Ancascocha Trek To Machupicchu 4 Days

After a healthy breakfast we start to climb up to the Huayanay pass (4,650 m/15,255ft). This segment of the trail is spectacular as you will see The Grand Huayanay snow Peak , Lake Ancascocha, Waterfalls, and  Inca trail well set on the rocky wall of the Mountain which is flanked by a red Mountain (the Red beauty). Approximately 4 hours ascent. Arriving at the Huayanay Pass (4,650 m/15,255ft). You will be able to observe far in a distance the Great Salkantay snow Peak and part of the Classic Inca Trail, the Panoramic view of the Andes Mountains of PERU. From the pass we have flat parts and descents to Qesca (3,850 m/12,631 ft). for 2 hours.

As always Lunch will give us energy to continue the hike but this time the last part of the trek is only downhill to Paucarcancha camping (3,133 m/10,278 ft). for 3 hours aprox. Guided visit of the Archaeological Site and Dinner.

• Highlight: The Grand Huayanay and Salkantay Snow Peak, Turquoise Lake, Red Mountains, waterfalls, Paucarcancha Inca site, Milky way.
• Distance to walk: 11,8 miles/19km.
• Approximate walking time: 9-10 hours
• Accommodation: Camping.
• Camping Elevation: (3,133 m/10,278 ft).
• Highest Elevation: (4,650 m/15,255ft).
• Level of Difficulty: Challenging.
• Area: Dry Mountain, Paramore, Forest.
• Temperature: Cold, Warm and Hot.
• Meals: Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner (Snack).

Today will be a simple hike as we will hike along the Classic Inca Trail and visit the archeological site of Patallaqta. It will only take 5 hours to reach Km82 (the beginning of the Classic Inca Trail). The Inca trail is full of visitors, you will be able to witness the difference between our Ancascocha trek which is regarded as “Off the beaten paths”, and the classic Inca trail full of trekking groups. Once we arrive at km82 we will have lunch and then get on a local van to Ollantaytambo where we will board the tourist and panoramic train to Aguas Calientes. The train ride is beautiful you will experience how the scenery changes from Mountains and high jungle to Machupicchu. Dinner in one of the best restaurants with a good reputation for food. overnight in a Hotel.

• Highlight: The Grand Veronica Snow Peak, Classic Inca Trail, Patallaqta, Ollantaytambo.
• Distance to walk: 7,5 miles/12km.
• Approximate walking time: 5-6 hours
• Accommodation: Hotel.
• Level of Difficulty: Easy.
• Area: Dry Mountain, Paramore, Montane cloud forest.
• Temperature: Cold, Warm and Hot.
• Meals: Breakfast ,Lunch, Dinner (Snack, Coca Tea Time).

Being in our destination today is the day to get to know a vibrant culture in The Andes Mountains of Peru, an Inca City high up in the Clouds, MachuPicchu Archeological Site, built with Granit rock That seems to be a White Stone Inca City. You will have a Guided Walk for 2 hours with your expert Mountain Guide. If you elected to hike an extra Mountain, after the Guided walk you will have an extra trek to either MachuPicchu Mountain or HuaynaPicchu Mountain. Bus down down to Machupicchu town. You can have a coffee, water, lunch, Pisco sour, beer whatever you need while you wait to catch your train back to Poroy train station or Ollantaytambo train station. From both cases we pick you up from the Train station to CUSCO. We drop you in your Hotel.

• Highlight: MachuPicchu.
• Guided walk: 2 hours.
• Highest Elevation: 7,972ft. Machupicchu.
• Level of Difficulty: Easy
• Area: Montane cloud forest.
• Temperature: Chilly, Warm and Hot (it can get hotter than 94fº).
• Meals: Breakfast at the Hotel.