Why you should take Ancascocha Trip!

Taking this great alternative trail, is synonym of hiking in the peaceful remote area of the Peruvian Andes. So this beautiful trek is our suggestion for travelers seeking for the best alternative trail to Machu Picchu. You should consider many great aspects of Ancascocha route. So this journey will be your lifetime experience hiking in the wonderful land of the Incas.

Reasons to take Ancascocha:

There are some great reason to hike one of the stunning Ancascocha trails in Cusco:

1. The Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu you can connect with Salkantay trek or Classic Inca Trail. So this becomes longer hike and it will be a truly fantastic trek.
2. Ancascocha was named by National Geographic between the 20 dream hikes on the worldwide Best Hikes list.
3. The Ancascocha trek is by far the best alternative Machupicchu trek between many other beautiful alternative trails to Machu Picchu.
4. The Ancascocha Trek is very fascinating with breathtaking views and the great mountain scenery. On the last part it allows you to hike the beginning section of the classic Inca Trail trek.
5. Ancascocha trails do not require trekking permits from the government office. So travelers can do it in 4, 5 or 6 day of hiking depending on your time availability and fitness level.
6. Besides all the beautiful villages and mountain scenery. Ancascocha trek to Machu Picchu has some remarkable Inca sites close by the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. On the way to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (km82).
7. Ancascocha trek is operated only by a few travel companies in Cusco. So you will not be hiking with many other groups on the route and we will take advantage of the great camping spots for ourselves. Ancascocha trail has choices on the camping places.
8. In any of the Ancascocha treks you will always have a plan B to finish the trek. So you can arrive on time for the train ride to Aguas Calientes and still visit Machupicchu as scheduled on the itinerary. But anyway planning to hike the Ancascocha trail means getting a good acclimatization to the altitude before to go trekking.
9. To the end of Ancascocha trek to Machu Picchu. Travelers have a good chance to see the Sunrise and hike up to Huayna Picchu Mountain for a spectacular view.