Machu Picchu Mountain rises directly above the citadel at 3,082 meters, and the climb up it is one of the two optional summit hikes at the site. Peruways runs guided treks for travelers who want the higher, longer view over the ruins.
The walk climbs through cloud forest and a long Inca staircase, with the Urubamba River running far below. Our guides pace the group and explain what you’re seeing — the plants, the terrace system, the way the trail was engineered.
At the summit, Machu Picchu sits below in miniature, with the Andes stacking up behind it. On a clear morning the view runs for miles. Allow around three hours up and two back down, plus time at the top.
Peruways books the permit, the matching Machu Picchu ticket, and the train and bus to and from Aguas Calientes. Tickets are capped and sell out, so plan ahead.
To arrange the climb, visit Plan your trek now with Peruways.
