Ancascocha Trek 4 Days

Ancascocha Trek 4 Days

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Ancascocha Trek 4 Days
Tour Type
Hiking & Camping Tours
Ancascocha Trek 4 Days
Maximun Altitude
4,630m (15,190 ft.)
Ancascocha Trek 4 Days
Physical Level
Strenuous
Ancascocha Trek 4 Days
Recommended Season
March to December

Ancascocha Trek 4 Days

Price from: $ 864.00 USD (See: Pricing)

Ready to explore Ancascocha in Machu Picchu, Peru? Take this 4-day trek and admire stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife as you uncover all this area offers.

Tour Plan: Camicancha | Horseback to Wayanay Pass | Km 82 | Ollantaytambo | Short Inca Trail | Machu Picchu Ruins

Vibrant Ancascocha 4 Day Hike

Ancascocha Trek 4 Days: An active hiking circuit through the buffer zone of the Machupicchu Sanctuary; we ride a horse around the Ancascocha trail, walk to the top of Huayanay, descend towards Paucarcancha, and enter the short Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.

Explore the breathtaking terrain and quality routes of Ancascocha, Peru, on a 4-day trek. Journey through high mountain peaks, pristine forests, and picturesque valleys while pushing yourself to find mental and physical strength.

The Ancascocha 4 Day Hike offers an unforgettable adventure, combining natural beauty, cultural encounters, and a dash of challenge for the intrepid explorer as you venture through the mesmerizing landscapes of the Peruvian Andes.

Consider the 4-day trek on the Ancascocha Trail to Machu Picchu for a truly unforgettable adventure. While the hike is challenging, the rewards are well worth it, as you’ll experience some of the most stunning landscapes in the world.

Overview

Ancascocha Trek 4 Days Overview

This 4-day trek takes you through breathtaking Andean landscapes, passing by remote villages and ancient Inca ruins. You’ll cross high mountain passes, hike along crystal-clear rivers, and camp under the stars in pristine wilderness. On the final day, you’ll arrive at Machu Picchu, the iconic Inca citadel, feeling accomplished and exhilarated.

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  • Day 1: Cusco, Camicancha, Ancascocha and Qesqa
  • Day 2: Qesqa-Paucarcancha-Km 82 – Ollantaytambo
  • Day 3: Sacred Inca trail to Inti Punku—Aguas Calientes
  • Day 4: Machu Picchu-Cusco

4 Day Trek Ancascocha HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Breathtaking Scenery: Traverse through lush valleys, crystal-clear rivers, and high mountain passes, surrounded by awe-inspiring snow-capped peaks.
  • Ancient Inca Ruins: Encounter well-preserved Inca ruins, witnessing the architectural marvels that once thrived in this mystical region.
  • Remote Villages: Immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting traditional Andean villages and interacting with the warm-hearted locals.
  • Spectacular Campsites: Spend your nights under the stars at scenic campsites, providing a serene and unforgettable experience.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Observe the diverse flora and fauna of the Andes.
  • Join us on a 4-day trekking adventure in Ancascocha, Peru, to experience some of the most breathtaking views and exotic locations! Unforgettable memories are sure to be made!

Itinerary

Ancascocha Trek 4 Days ITINERARY 

Pre-trek briefing: You will have a briefing with your adventure guide 01 or 02 days before your Ancascocha Trek for 4 days at the reception of the clients’ hotel. The meeting time with the tour guide and hikers is at 6:30 p.m.

DAY 1

CUSCO - CAMICANCHA - QESQA

A land trip from Cusco to Camicancha: horseback riding to the Ancascocha lagoon and hiking to Qesqa

We leave at 05:30 from Cusco in our tourist vehicle to CAMICANCHA (CHILCA 3024 m/9,921 ft.). Camicancha is the start of the 4-day Ancascocha trek. We ride on horseback for 3 hours and 20 minutes, bordering the Ancascocha river along a bush path, reaching the Puna “cold zone” to get to the community of Ancascocha, and finish the ride in the vicinity of the Ancascocha lagoon in our first leg. Horseback riding through the Andes of Ancascocha is exciting due to the panoramic views of nature with its rugged mountains and snow-capped peaks, such as Huayanay.

We continue the adventure on a hike from Laguna Ancascocha to conquer Huayanay Pass; it takes about 40 minutes. It is cold in the Huayanay Pass, so we recommend wearing low-temperature clothing. From the Huayanay Pass, we descend for an hour and a half through the slopes of the mountains until we reach our base camp. We camp in Qesqa with an incredible view of the Wayllabamba Valley with its endless mountains.

