Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
4/5
4650 MT / 15255 FT
MACHU PICCHU
387 Review
from $700.00
Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
This trek takes 5 days/4 nights and ends in Machu Picchu.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Alternative Trek
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Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
This trek takes 5 days/4 nights and ends in Machu Picchu.
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS Alternative Trek
23 reviews
Altitude
4650 MT / 15255 FT
Departure
CUSCO
Physical Level
4/5
Duration
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Group Size
8 PER PERSON
Seasson
MARCH TO DECEMBER
Accommodation
CAMP / HOTEL
Trip Style
HIKING AND CAMPING
Overview
Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
Ancascocha trek via Salkantay 5 days, This route will allow you to be away from the treks where there are many travelers and will allow you to be in contact with the local populations.
This is a true adventure specially prepared for people who love walks surrounded by natural landscapes, high Andean sites, and spectacular mountain landscapes. It is a true pilgrimage to the sacred temple of Machu Picchu, providing an unprecedented spiritual experience.
This trek route is made by very few companies, so the route is very well preserved and intact from civilization, this trek includes colorful landscapes such as Salkantay, Ancascocha, and others. In this adventure,
We will be able to see original Inka trails in the mountains. This road connected the regions of Limatambo, Mollepata, Machu Picchu, Choquekirao, Tumibamba and Chinchaysuyo. Finally, the jewel in the crown is the visit to Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Salkantaypampa- Japanese Pampa
Sites to Visit
Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
We will start the tour when we pick you up from your hotel and go in our private transport (2870m and approximately 3 hours), we will do some last-minute shopping. From Mollepata we continue one hour by car to Soraypampa (Alt. 3840m).
We will walk from the grazing town of Soraypampa or Challacancha. We will have lunch in Salkantaypampa. After several hours of walking, we will arrive at our camp.
Our camp for the night is located at the base of the most majestic and impressive mountains in this area, such as Salkantay (Alt. 6264m) and Humantay (Alt. 5217m). The campsite is called Pampa Japonesa (Japanese Plain) and is located at 4600m. (This is a high campground, so you need to be well acclimatized.)
After enjoying lunch we will ascend for 45 minutes until we reach our camp in Rayan (Alt. 3,700m).
Day 02: Japanese Pampa – Inka Chiriaska – Millpo – Yahuarmaky
Sites to Visit
Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
To start the day we will enjoy a good breakfast that will take us through several high passes. The first is Inca Chiriaska (4959m), from where you will have views of the fantastic landscapes of the area. From here,
You will walk along an original Inca Trail until you reach the Tocto area (Alt. 4821m), where the Inca Trail heads towards Salkantay.
We will continue for another 2 hours to the Paso de Calacocha (Alt. 4667m). From here, it takes 1 hour on foot to cross Casa Cruz (Alt. 4600m), and then in an hour, we will arrive at the port of Millpo, where we will descend to our Millpo camp (Alt. 4399m). If you wish we can continue camping in Yahuarmaky. Total walking time today is 8.5-9 hours.
Ancascocha Trail To Machu Picchu 4 Days
Day 03: Millpo / Yahuarmaky – Ancascocha
Sites to Visit
The walk continues for 1 hour until reaching Chusqenay (Alt. 4630m). Then in 50 minutes, we will descend to the RumiInca pass and then continue to the narrow Yahuarmaky valley, another 40-minute walk.
We will make another ascent for 1.5 hours until we reach the Aqocasa pass (Alt. 4686m). This mountain is a beautiful mountain of reddish sand, and from the top of this pass (with the help of binoculars), we will appreciate the famous Inka trail that leads to Machu Picchu.
We can also see the mountains of Salkantay, Humantay, and Huayanay, and on the way, we can see Huacaywillka (Sacred Tears). On the way enjoy visiting the archaeological site called Inka-away.
We will hike another 3 hours downhill to Inka Rakay, and then another 1.5 hours uphill to Paso Huayanay (Alt. 4630m). Then we will descend to our camp in Ancascocha, for 3 hours. (Ancascocha Camp or Laguna Ancascocha Alt. 3700m).
Total walking time today 8-9 hours.
