{"id":4677,"date":"2022-04-27T08:21:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T13:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/?p=4677"},"modified":"2024-11-09T14:58:09","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T19:58:09","slug":"unforgettable-experience-ancascocha-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cuscojourneys.com\/blog\/unforgettable-experience-ancascocha-trek","title":{"rendered":"Unforgettable Experience Ancascocha Trek"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"UnforgettableEach time there are more different routes to get to Machu Picchu <\/strong>(Unforgettable Experience Ancascocha Trek). The typical train ride to the foot of the Incan Citadel can be complimented with impressive hikes that last days throughout different areas of the region. One of them is Ancascocha, a demanding 5-day trekking 56 kilometers\/35 miles long and close to 5,000 meters\/16,404 feet above sea level to reach the marvelous destination: Machu Picchu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like adventure, exploring basically virgin nooks and enjoy days in nature, this trekking is for you! Continue reading and find out all of the details.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where does the Ancascocha Trek begin?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The majority of travel agencies begin the Ancascocha trek in Socma, a small town situated in the middle of Valle Sagrado and less than two hours from Cusco city. Socma is located 3,205 meters\/10,515 feet above sea level, so beginning the first day, you will be in contact with altitude. To avoid altitude sickness you can take\u00a0soroche<\/em>\u00a0pills or coca leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which are the stages of the Ancascocha Trek?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"AncascochaThe majority of travel agencies that offer this hike divide the journey in five stages that can vary slightly depending on the tour. You will see landscapes you will never forget and explore Inca ruins that have been preserved for more than 500 years. Here is a summary of what awaits you during these days:<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 1: Cusco \u2013 Soqma \u2013 Rayan<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"incaAt the scheduled time travelers will be picked up from the hotels, we then drive through the Sacred Valley<\/strong> 1 hour and 40 minutes to arrive to the village of Soqma (3,205 m \/ 10,512 ft). Which is the beginning point of 5 days Ancascocha trek<\/strong>, the horsemen will be waiting for us at this village ready for this adventure trek.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll gently make our way up one of the side valleys, covering about 1 hour and a half of hiking we will stop at the waterfall of Perolniyoc<\/strong><\/a>, which is considered one of the nicest falls around the Sacred Valley. We will continue walking for one more hour uphill to reach the archaeological site of Perolniyoc, located above the waterfall, after having the explanation of the Inca history with our guide, we will walk for one hour to arrive to our lunch spot and camp<\/span><\/p>\n

This first day of Ancascocha Trek<\/strong><\/a> will be part of the acclimatization to the high altitude, so after lunch we can relax and have rest for the next day; we spend the night at Rayan campsite (3,700 meters\/12,136 ft).<\/span><\/p>\n