  • Departure time from Cusco: 05:30
  • Land travel time between Cusco and Camicancha: 2 hours
  • Horseback riding time from Camicancha to Ancascocha lagoon: 3 hours and 20 minutes
  • Walking distance: 13 KM (8:08 miles).
  • Highest elevation: 4,650 METERS (15,298 feet)
  • Campsite elevation: 3,650 METERS (1,910 feet)
  • Hiking Difficulty: Challenging
  • Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch, and Dinner
Food

1BL, 1D

Physical Level

3, Demanding

Walking Distance

A short walk More BY HORSE

Hiking Time

By Horse 3 Hrs. & by Foot 2 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Ancacocha Lagoon: 4,090m (13,418 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Qesqa Camp: 3,650m (11,910 ft)

Highest Altitude

Huayanay Pass: 4,650m (15,298 ft)

DAY 2

QESQA - KM 82 - OLLANTAYTAMBO

Walk through the buffer zone of the Classic Inca Trail until km 82.

After a spectacular starry night with panoramic views of different mountains and a fantastic sunrise over the Andes, we begin our second day of adventure. Every time we approach the archaeological ruins of Paucarcancha, our Ancascocha trail turns green. We descend the mountain, walking for an average of 1 hour and a half to enter the Wayllabamba valley, where we find the ruins of Paucarcancha and Patawasi.

From Wayllabamba, we have about 4 hours of walking along a sector of the Inca Trail, exploring the ruins of Tarayoc, Llactapata, and Kanamarca, until we reach kilometer 82 of the railway to leave the Ancascocha circuit. The last section is a vehicular trip between km 82 and Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo overnight at the tourist hotel.

  • Start time of the walk: 06:00
  • Hiking distance: 15 km (9.3 miles)
  • Trekking time: 07 to 08 hours
  • Difficulty level: Challenging
  • Lowest elevation: 2,750 meters (9,000 feet)
  • Highest elevation: 3,650 meters (11,910 feet)
  • Meals: breakfast and lunch.
Food

1B, 1L.

Physical Level

4, Intense

Walking Distance

15km (9.3 miles)

Hiking Time

7-8 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

Qesqa: 3,650m (11,910 ft)

Minimun Altitude

KM 82: 2,750m (9,000 ft)

Highest Altitude

None

DAY 3

SHORT INCA TRAIL

Travel by train to km 104; hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

We train from Ollantaytambo to kilometer 104 of the railway line early in the morning to start the Inca Trail trek. At the beginning of the hike, we cross the suspension bridge to reach the Inca trail control point to present the tickets and documentation of authorization to enter the sanctuary of Machu Picchu to enter the circuit that goes to Machupicchu through Inti Punku.

During the first three hours of hiking, we do not have the presence of natural shade, for which it is essential to bring excellent sunscreen and at least two liters of water per hiker. During the last two hours, we entered the nature of the jungle; walking through a natural garden is excellent. We reach the top of Inti Punku, where we will have spectacular views of the entire Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the Huayna Picchu mountain with its surrounding mountains. The last section is to descend the Inti Punku until you leave the tourist circuit. We board the bus service to go to Aguas Calientes Pueblo and spend the night in our tourist hotel in the afternoon.

Train Service Details Outbound Journey

  • Train company: INCA RAIL
  • Travel route: OLLANTAYTAMBO-KM 104 (1 hour and 20 minutes of train ride)
  • Class: The Voyager 41
  • Departure: 06:40
  • At Station: 06:10; otherwise, you may not be allowed to board.
  • KM 104 Arrival: 07:50

Details

  • Explore three Inca sites:
    • Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and Inti Punku
  • Hiking distance: 11 km (6.14 miles).
  • Trail elevation: KM 104, 2,000 meters (6,550 feet).
  • Minimum altitude: 2.250 meters (7,240 feet)
  • Maximum size: 2,720 meters (8,920 feet) (the Sun Gate)
  • Physical grading: Moderate to Challenging
  • Trekking hours: 05-hour
  • Difficulty: Moderate-easy.
  • Meals: Box lunch.
  • 01 bus ticket: Mapi to Aguas Calientes
Food

1BL.

