• Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu – 5 Days

DESCRIPTION

The hike from Ancascocha to Machu Picchu 5 Days / 4 Nights, The Ancascocha Trail to Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes is a remarkable trail that remains off the beaten path. As one of the best walks in the world: 20 dream trails.

The walk through Ancascocha to Machu Picchu is very different from the classic Inca Trails to Machu Picchu, and is considered as one of the 20 best walks in the World

This hike is recommended for those people who want to experience little crowded places, in addition you can visit beautiful landscapes surrounded by impressions seen of the Vilcanota Mountain range, in addition we will be able to appreciate the Lake Ancascocha that is located to a height of 3700 m, in some places we will be able Find stone paths originally built by the Incas, from here it is possible to see the Apu Mountains Salkantay.

This is not a popular route, APU PERU TREK offers this alternative trek to the 4-day Classic Inca Trail, plus a 1-day visit to Machu Picchu; But if you have better physical condition you can do it in 3 days instead of 4.

In the last part of this trek we can see the Beginning of the Classic Inca Trail

  • Distance: 56 km/34.8 miles
  • Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights
  • Departures: Daily departures with 2 or more people
  • Altitude: 2,870m/9,416ft to 4,821m/15,817ft
  • Adventure Rating: Strenuous, lengthy, high altitude
  • Solitude Rating Quiet, remote, off the beaten track
  • When to Go: Best from March to December
  • Location/Terrain Glacial, snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, multiple high passes, rocky terrain
  • Acclimatization 2 day acclimatization and multi-day trekking experience recommended
  • Customizable: Yes! Private, custom, add-ons.

ITINERARY

We will start picking you up from your hotel at the scheduled time, then we will go in our vehicle through the Sacred Valley for 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the village of Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). Here is the starting point of the walk from Ancascocha to Machu Picchu, the riders will be waiting for us in this town for this adventure trek.

We will head gently towards one of the valleys, for an hour and a half walk, we will stop at the waterfall of Perolniyoc, considered one of the best waterfalls around the Sacred Valley.

We will continue walking for another hour to climb to the archaeological site of Perolniyoc, located on the waterfall, after hearing the explanation of the Inca history of our guide, we will walk for an hour to arrive at our place of lunch and camp

In this part of the walk we will get used to the high altitude, so after lunch we can relax and rest for the next day; We spent the night at the Rayan camp (3,700 meters / 12,136 feet).

  • Meals: Lunch / Dinner
  • Lowest height: 3,205 m / 10,512 feet
  • Highest elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft
  • Walking distance: 8 km / 5 miles
  • Approximate walking time: 4 to 5 hours
  • Level of difficulty: moderate
  • Area: Montaña seca

After breakfast we will begin our trekking for 3 hours of slow walking will allow us to reach the highest point of the second day hike Puka kasa pass (4,450 m / 14,596 ft), for many people this is the hardest part due but It is also the most spectacular day, we will see many of the snow covered mountains and the Sacred Valley on the other side. When we get to the top of the mountain.

After enjoying all the wonderful and picturesque views, it is time to go down to the Chancachuco area, it will take us an hour and a half to get to lunch.
As we make our way to the village Ancascocha we will see a more snowy peaks in front of us, The snowy called “Veronica” which is a mountain (5,950 m / 19,600 ft) will accompany us for many hours, after turning some of The grassy hills will enter the Ancascocha Valley, where the village is located. Then we cross the stream and walk uphill for another 2 hours to reach our camp around Lake Ancascocha (4,090 m.), The coldest night for the whole trip.

  • Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
  • highest altitude: 4,450 m / 15,250 ft
  • Camping elevation: 3,700 m / 12,136 ft
  • Distance: 16 km / 10 miles
  • Approximate walking time: 8 to 10 hours
  • Level of difficulty: Challenging
  • Area: Montaña seca

Después del tomar un delicioso desayuno, seguiremos con nuestra caminata de Ancascocha a Machu Picchu; comenzamos nuestra caminata cuesta arriba por 2 horas hasta llegar al punto más alto de Ancascocha Camino a Machu Picchu que se llama el “Huayanay Pass” (Altura 4.650 m / 15.300 ft.), Las vistas en el camino son realmente impresionantes. Después de disfrutar de las magníficas vistas desde el paseo, caminaremos hacia el valle hasta llegar a Incaraqay donde nos espera un delicioso almuerzo. Si tenemos suerte podremos observar a los cóndores volando por el paso de Huayanay.

