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tonycochrane03:58 UTC19 May 2007

Hello all,

Before anyone says it, I have been through the FAQ but my question is a bit too specific for it. We will be doing one of the alternative treks, probably the Salkantay Trail with Andean Life, but it seems to me that their projected arrival time at MP on the final day (6.50am) is too late for sunrise. Any thoughts anyone?

What time would sunrise be on that date or thereabouts?
Anyone have any alternative suggestions for an alternative 4-5 day trek that makes it to MP in time to witness it in all its glory at sunrise?

All comments gratefully received,
TC

ratamahatata07:56 UTC19 May 2007

Hi,
just came back from MP this morning. On May 18th was the sunrise at 07:05am
Enjoy,
Frank

tonycochrane08:30 UTC19 May 2007

Thanks Frank. That sounds like my 6.50 arrival might be cutting it a bit fine though. Hmmmm. Any more comments from anyone?

goodtimebob13:38 UTC19 May 2007

Here. You need to know the longitude and latitude but that should be easy to find. Also has twilight times..important around the equator, and moon phases if a crystal waver.

quiubo_quemas15:23 UTC19 May 2007

I went to MP on the shortest day of the year. The Inyihuatana and the Temple of the Sun torreon are supposed vantage points to see the sun rise between two sacred peaks. However, the valley was filled with fog/clouds, which finally cleared around noon, allowing for a climb up Wayna Picchu for the great views!

frankmel923:59 UTC20 May 2007

www.phoenixperutours.com</a> -we went with these guys and got there in time to see the sunrise.absolutely awesome!!

whiteharted04:39 UTC22 May 2007

Your company will be limited on the time they can reach the sungate, simply because the trail from the final camp site is not open until 5am. Most groups try to be first in line so they can get through and be at the sun gate for sunrise. This means you could be getting up very early in order to beat the line, and then standing around for 30 minutes while you wait for the trail to be opened.

6:50 would be cutting it fine but if you walk fast you'd probably be there for around 6.30, as long as you were on the trail straight away.

krissie_travels20:58 UTC22 May 2007

and then it might be cloudy and you won't see sunrise anyway! It is often cloudy at machu picchu...

Time of sunrise at MP about June 12th? Country forums / South America / Peru
tonycochrane03:58 UTC19 May 2007	Hello all, Before anyone says it, I have been through the FAQ but my question is a bit too specific for it. We will be doing one of the alternative treks, probably the Salkantay Trail with Andean Life, but it seems to me that their projected arrival time at MP on the final day (6.50am) is too late for sunrise. Any thoughts anyone? What time would sunrise be on that date or thereabouts? Anyone have any alternative suggestions for an alternative 4-5 day trek that makes it to MP in time to witness it in all its glory at sunrise? All comments gratefully received, TC
ratamahatata07:56 UTC19 May 2007	Hi, just came back from MP this morning. On May 18th was the sunrise at 07:05am Enjoy, Frank	1
tonycochrane08:30 UTC19 May 2007	Thanks Frank. That sounds like my 6.50 arrival might be cutting it a bit fine though. Hmmmm. Any more comments from anyone?	2
goodtimebob13:38 UTC19 May 2007	Here. You need to know the longitude and latitude but that should be easy to find. Also has twilight times..important around the equator, and moon phases if a crystal waver.	3
quiubo_quemas15:23 UTC19 May 2007	I went to MP on the shortest day of the year. The Inyihuatana and the Temple of the Sun torreon are supposed vantage points to see the sun rise between two sacred peaks. However, the valley was filled with fog/clouds, which finally cleared around noon, allowing for a climb up Wayna Picchu for the great views!	4
frankmel923:59 UTC20 May 2007	www.phoenixperutours.com</a> -we went with these guys and got there in time to see the sunrise.absolutely awesome!!	5
whiteharted04:39 UTC22 May 2007	Your company will be limited on the time they can reach the sungate, simply because the trail from the final camp site is not open until 5am. Most groups try to be first in line so they can get through and be at the sun gate for sunrise. This means you could be getting up very early in order to beat the line, and then standing around for 30 minutes while you wait for the trail to be opened. 6:50 would be cutting it fine but if you walk fast you'd probably be there for around 6.30, as long as you were on the trail straight away.	6
krissie_travels20:58 UTC22 May 2007	and then it might be cloudy and you won't see sunrise anyway! It is often cloudy at machu picchu...	7

Time of sunrise at MP about June 12th?