Wayna Picchu

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  1. Beautiful pictures! I didn’t have the strength to climb this after hiking for 4 days. But this looks amazing, what an experience!

    1. Thanks Erin! I can imagine, I was wiped after. Got halfway to the Sun Gate and was like, nope nope nope lol. Proud of us bold female adventurers! 🙂

  2. Globe Runners says:

    I love those stairs leading up to the summit. so mesmerizing. Glad you chose to cover this Picchu over Machu.

  3. We did this hike in May 2016 and went at the later time. While it was very warm, we took our time and we’re the last hikers to summit. It was just us, our guide and the park Ranger at the top. We took amazing photographs. This hike is a must do for any Machu Picchu adventure traveler.

  4. how do you get tickets for Huayna Picchu and where?

  5. Love the guide. Definitely a difficult but very good hike. I somewhat prefer the second hike group due to the fact that you don’t have to wait for the clouds to disperse. Yes, there is a few more people and a little hotter, but something that water and a hat can’t solve.

    Did you get to hike Machu Picchu Mountain?

    1. I will admit waiting for the clouds to clear had me a little confused haha I was like, “how come I don’t see it??” I didn’t get to hike Machu Picchu mountain, is it the same view?

      1. It’s a similar view but from the opposite side. Possibly a slightly better view of the mountains behind it since you’re higher than Huayna Picchu when you do Machu Picchu Mountain. Only thing is there aren’t any ruins on Machu Picchu Mountain like Huayna Picchu.

  6. I’m headed to Peru in October and wanted to hike Huayna Picchu… Physically I know I can but I’m not a super huge fan of heights and it looked like one wrong step and down to your death?!? Any thoughts on doing this hike?

    1. There are certainly areas where you can put yourself in peril but generally the beaten path is safe. The last portion requires some almost vertical climbing but you have plenty of room to put your feet down and can go at your own pace, following the person in front of you. You can do it! A little kid it and he kept me going haha 🙂

  7. did you go with any travel groups ? Can you suggest any ?

    1. My trip was planned and tickets secured by Machu Picchu Viajes Peru but the hike I did alone 🙂 I would recommend them, reasonably priced and great service.

    2. John Reus says:

      My wife and I used Gate1 this past July and were very happy with the experience. Well organized, friendly staff and had wonderful group mates. We were then only two in out group to do Huayna…and did the climb on the morning if day two. We are both near 50 and not the most physically fit..but it’s a matter of just taking your time. Once in a lifetime!

      1. One of the best trips in my life the hike was fun and way way way way up but the view was work it, the train ride there was awesome also great view of the snow cap mountains

  8. Melvyn Tan says:

    Picture of Huanyu Picchu can look intimidating until you are actually there hiking up to the summit. I was celebrating my birthday before the hike as I turned 66. As a senior and young at heart, I keep myself fit by power walking daily for 6 km. I believed I can do it despite getting clearance from my doctor as I had angiogram done 6 years ago. I am on a daily heart medications regime. Before hiking up, I told myself that I must take it easy and do it at my own pace. I took 4-5 breaks in between and managed to reached the summit in about an hour. Once I was at the top, the feeling of accomplishment and achievement were just incredible. Looking back, I felt very good knowing that I am OK and normal. But it terrified me looking back that that HP is covered with trees and shrubs with path clearly marked. Some areas were pretty steep and inclined. If I had some abnormal heart issue, there was no one for me to call for help as at some passage way , there were hardly anyone except yourself. Glad it is over and I succeeded at reaching the top!

  9. Size of Hikpro backpack, How many liters? Thanks

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