Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Day
This is a challenging trek as we climb above 4,550m to the Huayanay Pass (4,650 m/ 15,255 ft.) we will see spectacular views across the mountains, beautiful clear blue lakes and raging waterfalls, and with the towering 6,266m (20,551 ft.) Apu Salkantay frequently dominating the skyline.On our final day of hiking we will be on a portion of the Classic Inca Trail .
From the sacred valley town of Ollantytambo we will take the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, which is the base for our trip to Machu Picchu. The train journey in itself is a fantastic experience, and full of photo opportunities. A night at a nice hotel and dinner are included in the price of the trek.
Our final day is spent visiting Machu Picchu, one of the 7 new wonders of the world. you are guaranteed to be left speechless as you take in the views of the most famous site in South America. After completing the tour, we return you by train and then by our mini-van to your Cusco hotel.
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
0500 AM
We pick you up from your hotel early on the first morning and drive for around 2 hours to Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft), the starting point of our trek.
After meeting your porters and horsemen, and making a final equipment check, the hike begins with a moderate 2 hour walk to the Perolniyoc waterfall. If the weather is warm enough you may want to make the short climb down to the base of the falls to cool off, or maybe just stay on the trail and take your first photos.
A half hour further on we arrive at the Perolniyoc Inca ruins, perched on a cliff-top with spectacular views of the surrounding valley. All of our guides are experts in Inca history and so they will provide you with a quick history lesson as you soak in the views. We will also take lunch here and for the first time you will sample the sumptuous cooking from our kitchen team.
After lunch we make a steep climb for around an hour to our campsite at Rayan (3,700 meters /12,139 ft).
Clear nights in the Andes are a wonder in themselves, and as we settle down to a full 3 course dinner you can watch the sky fill with constellations and the most amazing display of shooting stars before retiring to your tent for a well-earned night’s sleep.
Our team will wake you gently in the morning with a freshly brewed cup of tea or coffee . Once everyone is up, we will have breakfast together and get ourselves fueled for the day ahead.
we start with a steep 3 hour ascent to the Kuychiccasa pass (4,450 m /14,598 ft). we will take a break together to enjoy the 360 degree views of the Chancachuco and Sacred valleys. Then, it’s just a 1 hour easy hike to our lunch stop at the Chancachuco Valley (4,313 m / 14,147 ft).
After lunch we make a short climb with beautiful views of Mt. Veronica (5,821 m/ 19,100 ft) before an easy 3 hour walk downhill to the community of Ancascocha (3,700 m/12,138 ft). Our campsite for the night is in a small but gorgeous wooded valley with a stream running through it.
Once again, Day 3 starts with a climb, but this time just for 1 hour. Stunning views of the nearby glacier, well preserved Inca remains, and the sparkling blue Ancascocha Lake.Taking a deep breath we make a strenuous 2 hour climb to the highest point of the trek, the Huayanay Pass (4,650 m/15,255 ft). Along this section you will see an original Inca Trail. After we walk to our lunch stop at the small Inca site of Incaracay.
At this lower elevation, the vegetation is lush and green, and we will have the chance to see a view of the Classic Inca Trail in the distance as well as the remote communities of the Quesqa valley.
The last day of hiking is the easiest of all as it is a 6 hour hike downhill on a section of the Classic Inca Trail to Km 82 . Lunch will be served at Km82.
After lunch we drive you to Ollantaytambo (2,791 m/9,160 ft) to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes (2,040 m/6,691 ft). The train journey provides a totally different perspective of the mountains you’ve just been hiking in, and many more photo opportunities.
Arriving in Aguas Calientes you will check-in to your nice hotel room where you can rest before dinner , , great place to relax. Showered and refreshed we will take dinner together at an excellent restaurant. It’s likely to be an early night though, as our trip to Machu Picchu normally starts before sunrise!
The hotel we use provides a very early buffet, or can provide a boxed breakfast, to ensure we are in the queue for the bus as early as the group would like. It is about a 25 minute drive along the road to Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival your guide provides a 2 hour walking tour of the site, named as one of the new 7 wonders of the world. Then you are free to wander through the ruins yourself, if you have elected to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains you can begin the hike once your guided tour concludes.
Your guide will arrange the time for you to return to Aguas Calientes by bus in time to make your train connection back to Poroy or Ollantaytambo. From here you will travel by private van to Cusco and back to your hotel. Arrival times will vary depending on traffic and connections, but should be around 8pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Lowest Elevation: 2,040 m/ 6,691 ft
Highest Elevation: 2,440 m/ 8,052 ft.
A dream hike through Ancascocha to Machu Picchu!
