TREK ANCASCOCHA MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHS

Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Chancachuco

We depart from Cusco in the morning (06:00) and drive 2 ½ hours to Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft) located next to the Sacred Valley. This is the starting point of our adventure and is the place where we meet the horsemen that will join us for our hike.

We will travel for approx. 1 hour to the Perolniyoc waterfall lookout, which is a spectacular place to take pictures and enjoy of the landscape. We will continue on that path to the Inca ruins of Perolniyoq and explore the area; then proceed to Rayan, a small Andean community, where we have a bite to eat. Our journey will continue for three more hours when we arrive at the Kuychi Qas´ssa mountain Pass (4,400mtasl 14,100 ft). From here it is possible to see the Sacred Valley and all the snowcapped mountains in the distance. We follow the trail for another hour to our camp site at Chancachuco.

Day 2: Chancachuco – Ancascocha – Muyumuyu

After enjoying a filling breakfast, we will depart at 07: 00 for a 4 hour trek uphill that will be well worth the hike, as we will enjoy incredible views of the jagged mountain peaks, glaciers, lagoons, llamas and Andean falcons. You will be able to see some amazing views of the Chancachuco Valley on one side of the pass and the Sacred Valley of the Incas on the other. We will travel downhill for 2 hours to reach the Chancachuco valley, and here we will enjoy a much deserved lunch break.

After we enjoy some food, our trail will ascend and follow an ancient path that is considered to be a special one as the harmony of nature blends perfectly with the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Our path drops from here to the small community of Ancascocha (3,700 m/12,136 ft) and we will set up camp here for the evening.

Day 3: Muyu Muyu community – Paucar Cancha

This will be another long but enjoyable day as we trek by glaciers, old Inca sites and along the original Inca Trail. During our hike to Muyu Muyu, the trail turns narrow and we will have beautiful views of ancient Andean community’s. The Suyt´tu Rumiyoq and Qéska tribes have lived in this area for centuries. The trail will eventually bring us to our camp site in the Paucar Cancha archeological area (3,000 m/10.000 ft).

Day 4: Paucar Cancha – Pisqa Cuchu– Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
From Paucar Cancha we will descend to the community of Huayllabamba, which is the first camp site for the classic Inca Trail, then we continue another 1 ½ hours to the unique Inca site of Llaqtapata and take part in a guided tour. Following the tour, we will head back out onto the trail until we reach Km 82, which is the start of the classic Inca Trail. We stop for lunch in the Pisqacuchu Community and then continue by bus to Ollantaytambo (2,792 m/9,158 ft) where we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes and transfer to your hotel.

Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

After breakfast in the hotel, we will travel ½ hour by bus to Machu Picchu for a 2 ½ hour walking tour of the site, visiting the temples, palaces and many other interesting places. You will have time to climb up Huayna Picchu that overlooks the ruins. We will return to Aguas Calientes at about 2pm to take the train back to Cusco.

INCLUDED:

• Pick up from hotel

• Transportation by bus to Socma

• English / Spanish speaking tour guide

• Admission fee to Machu Picchu

• 04 Breakfasts, 04 lunches and 04 dinners

• Camping equipment: 2 person large

• Mattress and tent

• Cooking / dinning tent, tables, chairs

• First aid kit

• Horses and horsemen to carry camping equipment

• Cooking supplies

• Bus to Machu Picchu ruins and return to Aguas Calientes

• Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo, and bus to Cusco

NOT INCLUDED:

• Lunch in Aguas Calientes

• Tips or additional spending money

PASSENGER MUST BRING:

• Original passport

• Sleeping bag

• Water bottle

• Insect repellent

• Sun block

• Sun glasses

• Hat

• Comfortable hiking shoes

• Change of clothes

• Flashlight

• Rain coat

• First aid kit

Our group sizes small at INKATREKS, allowing us to give you highly personalized service. This lets you enjoy your hike more and better get to know all the other participants, making your experience unique and unforgettable, high level of environmental and social responsibility.

