Ausangate Trek 5 Days

Cusco, Peru
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This is the unique tour located in the south of Cusco where you can get Unique Experience. Andean life, Mountains & Lakes, Alpacas & Llamas, Local people, walking around of Apu Ausangate the highest mountain in Cusco share the best moment with locals and enjoy the power of Pachamama (Mother Earth).

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Tinqui - Upis

Pass By: Nevado Ausangate, Cusco Peru
Your guide will meet you in Cusco early in the morning, and take you via private transportation to Tinke where we have a stop to buy the last stuff, you also be able to take some breakfast, afterwards we continue to Rondoca the beginning of the trek. Here you’ll meet with the rest of our trekking team Cook & horse driver. Then, we starting our hike for about 2 hours, we'll get to the lunch spot along the section you will appreciate the Apu Ausangate mountain. After lunch we continue the hike to our first camp. This day we only hike for a few hours until we reach the village of Upis. Here you can take a soak in the hot springs, while enjoying coca tea, and relax your muscles until dinner.

Duration: 4 hours

Distance: 8km/ 3 miles

Elevation: 3800m- 4200m

Hiking time: 3-4 hours

Camp: 4200m/ 13,780ft

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Tents

Day 2: Upis - Arapa Pass - Puca Qocha - Anantapata

Pass By: Nevado Ausangate, Cusco Peru
This day our team will wake you up with a hot Coca tea, After a great breakfast we start the hike, during our morning trek, we will cross the Arapa pass (4,850 metres/ 15908 feet). From here, we continue 2½ hours down the valley, passing the green lake of Puqa Q'ocha until we reach the turquoise Lake Jatun Puqa Q'ocha. Have lunch at the border of the lake with stunning views of the Ausangate Mountain, explore the area and get some awesome photos. We then ascend the second pass of Apacheta(4,980 metres/ 16,338 feet) with the stunning turquoise blue Laguna below. This lake is fed from the melting snow of Ausangate. After to enjoy this incredible view, we descend to Anantapata for about 2 hours and camp here for the second night.

Duration: 8 hours

Distance: 15km

Elevation: 4200m- 4930m- 4700m

Hiking time: 7 hours

Camp: 4700m/ 15,420ft


Meals included:



Accommodation included: Tents

Day 3: Anantapata - Rainbow Mountain - Ausangate Q'ocha

Pass By: Vinicunca, 08225, Peru
Covering less kilometers today, as yesterday was a big day, we pass beautiful glaciers , lush green valleys , and follow the edge of the river. Today is a great day for spotting wildlife so keep an eye out for condors, and vicuñas.
After a great breakfast early morning we start our hike towards the Rainbow Mountain, ascending the Warmisaya pass 4.960m / 16,272 ft. and then hike to this incredible place, we will enjoy the view before the crowd arrives.
Then, we return the same way to Anantapata for our lunch and continue to Ausangate Qocha where we set up our campsite.

Duration: 9 hours

Distance: 17km (10.5 miles)

Elevation: 4650m - 5100m - 4600m

Hiking time: 7-8 hours

Camp: 4600m/ 15,090ft

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Tents (Camping)

Day 4: Ausangate Qocha - Palomani Pass - Sorapata

Pass By: Nevado Ausangate, Cusco Peru
This day we’ll reach the highest pass during this trek, after our breakfast we will ascend to Palomani pass, it takes about 2 hours hike up, here our guide will make a ceremony for Apu Ausangate and you’ll feel the energy of this deity. then, we just descend for an hour to have our lunch in Uchuy Phinaya , during the afternoon we will hike for a couple hours to reach our next campsite

Duration: 8 hours

Distance: 16k

Elevation: 4600m- 5200m - 4300m

Hiking time: 6-7 hours

Camp: 4300m/ 14,110ft

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Tents (Camping)

Day 5: Sorapata - Qampa Pass - Pacchanta - Cusco

Pass By: Nevado Ausangate, Cusco Peru
With only one pass to cross we will take our time today enjoying the deep blue lagoons, and alpine glacial colored lakes along the way. If your brave enough you can even jump in to cool off. Views of the massive Ausangate mountain are still visible, only today you will get to enjoy them from a new angle along with views of Pacchanta Valley. Our goal is the hot springs of Pacchanta where we’ll enjoy a nice soak and the views of the Ausangate Mountain above.

Duration: 6 hours

Distance: 16k

Elevation: 4300m (descending)

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Camping equipment
  • Horses for equipments
  • 4x Breakfast
  • 4x Dinner
  • 5x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee (20 soles)

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Se proporcionará desinfectantes a lo largo del tour.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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