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Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Day
This stunning trek takes you past ancient Inca ruins and through traditional Andean villages such as Chillipahua and the trail’s namesake Ancascocha (3,700 m/12,136 ft),The Ancascocha Trail in the Peruvian Andes is a remarkable trail that, unlike other more popular trails, remains off the beaten track and away from crowds.
Your final night will be spent in a comfortable hotel an excellent local restaurant (drinks not included). Rising as early as you want, your itinerary concludes with a guided tour of Machu Picchu and a ticket to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains (subject to availability).
Witnessing this new wonder of the world is an incredible spectacle that will stay with you forever.
Why Explore Peru Treks?
Explore Peru treks, is a fully locally owned tour operator in Cusco. We are certified local guides with an excellent knowledge of Incas history and culture. As natives, our guides will be sharing some of the astonishing facts on this action packed travel experience from Cusco.
We offer Ancascocha Trek & Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 4 Day , both as a small group tour and as a private tour. We invite you to take a moment to check out our reviews on Tripadvisor.
It is highly recommended to spend some time in Cusco and acclimate to the altitude to avoid altitude sickness. Hike to Huayna Picchu is definitely challenging, although if you are with a reasonable physical condition it won’t be difficult to hike.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
0500AM
After meeting you at your hotel, we leave Cusco early in the morning and drive 1h 45m to Soqma (3,204 m/10,512 ft).
The hike begins with a 1h 45m hour walk to the Perolniyoc cascade lookout,Then hiking for a further 45 minutes we visit the Inca site of Perolniyoc. Perched on a cliff-top with spectacular views of the surrounding valley,Next we make a steep ascent for around an hour to reach our lunch spot, Rayan (3,700 m/12,139 ft)
The afternoon begins with a challenging 3 hour uphill hike to reach the Kuychiccasa pass (4,450 m /14,599 ft).From here it is an easy 45 minute downhill hike to reach our camp for the evening at the Chancachuco Valley (4,312 m / 14,147 ft). Here, with the campsite already prepared when you arrive, you can change into warmer clothing and lie back to watch the sky gradually fill with the most incredible display of stars (clouds permitting!) before joining your guide and your fellow trekkers for a well-earned, hearty dinner.
You will be woken with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea, followed by a full breakfast
We begin with a 45 minute undulating hike followed by a 20 minute ascent by way of a narrow trail, then a 2.5 hour walk downhill to reach the small community of Ancascocha (3,700 m/12,139 ft), in a small but gorgeous wooded valley with a stream running through it . You will enjoy views of the nearby glacier and well preserved Inca remains, before reaching the beautiful crystal blue Ancascocha Lake where we stop for lunch..
Finally we will reach our campsite, nestled in the Quesqa valley (3,852 m/12,632 ft).
On our final day of trekking we descend from Quesqa Valley for 2 hours until we reach the Inca site of Paucarcancha (3,133 m/10,278 ft) We then join a section of the Classic Inca Trail and make an easy hike downhill for 5 hours until we reach Km 82,Lunch will be served at Km82,After lunch we will be picked up by our private local van and transported to Ollantaytambo (2,791 m/9,160 ft) to catch the train to Aguas Calientes.
We will take dinner at a nice and quality local restaurantbefore retiring to the hotel to prepare for the early start on Machu Picchu.
After a very early breakfast at your hotel we take one of the first buses (5:30am) along the winding road to Machu Picchu to see the magnificent sunrise. Your guide will then give a 2 hour walking tour of this breathtaking site, named as one of the new 7 wonders of the world. Your entry ticket to Machu Picchu is included in the price of the trek.
If you have elected to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains you can begin the hike once your guided tour concludes. The ticket price for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain is also included in the price of your trek. If you choose not to climb the mountain you will have plenty of free time to explore Machu Picchu before returning to Aguas Calientes by bus.
Arriving back in Aguas Calientes you will board the expedition train to Poroy or Ollantaytambo. From here you will travel by private van to Cusco and back to your hotel. Your arrival time in Cusco will depend on the time of your train ticket.
A challenging route through Ancascocha with an incredible view!