Price for small groups (8 people maximum, 2 people minimum)

$690.00 USD for adults
$670.00 USD for students

Discounts:
Children between 8-17 years old pay student price, but they must show a copy of their passport.  Children will receive the underage student price if they, at the time of their trip, are at most 17 years old and have had their birthday recently.
University students must have a student card with the following information to receive the discount:

   a) Name of the university
   b) The student’s full name, identical to the one in their passport.
   c) A photo of the student.
   d) Student number or code.
   e) Expiry date (must be valid for the entire duration of the trip 2022).

Additional Services:

Wayna Picchu Mountain: $75.00 USD
Machupicchu Mountain: $75.00 USD  The prices of Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains can vary based on the exchange rate of the American dollar.
Extra night in Aguas Calientes: the price will depend on the category of hotel that you choose.
To Upgrade or change the hours of your return train service from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo: please consult with us about this.

CANCELLING POLICY COVID-19

Special terms and conditions: In the event that the COVID 19 pandemic situation continues throughout the world, will give you the option to reschedule your trip or have a credit note for the future or return in coordination with the regulatory institutions of tourist attractions.

CANCELLING YOUR RESERVATION:

Due to the strict regulations established by Machu Picchu Park, once you have made your booking the space and permit that has been purchased cannot be cancelled. It is also impossible to transfer the permit to someone else under a different name. The date of your permit can not be modified either. Therefore, if you are not able to arrive on the scheduled date, no refunds can be made for your Inca Trail permit. 

Permits are not refundable and INKATREKS will purchase the permits as soon as confirmation of your booking has been sent.

Therefore:

 a) If you cancel 30 or more days in advance, you will lose your first deposit but will have the right to whatever entrance   tickets we have purchased for you.

b)If you cancel between 29 and 11 days before your trip, you must pay 50% of the total cost. You will have the right to   whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the day that it was   scheduled in your original itinerary, and whatever other service we have purchased for you.

c)If you cancel between 10 and 4 days before your trip, you must pay 80% of the total cost. You will have the right to   whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the day that it was   scheduled in your original itinerary, train ticket* and bus ticket.

d)If you cancel between 1 and 3 days before your trip, this is regarded as a “no show” and you must pay 100% of the total cost.       You will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on     the day that it was scheduled in your original itinerary, train ticket and bus ticket.

2.   If you decide to stop for personal reasons once the hike has started, you will automatically lose all the included services. Any costs incurred during your return, such as food, transportation, or lodging, will be your responsibility. However, you can rejoin the group   at   Machu Picchu for the visit, where you may use your entrance ticket, participate in the guided tour, take the return bus to Aguas  Calientes and

Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu, 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. Yet don’t be put off by its lesser known status.

Named by National Geographic as one of 20 dream hikes on their World Best Hikes list, 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). Here you may briefly share the trail with farmers, shepherds and their livestock tending to their daily lives, so far removed from the tourist crowds of Cusco.

Your fitness will be stretched as you climb a number of big passes, including the highest point at the Huayanay Pass (4,650 m/15,255 ft). The rewards for your efforts though are staggering, with panoramic views across the Andes, cascading waterfalls, crystal blue lakes and the towering 20,557 foot (6,266 m) Apu Salkantay. At all times, your guide and crew will ensure that the pace is suitable for everyone in the group, taking breaks for rest and food whenever needed.

At the end of the first 2 days of hiking, you will arrive at camp to find your high quality tent already pitched (complete with mattress and pillow), your gear in place, and your crew preparing a sumptuous dinner. After a night under the most incredible starlit skies, you will be woken right on time with a cup of steaming hot fresh coffee or tea, before sitting down for a nutritious and energizing breakfast. All you need for the days hiking ahead.

On the third day, you will spend several hours hiking a portion of the Classic Inca Trail, to the sacred valley town of Ollantytambo. This is likely to be the first time you will see other hikers!

Taking the scenic train to Aguas Caliente you will have photo opportunities galore as the train cuts along the valley floor. Your final night will be spent in a comfortable hotel with a group dinner at 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.

Finally, with your camera loaded with photos and your head loaded with incredible memories, you will take the train back to Cusco and a transfer back to your hotel.