Attraction / Outdoor

My friend and I will be in Aguas Calientes in a couple of weeks. We are deciding whether to hike up to Machu Picchu in the early morning or take the first (5:30am) shuttle up. We have tix to hike past Machu Picchu (we got Montaña Picchu, as Huayna Picchu was already sold out), so we’ll already be doing some hiking. Just wondering if the hike up from Aguas Calientes is worth it, since we may arrive too late for the sunrise anyway? Appreciate any advice from those who’ve been to Machu Picchu!

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Take the bus up and hike down... If you want to goto wyana picchu they only let a certain amount everyday (wayna overlooks machu and has amazing views)

Noelle Salmi

Thanks, Emil! Wayna Picchu is already booked but we are going to the other overlook. Bus up then hike down sounds like the way to go!

Emil

Yes, getting there early is good if you want to cover the site from the sun gate and go up wayna.. And then can take your time going down

Vincent Croos

I second Emil, you'll need your energy for MP mountain. BTW, people start lining up for the first bus like at 4am. You should also bring your passport as they'll stamp it for you. Buen viaje.