Ausangate Trek Peru: Ausangate Mountain Tour 5 Days

Pickup and transfer to Tinki

The journey begins with hotel pickup in Cusco at approximately 4:30 a. m. Transportation passes through Ocongate and South Valley areas such as Huaro Piquillacta and Andahuaylillas before continuing to Tinki. The page identifies this community as the last place to buy necessary items before the hike.

At Tinki the group meets the muleteers and support team. The itinerary mentions breakfast at this point but the not-included list excludes breakfast on the first day. The booking confirmation should resolve this conflict.

Hike to Upis and lagoon visit

The hike begins from Tinki toward Upis on a trail at the foot of Ausangate. Herds of llamas and alpacas may be seen along the way. Lunch is served at the camp according to the program and the group has time to rest with hot drinks.

In the afternoon the itinerary schedules a visit to Huayna Ausangate Lagoon. Weather permitting the group can watch the sunset before returning to the Upis camp for dinner and the night.

Climb to Arapa Pass

After breakfast the group prepares the packs and horses before following the trail around the Ausangate Glacier. The route climbs to Arapa Pass at 4800 meters. Mountain terrain and lakes created by glacial melt can be seen from the pass.

Descent to Yanacocha and camp

The trail descends to Yanacocha also known as Black Lagoon. Chinchillas vizcachas deer vicuñas and condors may be present in this area but sightings depend on conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Lunch is served near the camp at Hatun Puca Cocha. If weather and visibility allow the evening program includes a short explanation of the constellations before dinner and rest.

Ausangate Pass and Ausangate Cocha Lagoon

The third stage is the most demanding of the program. After breakfast the group climbs for approximately two and a half hours to Ausangate Pass at 4750 meters according to the detailed itinerary. The trail then descends toward Ausangate Cocha Lagoon where lunch is served.

Palomani Pass and descent to Sorapata

After a break the group climbs to Palomani Pass at 5200 meters the highest point of the route. There is a short rest at the pass before the descent toward Huchuy Finaya at 4650 meters.

The page describes a small offering to the mountain with members of the community. This activity should be confirmed for each departure. The hike then continues along an easier section to the Sorapata camp.

Climb to Jampa Pass

After breakfast the trail continues toward Jampa Pass. The page estimates approximately three hours for this section and notes that the incline increases near the end before reaching 5100 meters. The route offers views of Callangate Glacier and herds of llamas and alpacas.

Descent to Pacchanta

After Jampa Pass the trail descends along part of the Seven Lagoons route in the Vilcanota range. The group stops to observe and photograph the lakes before walking approximately two more hours to Pacchanta.

The itinerary includes a visit to the community hot springs before dinner and the night in Pacchanta. Admission is not expressly listed among the included services and should be confirmed before booking.

Hike to Tinki

The final day begins with an approximately three-hour hike from Pacchanta to Tinki. On arrival the group has time to see the village and observe some local agricultural activities according to the published program.

Return to Cusco

The group then boards private transportation back to Cusco. The published arrival time is approximately 6:00 p. m. and the service ends with a hotel transfer. Final timing may vary with group pace weather and traffic.