OVERVIEW

• Pre information    : 1 to 2 days before
• Duration                : 5 Days/ 4 Nights
• Tour type               : Camping, adventure, and culture.
• Walking distance  : 49km / 30.5 miles
• Accommodation   : 3 Nights Camping /1 Night Hotel **
• Meals                     : 4 (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Maximum height   : 4620 meters / 15,150 feet)
• Physical difficulty   : Moderate, but challenging

We know how important this vacation is for you. So, we do not want you to have any doubt or any lack during your trip towards one of the wonders of the world, therefore the guide will meet at your hotel 1 to 2 days before to give you detailed and personalized information to answer your inquiries.

FIRST DAY:  CUSCO - SOQMA-PEROLNITOC- RAYANNIYOC

We will pick you up at 5:00 in the morning from your hotel in our private transportation and travel for 1: 45 minutes until the SOQMA community (3,135 meters / 10,285 feet). Where we will meet our staff (carriers and cargo carries); who will carry our camping equipment during our intrepid adventure. We will start a walk for 1 hour through a broad and relatively flat road (Inca plan), and then we will climb through a hillside to reach the most beautiful waterfall of the sacred valley, a natural formation, its temperature will help us freshen up after the effort done. Then we will continue with a hard an arduous ascent of 1 ½ hours until the dazzling archaeological center of PEROLNIYOC (3,615 metros/11,860 pies). After exploring, we will go to the camp of RAYANNIYOC (3,700 meters / 12,140 feet) located 30 minutes away of moderate walking, where we will have the delicious lunch in the same camp.

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel (DWB)
• Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
• Walking time: 5 hours
• Temperature: Minimum 5 ° C (41 ° F) / max. 24 ° C (75 ° F)
• Degree of difficulty: Easy 2/5. For 1 hour 45 minutes,

SECOND DAY: RAYANNIYOC-PASS CUYCHIQ'ASA- ANCASH Q’OCHA LAGOON

We leave very early after having breakfast, ascending for 4 hours uphill to the pass of CUYCHIQ'ASA 4,420 meters / 14,500 feet. Then we will continue through the arid meadows of CHANCACHUCO that are used by Andean farmers to feed their animals and survive at high altitudes. The road is relatively flat undulating path  (Inca plan) After 2 hours we will descend through a very small valley into a steep canyon formed by the Ancash Q’ocha river with a breathtaking view, where we will have lunch (3,800 meters / 12,467). Then continue uphill to reach our campsite, very close to the lagoon which takes the name of this route ANCASH Q’OCHA (4,100 meters / 13,450 feet)

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Camp facilities
• Distance: 17 km / 10.5 miles
• Walking time: 9 to 10 hours
• Temperature: Minimum 5 ° C (41 ° F) / max. 20 ° C (68 ° F)
• Degree of difficulty: challenging 4/5

THIRD DAY:  ANCASH Q’OCHA LAGOON- YANANTIN PASS - PAUCAR CANCHA

 We will get up with a hot drink and continue enjoying the wonderful landscape around us. After a pleasant breakfast we will continue ascending by a narrow Inca trail to the Ancashcocha pass (4620 meters / 15,150 feet). Not far from there, we will have a divine view of the snow mountain SALKANTAY among others; we will also be able to see the highest pass of the classic Inca road. On the way down we will visit the small old building INCA RACAY (3,960 meters / 12,990 feet), after 2 hours we will arrive at our lunch spot, where our cook will delight us with a rewarding lunch. Then we will continue with a gentle downhill adventure to the campsite, which is adjacent to the charming archaeological center of PAUCAR CANCHA (3,150 meters / 10,330 feet).

•  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, lunch and dinner
•  Accommodation: Camp facilities
•  Distance: 14 km / 8.6 miles
•  Walking time: 9 to 10 hours
•  Temperature: Minimum -5 ° C (41 ° F) / max. 20 ° C (68 ° F)
• Degree of difficulty: Challenge 3/5.

FOURTH DAY: PAUCAR CANCHA - PISKACUCHO (KM 82) - ESTACIÓN OLLANTAYTAMBO STATION- AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN

As it is the last day of our trek Ancashcocha, we will have the pleasure of walking part of the classic Inca trail in the opposite direction to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After breakfast we will continue on the easy undulating Inca trail (Inca plan) and climb the Inca construction of WILCA RACAY 2,780 meters / feet, which was used as a military zone and check point to control the archaeological center of PATALLACTA or LLACTAPATA. On the way we will see many people doing the classic Inca trail. After 2 hours we will finish with the hike in the community of PISKACUCHO. Here we will have the last lunch prepared by our chef, and then we will say goodbye to our staff in order to take the transport for 40 minutes to the OLLANTAYTAMBO station, and then go to the town of AGUAS CALIENTES for 1 hour 45 minutes, where you will stay in a hotel. Then in the evening have dinner in one of the highly recommended restaurants

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Accommodation: Hotel (DWB)
• Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
• Walking time: 5 hours
•  Temperature: Minimum 5 ° C (41 ° F) / max. 24 ° C (75 ° F)
• Degree of difficulty: Easy 2/5.

