You can stay until 2 pm in Machu Picchu .

• Ticket Machu Picchu + Waynapicchu 10:30 – 11:30 hrs. GROUP 3
  If you purchased this ticket you can enter Machu Picchu from 8 in the morning . For this case it is recommended to first make the tour of the Inca city. Then you have to go to the entrance door of the Waynapicchu mountain , once there you can enter between 10:30 and 11:30 in the morning .

   

  Going up and down the mountain takes 2 to 3 hours. Even after your descent you will have one more time to tour the Machu Picchu. You can stay until 2 pm in Machu Picchu.

The average visit time it takes to climb the Waynapicchu and tour Machu Picchu is approximately 6 hours.

If I am going to climb the “Machu Picchu Mountain”

The climb to the Machu Picchu Mountain will take longer, but you can enjoy an incredible view. You have three groups to enter.

• Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain 7:00 – 8:00 hrs. GROUP 1
  If you purchased this ticket you can enter the llauta of Machu Picchu from 6 in the morning . Once you enter you must go to the entrance door of the Machu Picchu Mountain , being there you can enter between 7 and 8 in the morning . 
  
  Going up and down the mountain takes 3 to 4 hours. At the end of your descent through the mountain you can take your guided tour of the citadel of Machu Picchu. You can stay until 2 pm in Machu Picchu.
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain 7:00 – 8:00 hrs. GROUP 2
  If you purchased this ticket you can enter Machu Picchu after 7 in the morning . Once you enter you must go quickly to the entrance door of the Machu Picchu Mountain , once there you can enter between 7 and 8 in the morning .

  Going up and down the mountain takes 3 to 4 hours. At the end of your descent through the mountain you can make your guided tour of Machu Picchu. You can stay until 2 pm in Machu Picchu.

• Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain 9:00 – 10:00 hrs. GROUP 3
  If you purchased this ticket you can enter Machu Picchu from 8 in the morning . After entering you must go to the entrance door of the Machu Picchu Mountain , once there you can enter between 9 and 10 in the morning.

   

  Going up and down the mountain takes 3 to 4 hours. At the end of your descent through the mountain you can make your tour of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You can stay until 15 hours in Machu Picchu .

The average visit time it takes to climb Machu Picchu Mountain and tour the Inca city of Machu Picchu is approximately 7 hours.

More information for you

• If you plan to climb to one of the mountains of Machu Picchu it is recommended to arrive a day earlier to the town of Aguas Caliente, which will allow you to be on time at the entrance times designated on your ticket and also be able to be rested to enjoy all the routes .
• If you want to visit Machu Picchu in a single day leaving from Cusco on the same day, it is only feasible to do so with the Ticket Machu Picchu + Waynapicchu 10:30 – 11:30 hrs (Group 3); since in the other cases, you will not be able to reach the entrance times of the mountains.
• Climbing to the Waynapicchu mountain only be allows people over 12 years.
• To climb any of the mountains it is prudent to have a regular physical state. In the case of minors and older adults evaluate their conditions. If you have any health problems, consult your family doctor beforehand.
• The road to the top of Machu Picchu Mountain is less steep, but longer in distance from the way up the Waynapicchu mountain.
• You must book two months in advance the entrance ticket that includes Waynapicchu due to its high demand.

Importante

In the Waynapicchu mountain is the Great Cavern, better known as the Temple of the Moon , but this attraction is only possible to visit with the Waynapicchu tickets of Group 1 and Group 2, since it takes more time to reach up to her. Group 3 does not allow it because the mountain doors close at a certain time.