Ancascocha Trek And Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 7 Days

Our second day begins with a delicious breakfast prepared & served by our chef.  We leave camp, hiking gently for 3 hrs., reaching the highest point into the passage of Puka Kasa (Alt. 4,450 m / 14,596 ft.).

For most individuals, this is the most difficult section due to the altitude.  However, it’s also the most spectacular part of the tour, you’ll enjoy the snow-covered mountains, in addition to a vista of the lower landscape of the Sacred Valley.

In reaching the peak of the mountain you’ll have the feeling of surviving one of the highest mountain ranges. After enjoying all the wonderful and picturesque views, you’ll continue trekking to Chancachuco, hiking for one hour and a half until lunchtime.

As we continue our walk, you’ll appreciate several spectacular snow-capped peaks and one that you’ll appreciate throughout this hike is “Veronica” mountain (Alt. 5,950 m), till arriving at the Valley of Ancascocha.   Here you’ll observe traditional small plantations by inhabitants of the area. After crossing a stream and hiking uphill for another 2 hours you’ll finally reach our campsite, above the Ancascocha Lake (4,090 m).

DETAILS

• Meals:                               Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Distance:                         18 km / 11.2 miles
• Highest Altitude:          4,450 m / 15,250 ft.
• Camp Elevation:           3,700 m / 12,136 ft.
• Hike time:       8 to 10 hours
• Level of difficulty:        Arduous
• Area:                                 Mountainous

After a wholesome breakfast, we continue our tour during the morning (4 hours approx.) to reach the highest elevation (Huayanay Pass 4,650 m) enjoying breathtaking views along the way.

It is stifling how the Incas handled the difficult terrain to make their edifices.  After enjoying the magnificent views and local history, we’ll hike for 45 minutes to the Valley of Inkarakay, where Will have lunch If we are fortunate, we will see condors flying around the Canyon.

After lunch, we’ll continue walking downhill for 3 hours until we reach the community of Qesqa. On the descent, you’ll observe a variety of views of “The Huayanay” peak.  The Qesqa community is located at the tree line. And muyu muyu village after pass those villages will keep hiking for another 2 hours until the Inca site called paucarcancha where your tour guide Will explain this Inca site  and Will have the campsite

DETAILS

• Meals:                               Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Distance:                         18 km / 11.2 miles
• Highest Altitude:          4,450 m / 15,250 ft.
• Camp Elevation:           3,700 m / 12,136 ft.
• Hike time:       8 to 10 hours
• Level of difficulty:        Arduous
• Area:                                 Mountainous

The fourth day begins with an early morning breakfast.  We again initiate our descent for 30 minutes arriving at the village of “Huallyabamba”.wheere will see on the  way a lot of growing fields of potatoes, corn, onions, and carrots. and will have in this place  the first checkpoint because will be already within the classic Inca trail and then just gonna be uphill for 2 hours until the lunch spot call (ayapata) and  gonna be another 2 hours unto get our base camp

DETAILS

• Distance:                         18 km / 11.2 miles
• Highest Altitude:          3,800 m /
• Camp Elevation:           3,800 m /
• Hike time:       4 to 5 hours
• Level of difficulty:        easy
• Area:                                 Mountainous

Our morning begins with a nutritious breakfast prepared by our specialized chef.  Then we’re off to continue our expedition of the famous Inca Trail.

During this part of the trek, we’ll ascend (2 hrs. approx.) to the highest point of our tour “WARMIWAÑUSCA”.  Here you’ll appreciate your efforts to indulge in the excellent panoramic view of the valleys below.  After a short break, we’ll descend to the high forest where we will have lunch (around 1:00 p.m.).

After lunch, we’ll continue our uphill hike to the runkuray Inca site where your guide Will explains about Inca history, and then Will keep hiking for another 1 hour to get to the 2 height points and then just gonna be 2 hours until our base camp chaquicocha.

DETAILS

• Meals:                               Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Distance:                         9 km / 6 miles
• Highest Altitude:          4,200 m /
• Camp Elevation:           3,600 m /
• Hike time:       6 to 7 hours
• Level of difficulty:        difficult
• Area:                                 Mountainous

Of course, good hearty breakfast to regenerate from yesterday’s hike. with famous coca tea and then Will have 40 minutes to organize tour ten.

Later we will head towards “Pjuyupatamarca”, another small Inca village, to have a delectable lunch. After a short break, we’ll continue hiking for 3 hours until we reach the archaeological complex of “Wiñaywayna”, where our camp will also be ready.

DETAILS:

• Hiking Distance:          11kms/9.3 miles
• Hike Time:    5 hours
• Highest Altitude:        3,800 m/12,460 ft.
• Lowest Altitude:         2,600 m/8,856 ft.

This seven day is the whole reason you came to Peru.  You’ll need to start off right with an energetic box breakfast, where we will hike up for about an hour between the high forest to reach the “Inti Punku” (Puerta del Sol – Sun Door), from here you’ll get a panoramic breathtaking view of the Lost City of the Incas Machu Picchu.  Then we descend to reach your final destination Machu Picchu where you’ll have a two hour guided tour.  Following, you’ll have an opportunity to explore Machu Picchu on your own

Please be sure to bring your original passport to show the Rangers (you can get a Machu Picchu seal on your passport).

If you have reserved a visit to “HUAYNAPICHHU” (tickets $ 25.00 per person/limited to 400 per day – not included), you’ll begin your hike at 7:00 – 10:00 a.m., please coordinate with the Trek Leader for your visit depending on Municipality’s programmed time.

In the afternoon, you’ll catch the train to reach the City of Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival to Ollantaytambo, we will have transportation waiting to drive you back to your hotel in Cusco.

DETAILS:

• Meals:                              Breakfast
• Hiking Distance:            6 Km / 1.5 miles
• Hike Time:      2 hrs.
• Lowest Altitude:           2,040 m / 6.691 ft.
• Highest Altitude:          2,440 m / 8,052 ft.

Note:      

• If you want to stay an extra night, just lets us know and we can help book a hotel in Aguas Calientes, as well as your train ticket for the next day
• Rangers don’t allow people to carry bags bigger than 25 liters when entering Machu Picchu
• No trekking poles are allowed in Machu Picchu
• Snacks and water are allowed – in bags