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Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

5.0 · 82 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Action Peru Treks Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The Ancascocha Trail passes Inca ruins and the Andean villages of Chillipahua and Ancascocha en route to Machu Picchu.

Hotel transfers, park fees and one night at a B&B in Aguas Calientes are included; Machu Picchu bus tickets cost extra. 4.99 from 82 reviews at €665 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #9 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €665 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Buffet lunch
  • National Park fees
  • Buffet dinner
  • Breakfast
  • One night at a B&B in Aguas Calientes
  • Two nights camping
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu on day 4.

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
82 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 82 of 82

Star breakdown of all 82 ratings

5 stars
81 · 99%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, meals and quiet mountain trails, but altitude and steep climbs make the trek demanding

Praised

  • Guides who explain Inca history and local culture
  • Patient support and a hiking pace adapted to those who struggle
  • Varied mountain scenery and quiet trails with few other hikers
  • Camps ready on arrival and meals cooked on the trail
  • Comfortable tents and good quality camping equipment

Complaints

  • Altitude and steep climbs make the trek physically demanding
  • Some praise the planning, while others find coordination before the trek lacking

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (18 October 2019 to 9 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Action Peru Treks; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Buffet lunch, Buffet dinner, Breakfast
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 25€6654 days4.99 (82)shared
Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night€5924 days5.0 (705)shared
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N Including Hot Springs€6404 days4.98 (549)shared
Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu€3914 days5.0 (150)shared

Ranked #9 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €103 to €1028, median €592; typical length 4 days. 1 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

From €665 per adult