Physical Level

2, Moderate

Walking Distance

11km (6.1 miles)

Hiking Time

5 Hrs.

Starting Altitude

KM 104: 2,000m (6,560 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)

Highest Altitude

Inti Pinku: 2,720m (8,920 ft)

DAY 4

MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

2 hours of a guided visit to Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, return to Cusco

The Ancascocha Trek 4 Days experience concludes with a guided visit to the magnificent Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We board one of the buses of the Consettur company to transport us and head towards the Inca citadel. Today, we have our guided visit to Machu Picchu for an average of 2 hours to visit the most outstanding sites of the Inca citadel. We have to walk for two hours between paths and steps of ups and downs to cover the guided tour and have the best panoramic views of the area. In the afternoon, we board the train service that takes us to the Ollantaytambo train station to return to Cusco.

Thank you very much for taking our services of Ancascocha Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu.

  • Bus service to Machu Picchu (up and down)
  • A two-hour guided tour inside the archaeological park of Machu Picchu
  • In the afternoon, board your train service to the POROY train station.

Train service information: Inbound journey

  • Train company: INCA RAIL
  • Service: MACHU PICCHU-OLLANTAYTAMBO (1 hour and 40 minutes of train ride).
  • Class: The Voyager 44
  • Departure: 14:30
  • At Station: 14:00; otherwise, you may not be allowed to board.
  • Ollantaytambo arrival: 16:04
  • Cusco arrival by transport: 17:50

When you get to the OLLANTAYTAMBO train station, be met at the train arrivals area. Just look for a KONDOR PATH TOURS sign with your name.” Group name: Ancascocha Trek 4 Days

Physical Level

1, Easy

Walking Distance

A light walk

Hiking Time

2-hour guided tour

Starting Altitude

Machu Picchu Pueblo: 2,065m (6,774 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Machu Picchu Ruins: 2,400m (7,874 ft)

Highest Altitude

Cusco: 3,350m (10,990 ft)

Inclusions

Ancascocha Trek 4 Days Inclusive

  • Trek briefing 01 or 02 days (at 06:30 pm) before starting Ancascocha Trek 4 Days in the reception area of ​​your hotel
  • Private transportation from Cusco to the beginning of the trail (Chilca – Camicancha)
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
  • Kitchen and kitchen equipment for days 01 and 02 of the expedition
  • Dining tent with table and chairs
  • Food during the excursion: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 dinner (during the Ancacocha trekking)
  • Box lunch (02) Day 01, 03
  • Muleteer and pack mules to load all the camping equipment for the two-day excursion through Ancascocha
  • 1 HORSE PER PERSON THE FIRST DAY OF THE ADVENTURE between Camicancha and the Ancascocha lagoon
  • Pack horses for the transport of hiking equipment; 8 kg or 16 pounds per person.
  • 01 night; tents: 02 people per tent
  • Mat and pad
  • SLEEPING BAG
  • Local transportation from KM 82 to Ollantaytambo
  • TRAINS: By Peru Rail:
    • OLLANTAYTAMBO to KM 104 of INCA RAIL: The Voyager 41, departure time 06:40
    • Return tourist train from MACHU PICCHU TO OLLANTAYTAMBO, CLASS: Voyager 44, departure time: 14:30
  • Tickets and entry permits for the Inca Trail with Machu Picchu, as well as the Ancascocha circuit
  • Guided tour to Machu Picchu for 2 hours
  • 03 Bus tickets in Machu Picchu
  • Private transfer service from Ollantaytambo station to Cusco
  • Local taxes

NO INCLUSION ANCASCOCHA 4 DAY HIKE

  • Hotels, Hostels, Airbnb, or Lodges for stays in CUSCO AND AGUAS CALIENTES
  • The quintessential trekking poles to find stability on walks (bring the rubber bands to protect the metal tips)
  • Food that is not described in the itinerary
  • Tips for the crew of the Ancascocha Trek 4 Days circuit (porters, cooks, servers, muleteers, guides, etc.)

Adventure seekers, uncover the wonders of Ancascocha, Peru, with this unforgettable four-day trek. It will test your limits and reward you with breathtaking views throughout your journey.

* Price based on two people sharing one tent.

Service Upgrade of 4 Day Trek Ancascocha

Embark on a four-day adventure from Huayanay Pass in Ancascocha, Peru, and witness some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.

