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title: Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 665
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 82
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 9 of 25 (Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/ancascocha-trek-to-machu-picchu-4-days-and-3-nights/
---

# Ancascocha Trek To Machu Picchu 4 Days And 3 Nights

**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 (table below).

## Overview

The Ancascocha Trail in the Peruvian Andes is a remarkable trail that, unlike other more popular trails, remains off the beaten track and away from crowds. Yet don’t be put off by its lesser known status.

Named by National Geographic as one of 20 dream hikes on their World Best Hikes list, this stunning trek takes you past ancient Inca ruins and through traditional Andean villages such as Chillipahua and the trail’s namesake Ancascocha (3,700 m/12,136 ft). 

Here you may briefly share the trail with farmers, shepherds and their livestock tending to their daily lives, so far removed from the tourist crowds of Cusco.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Food included: Buffet lunch, Buffet dinner, Breakfast
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €665 per person
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 82 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Action Peru Treks
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.99 from 82 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 82 of 82.

- 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 (2019-10-18 to 2026-05-09); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's 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

## Not included

- 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult

## Compared with other Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 25** | €665 | 4 days | 4.99 (82) | shared |
| [Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night](/peru/cusco/tours/lares-valley-trek-with-hot-spring-4-day-3-night/?format=md) | €592 | 4 days | 5.0 (705) | shared |
| [Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N Including Hot Springs](/peru/cusco/tours/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-4d-3n-including-hot-springs/?format=md) | €640 | 4 days | 4.98 (549) | shared |
| [Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-jungle-trek-4-days-to-machu-picchu/?format=md) | €391 | 4 days | 5.0 (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.

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