Ancasccocha trek to Machu Picchu 5d/4n

Early morning meeting with your guide in your hotel for a drive to Parpiso (3,100 m – 10,171 feet) for about one and half hours. Short Stop at the town called Huarocondo on the way where you can purchase the last minute supplies such as water, snacks, this town is very well known for the LECHONES (roasted pork), it is considered the best in Cusco. The journey by car goes though small towns, corn fields, potatoes, quinua. The first three hours of the trek goes uphill but also offers you beautiful views, after trekking for three hours you will find an Incan site called Wat’a (3,800 m – 12,400 feet) with an spectacular views of Urubamba snow capped mountain range and and Chillipijawa and Pachar valley below, here we stop to explore the site and have history lessons with the guide, and then have lunch. From here you will continue onto the camp ground that will take us for about three more hours, the path goes up and downs. You should arrive to camp by 5 pm.

Quick Facts:

Distance covered: 12 km (7,4 miles)

Time: 8 to 9 hours

Lowest elevation: 3,100 m (10,171 feet)

Highest elevation: 3,700 m (12,139 feet)

Level of difficulty: Moderate to demanding

After waking up with a nice cup of coca tea in your tent given by one of our chefs and having a delicious breakfast your trek begins towards the highest pass of the trek called Acocasa (4,450 m – 14,600 feet) this pass is the perfect place for the picture because it offers you the view of snowcapped mountains such as Ausangate (6,300 m – 20,931 feet), Chicon (5,530 m – 18,143 feet) and others. We trek down for one our until we reach the lunch spot and after having a nice nap we will trek on gradual downhill for another two and half more hours towards the camp ground at Ancasccocha Village (3,800 m – 12,400 feet)

Quick Facts:

Distance covered: 12 km (7,4 miles)

Time: 8 to 9 hours

Lowest elevation: 3,700 m (12,139 feet)

Highest elevation: 4,450 m (14,600 feet)

Level of difficulty: Demanding

We leave the campsite early in the morning. Hike though narrow path towards the second pass of the trek (4,200 m – 13,780 feet) for about 3 hours, this is a perfect place for pictures of snow capped mountain we especially have a view of mount Veronica (5,750 m – 19,193 feet) the tallest of Urubamba mountain range, after enjoying the pictures we hike down for 40 minutes until lunch place . We stop for lunch and of course for a siesta. We trek for the next one and half hours towards Kuychicasa pass (4,450 m – 14,600 feet) From here the way down gets very step for about one hour and the next one and half gradual downhill, along the way down you will see Punkuyoc or the sun gate with amazing view of mount Veronica. We will arrive to Camicancha (3,600 m – 11,811 feet) campground by 5 pm.

Quick Facts:

Distance covered: 15 km (9,3 miles)

Time: 8 to 10 hours

Lowest elevation: 3,600 m (11,811 feet)

Highest elevation: 4,450m (14,600 feet)

Level of difficulty: Demanding

Today we will explore the Stone quarry of Cachicata, it is extensive site that served as a stone quarry for the construction of Ollantaytambo, here you will be able to see all the work of the Incas, there are large rocks left half-finished and abandoned in the entire area, Inca mommies, burial houses or called Chullpas are seen here too. After a guided tour you start the descend down for about 3 hours to Ollantaytambo following the original Inca ramp that Incas built for transporting the stones to Ollantaytambo. Arrive to the town for the last lunch with our chef. You will have some time in this town to explore or visit the local bar? Where the local ladies serve Chicha meaning corn beer considered sacred by the Incas. In the afternoon you will catch train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.

Quick Facts:

Distance covered: 10 km (6,2 miles)

Time: 8 to 10 hours

Lowest elevation: 2,700m (8,858 feet)

Highest elevation: 3,600 m (11,811 feet)

Level of difficulty: Moderate

On the last day, we will visit the lost city of Machu Picchu, a World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. We will take the bus from Aguas Calientes early and arrive at Machu Picchu to watch the sun rise spectacularly over one of the most amazing places on earth. Be prepared for a flood of emotions or goosebumps at the very least, as you gaze at the ancient city of Machu Picchu!

Once we arrive we will go on a three-hour guided tour of the most important sites in the city. After the tour, you will have time to explore the ancient city and take pictures on your own. If you are brave and fit enough, you can hike up the steep Huayna Picchu Mountain. You may decide to find a shady spot instead and relax, meditate and soak up the inspiring and spiritual energy of Machu Picchu. When you are ready to leave, you can take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to collect your luggage from the hotel, and enjoy a farewell lunch with the rest of the group before you return to Cusco by train in the afternoon. We will meet you at the Cusco Station and transport you to your hotel.

Quick Facts:

Distance covered: Walking tour of Machu Picchu

Time: 3 to 4 hours

Lowest elevation: 2,050 m (6,726 feet)

Highest elevation: 2,400 m (7,874 feet)

Level of difficulty: Moderate