Why choose this Cusco tour ?

The Ancascocha Alternative trek is definitely one of the less touristed routes around Cusco which enables you solitude and also some contact with the local people, particularly herders. This is a true adventure specially prepared for people who love nature, Andean high places, and spectacular mountain scenery. 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, Ancashqocha and others. In this adventure we can see Original Inca trails in to the mountains and covered by the passing of time.



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Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • 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


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Ancascocha Trail to Machu Picchu 5 Days Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Outdoor toilet tent.
  • Sleeping pad
  • Dining tent with table and chairs, and a kitchen tent, manned by a professional cooking staff.
  • 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.

Not Included

  • 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)

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Special Instructions:

    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
    • Not recommended for participants with back problems
    • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant women

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Andean Great Treks.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Lima.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • 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.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.