TRAIN SERVICES

PERU TRAINS By PeruRail (Train upgrades)

Elevate your train experience with three distinct Vistadome options on Peru Rail, each available at an additional cost: per person

  • $85.
    • Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu: VISTADOME
    • Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo: VISTADOME
  • $95.
    • Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu: VISTADOME
    • Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo: VISTADOME Observatory
  • $125.
    • Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu: VISTADOME Observatory
    • Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo: VISTADOME Observatory

+$498.00 Hiram Bingham train (Inbound Journey: Train MACHUPICCHU-POROY)

EXTRA TICKETS

+$75 Huayna Picchu
+$75 Montaña
+$75 RE-ENTRY TO MACHU PICCHU

4 Day Trek Ancascocha Discounts

Machu Picchu Fee: College students: $20 off

Kondor Path Tours operates the Ancascocha Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu

Travel Guide

Travel Facts about  the 4 Day Trek Ancascocha

Ready for an unforgettable experience in Ancascocha, Peru? Embark on this stimulating four-day trek through beautiful trails and natural beauty. Get prepared for a strenuous adventure!

In the lovely tourist circuit of the Ancascocha 4-Day Hike, we camp in spectacular areas with unique views and spend the night in hotels to continue our expedition through the Andes and the northwest jungle of the Cusco region. On the last day of the 4-Day Trek Ancascocha, we have a guided tour of Machu Picchu and then return to Cusco by train.

Visit the Andes of Peru to enter the interconnections of Inca Trails that surround the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu and have a spectacular vacation in the mountain ranges of the sacred valley of Machu Picchu. Welcome to this magnificent adventure through the Ancascocha Trek for 3 days in a complete tourist package.

The Ancascocha Trek is a 4-day hike in the Peruvian Andes that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and ancient Incan ruins.

The Ancascocha trek is challenging due to its altitude and steep terrain. Before attempting this trek, being in good physical shape and acclimated to the length is essential.

The best time to do the Ancascocha trek is during the dry season, which runs from April to September. The weather is usually clear and dry, with mild temperatures during the day and cold temperatures at night.

You should bring warm clothing, comfortable hiking shoes, a sleeping bag, a waterproof jacket, a hat, gloves, sunscreen, insect repellent, a water bottle, and snacks.

It’s highly recommended to have a guide for the Ancascocha trek. The terrain is challenging, and a guide will ensure your safety and provide valuable information about the area and the Incan ruins.

The cost of the Ancascocha trek varies depending on the tour operator and the level of service you choose. It can range from $300 to $1000 per person.

The highest point on the Ancascocha trek is the Huayanay Pass, at an altitude of 4,650 meters (15,256 feet).

It’s possible to do the Ancascocha trek alone, but it’s not recommended. The terrain is challenging, and having a guide will ensure your safety and provide valuable information about the area and the Incan ruins.

The Ancascocha Trek is a 3-day trek that covers a distance of approximately 24 kilometers (15 miles).

The scenery on the Ancascocha trek is breathtaking, with snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and lush valleys.

The accommodation on the Ancascocha trek is usually camping. You will have a tent, a sleeping bag, and a pad.

The food on the Ancascocha trek is usually straightforward but nutritious. You can expect to have soup, rice, vegetables, and meat.

The Ancascocha trek is generally safe, but it’s essential to be cautious and follow the guidance of your guide. The terrain is challenging, and altitude sickness can be a concern.

The Ancascocha trek is not recommended for children under 12 due to the altitude and challenging terrain.

Absolutely! The Ancascocha trek offers stunning scenery, ancient Incan ruins, and a challenging but rewarding hike. It’s an excellent option for those looking to get off the beaten path and experience the natural beauty of Peru.

What’s it like?

  • This four-day trek offers the opportunity to experience the true wonders of Ancascocha, Peru. Be enchanted by breathtaking landscapes, exceptional flora and fauna, and activities that bring culture to life!
  • Explore the stunning scenery of Peru’s Ancascocha on a four-day trek. See Incan ruins and ancient trek trails, and hike to high summits in four days!
  • Prepare for four incredible days of trekking in the Ancascocha region of Peru! Discover nature and cultural heritage while enjoying every step of this unique journey.
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Ancascocha Trek 4 Days COST

HIKING SERVICE: Season  2025

At least two trekkers are required to go on a private service to Ancascocha Trek 4 Days.

Number of persons Price per person
2 $ 1 074.00 USD

A minimum of 3 hikers is required to open a shared group service for Ancascocha Trek 4 Days.

Number of persons Price per person
$ 864.00 USD

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