The Grand Ancascocha is a Great Combination of Salkantay Trek and the Ancascocha Trek 5days Trek to MachuPicchu that goes northwest through the Andes Mountains of Peru in the region of Cusco in which you can experience one mountain to the next. Not to mention the geography of the Ancascocha Trek which consists of Red Mountains, Turquois Lakes, ridiculous gorges and Snow-Capped Peaks that rises up to (20,574ft/6,271m). Also along the Hike you can see herds of Alpacas, Llamas, Vicuñas and among other Wild Animals such as deer, foxes, Condors, Eagles, and Colorful Plants. The Grand Ancascocha Trek is a challenging trek because you will hike elevations that ranges from 16,236ft/4,949m. To 7,972ft/2,430m. It is a challenging hike but doable that is why This Trek is designed for those who are fun and adventure people, here you can enjoy the tranquility of the Mountains, nature, and The sky full of stars and constellation The Milky way is visible where you will learn a lot about the Inca culture, since this trek is Cultural. Ancascocha Hike is rarely visited trail in Cusco Regions that remains “Off the beaten Track” Which was considered among the 20 best treks in the world by the prestigious National Geografic Magazine. The Grand Ancascocha trek ends up in the fabulous Inca city of MachuPicchu where You will have a Guided Walk once in MachuPicchu. Start Trekking to Machu Picchu!
Day 1: Cusco-Soraypama-Humantay Lake-Salkantay Pampa- Japanese plain.
Day 2: Japanese plain-Inca ChiriAsca Pass-Tocto-Collpa-cruzk`asa-Millpo.
Day 3: Millpo-Chuscañan-YawarMaki-QueraKasa-Quellwacocha-AcoKasa Pass-Inca Racay.
Day 4: Inca Racay-Huayanay Pass-Ancascocha Lake-Camicancha-Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes-MachuPicchu-Cusco.
“Small and Private Groups ”
Your Mountain Guide will start picking you up in a private van from your hotel around 5am in the morning (early birds catches the worm) in this opportunity you will get to know our team (The Cook and assistant cook). Then We drive from Cusco to Soraypampa 12,631ft/3,850m trailhead, 90% of the high way is winding, up/down road and the rest of it Dirt road to Soraypampa. Breakfast at Soraypampa where you will say hello to our Muleteers who are in charge of the Camping Equipment. The Scenery is amazing you will fall in love with The Grand Salkantay and Humatay Snow Capped Peak that flank the landscape making this trail even more beautiful and Interesting that encourage you to make it. After relaxing coffee breakfast, We start hiking up to Humantay Lake that is just right below to Humantay Snow-capped Peak, 2 h and 30 min up roughly. Your Guide will set the pace and breaks as you go up. Once Up you will enjoy a Turquoise Humantay Lake which is a very relaxing and beautiful Place with a nice combination of Snow-capped Peak and The Turquoise Humantay Lake. After That We descend back to Soraypampa where you will enjoy a delicious Lunch prepared by our Amazing Mountain Cook you will get impress. Rest and digest your food because we continuo Up to Our Camping place call Japanese plain (15,092ft/4,600m) from where you will have amazing vistas of Glacier Salkantay (20,574ft/6,271m) and other Snow Peaks. The Best Camping Place, at nights you see the Millky way of the Incas our galaxy! Camping and Diner.
Wake up and get ready to hike the second day. After pancakes and coffee in this pictures camping place. We hike up to the first pass Inca-Chiriasca for 2 hours this is the highest point in our hikes that rises up to 16,270ft/4,959m with spectacular Landscapes. On second day you will be able to experience a Patch of Inca Trail on the way down. This Trail is undulating terrain Until Lunch Spot (Collpa 14,000ft). we get a refueling lunch to gain energy to do the rest of the Trail. After Lunch there is 3 h 30 min left through the Mountains to reach camping place where you will find all your tens already set up and tea time ready for you in our nice campsite from where you will enjoy the landscapes of Salkantay and Ancascocha Trek.
We wake you up with Coca tea very early in the morning to get off on the right foot. We start going Up again to Chuscañan Pass (15,190ft/4,630m). for 1 h and 45 min, remember this trek is One mountain to the next. Today we will enjoy a stone forest as we hike undulating terrains. We need to get Quellwacocha spot for our refueling lunch from this place you will see the second Highest point Acokasa pass (15,374ft/4,686m). that is a big and nice Red Mountain, stunning views. After lunch, we head off to the second Highest Acokasa pass for 3 hours. once up there you will have a glimpse of the Vilcabamba mountain range and the Classic Inca Trail far in a distance. Then, 1 hour and 45 min down to our camping place called Inca Racay. (14,000ft). diner and tea time.
Today is going to be the last hike day we go up to Huayanay Pass (4,650 m/15,255 ft) for 2 hours. we go through a herd of Llamas, Alpacas because this is the real Off the Beaten Paths. From the pass you will see Huayanay Snow-capped Peak and the last time you see Salkantay Snow Peak, so nice views. After we reach the pass we come down in a nice Mountain Gorge, waterfalls, rivers and the Grand Ancascocha Tuquoiese Lake. You also visit one patch of inca trail that is decorated with Bromeliads on Mountain Rocks. Nice view of Ancascocha lake, we hike down to Camicancha which is back to the tree line 12,000 ft. lots of vegetation, nice valley that point out the Beautiful Veronica Snow-capped Peak. Lunch there and 2 hours down to Chillca. From there we say bye bye to our team and we get on the van to Ollantaytambo (The last Inka living Town). dinner in a lovely restaurant. We take our train to Aguas calientes town also known as Machupicchu town where you sleep in a clean, cozy Hotel. You should know that Machupicchu lies down in the Inca Forest well known as Mountain cloud forest very sharp mountain ranges, lush vegetations rich flora and fauna (spectacles Bear is a highlight in the Sanctuary place of MachuPicchu). Ever green Andes, this is gate to the rainforest. Overnight in Machupicchu Town.
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 here, 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.
× Emergency horse in case we need it.
× Heaters every night (bags filled with hot water).
× Emergency oxygen bottle.
× Sleeping Bag.
× Trekking Stick
× Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
× Day 5 lunch in Aguas Calientes.
× Tips for the crew (muleteers, chef and guide)
× Hiking poles (can be rented from us)
× Ticket for Huayna Picchu mountain or Machupicchu Mountain.
REMINDERS: It’s possible that any part of the program might change due to circumstances out of our control such as weather conditions, flight schedules, etc.
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What type of accommodation can I expect during the trek? During the first two nights of the journey, you will enjoy accommodations in camps that provide basic facilities, such as cabins and igloos. On the third night, you will experience a higher level of comfort by staying in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, where you will have access to rooms with private amenities, including exclusive bathrooms.
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Is it possible to rent trekking equipment?
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