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Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Day

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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.

Departure & Return Location

Cusco Hotel Transfer

Departure Time

0500AM

Price Includes

  • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel
  • Pick up from your hotel and transportation to Soqma (start of trek)
  • Bilingual English speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
  • High quality, 4 person tent for every 2 people
  • Inflatable Mattress and pillow
  • Kitchen tent
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • Portable Eco-friendly toilet and toilet tent
  • Professional Chef and assistant chef
  • Wranglers and horses to carry all equipment
  • Horse to transport up to 8 kg of your personal gear
  • Duffle bag for your personal gear
  • Emergency horse (in case we need it!)
  • Four breakfasts, three lunches, and three dinners
  • Hot water for washing twice daily
  • Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles.
  • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
  • Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
  • Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Poroy or Ollantaytambo
  • Private van transportation from Poroy or Ollantaytambo to your Cusco hotel
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (double occupancy)
  • Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Ticket for Huayna Picchu mountain*
  • *In the event that Huayna Picchu Mountain is sold out, you will receive a permit to hike Machu Picchu Mountain

Price Excludes

  • Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
  • Trekking poles (can be rented from us
  • Day 4 Lunch in Aguas Calientes
  • Tips for the trek crew (tipping optional and guidelines provided)
  • Travel/Health/Emergency insurance

Recommended To Carry

  • Original passport (nb. if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking you MUST bring both)
  • Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
  • Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, tops, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, thermal underwear, light long pants, gloves, poncho, rain jacket)
  • Sun block (factor 35+ recommended)
  • Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
  • Sunglasses and sun hat
  • Head lamp + batteries*
  • Camera + batteries*
  • Binoculars
  • Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us) MUST have rubber tips
  • Insect repellent – 15% DEET
  • Snacks (while your crew will prepare the most amazing meals, everyone’s energy needs are different, particularly at altitude, and so you should pack some suitable snacks to make sure you are always fully energized)
  • * nb. Batteries run down faster at high altitudes
Itinerary

Day 1Cusco – Soqma – Rayan – Kuychiccasa Pass – Chancachuco Valley

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.

  • Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • Lowest Elevation: 3,205 m/10,512 ft.
  • Highest Elevation: 4,450 m/14,599 ft.
  • Distance to walk: 16 km/9.9 miles
  • Approximate walking time: 8 to 10 hours
  • Level of Difficulty: Challenging
  • Tour Name: Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Day

Day 2Chancachuco Valley – Ancascocha – Huaynay Pass – Quesqa Valley

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).

  • Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • Highest Elevation: 3,700 m/12,139 ft.
  • Campsite elevation: 4,650 m/15,255 ft.
  • Distance to walk: 18 km/ 11,1 miles
  • Approximate walking time: 10 – 11 hours
  • Level of Difficulty: Challenging
  • Area: Dry Mountain
  • Tour Name: Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Day

Day 3Quesqa Valley – Paucarcancha – Kilometer 82 – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

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.

  • Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • Lodging: Hotel
  • Highest Elevation: 2,040 m/6,692 ft.
  • Lowest Elevation: 3,850 m/12,631 ft
  • Distance to walk: 15 km/9,3 miles
  • Approximate walking time: 7 hours
  • Level of Difficulty: Moderate
  • Tour Name: Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Day

Day 4Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

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.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Highest Elevation: 2,440 m/ 8,004 ft.
  • Lowest Elevation: 2,040 m/ 6,692 ft.
  • Level of Difficulty: Easy/Challenging

 

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A challenging route through Ancascocha with an incredible view!

May 8, 2022