5 Days Ancascocha and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Tour
- 120 hours
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
The Ancascocha + Short Inca Trail offers a rare combination of remote adventure, cultural immersion, and the iconic journey to Machu Picchu, all in just five days. What truly sets this experience apart is the route. You’ll explore the Ancascocha trek, one of the most dreamed of hikes in the world, far from the crowds. Along the way, you’ll cross high mountain passes, glaciers, turquoise lagoons, and hidden Andean valleys rarely visited by others. You’ll also connect with traditional Andean communities that preserve their ancestral way of life, adding a deeper cultural dimension to the journey. Unlike most alternative routes, this trek continues onto the Short Inca Trail, allowing you to walk original Inca paths and arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). With altitudes over 4,600 meters (15,091 ft), this is a true adventure, designed for travelers seeking something beyond the ordinary.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pre-departure briefing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Inca Trail permits and entrance tickets.
- Experienced Mountain Guide
- Inflatable mattress and portable travel toilet.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All private transport and transfers during the tour
- Round-trip bus tickets (from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu).
- Hygiene products (small towel and soap).
- Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb) for your travel gear.
- Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco.
- Personal Belongings Transport
- Tourist train round-trip tickets (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes).
- Transportation from Piscacucho (KM 82) to Ollantaytambo
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1 Route C and Circuit 3 Route B).
- Expert chef, porters, and horsemen
- Walkie-talkies, satellite phone, oxygen, and first aid kit available at all times.
- Private Camping Facilities & Equipment (tents, tables, chairs, cooking utensils).
- Pickup and return to your hotel in the historic center of Cusco as part of the itinerary.
- Backpack cover.
What's not
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes and dinner in Cusco (Day 5)
- Clothing and personal hiking equipment
- Gear: Sleeping Bag & Trekking Poles
- Travel Insurance (Recommended)
- Gratuities for the staff (Optional)
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Salkantay Trekking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
- The Inca Trail is highly demanded, specially in high season (May to September). Book this trip at least five months in advance to secure a spot.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 624% above the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1413 of 4460.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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