Day 04: Ancascocha – Chillca
Sites to Visit
After enjoying breakfast we will go to the Chillca area for about 5 hours. From Ancascocha it is a 2-hour descent to Arequipa.
We can enjoy the walk through local towns that preserve their traditions, accompanied by beautiful vegetation such as chachacoma, qewña, orchids, begonias and bromeliads that adorn the landscape.
The descent will be even easier until we reach Camicancha (Alt. 2930m), where our car can pick us up. (Or we will continue descending to Chilla) We take the train around 4:00 pm to Aguas Calientes, where we will enjoy a celebration dinner and spend the night in a hotel.
Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Sites to Visit
To take advantage of the day we will wake up very early in the morning, we will take a bus to the ruins of Machu Picchu. (Bus included in the price) so you can appreciate the sunrise from the watchman’s cabin (or Inti Punku if you get up very early).
You will then have a three-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu with your guide. After your time, you can explore the ruins on your own or climb Huayna Picchu for that classic Machu Picchu photo. It would be better if you start climbing Huayna Picchu at noon. Also, try to include a visit to the Temple of the Moon or the fabulous Inca Bridge.
We highly recommend walking from Machu Picchu to get an idea of the vegetation and the audacity of its builders. It is a 1-2 hour walk back to Machu Picchu town, or you can take the bus that is included in your ticket. Return to Cusco in the afternoon for the backpacker train (departs at 2:30 PM or 6:00 PM) and greet a driver in Ollantaytambo
Who will transfer you directly to your hotel. You will arrive in Cusco approximately 4 hours after the departure of your train from Aguas Calientes.
When you arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes, you will board the “Expedition” train to Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, you will travel in a private van to the city of Cusco, and we will drop you off at your hotel.
Included
Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel (This can be done on any date before the trek)
- HOTEL IN CUSCO
- HIKING POOLS
- SLEEPING BAG
- Pick up at your hotel on the morning of the trek departure
- Private transport from Cusco to Mollepata (starting point of the trek)
- English speaking, professional guide experienced in trekking
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Comfortable tents (sleeping 2 people in a 4 person tent)
- All camping equipment such as dining tent, tables chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
- First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Mules and horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen, 7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bags, etc
- Provision of a horse in case of emergency such as illness so that to ensure the trek is completed by all participants
- Camping pillow and foam mattress
- Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes in a restaurant (4th day)
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes with private room and bathroom
- 2 Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and return to Aguas Calientes
- Entry fee to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy – Cusco
- Transfer to your hotel in Cusco
- cowboys
- horses
No Included
Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
- Tips: Guide, Cook, Horseman.
- Water on days 1 and 5
- first breakfast and last lunch
RecommendationsIMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ANCASCOCHA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
Please read carefully the following information. It will help with your questions about our services and the trek to Machu Picchu.
WELCOME TO CUSCO
You will be greeted at Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you inform us of your full flight details at least 14 days prior to arrival. Look for our representative holding an orange SAM Travel Peru board at the exit from the arrival terminal.
THE BRIEFING
Your briefing will take place the night before your trek. It will be held at our office at 6 or 6:30pm, depending on your confirmation email details. The office is located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; office 107 (second floor). We are next to Subway sandwich shop and share a lobby with Hotel Casona Corrales.
CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?
Of course! During the Ancascocha Trek Machu Picchu your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you.
HOW TO BOOK THE ANCASCOCHA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
FIRST, to book your Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu entrance tickets without the following information:
- Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
What To Bring
Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG FOR ANCASCOCHA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and include an extra pack horse who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the porters or horses. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require more than 7 kilograms, it will then be your responsibility to carry the extra weight with your day pack. In this 7 kilos, please count 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and 1 kilo for your sleeping pad. This leaves you about 4 kilos for your personal gear.
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants at least
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 3 sets of hiking socks
- Bathing Suit for the thermal waters in Aguas Calientes
- Fleece/ thermals
- Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º Celsius.
- Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
- Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
- Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
- Large plastic bags will be provided at the office to line your duffel bag
- Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us.
TOILETRIES
- Face moisturizer
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR ANCASCOCHA TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40Litres for hiking in the day. A big backpack will not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.
- Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens.
