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English - Spanish
Departure City
Cusco
Best Season
March - December
Guide
Professional guide
Maximum Altitude
3,850 m / 12,631 ft
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Walking Hours
8 - 9 hours
Tour Operador
Salkantay Trekking
Activities
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Trip Type
Best Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Difficulty
Medium

Description

The Super Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

The Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the least known routes and is far less traveled than many other options. This makes it one of the lesser-crowded of all the tourist circuits around Cusco, so perfect if you love to get off-the-beaten-path and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet on your hikes.

Despite getting fewer visitors, the Ancascocha route was declared as one of the 20 dream-walks by National Geographic on the best walks in the world list, and with good reason! You’ll be treated to incredible views along the adventurous trail on your way to the amazing Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 01 :

Cusco | Soqma - Perolniyoc - Racaypata - Rayan - Kuychiccasa Pass - Chancachuco

The Excursion Begins with Fantastic Views
and an Inca History Lesson

The adventure begins early when we collect you from
your accommodation. We’ll head to our trek starting
point and walk for 3 hours to the Perolniyoc waterfall,
where you can freshen up in the water and take some
stunning photos. We’ll then walk another hour to the
Racaypata Inca archaeological site, where you’ll
learn all about this fascinating place and enjoy some
spectacular views. After, you’ll enjoy your first delicious
meal cooked by our chefs.
After lunch, we’ll head uphill for 3 hours to the
Kuychiccasa Pass and observe cultivation fields and
Andean wildlife, such as alpacas and condors All the
while, snowy mountains will accompany you. Once
we reach the top, you can enjoy looking out over the
beautiful landscapes before we head down for an
hour and forty-five minutes to our campsite in the
Chancacucho Valley. Spend the early evening resting
and looking up into the beautiful Andean night sky
before dinner and bed.

Day 02 :

Chancachuco | Ancascocha - Huayanay Pass - Incaracay - Quesqa

Adventure to the Highest Point on the Trek

Wake up early with an excellent breakfast before
setting out for an hour to get an incredible view of La
Veronica glacier. We’ll then head downhill for 3 hours
to get to the Ancascocha community. We’ll cross a
gorgeous valley crossed by a crystal clear stream
before we continue for another 1 hour uphill. You’ll
be rewarded with amazing views at the end of this
section and enjoy today’s tasty lunch.
After, we’ll be making our way to the highest point
of the entire trek, the Huayanay Pass. You’ll also get
to know a section of the original Inca Trail and enjoy
some more outstanding scenery. The walk down will
be relaxing as we take things slowly on our way to the
campsite for the evening in Quesqa Valley. It’s time for
some dinner and to wind down for the evening to rest
up before another day of trekking tomorrow.

Day 03 :

Quesqa | Paucarcancha - Piscacucho, KM 82 - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Travel on the Classic Inca Trail

Wake up early to leave the Quesqa Valley and head
to the Paucarcancha Inca site through thickening
vegetation. From the site, you’ll get a great view over
the original Inca Trail and enjoy a tour of the place
with your knowledgeable guide from the site. We’ll
then descend for 5 hours along a part of the Classic
Inca Trail to KM 82, where the trail starts for those
going on the Inca Trail trek. We’ll enjoy lunch at the
end of this section.
In the afternoon, we’ll head to Ollantaytambo
by our transport before boarding the train to
Aguas Calientes. You’ll get some amazing photo
opportunities along the railway. Once we get to
Aguas Calientes, we’ll check into your hostel before
having some time to relax. After, we’ll have dinner in
a top restaurant before making our way to bed early.
You’ll need to be up before sunrise in the morning.

Day 04 :

Aguas Calientes | Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

Explore the Lost City of the Incas - Machu Picchu

The most exciting day has arrived. Wake up early
to have a quick breakfast before catching the 5:30
am bus up to Machu Picchu to beat the crowds.
When you step inside, you’ll feel the most amazing
sensation as the magic of the Incas washes over you.
You’ll enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the important
sections before having time to explore for yourself.
You can also hike up one of the extra mountains to
get an amazing view of the whole site.
You’ll head back down to Aguas Calientes just after
midday and have a quick lunch. Then, head to the
train station to travel back to Ollantaytambo. From
there, our private transport will be waiting to take you
back to your accommodation in Cusco to put your
feet up and reflect on your incredible trip.