CUSCO – SOCMA VILLAGE – PEROLNIYOC INCAN RUINS – CHANCACHUCO

Perolniyoq Waterfall - The journey begins early in the morning as the group heads to Soqma Village, the starting point for the hike. The trail leads up a small valley to Perolniyoq, an Incan site perched atop a mountain. Before reaching the site, there is a beautiful waterfall where the Tour Guide will provide historical insights. After lunch, the hike continues for about 2 hours to the first pass, Kuichicasa, offering breathtaking views of the Urubamba range with its snowcapped peaks and the Sacred Valley of the Incas below.

CHANCACHUCO – ANCASCOCHA LAGOON

Perolniyoq Waterfall - A hearty breakfast at 6:00 am sets the stage for an adventurous day. The hike begins on a highland plain with spectacular views, leading to the lunch spot in the Ancascocha community after about 3 hours. Post-lunch, the group hikes for another 2 hours to reach the second campsite at 14,432 ft, near the Ancascocha lagoon.

ANCASCOCHA LAGOON – PAUCARCANCHA

Inca Trail - The day starts with a nutritious breakfast at 6:00 am, followed by a trek along a switchback trail to the highest point, offering stunning views in all directions, including snow-capped mountains. After a 2-hour hike, the group reaches Wayanay pass at 15,252 ft, the highest point on the trail, with breathtaking vistas. In the afternoon, after enjoying a meal, the trek continues through the highlands of Paucarcancha for another 2 hours, along the ancient Inca trail connecting Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, with magnificent glacier peaks in the distance.

PAUCARCANCHA – KM 82 – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

Inca Trail - An early breakfast fuels the hike down to km 82, a section of the Classic Inca Trail. Along the way, the group visits Llaqtapata, a stunning Incan ruin nestled in the Sacred Valley, surrounded by impressive crop terraces, and other small Inca ruins. After a 5-hour hike, the group arrives at km 82 for the final lunch prepared by the chef, and bids farewell to the horses, muleteers, and chefs. A 45-minute drive to Ollantaytambo town follows, where a train ride to Machu Picchu Town takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU – RETURN TO CUSCO

Machu Picchu - The tour begins at 4:30 am with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a bus ride to Machu Picchu, lasting 30 minutes. Inside the ruins, a 2-hour guided tour covers all the significant sites. After the tour, there are 3 hours for personal exploration. By midday, the group departs the ruins to return to Aguas Calientes. The journey back to Cusco includes a train ride to Ollantaytambo and a bus ride to Cusco.

• Outdoor toilet tent.
• Sleeping pad
• Dining tent with table and chairs, and a kitchen tent, manned by a professional cooking staff.
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Private transport from your hotel to the start of the trail.
• Horses and muleteers to carry the equipment and 15lbs of the hikers
• Transport from the train station to Cusco.
• Meals: Breakfast (5), lunch (4), dinner (4), with option for vegetarians, gluten free, lactose free.
• First-Aid Kits, Oxygen tank.
• Emergency horse, that will be staying with us during the hike to upload our personal day gears or ride
• Camping tent
• Professional english speaker tour guide
• Expert mountain cook

• Sleeping bags, you might get them rented from us US$ 20
• Hiking poles,you might get them rented from us US$15
• Last lunch on 5th day.
• Extra expenditure during the trek, such as: soda, alcoholic drinks, extra snacks, tickets for the hot springs in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes)
• Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
• Travel Insurance.
• Tips for the staff ( voluntary of course)

The Ancascocha Alternative hike is undeniably one of the less frequented routes around Cusco, offering both solitude and some interaction with native inhabitants, particularly herdsmen. This journey is particularly tailored for those who have a deep appreciation for nature, elevated Andean locations, and stunning mountain landscapes. This trek is only provided by a few organizations, offering the chance to experience unspoilt scenery. The Ancascocha alternative path unveils stunning Andean high valleys, snow-capped peaks like Salkantay, Humantay, Huayanay among others, and vibrant lakes such as Salkantay and Ancashqocha. This venture allows us to witness original Inca pathways into the mountains that have been preserved over the centuries.

• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.