ANCASCOCHA + CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
The Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu is an incredible trail Earning The trek follows a path that takes you through lush green towering mountains, deep blue icy lakes, pristine waterfalls and so much more natural splendor.
ITINERARY
DAY1 CUSCO – SOCMA – RAYANIYOC.
Early morning pick up from your hotel at 6:00 am. to go to the locality of Ollantaytambo and Sosma in private service to the trail Soqma 3.205 meters above sea level, but before we explore Naupa Church, a ceremonial stone Inca and the temple. Below, we have a stop at the falls of Perolniyoc, where at the end we will have a lunch prepared by our cook. The walk which we will make is: Distance: 8 km / 5 miles; Estimated duration: 4 hours of walk; highest point: 3,700 meters; elevation of the camping: 3,700 meters; Time: During the sunny day and during the night fresh; conditions of the trail: rocky, dusty and slippery. For the hiking is definitely necessary trekking shoes.
DAY2 RAYANIYOC – PUCCAQASA – CAMPO DE ANCASCOCHA
The day begins with a coca tea, which is served in their tents. After packing up all our team of adventure, we start the trekking by the ancient Inca Trail. The fauna of the place is the High Andean Mountain with its miniature shrubs and rangeland. After a couple of hours you have the first step of the mountains called Puccaqasa, then comes the highest point of today that is called Kuychicassa 4.457 m / 14,619 feet. From this place, you get an amazing panoramic view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the mountains of the glacier. The rest of the day is downhill and uphill until we arrive at the community of Ancascocha “Satellite Chancachuco”. This community is located at a height of 3,700 m/12,136 feet. Has separate houses, and a university. In the afternoon, we serve a delicious afternoon tea with popcorn.
DAY3 ANCASCOCHA – PAUCARCANCHA
Today we will also have a delicious coca tea before breakfast; the rise of the lagoon of Ancascocha is moderate following a path along the stream of the ice age. From this lagoon, we will climb to the top of the whole trip. Wayanay Mountains Step 4650 m / 15,300 feet. Here there are traces of the Inca road that reached the top of Wayanay; the other side of the step has an archaeological site called Incaraqay group and at the same time entering the vegetation becomes greener, and we entered into the valley of Salkantay, Cusichaca and Hatun Wayruro Seeds. Hiking is downhill, we walk 4000 m. The day is 16 kilometers and is approximately 10 hours of walking. When we arrived at the camp “Paucarcancha 3100 m.” we explore the ruins of Paucarcancha.
DAY – 4 PAUCARCANCHA – HUAYLLAMBAMBA – PACAYMAYO
We will wake up at 6:00 p.m. and we will have 30 minutes to the grooming and preparing the backpacks. Then we serve breakfast in our dining tent. Then we enter to the Classic Inca Trail To Machupicchu, the first part of our journey in strenuous climb will take us from the village of Wayllabamba Inka trail up to the Warmihuañusca Pass (The Dead Woman’s Pass) to 4200m, [prior to this point we have a coffee break], which is the highest part of the Route 4 to 5 hours. From whose point it is appreciated a panoramic view of singular beauty of two valleys. We will continue the hike, but this time it was lower by 1.30 hours. To get to the camp of Pacaymayu. Lunch will be served at the camp at Pacaymayu. The tea will be served at 5.30 and dinner at 7:00 approx.
DAY – 5 PACAYMAYO – RUNKURAQAY – WIÑAYHUAYNA
We will wake up at 6:00 hours, we will have breakfast in our dining tent. The main guide will give you the BRIEFFING brieffing of the activities of the day to go out to our journey. This day we will walk through a stretch of road inca remarkably well preserved, passing by ancient archaeological remains covered by a dense tropical forest, then visit Runkuraquay, Sayacmarka. After 15 minutes of walking we serve lunch. Then we will continue the hike, we arrive to Phuyupatamarka (town over the clouds) with a spectacular view of several peaks of the Andes, from where we will descend in continuous lowering of 2 hrs. We will arrive at the camp of Wiñaywayna, probably the most spectacular archaeological complex of the journey to be made by lush cloud forest covered with flowers and enigmatic history. At this point service is available warm water showers which is accessed after making a payment of S/5.00 soles (US. 1.50). Then at 5.30 hrs. we will serve tea. In the evening enjoy an excellent dinner.
DAY – 6 WINAYWAYNA – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO.
We will wake up at 4 in the morning and served breakfast at 4.30 am. The departure time of the group is estimated at 05:30 hours, the control point of the Inca Trail, we will go through the tropical rainforest through Intipuncu (Puerta del Sol) to which we arrive at 0120 hours aprox., we will arrive to Machupicchu at 08:00 hours where walkers will leave their bags in a luggage store. After a break of 20 minutes we may make the admission to “The city of the Incas” where we will make a full tour of the Inca city for approximately 3 hours after having free time to carry out a personal exploration of the Inca city. There shall be a time and meeting point for the group in the town of Aguas Calientes from where in the afternoon will embark on the train back to Cusco. At the train station to our transportation will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
INCLUDED:
- Transportation by bus to Pachar – Naupa Church (Home of the Inca Trail).
- Bilingual guide english and spanish.
- Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machupicchu Historic Sanctuary.
- Accommodation in spacious tents for 02 passengers.
- Matra inflatable mark Doite of 4 stations Dining Tent, Kitchen And Toilet tent.
- Tables and benches. Mats.
- Cook, Carrier will carry the camping equipment of the Agency.
- Food 05Breakfast, 05Lunch, 05Dinner.
