Ancascocha Trek Peru
Duration
4 Days
Difficulty
Challenge
Tour Type
Trekking
Languages
Multiple
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Ancascocha trek: This is a new hike which runs through the Andes mountains in Cusco region, this trekking took the name from a lake Named ANCASCOCHA “Ancas = Blue; Cocha, Qocha = lake), which is located at 4.000 m above sea level, formed by the melting water of the Huayanay glacier mountain “5,750 m”, at 60 km on straight line from Cusco region, a hike which is organized by only few operators, using several trails, where our itinerary is one of the best.
On this trek, you have the opportunity to enjoy walking by an old, and amazing inca trail, that once used to connect to Machu Picchu, it is the part which is not part of the classic 4 days Inca path to Machu Picchu.
The Ancascocha trek leads by the highland territories where you can get completely in touch with the nature, and enjoy magnificent views of mounts such as Salkantay, Humantay, Huayanay, Waccay Willka “veronica”, see canyons, high valleys and of course see the Ancascocha lake.
The hike ends in the sacred valley, from where we take you back to cusco city, with an optional extension to the famous inca stones quarry, and / or to Machu Picchu.
This trek, provides great opportunity to observe Andean foxes, the Andean condors, eagles, falcons, and several variety of small birds, where our expert local guides will lead you by our exclusive itinerary where by at least 90% of our itinerary, you will not see any other hikers. Our expert local guides fluent in English will lead you for an amazing memory.
Highlights
- Off beten path
- Incredible andes mountais view
- New Cusco Trekking Tour
Price Includes
- Private Transport to llama-cancha.
- Horses (for equipment & personal items).
- Emergency horse.
- First AID kit including emergency Oxygen.
- Tents, High quality camping equipment (including toilet tent, tables, chairs).
- Meals (Vegetarian food available on request).
- Muleteers to manage equipment, and a emergency horse.
- Water Supply.
- Professional English speaking professional guide.
- Return transport to the city.
Price Excludes
- Sleeping bag.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Llamacancha - Yanacocha
- 05:00 hrs: Pick up from your hotel in cusco city.
- 07:00 hrs: Meet up with our muleteers and have breakfast at llamacancha 4:200 msnm.
- 08:00 hrs: depart towards north west, pass by Misti and Soccomarka mountain range.
- 12:00 hrs: Stop for breakfast and hike to Yanacocha.
- 16:00 hrs: Arrive to Yanacocha campp site (4.300 msnm), have dinner and spend the night near the lake, opportunity to observe nice constelations.
Day 2: Yanacocha - Panti - Pumaccasa - Occoruro
- 05:30 hrs: Wake Up.
- 06:00 hrs: Breakfast.
- 07:00 hrs: Depart towards north, climb up de second day sumit, see the rainbow mountain, hike the puma ccasa, and stop for lunch by 12:00 hrs.
- 13:00 hrs: Climb up to Puma punku pass, hike down to Occoruro arriving by 16:00 hrs, and camp in the middle of pristine nature..
- 18:30 hrs: Dinner and spend the night.
Day 3: Occoruro - Accoc'asa - Wayanay
- 05:30 hrs: Wake Up.
- 06:00 hrs: Breakfast.
- 07:00 hrs: Depart towards north, climb up de larg uphill toward Accoc’asa, by 12:00, enjoy the magestic view of Salkantay Mountain, inca trail mountains.
- 13:00 hrs: Lead gentle downhill towards the camp site arriving by 4 pm.
- 18:30 hrs: Dinner and spend the night.
Day 4: Ancascocha summit, ancascocha community, chcillca - Cusco
- 05:30 hrs: Wake Up.
- 06:00 hrs: Breakfast.
- 07:00 hrs: Depart towards north, climb up de second day sumit, see the rainbow mountain, hike the puma ccasa, and stop for lunch by 12:00 hrs.
- 13:00 hrs: Climb up to Puma punku pass, hike down to Occoruro arriving by 16:00 hrs, and camp in the middle of pristine nature..
- 18:30 hrs: Dinner and spend the night.
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Frequently asked questions
When is your next Departure?
We have flexible departures along the year, let us to know when do you want depart, and we can arrange it for that day.
How hard is this walk compared to the inca trail?
It leads most of the time by the highlands, but the trail is easier than the 4 days inca trail
How cold does it get during the nights?
Temperatures at night are always cold in the andes and as average the night are at about 0°C.
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