Ancascocha Trail 5D via Salcantay

Trekking Ancascocha trail is one of the best hikes in the world ,starts in the Soraypampa (point star as well of the famous Salcantay trek 5 days to Machupicchu). Crossing three fairly steep passes, it offers fabulous views of some of the region's best-known snow peaks, Salkantay  and Humantay. 

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BRIEFING: The day before the trek, you will meet with your trekking guide at our EXPLORE ADVENTURES office and meet all the members of your group. Your guide will explain to you about the trek, route and all the necessary recommendations will be provided to you. This will take approximately 40 minutes, where you will receive your duffel bags that will be carried by horses along the trail.

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Overview About Ancascocha Trek via Salkantay Machu Picchu 5 Days
Ancascocha and Salkantay treks are listed as one of the National Geographi´s 20 dream hikes in the world and being the best hike list hike both in one trek best choose.
Overview About Ancascocha Trek Machu Picchu 4 Days
• First: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Salkantaypampa- Pampa Japonesa
• Second: Pampa Japonesa - Inka Chiriaska - Millpo - Yahuarmaky
• Third: Millpo / Yahuarmaky - Ancascocha
• Fourth : Ancasqocha - Chillca- Sacred valley
• fifth : Aguas Calientes Machupicchu Cusco

Ancascocha Trek via Salkantay Machupicchu 5 Days With Experienced Local Tour Guide


Highlight: being on a remote, little visited route, isolated landscapes
Location: Sacred valley, very similar landscapes to the traditional Inca Trail with little known ruins. most of the trek is above 4000 m - this is a high altitude trek.
Duration: 5days/ 4nights
Level: difficult- strenuous- Challenging
Adventure Rating: one of the least known routes around Cusco, this is very adventurous and tough. High Altitude. You should be well acclimatised and fit.
Inca Trail alternative: yes, excellent.
Departure Dates: any day with two people. We offer affordably priced tours for 2 people so that you can depart when it suits you best. NOT RECOMMENDED in December, January or February (weather conditions).This hike is offered only by few companies, which gives you the opportunity to encounter well preserved landscapes. Ancascocha alternative trail offers visitors beautiful Andean high Valleys, snow-covered peaks such as: (Salkantay, 6.271m. Humantay, Huayanay and others), and also colorful lakes such as Salkantay, Ancascocha and others


Our Treks: Ancascocha Trek – Moonstone Trek – Huchuy Qosqo Trek – Salkantay Trek – Lares Llama TrekAusangate Trek – Choquequirao Trek  

Optional Tours / Activities : City tour, Sacred Valley , Extreme Sports Cusco, Off the Beaten Track tours.

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