En este punto nos comenzaremos un descenso de 3 horas en una vegetación más verde. Durante este trecho de la caminata tendremos vistas del clásico sendero inca a Machu Picchu que aparecerá a lo lejos, y fascinantes vistas de las comunidades del valle de Qésqua.

  • Comidas: Desayuno / Almuerzo / Cena
  • Altura más alta: 4,650 m / 15,298 ft
  • Camping elevación: 3.650 m / 11.910 ft
  • Distancia a pie: 14 km / 9 millas
  • Tiempo aproximado de caminar: 8 a 9 horas
  • Nivel de dificultad: Desafiante
  • Zona: Montaña seca

El cuarto día de nuestra caminata, comenzaremos el día con un delicioso desayuno. Continuaremos bajando por el valle durante aproximadamente por 2 horas hasta llegar a “Paucar Cancha”, una extraordinaria fortaleza Inca. Usted aprenderá la historia Inca acerca de este hermoso sitio y luego tendrá tiempo libre para explorar por su cuenta. Después visitamos “Paucar Cancha”, aquí comienza la última parte de nuestra caminata por 4 horas hasta llegar a Km 82, esta última parte de la caminata está en la sección de inicio del sendero clásico Inca a Machu Picchu, en el camino hasta el km 82 nos detendremos En la Ruina Inca de Willcaraqay desde aquí es posible observar Patallaqta otra ruina inca extraordinaria. En el km 82, nuestro chef nos estará esperando con un delicioso almuerzo.

Después del almuerzo seremos transportados a Ollantaytambo (2.792 m) desde donde cogeremos el tren hacia Aguas Calientes.

  • Comidas: Desayuno / Almuerzo / Cena
  • Alojamiento: Hotel
  • Altura más alta: 3,850 m / 12,628 ft
  • Altitud más baja: 2,792 m / 9,158 pies
  • Distancia a pie: 13 km / 8 ½ millas
  • Tiempo de caminata estimado: 7 horas
  • Nivel de dificultad: Fácil

Después del desayuno abordaremos el autobús que nos llevará al mayor centro energético de los incas, “Machu Picchu”. Como parte de nuestro itinerario el mismo guía profesional de la caminata de Ancascocha; Le enseñará toda la historia de este lugar misterioso y místico. Visitaremos el Templo del Sol, el Palacio Real, el Templo Principal, el Templo de las Tres Ventanas y el Dial del Sol. Será una experiencia inolvidable. Después de la visita guiada, tendrá tiempo libre para explorar por su cuenta.

Si usted ha reservado su visita al Huayna Picchu, tendrá que coordinar con su guía para visitar Machu Picchu dependiendo de su tiempo programado.

Visite la Puerta del Sol: Usted tendrá la oportunidad de caminar (aproximadamente durante 2 horas) hasta la Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) para ver Machu Picchu desde un ángulo diferente.

Caminata al Puente Inca: El Puente Inca ofrece una dosis de aventura para su próxima visita a Machu Picchu. Sin embargo, en este caso, la aventura es un poco menos extenuante, y más desafiante, no apto para las personas que sufren de vértigo

Tren de regreso a Cusco: Por la tarde regresaremos a la estación de trenes en Aguas Calientes para regresar a Ollantaytambo. A su llegada a la estación de tren, usted será trasladado en vehículo a su hotel en Cusco.

  • Comidas: Desayuno
  • Altura más baja: 2.040 m / 6.691 ft
  • Alturas más alta: 2,440 m / 8,052 ft

INCLUDED

  • Bilingual English speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
  • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.
  • Pick up from your hotel and transportation to Soqma
  • Four-person tent for every 2 people.
  • Inflatable Mattress
  • Kitchen tent
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • Toilet tent
  • Chef
  • Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
  • Horse to transport 8 kg of your personal gear
  • Duffle bag for your personal gear
  • Emergency horse in case we need it
  • Four breakfasts, four lunches, and four dinners
  • Hot water for washing.
  • Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles.
  • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
  • Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
  • Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • One night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (double occupancy)
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Sleeping bag.( you can hire it in our office)
  • Walking poles( you can hire it in our office)
  • First day breakfast and Lunch at Aguas Calientes on the last day.
  • Tips (Cook, horseman and guide)
  • Insurance of any kind, international airfares, domestic flights, Airport departure (U.S. $ 31 per person for international flights and U.S. $ 7 for national flights) taxes, visa fees or excess baggage charges. Also not included are additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverage, bottled water, snacks, laundry, phone calls and entrance fee to Wayna Picchu Mountain
GROUP SERVICES:
Price: $690.00 per person


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