FIFTH DAY: MACHUPICCHU - PUEBLO AGUAS CALIENTES – CUSCO

 Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast to take you the bus to the citadel of "Machu Picchu" and enjoy the sunrise of this magical place before the arrival of other tourists who come from Cusco. We will enjoy the tranquility of the lost city of the Incas in a guided tour, where you will visit the most important places  during 02 hours approximately.

Then you will ride the bus back down to Aguas Calientes town, where you will have free time to have lunch (not included) and go to the station to board the EXPEDITION train back to Ollantaytambo station. Then you will be transfer by a private bus back to your hotel of Cusco city (4 hours of travelling)

• Meals: Breakfast (hotel)
• Minimum temperature:  8 ° C (39.2 ° F) / max. 26 ° C (78.8 ° F)
• Return traveling time: 04 hours

Ancascocha trek map

IT INCLUDES

• Professional bilingual guide
• Transportation - start of the trek
• Entrance ticket for the entire trek
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Hotel ** (3th night) in a double room
• Bus service Aguas calientes - Machupicchu (round-trip)
• Train service Expedition (round trip)
• Food:  4 lunches, 4 dinners and 4 breakfasts
• Cold boiled water during the walk (after each meal). You will only bring the first day until lunch
• Mattresses
• Shops (accommodation for 2 people)
• Beasts of burden that will carry the equipment, food and personal things of 7 kilos or 16 pounds
• Transportation Ollantaytambo station - Cusco Hotel
• Oxygen balloon
• First aid kit

IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Entrance ticket to the mountain of Huaynapicchu and mountain Machupicchu
• Lunch on the fifth day
• Sleeping bag (can rent from the company)
• walking stick (can rent from the company)
• Pillows
• Tips for the guide and support staff

• Original passport (the same one that you used to make the reservation)
• Backpack (must be very comfortable to carry all your belongings during the day)
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping Bag Liner
• Silicone earplugs
• Hiking Shoes
• Extra Flip flops or river shoes
• Rainwear or rain poncho
• Outerwear for the nights like a jacket, scarf, gloves and a woolly cap
• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Light clothing
• Trekking pants
• Shirts or t-shirts (we recommend long sleeved) preferably quick-dry or regular cotton
• Head lamp
• Mosquito repellent
• Quick-Drying Travel Towel
• Personal medication
• Walking stick with rubber bands on the tip
• Reusable water bottle or CamelBak water bladder
• Hand sanitizer gel
• Toilet paper
• Extra money

Note: You will have included transport of horse service for your personal belongings of 8 kg/17.6 pounds

Group service

$ 720.00 US per person

Private Service

• 02 Hikers: $850.00 USD per person
• 03 Hikers: $800.00 USD per person
• 04 Hikers: $ 750.00 USD per person
• 05 Hikers +: $ 720.00 USD per person

DISCOUNTS

Students: $ 25.00 US

Applied for people who have valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD.

Under 17 years old: $ 25.00 US

Please send all the information to info@allynpachacusco.com

EXTRAS

• Huayna Picchu Mountain: US $ 75 per person
• Machu Picchu Mountain: US $ 70 per person
• Vistadome Train service (upgraded): $ 25 USD

Equipment rental

• Walking stick (1 pair):   $ 20.00 USD
• Sleeping bag:                  $ 25.00 USD
• Inflatable mattress:       $ 20.00 USD

Support staff service

• Emergency Horseback riding:  $ 80.00 USD

Note: Remember that you will have included horse transportation of your personal belongings of 8 kg/17.6 pounds

HOW TO MAKE THE BOOKING THE ANCASCOCHA TREK?

Allyn Pacha Cusco makes booking it a breeze. Just click BOOK NOW, fill out your details and select your preferred departure date - then deposit $200 per person for confirmation. Don't forget to send us copies or photos of passports from each participant so we can purchase tickets and get permits. Once that's done you'll have 100% assurance that everything is ready for your incredible adventure Acascocha trek & Machu Picchu.

WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF THE PAYMENT BALANCE?

The Ancascocha trek outstanding balance can be made at the latest one day earlier your trip in cash USD or soles. If you prefer Pay on line Visa or Pay Pal at least one week prior to your trip (plus a 7% service fee).

outstanding balance can be made one day earlier your trip in cash USD or soles. If you prefer Pay on line Visa or Pay Pal at least one week prior to your trip (plus a 7% service fee).

MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER THE PERMITS HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?

It's unfortunate that we cannot make this happen. Once is made the confirmation; the Ancascocha trek permits have been bough. Peruvian government is strict on ticket availability and regulations. Unfortunately, permits are not transferable or refundable so once purchased they cannot be exchanged; if you must cancel there will unfortunately no refunds available for the deposit paid.

DO I NEED TO BRING MY PASSPORT?

Yes! Its mandatory to have the original passport to be checked along the Ancascocha trek and Machu Picchu and is very important that it has to be the same passport you sent us to book your Ancascocha trek and Machu Picchu permit. In case, you are renewing your passport, please send us ASAP the copy of your old passport and bring both of them with you to secure your permit to Ancascocha tour. 

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?

Of course, will be a pleasure to put away your luggage at our company storage or at your hotel that is free for customers, whichever is more convenient for you. After your return of your tour, we give you back.

Please, make sure to bring only need things during your Ancascocha trek.