Ausangate Trek 5D/4N

DAY 1: CUSCO – TINKI- UPIS (L) (D)

We pick you up early from your hotel, heading in our transport to the village of Tinki (3850 m) where after a short tour here, have lunch and then get started on our trek.  We can already appreciate from here the highest mountain peak in the Cusco region, Ausangate, and will pass by lakes, lamas and alpacas before arriving to the hot springs at Upis (4450 m).  We can take a relaxing soak in the mineral waters (after about a 4 hour hike) and will spend our first night in camp here.

DAY 2: UPIS –  PASO ARAPA – AUSANGATE COCHA (B) (L) (D)

After breakfast, we continue on foot ascending to the first pass of Arapa (4750 m), continuing on afterwards in a small descent but not before appreciating beautiful views of the geography below.  Continuing on we in the valley we will see the lakes of Qomercocha, Pucaqocha, the turquoise lake (4450 m).  Later we have lunch with the snowy mountain view, and take a good break before ascending to the second pass of Apuchata (4900 m) with an attractive view of the turquoise lakes of Qocha and Ausangate Qocha, formed by the melting glaciers of Ausangate.  From here we can also see the Salkantay Mountain (2nd largest in the Cusco región).  We will continue downhill towards the second campsite located at 4650 meters and called Ausangate Cocha.

DAY 3: AUSANGATE COCHA  – VINICUNCA – JAMPA (B)(L)(D)

After a good breakfast prepared by our professional chefs, we start out on a slightly arduous trail, as we need to ascend to the highest point of the trail.  After about 2 hours, we will arrive to Palomani (5200 m) with beautiful panoramic views, as Ausangate shines with the reflection of snow covering its peaks, also we have the opportunity to see the colorful hill or rainbow rocky mountains of the Andes which call Vinicunca.  We will then descend into the beautiful valley of Hatumpata, later Huchuy Finaya (4500 m) and after a good break, continue in another ascent for approximately 2 hours to the 3rd campsite of Jampa (4650 m).

DAY 4: JAMPA – PACCHANTA (B)(L)(D)

This day, we continue again in ascent to Jampa pass, located at 5000 meters (the second highest point of this area).  After about 3 hours, we descend for one hour seeing more lakes with different colors, and taking lunch alongside Q’omococha Lake with a panoramic view.  After resting, we continue on trail where we can see different wild birds such as Huallatas (a type of goose), Andean ducks, falcons, and other birds.  Finally we arrive to our campsite at Pacchanta (4400 m), also sporting natural hot springs, and where there is option to stay in a basic hostel for the night.

DAY 5: PACCHANTA-TINKI-CUSCO (B)(L)

In the morning, after our breakfast, we start out in the direction of the Tinki community, about a 3 hour trek.  The trail will ascend a little and then descend.  We will see Andean agriculture, with water springs located at an original (but now dormant) volcano, picturesque communities surrounding the area.  We will have our last lunch together at arrival to Tinki, our final destination in this five-day hike.  We will take the touristic transport back to Cusco city, and to respective hotels.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Complete information given before the start of the tour
• Transportation to the trail-head
• Meals according to the program
• Vegetarian or allergy-related menu at no extra charge
• Boiled water to refill water-bottles each day
• Snacks given out before each trek
• Camping tents for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons depending on the tourist’s requirement
• Camping equipment including dining and kitchen tents, tables and chairs, etc.
• Chef and Assistant chef
• Complete kitchen equipment
• Pack-mules & horses to pack camping equipment
• Emergency pack-horse
• Horsemen and assistants
• Professional English / Spanish guide
• Assistant guides for groups over 8
• Entrance to Ausangate National Park
• First Aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
• Final transport from Tinki to Cusco

PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• First day breakfast
• Last day dinner
• Sleeping bag (quality down sleeping bags can be rented)
• Extra pack-horses (can be reserved in advance)
• Entrance tickets to hot springs, tips

What You Should Bring!

• Passport (or ID)
• Day backpack
• Plastic bag to cover backpack
• Sleeping bag (we can rent)
• Clothing for both cold and warm weather
• Warm clothing and rainproof
• Waterproof and warm jackets and/or rain poncho
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Hiking pants
• Shirts
• Mosquito repellant or insect repellent
• Walking stick (we can rent)
• Sunhat,
• Sun block,
• Disinfectant hand gel
• Towel + toilet paper
• Water bottle and sterilizing water tablets
• Personal medication
• Camera with extra batteries
• Plastic bag to cover camera
• Flashlight or head-lamp
• Small personal snacks (chocolate bars, candies, granola bars, dried fruits and nuts)
• Extra spending money in Soles (for Hot Springs, drinks, tips, etc).

FOR GROUP SERVICE  ( Minimun 4 People):

Sale $ 520.00 USD

PRIVATE SERVICE:

ADDITIONAL ITEMS:

As you see in our Additional Items under Trip Overview, there are several optional upgrades you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of prices, but check our Overview section for more details.

Upgrades

Qeswachaka + Four Lakes Full day: $110 per person ( one extra Day)

HOW TO BOOK

It’s always a good idea to contact us directly and confirm with our team before your booking. Once you are ready, please fill in our Booking Form and pay the Deposit according your Invoice.. Our office will email you back that day with your confirmation. We always send out confirmations, so if you don’t hear from us, check your spam or contact our offie and we will resend.

Rentals

• Hiking poles pare – US$20.00
• Bag Pack – US$35.00
• Extra Porter USD120.00