Ausangate Trek 5 Days 4 Nights

Day 1: Cusco – Tinqui – Upis

We leave Cusco very early in the morning to spend three hours traveling by private transport to the small village of Tinqui 3,800 meters above sea level. We pass through beautiful landscapes and several traditional villages including Urcos, Cattca and Ocangate. After lunch in Tinqui the first 3 hours on the road the landscapes of the Cordillera Vilcanota are wonderful, with excellent views of Ausangate. We will walk for two more hours until we reach the hot springs at Upis 4,400 m.a.s.l. which offer fantastic views of Ausangate, at the end of the valley. We will camp.

Day 2: Upis – Lagunaa Ausangate Q’ocha

During the hike, we will cross the first Arapa pass at 4850 m.a.s.l. From here, we continue for 3 and a half hours through the valley, passing by the green lake of Puqa Q’ocha until we reach the turquoise waters of the Jatun Puqa Q’ocha lagoon. We then ascend to the second pass of Apuchata 4,900 m.a.s.l. with the impressive turquoise blue Ausangate Q’ocha Lagoon; the lagoon is fed by the melting snow of Ausangate. We will camp here for the second night.

Day 3: Ausangate Q’ocha Lake – Qampa

From the lake we ascend to the Palomani pass 5,200 m.a.s.l.; the highest point of the trek. From the pass we follow the trail to the valley where we can rest and have lunch. In the afternoon we can enjoy views of the snow-capped mountains Tres Picos and Puca Punta. We will continue through the wide valley of Pampa Jutunpata and up to the valley of the Q’ampa River. We will spend the third night.

Day 4: Q’ampa – Pacchanta

After passing through the small community of Q’ampa we will head northwest to the last pass of this trek, the Q’ampa pass 5,000 m.a.s.l. We will see several different colorful lakes and lunch at the Q’oma Q’ocha side. We walk for several hours before arriving at the small village of Pacchanta. We will be able to enjoy the hot springs for a couple of hours, and even have a well deserved beer! We will set up camp near Pacchanta and you will be free to explore this interesting Andean village in the afternoon.

Day 5: Pacchanta – Cusco

After breakfast we will have a 3 hour hike back to Tinqui where we will have time to explore this traditional Andean village before taking our private car back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 6.00 pm.

• Information prior to departure in Cusco.
• Professional bilingual guide (2 guides for groups of more than 10 people).
• Pick up from your hotel in the morning (we will pick you up from wherever you are).
• Private transportation from Cusco to Tinqui (the beginning of the trek) and return at the end of the trek.
• Entrance fee to Ausangate mountain.
• Sleeping tents – 2 people in a tent; capacity of 4 people. This will allow for greater comfort, and also storage of backpacks.
• Air mattress.
• Cook and cooking equipment (Assistants are provided for larger groups).
• All meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 snacks (hot drinks, cookies and popcorn) and 4 dinners.
• Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – days 1 to 5
• Pack animals to carry personal gear, up to a maximum of 7 kg per person (including sleeping bag and sleeping mat) – day 1 to 5.
• Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing / boiled water to fill your water bottle every morning and evening, and also at lunch time if requested with enough time in advance
• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
• Vegetarian/special dietary options available.
• Private transportation from Tinqui to Cusco.

• Sleeping bag.
• Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes.
• Extra horse to ride or for any extra backpack.

• Original passport
• Insurance card is essential.
• Waterproof hiking boots (with ankle protectors).
• Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
• Warm jacket.
• Hat and gloves.
• T-shirts.
• Comfortable pants.
• Rain pants.
• Sun hat, bathing suit (for the hot springs of Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes).
• Sun block (factor 35 recommended) the sun is strong.
• Insect repellent 40% DEET (for mosquitoes).
• Water bottle.
• Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended).
• Toilet paper.
• Personal medications.
• Camera and extra batteries.
• Flashlight with extra batteries.
• Extra money for tips for porters, cooks, guides and for any emergency (300 soles).

You can rent in our office:

• Hiking poles (20.00 dollars per person) for the entire trek.
• Sleeping bag (25.00 dollars per person) for the whole trek.

PRICE: PERSON $ .620.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS. MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS.

DEPARTURE DAYS ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUEST.

PRIVATE SERVICE
GROUP SIZE ACCORDING TO YOUR REQUEST for people who want a personalized and exclusive service.

All inclusive + description here.

Private groups include additional services such as horses to ride and carry your personal luggage, walking sticks, extra food and water along the hike.

PRICE: PERSON $ .680.00 AMERICAN DOLLARS. MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS.

DEPARTURE DAYS UPON REQUEST.