The mountain range of Ausangate, with its permanent snow caps, is considered as one of the main “Apus” deities by the locals. It is located in the Vilcanota mountain range and is one of the highest and most wonderful Andean mountains in Peru. With a height of 6375 meters/20906 feet above sea level, Ausangate can be seen from Sacsayhuaman. The natural isolation of the area has left many ancient Inca costumes intact, and we will see locals in their traditional clothes, and will firsthand enjoy their music and religious rituals.
During the 6-day trek we will hike over 80 kilometers/50 miles, crossing the peak of Ausangate. This true adventure trek requires that you be in good physical condition and acclimated to high altitude.
Duration : 5 Days / 4 Nights.
Next Departures: Consult us
Group Size : 4 – 12 persons.
Frequency : All year.
Service: Private
Day 1: Cusco – Ocongate – Tinki Upis
In the morning, pick up from the hotel and drive along the Cusco-Puerto Maldonado route, passing through the towns of Urcos and Ocongate, and finally Tinky (3800 meters/12467 feet above sea level). There we will meet our muleteer and start our trek passing through Quinsapucyu and Huarmisaya until we arrive at the Upis, where we will enjoy some of the fantastic views of the Ausangate mountain and camp there the first night.
Lunch and dinner included.
Day 2: Upis – Pukacocha
After breakfast we will hike toward the Arapa pass at approximately 4958 meters/16266 feet above sea level. We will camp for the night near the Pukacocha lagoon.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 3: Pukacocha – Jampa
We will begin the day with a visit to a group of small lakes, and then from there we will hike up to the highest pass of our journey – the Palomani pass at 5100 meters/16732 feet above sea level. At dusk, we will arrive at Jampa and make camp for the night.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 4: Jampa – Komerqocha – Pachaspata
We will hike into the Jampa Valley and then hike northwest until we arrive at the Ticllacocha lagoon. Then, we will cross the last pass of the trek, located at 4650 meters/15256 feet above sea level. After making the pass we will arrive at the Pampa of Pachaspata, where we will camp on the banks of Komerqocha Lake.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 5: Pachaspata – Pacchanta -Tinki – Cusco
On day 5, we will descend into the valley and arrive at the town of Pachanta. In Pachanta, we will have a well deserved rest and a relaxing soak in the thermal hot springs, we will make a brief hike and arrive at the highway, where a private bus will be waiting for us for our trip back to Cusco; we will be back in Cusco by sunset.
Breakfast included.
* Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s criteria and the evolution of the group.
Included
| Information: Private | | Private Serv. |
| Transfer by bus from Cusco to Tinki | yes |
| Profesional Guide (english speaking) | yes |
| Cook (In charge of meal preparation) | yes |
| Horsemen and Horses to carry tents, food and cooking equipment | yes** |
| Plus 1 emergency horse | yes |
| Horses can carry your backpack for a maximun of: | 8 kilos |
| Meals: 4 breakfast, 4 lunches, 4 dinners | yes |
| Snacks (candies, juice, cookies & fruit) | yes |
| 2 people in each 3-person-capacity tent | yes |
| Matress (sleeping pad) | yes |
| Dinner tent, bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first Aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle. | yes |
| Tranfer from Tinki to Cusco | yes |
Not Included / aditionals
| Service | Price |
| Feather sleeping bag | US$5 per day |
| Syntetic sleeping bag | US$4 per day |
| Trekking poles rental | US$5 per day |
| Single accommodation | US$5 per day |
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