We wake up at 6 am with a cup of freshly brewed tea and delicious breakfast served by our cook, we then set off from the campsite. This first stretch of two hours is up/down trek with incredible views of the snow-capped mountains, Valleys and Mt. Veronica (5,822 m/ 19,100 ft.), after to turn some of the grassy hills we will enter toward Ancascocha Valley, with interesting farm lands of the local people. The lunch spot is located in Ancascocha community. After enjoying a delicious lunch and short break, we begin our ascent for about 2 or 3 hours to reach the second camp site 14,432 ft, located close by to Ancascocha lagoon. Our campsite for the night is in a small but gorgeous wooded valley with a stream running through it.

After breakfast at 6 am, we continue our trekking to Machu Picchu following the switchback trail up to the highest point with stunning views of the nearby glacier, well preserved Inca remains, and the sparkling blue Ancascocha Lake. After 2 or 3 hours hike we reach to the highest point of the Ancascocha Trek, known Huayanay Pass (4,650 m/15,255 ft). Along the way, you will see the beautiful waterfall that feeds into the Ancascocha Lake and an original cobblestone paved Inca Trail. We will keep enjoying the incredible views from the summit, before making our way to the lunch spot. The lunch spot is near to the small Inca site of Incaracay. After enjoying a delicious lunch and short break, we’ll continue with our trek through the highland valley to the next campsite Paucarcancha (10,335 ft) for 2 more hours. Subsequently, we walk downhill to reach the campsite that is located close by Paucarcancha Incan Site a great place to learn about the Inca history while exploring with our Adventure tour guide, and then, we settle into our campsite for the evening and yet another excellent dinner.

The last day of hiking! We’ll take our breakfast early in the morning to hike downhill for 5 hours until we reach Kilometer 82, which is the start of the classic Inka Trail. So on the trail we’ll see a lot of Inca Trail hikers who are starting their adventure. On the trail, we’ll also see Llaqtapata, beautiful Incan ruins nestled in the Sacred Valley with small Inca ruins. Lunch will be served at Km 82, and a place to say goodbye to our horses, muleteers, and chefs. After lunch, we drive for 45 minutes to Ollantaytambo town (2,792 m/9,160 ft) to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes (2,040 m/6,692 ft). The train journey provides a totally different perspective of the mountains you’ve just been hiking in, and many more photo opportunities. The train ride is under 2 hours. Arriving in Aguas Calientes you will check-in to your nice hotel room where you can rest before dinner. Or, if you still have some energy, the natural hot springs in town are also a great place to relax.

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel very early and head up to the Machu Picchu ruins by shuttle bus at 5:30 am, the bus ride is about 30 minutes. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu Inca Citadel enjoy a full morning exploration of Machu Picchu with a spectacular sunrise. You will then receive a 2-hour guided walking tour of the site. After guided tour, you will have free time to explore the ruins and have the chance to indulge yourselves with a hike to the dramatic viewpoint of Intipunku (the Sun’s Gateway) or walk to an ancient Inca drawbridge. If you have elected to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, you will begin the hike at 10 am. The ticket price for Huayna Picchu is not included in the price of your Ancascocha trek (Climb to Huayna Picchu is optional: Permits are limited to 400 spaces a day). If you will not climbing the mountain you will have free time to enjoy Machu Picchu on your own before returning to Aguas Calientes by bus. From Machu Picchu Town, you take a train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy and then, we transfer you in our transportation to Cusco and back to your hotel. Arrival times will vary depending on traffic and connections. All our service is door to door.