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Headlamp: essential
- Wool hat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
- Rain plastic poncho (provided by SAM)
- Gloves
- Camera
- Hand sanitiser
- Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
Prices
Luxury All Inclusive Service
| Number of persons | Price per person |
| 1 | $910.00 |
| 2 | $883.00 |
| 3 | $856.00 |
| 4 | $830.00 |
| 5 | $801.00 |
| 6 | $774.00 |
| 7 | $747.00 |
| 8 | $700.00 |
Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2022 through January 2023. All prices quoted are $USD
- Group service $700 per person
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!).
Discounts ancascocha trek via Salkantay 5 days
- Student Discount 20$ dollars
- Under 15 years will pay as a student: US$20.00
- Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00
Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):
- Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 25.00 (Need to book in advance)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 25.00 (Need to book in advance)
Frequently Asked Questions: Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
Travel Guide Ancascocha Trek Via Salkantay 5 Days
Why Sullpayky Experiences!
In SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES we are not only a Travel Agency, we are a 100% Quechua family with more than 15 years of experience in the world of tourism. Our mission is to offer an unforgettable experience that will mark your life, based on Inca values: honesty, love and respect. For this reason, we offer a different kind of tourism, in which our priority is to give you more than a fun trip, a trip of reunion with yourself, to know your essence through the most sacred thing we have, our land, the Pachamama.
We are specialists in creating a personalized experience, so we have more than 28 tours that can be modified according to your needs (from the classic Inca Trail to innovative and alternative tours such as Moonstone) because there are many ways to know Machu Picchu, however, we are convinced that there is only one right for each client. . We also offer tours for clients with special needs.
We offer personalized assistance 24 hours a day, before and during your trip. When you contact us, you will be attended by our Peru travel experts, who will be happy to assist you and help you as soon as possible, answering your questions and providing you with information, as well as recommendations to prepare you physically and mentally for the experience you will live.
All our staff is 100% Quechua and is in constant training to always offer the best possible service. Our guides are Quechua mystics who will provide you with a unique experience. They also have basic training in photography and are equipped with a semi-professional camera to document your entire trip so you don’t have to worry about anything except enjoying every moment. Our cooks have chef training and will be informed of any dietary restrictions (such as allergies).
SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES is a local travel agency and tour operator authorized by the institutions that govern tourism regulations in Peru. That is why we have the necessary licenses and permits to operate within our country.
We also emphasize that we are against the exploitation of the Pachamama (earth) and our wayki (brothers), so we offer a totally ecological tourism and well paid for all our workers, as we seek to be the difference in everything.
We know you will be happy with our service, as evidenced by the hundreds of testimonials from our traveler clients from all over the world. See the recommendations and memories of travel experiences in various social networks such as TripAdvisor, which will explain why you should choose SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES for your next vacation in our country.
About our growth process
Continuous improvement is one of our commitments. One of our principles is that the work of each area is important to achieve the best final product. Therefore, throughout our history we have developed several projects with different areas, which have given us the following results:
We have completed the policy of our Integrated Management System as a sign of the guarantee of our organization.
Continuous training to tour guides, cooks, porters, drivers, people in charge of different areas such as Sales, Reservations, Operations, Administration, etc., in customer service, quality of service to tourists, knowledge of the route, and other topics concerning the tourism industry in Peru. Due to our progress in these areas, we have received the CALTUR 2021 Certification from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism.
About SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES Licenses and Authorizations
SULLPAYKY EXPERIENCES – Travel Agency and Tour Operator, complies with all the requirements and licenses necessary to operate and offer various services in the field of tourism throughout the Peruvian territory. The institutions mentioned below are in charge of regulating the tourism industry in Peru and we are subscribed to them:
We are authorized by DIRCETUR (Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco), a government agency that promotes competition, sustainability, and diversification of Peruvian exportable products, tourism, and handicrafts.
We are subscribed to PROMPERU (Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism), an institution belonging to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of our country.
We are also subscribed to SERNANP, in order to operate in the Inca Trail Network. The National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State, which is a specialized technical public agency of the Peruvian government, under the Ministry of Environment of Peru, is in charge of directing and establishing the technical and administrative criteria for the conservation of the Natural Protected Areas of Peru.
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