- First Aid Kit.
- Vegetarian food available upon request.
- Train tickets Cusco / Ollantaytambo (Expedition).
- Bus Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Bus de bajada Santuario de Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Ollantaytambo-Cusco Bus Station
NOT INCLUDED:
- Access Huaynapicchu.
- Sleeping bags.
- First Breakfast and last lunch.
- Extra support staff.
PASSENGER MUST BRING:
• Original passport
• Sleeping bag
• Water bottle
• Insect repellent
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Hat
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Change of clothes
• Flashlight
• Rain coat
• First aid kit
Our group sizes small at INKATREKS, allowing us to give you highly personalized service. This lets you enjoy your hike more and better get to know all the other participants, making your experience unique and unforgettable, high level of environmental and social responsibility.
Price for small groups (8 people maximum, 2 people minimum)
$850.00 USD for adults
$820.00 USD for students
These prices also include:
A porter to carry 8kg (17.6lb) of your personal gear.
Discounts:
Children between 8-17 years old pay student price, but they must show a copy of their passport. Children will receive the underage student price if they, at the time of their trip, are at most 17 years old and have had their birthday recently.
University students must have a student card with the following information to receive the discount:
a) Name of the university
b) The student’s full name, identical to the one in their passport.
c) A photo of the student.
d) Student number or code.
e) Expiry date (must be valid for the entire duration of the trip 2022).
Once you have reserved as a student, you must bring your original student card (not a copy) to enter the Inca Trail.
Additional Services:
Extra Porter to carry 8kg (17.6lb): $100 USD. You must request this at the time that you make your reservation.
Extra Porter to carry 15kg (33lb): $150 USD. You must request this at the time that you make your reservation.
Private tent: $90 USD
Wayna Picchu Mountain: $75.00 USD
Machupicchu Mountain: $75.00 USD The prices of Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountains can vary based on the exchange rate of the American dollar.
Extra night in Aguas Calientes: the price will depend on the category of hotel that you choose.
To Upgrade or change the hours of your return train service from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo: please consult with us about this.
CANCELLING POLICY COVID-19
Special terms and conditions: In the event that the COVID 19 pandemic situation continues throughout the world, will give you the option to reschedule your trip or have a credit note for the future or return in coordination with the regulatory institutions of tourist attractions.
CANCELLING YOUR RESERVATION:
Due to the strict regulations established by Machu Picchu Park, once you have made your booking the space and permit that has been purchased cannot be cancelled. It is also impossible to transfer the permit to someone else under a different name. The date of your permit can not be modified either. Therefore, if you are not able to arrive on the scheduled date, no refunds can be made for your Inca Trail permit.
Permits are not refundable and INKATREKS will purchase the permits as soon as confirmation of your booking has been sent.
Therefore:
a) If you cancel 30 or more days in advance, you will lose your first deposit but will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you.
b)If you cancel between 29 and 11 days before your trip, you must pay 50% of the total cost. You will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the day that it was scheduled in your original itinerary, and whatever other service we have purchased for you.
c)If you cancel between 10 and 4 days before your trip, you must pay 80% of the total cost. You will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the day that it was scheduled in your original itinerary, train ticket* and bus ticket.
d)If you cancel between 1 and 3 days before your trip, this is regarded as a “no show” and you must pay 100% of the total cost. You will have the right to whatever entrance tickets we have purchased for you, a guided tour of Machu Picchu on the day that it was scheduled in your original itinerary, train ticket and bus ticket.
2. If you decide to stop for personal reasons once the hike has started, you will automatically lose all the included services. Any costs incurred during your return, such as food, transportation, or lodging, will be your responsibility. However, you can rejoin the group at Machu Picchu for the visit, where you may use your entrance ticket, participate in the guided tour, take the return bus to Aguas Calientes and
One of the most popular hikes in South America, Peru’s Inca Trail is definitely an experience of a lifetime. Constructed by the Incas over 500 years ago, the Classic Inca Trail is the most famous stretch of the Inca road system – consisting of 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) of trail spanning north to south through Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Check out below everything you need to know about hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu below and we look forward to seeing you on the trail.
Deemed one of the greatest multi-day treks in the world, it’s no wonder hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has found its way onto many travellers’ bucket lists. Perhaps it’s the many Inca ruins scattered along the trail, the lure of the Andean mountains ever so present or the chance to stand at the Sun Gate, watching the first rays light up Machu Picchu.
How long is the Inca Trail?
Surprising to many, the Classic Inca Trail hike is only 40 kilometres (25 miles) long. Don’t think this trail is a cakewalk though! With an altitude of 4,200 metres (13,766 feet) at its highest point, each of the four days and three nights brings its challenges.
What is the elevation of the Inca Trail?
Elevation varies along the Inca Trail. You’ll start the Inca Trail at an elevation of 2750 metres (9,000 feet), climb to a max elevation of 4,200 metres (13,766 feet) before descending down to Machu Picchu at 2,400 metres (7,474 feet).
Is the Inca Trail safe to hike?
Like all multi-day hikes at altitude, the Inca Trail does have its risk. However, going with experienced guides who know the region and taking all normal precautions like keeping valuables out of sight and not hiking in the dark will ensure your risks are kept low.
How difficult is it to hike the Inca Trail?
The Inca Trail hike itself is not extremely difficult, with well-constructed paths and relatively short hiking distances each day. However, it’s still recommended you’re in good physical condition to hike the Inca Trail and take all the appropriate precautions to limit altitude sickness.
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