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DESCRIPTION

The Ancascocha trail trek is ideal for people who love challenges and finding themselves; this is the best alternative to the classic Inca Trail of 4 days; you should consider the cultural richness, history, and nature and meet the famous Inca and pre-Inca ruins. It is regarded as one of the 20 best hikes in South America listed by National Geographic Magazine. Throughout the tour, you will be able to interact with our families who live on the Ancascocha trail and who still preserve the culture of our ancestors, the Inca Indians. You will also share life experiences, learn about their customs and traditions that have been maintained for centuries, and enjoy attractive views of the enchanting snow-capped Andes and enchanted valleys. We will take a walk among ruins that have been well preserved; you will marvel at the achievements of Inca engineering. Although we will spend little time on this trail, we will witness a collection of the most emblematic views of the Cusco region. Taking steps identical to those traveled by the Incas, along the way, we will see the ancient settlements of travelers for brief rests before our final destination. We invite you to participate in this dream trek, create unforgettable memories of your stay in Peru, and enjoy some peace and tranquility on your hikes. You will travel as a family to Machu Picchu.

WHAT TO BRING?

  • Original passport
  • ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount).
  • Trekking shoes
  • Jacket. raincoat/rain poncho
  • Warm jacket
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen (factor 35 or higher).
  • Insect repellent.
  • Personal medication.
  • Camera and video camera.
  • Flashlight with spare batteries

ITINERARY

Itinerary summary

  • Day 01: Cusco - Chillipawa Village.
  • Day 02: Indigenous Experience
  • Day 03: Chillipawa - Ancascocha valley.
  • Day 04: Ancascocha valley - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.
  • Day 05: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Cusco/Urubamba

Day 01: Cusco - Chillipawa village.

Our trip will start early; we will leave for Paropiso (3,171 feet), which will take about an hour. For the first three hours of this hike, we will climb up a gentle slope, offering excellent views of the snow-capped Urubamba Mountain range. After this, we will arrive at the Inca ruins of What's at almost 12,400 feet, where we will stop to explore the destination, receive a history lesson with the local guide and then have lunch. Afterward, we will hike for almost three more hours until we reach the campsite and then have dinner. On the way, we will have a brief rest in the village of Huarocondo; this is a famous settlement for providing the most delicious
  • Lechon (roast pork) in Cusco.
  • Hiking Distance: 12 km/7 miles
  • Hiking time: approx. 7 hours
  • Campsite altitude: 3,800m/13,779 ft
  • Accommodation: camping

    • Day 02: Indigenous Experience

    A day spent with the villager, ceremony, dance, eating local food. They will share their passion for culture and history in this Native village, an interactive experience that will immerse you in a journey from the past of an Inca culture to the world of present-day Inca descendants at Chillipahua Village. Witness daily life and celebrate the colorful culture of the modern Indigenous people as it unfolds right before your eyes. Listen to the sounds of their language, learn about traditional home remedies, savor a traditional Andean meal, make new friends and see the world through their eyes.

    Day 03: Chillipawa - Ancascocha valley.

    On this day, we will wake up with a big cup of coca tea that one of our cooks will serve you in your tent. After drinking this tea, we will enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and prepare for the second day's Trek. Slowly, we will start walking towards the highest pass of this Trek, which is known as Acoccasa (15,000 feet). This pass remains the ideal place to take pictures, as it offers spectacular views of the snow-capped Ausangate (20,931 feet) and Chicón (18,143 feet). After taking a break at the pass, we will hike downhill for about an hour until we reach the lunch spot. After a big lunch, we will stroll downhill for approximately three more hours until we reach the camp for the night in the Ancascocha Valley (12,400 feet). We remain committed to following this itinerary as accurately as possible.
    • Hiking Distance: 14 km/8.5 miles
    • Hiking time: approx. 7 hours
    • Campsite altitude: 3,800m/13,779 ft
    • Accommodation: camping

    Day 04: Ancascocha Valley - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.

    We will wake up early this morning and have breakfast. Then we will pack up camp and leave early. We will begin our gradual descent for almost three hours through the Ancascocha Valley until we reach the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way, we will enjoy enchanting views of Veronica Mountain at 19,193 feet, the highest peak of the Urubamba Mountain range. We will walk through an ancestral path built by the Incas until we reach the famous Intipunku or Sun Gate, where we will have a panoramic view of the entire Sacred Valley and La Veronica; we will descend to the Inca quarries, where we will taste a delicious lunch, then we will explore the area, we will continue our walk to Ollantaytambo to the train station, where we will leave towards Aguas Calientes where we will rest.
    • Hiking Distance: 10 km/5 miles
    • Hiking time: approx. 5 hours
    • Accommodation: Hotel

    Day 05: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Cusco.

    After a hot breakfast at the hotel, we will take the early bus to Machu Picchu; we will climb for an hour and a half until we reach the mountain of Machu Picchu to have a panoramic view of the entire contour of the Inca Citadel, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience. Then you will have a 2 to 3-hour tour to get the information about the sacred city and the opportunity to explore and admire the Inca ingenuity. Then we will head back to Aguas Calientes by bus and Cusco by train.
    Note: If you wish to hike Wayna Picchu Mountain, you must inform Wari Adventures before traveling to Peru to book in advance.

