We embark on this enchanting 4-day Ancascocha trek with a scenic journey from Cusco to Soqma. Our comfortable vans ensure a relaxed 2-hour drive to Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft), the trek’s starting point.

On this day, you’ll visit the vibrant Lares market and embark on a trek to Perolniyoc Waterfall and Inca ruins. Our expert guides will provide historical insights as you enjoy spectacular views from the Inca ruins of Perolniyoc, perched on a cliff. Lunch will be a delightful introduction to the sumptuous cuisine prepared by our kitchen team. Afterward, a steep climb of about an hour will lead you to our camp in Rayan (3,700 meters / 12,139 feet), where the night sky over the Andes promises a celestial display.

Hiking Stats for the day:

• Distance: 8 km. / 5 miles.
• Duration: 4½ to 5 hours.
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Accommodation: Dry Mountain Camping
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
• Max Altitude: 3,700 meters / 12,139 feet
• Min Altitude: 3,205 meters / 10,512 feet

Awaken to a refreshing morning in Rayan with a wake-up call, hot tea, and a hearty breakfast. Fuel up for an exhilarating 3-hour ascent to the Kuychiccasa Pass (4,450 m / 14,599 ft), offering panoramic views of the Sacred Valleys and Chancachuco.

This leg of the journey includes a steep climb to Kuychiccasa Pass, providing spectacular views of Las Nevadas. Lunch in the Chancachuco Valley precedes a descent to Ancascocha (3,700 m / 12,139 ft), where our camp is nestled in a beautiful wooded valley.

Hiking Stats for the day:

• Distance: 14 km. / 8.6 miles.
• Duration: 8½ to 9 hours.
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Max Altitude: 4,450 meters / 14,599 feet
• Min Altitude: 3,700 meters / 12,139 feet.

Commence Day 3 with a 1-hour climb, rewarding you with views of a glacier, Inca remains, and the azure Ancascocha lake. A challenging 2-hour ascent to the Huayanay Pass (4,650 m / 15,255 ft) awaits, unveiling an Inca Trail paved with history.

Highlights of this day include the ascend to Huayanay Pass, with remnants of the Inca Trail and cobblestones visible along the way. Lunch at the Inca site of Incaracay precedes an easier descent to the Quesqa Valley and Paucarcancha (3,133 m/10,278 ft). Here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Classic Inca Trail and remote communities of the Quesqa Valley.

Hiking Stats for the day:

• Distance: 15 km. / 9.3 miles.
• Duration: 7½ to 8 hours.
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Max Altitude: 4,650 meters / 15,255 feet
• Min Altitude: 3,133 meters / 10,278 feet.

The last day of the hike is the easiest of all, since it is a 6-hour walk downhill in a section of the Classic Inca Trail to KM 82 (the official start of the Classic Trail). Lunch will be served at KM82.

After lunch, we will return to Cusco via minibus.

Hiking Stats for the day:

• Distance: 12 km. / 7.5 miles.
• Duration: 5½ to approximately 6 hours.
• Dificultad: Fácil
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
• Max Altitude: 3133 meters above sea level / 10278 feet
• Min altitude: 2040 meters above sea level / 6692 feet