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Trek to Ausangate 6 Days and 5 Nights

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Tour Description

This trek takes place, along all the way, at 4000 meters over see level, reaching even 5,200 m.a.s.l. at the mountain passage called "Alto Palomani". The trek upon the Ausangate snow peak is one of the most famous in Cusco, for it was one of the most important "Apus" in Inca times. Nowadays the Ausangate is visited by thousands of tourists, taking its route about six days, counting with a beautiful sightseeing: a combination of glacial lagoons and typical fauna of the heights. In this tour other snow peaks may also be observed, such as the Mariposa, Callangate, Colquecruz, Campa, etc., being many of these glaciers scarcely visited by mountain climbers.

Detailed Itinerary

Trek to Ausangate Trek to Ausangate

Day 1: Cusco - Tinki

The departure is programmed early in the morning in order to be able to stop along the route. We will pass through nice villages of the Andes in the heights of Urcos, for the sightseeing offers us the spectacular view of all the Vilcanota mountain range. After traveling for five hours, we will arrive to Ocongate -an important village of much historic transcendence (Seor de Qoylloriti) -, arriving, after thirty minutes, to the village of Tinky, at 3,850 m.a.s.l., to a nice and typical hostel, where we will spend the night. This is the spot where our trek starts.

Trek to Ausangate Trek to Ausangate

Day 2: Tinki - Upis

The next day, after having breakfast, we will prepare to start the trek towards Upus. The way is quite clear, with a continuous and moderate slope. The trek takes five hours, always in front of the group of mountains, therefore, with a really marvelous scenery. The camping site seems very close to the glacier, giving it a special location and nice view to take some pictures. Optionally, you may have a bath in the thermal waters close to the camping site.

Day 3: Upis - Hatun Pucacocha

Ausangate Ausangate

On the third day we initiate our trek at the western extreme of the Ausangate, passing for first time through a mountain passage or crossing called Arapa (4650 m.a.s.l.). After that, we may proceed downhill towards the lagoons of Pucacocha, where we will camp. Far on we would have acclimatize well, preparing us for the ascending towards the Ausangate.

Day 4: Hatun Pucacocha - Abra de Palomani

That morning we will initiate our activities with a nourishing breakfast, for a long trek and two mountain passages await us. The first one is the passage of Ausangate, at 5000 m.a.s.l. There may be observed the Ausangatecocha, a beautiful turquoise color lagoon. We will descend to that lagoon in order to ascend again towards the passage of Palomani, at 5200 m.a.s.l. This crossing allows an amazing view of the Ausangate and the upper part of the mountain.

Ausangate Ausangate

Day 5: Hatun Pampa - Abra Campa - Laguna de Ninaparayoc

That day we will initiate out trek early, for the distance to cover is quite long -an average of six hours- but with few difference-level. At the valley we will be able to watch the snow peak Pico Tres, and the snow peaks Puca Punta or Pachanta. The mountain passage Campa is achieved with much effort. After it, we will descend through a beautiful valley surrounded by lagoons of different color-shades from green and turquoise to dark-green. Then we will camp at the lagoon Ninaparayoc.

Day 6: Laguna de Ninaparayoc - Pacchanta - Cusco

That day we will continue the descending through the valley until reaching Pachanta, where we will have lunch, and enjoy a good bath in the thermal waters of Pachanta. Then we shall continue towards Tinky, where our transport to Cusco will be waiting.

Includes

  • Bilingual guide of high mountain.
  • Private transportation at the beginning and end of the trek.
  • Packhorses.
  • Camping equipment.
  • Dining and kitchen tents, chairs, camping-mats.
  • Cook and cooking equipment.
  • Complete meals (vegetarian option).
  • Water and cook.
  • Extra horses for carrying personal belongings.

Doesn't Include

  • Sleeping bag.

Important

    We advise you to Bring:

    • Small backpack containing water, flashlight, thermal clothes and personal articles.
    • Sleeping bag for low temperatures.
    • Purifying water pills.
    • Walking shoes.
    • Sun-glasses.
    • Sunblock.
    • Snacks.
    • Clothing and Comfortable Shoes.
    • An Umbrella, Raincoat or Poncho (in rainy season).
    • Mosquito repellent.
    • Personal medicines.
    • Video camera or Photo Camera.

    Departures:

    • Everyday.

Prices

Private Service Shared Service
410.00 390.00
Prices For a Person in US$ Dollars

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