INCLUDES

Informative session

It will take place in the morning one day before departure. If the departure date is on a Monday, the briefing will occur on Saturday morning. Please take this into account when booking your flight to Cusco.

Transportation for Ancascocha Trail.

  • Tourist bus and transportation to the start of the adventure.
  • Tourist bus back from the Trek to Ollantaytambo.
  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip).
  • Train leaving Aguas Calientes in the afternoon.
  • Pick up from the train station and transfer to the Hotel in Cusco.

Camping staff on the Trek.

Professional tour guide fluent in English, specialized in trekking, with many years of experience and trained in first aid and rescue, who will attend from the first day to the last day of the Trek, leaving you at your hotel. Professional chef, kitchen assistant, and waiter for customer service. Our chefs are graduates of culinary schools with many years of experience cooking in the mountains; we meet them at the beginning of the Trek. Horses, in charge of maintaining all our trek logistics (camping equipment, food) and carrying 8 kg of personal belongings for each client.

Tickets for the Ancascocha Trail.

Tourist ticket to Machupicchu.

Camping equipment for the Trek.

  • High mountain tent Eureka, which is waterproof and thermal, for up to 4 people, but for comfort, we use it only for two people.
  • Sleeping Bag (It will be clean and warm).
  • Air Mattress (Therm-a-rest mattresses).
  • Dining Tent.
  • Kitchen tent.
  • Reinforced foam.
  • Bathroom Tent and Portable Bathroom.
  • Camping tables and chairs.
  • Crockery.
  • First Aid Kit: includes alcohol, bandages, pills for altitude sickness, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, cotton, oxygen, rescue ropes, etc.
  • Radio communication: They are configured with radios workers on the Trip and Machupicchu. We maintain constant contact in case of emergencies.
  • Only Wari Adventures provides BATTERY CHARGERS for cell phones and any device on the Ancascocha Trek.

Lodging on the Trek.

Camping (2 nights camping). Hotel (one night in Aguas Calientes).

Meals: what to expect in the Ancascocha trail.

Organic food.
NOT INCLUDED Lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes. Tips for the trek leader, porters or muleteers, and other staff. Travel insurance and personal items - laundry and phone calls, cabs, souvenirs, etc.

PRICES

Wari Adventures handles small groups (up to 8 people only), so we can offer a highly personalized service: offering you a more enjoyable time on the Trek with more interaction between our participants. (Groups formed by Max. 8; Min. 2 people).
Please contact us for updated prices using any of these links:
+51 997 547 163 +51 997 547 163 info@wariadventures.com

DISCOUNTS

Students: In case of booking under the student rate with this benefit, those who have a valid ISIC CARD must bring the original card (not a copy) to show it at the checkpoints along the Inca Trail. If the card is not shown, you will be denied entrance to the Inca Trail as the permits purchased for you will no longer be valid. Children: Between 7 and 17 years old (at the beginning of the Classic Inca Trail) pay the student rate; however, they must show a copy of their passports. Children under seven years old: They have a 30% discount.

EXTRAS

  • Additional night in Aguas Calientes - From US $60 (subject to availability).
  • Upgrade Vistadome Train – US $57 per person.
  • Hiram Bingham Train $ 380
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain - US$75 per person (Please request when booking your Trek).
  • Machu Picchu Mountain - US$70 per person (Please request when booking your Trek).

TRAVEL INFORMATION

DUFFEL BAGS:

This will be provided to you at the time of giving you the general information one day before starting your Trek to each participant, and these will be carried by the porters on the Inca Trail and by the horses on the alternate routes. Consider that the weight is significant for the porters and horses; at maximum, you have to pack 7 kg, including the sleeping bags and inflatable mats. These DAFFLO BAGS will be returned at the end of the adventure or left at your hotel at the reception desk. Measurements are 65 cm long x 40 cm wide.

LUGGAGE STORAGE:

The trips on the Inca Trail and alternate routes do not need to carry your luggage, for which we have the luggage storage service in our office; if you return from your trip to the same hotel where you stayed, you can leave it. will return this equipment when you return from your trip and take it to your hotel. If you have valuable things, please contact us to take them into account and protect them.

PICK-UPS

will coordinate The pick-up times with the group leader; will do this from your hotel, lodging, and Airbnb, for which the passenger must provide the exact address and reference; the pick-up time is usually at 5:00 am for the different routes.

RETURN TO CUSCO

The return from the city of Machupicchu requires absolute punctuality for the transportation organization, for which we will provide all the details of the return. We buy the train tickets typically for 2:55 pm, so you can arrive at 7:00 pm in the city of Cusco, consider the time delay due to traffic in the city of Cusco. The return includes transportation and transfers; we will be pending any change or delay of the transportation and train services.
IMPORTANT The itinerary provided here is subject to change without notice, depending on factors such as strikes, weather conditions, roadblocks, or other situations beyond our control. We remain committed to following this itinerary as accurately as possible.

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