To make the most out of Machu Picchu you have to be there for sunrise it’s pretty unique to watch the sun appearing before you over the beautiful Andean Landscape. All treks that involve camping get you to the gates of Machu Picchu for the sun rise, with the only other people there being early risers from the town of Aguas Calientes. Day trippers from Cusco don’t arrive until much later in the morning.
As the sun rises, the Andean mist clears over Machu Picchu to show you the magical citadel in the sky. This is a sight that makes all your trekking worthwhile and fills you with an immense sense of achievement. It is a privilege to walk in the footsteps as the innovative Incas all those centuries ago.
There is an additional trek you can take; Huanya Picchu is another peak available to climb from within Machu Picchu itself, providing spectacular views over Machu Picchu and down into the beautiful valley below.
Again numbers for this trail are limited, Only 400 are allowed up the track which takes about 90 minutes to complete; both climb and descent. 200 people are allowed in between the hours of 7am and 9am and then another 200 10am. Entrance is on a first come first serve basis so register your interest as soon as possible when in the Machu Picchu site.
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