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Climb Huayna Picchu

Forming the mountain backdrop to that iconic picture-postcard view, Huayna Picchu is the instantly recognisable triangular peak behind Machu Picchu. It's a steep climb to the top via a narrow stepped path, but those up to the challenge get to savour a view of the ruins from a vantage point only reached by a privileged few. You have to book in to do the climb, there are a couple of slots per day, so that ascenders and descenders don't form a bottle neck.

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What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent

Really glad I managed to see Huyana Picchu - I wasn't aware tickets were so limited before travelling. Thank you for the tip Hannah!

MP, Amersham | June 2017 | Under 35

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent

Huayna Picchu: Good but much harder than I expected!

IC, Leigh-On-Sea | December 2015 | 50 - 65 | Family

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent

"Breathtaking and exhausting."

AP, Bedford | May 2015 | Under 35 | Solo Traveller

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent


As hard as we expected but worth every step.

DB London | October 2014 | 65 and over | With Partner

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent


Very pleased that we booked to do this, well organised they counted us in and out. Getting to the top of Huayna Picchu was thrilling and not too difficult! Coming down was not for the faint hearted.

JFH Lutterworth | October 2014 | 50 - 65 | Family

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent


Well worth the effort-felt a great sense of achievement-but it was very scary at points and not for the faint hearted

JW Banchory | August 2014 | 50 - 65

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent


We climbed up and saw the best views ever!

MH Amersham | August 2014 | 35 - 50 | Family

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent


Saw the sun rise which was awsome.  What a picture to see it come over the mountains.  Huayna Picchu was a challenge and in parts quite dangerous I thought.  But what a challenge!

CA Bromley | July 2014 | 35 - 50

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent


The gods smiled and the clouds cleared. A super walk.

CC Carnforth | May 2014 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

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