Ausangate Trek Peru: Ausangate Mountain Tour 5 Days

Visit Ausangate! The Ausangate mountain has been and continues to be one of the most important mountains since the Inca era. In the Andean concept, this mountain represents one of the main deities according to Andean worship, and it is also significant in contemporary Christian worship. It is also known as Apu Ausangate.

The 5-day Ausangate tour we offer below is designed for you to explore marvelous high mountain landscapes on a route that has not yet been widely promoted for tourism. You will be able to appreciate native communities, beautiful mountain landscapes, lakes of different colors, and Andean camelids in their natural habitat, such as llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas.

INCLUDES:

• Transportation from the hotel to the town of Tinke (Round trip).
• Entrance to Ausangate Park.
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
• High-quality camping equipment (professional tents, Doite model Cima 4, extra lightweight/4.5kgs for two people. Sleeping mats, dining tent with table and chairs, toilet service tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks/vegetarian option available).
• Cook and kitchen equipment.
• Horsemen and mules for all camping equipment and personal luggage (up to 8 kg).
• Emergency horse (for a minimum of 2 people).
• First aid kit and oxygen tank.

NOT INCLUDED: 

• Breakfast on the first day.
• Sleeping bag (If you don't have a sleeping bag, there is a possibility to rent one).
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS: WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

• Backpack with rain cover.
• Sleeping bag. Clothing for warm and cold weather, including a waterproof jacket.
• Rain pants and lightweight pants. Trekking shoes, sneakers, or sandals (for showers and hot springs), wool or synthetic socks, and a sweater.
• Rain poncho and a hat. Swimsuit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
• Sunscreen, insect repellent, hand sanitizer gel, water bottle and sterilization tablets, toiletries, and toilet paper.
• Camera (wrapped in plastic bag).
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Some selected snacks like chocolate bars and dried fruits.
• Original passport, original ISIC student card, and extra money in soles.

DAY 1: CUSCO - TINKE - UPIS

We depart from Cusco early in the morning, picking you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco, and head southeast of the city. It's approximately a three-hour journey in private transportation to the small town of Tinke (3800 meters/12,464 feet). We pass through beautiful landscapes and several traditional villages like Oropesa, Andahuaylillas, Urcos, Ocongate. After lunch in Tinke (TINKI), we will begin the trek, where the first three hours of the trail will be an unforgettable experience as we cross the mountains in the Vilcanota Mountain Range, and if the weather permits, we may catch a glimpse of the Ausangate glacier or Apu Ausangate. We will hike for two more hours until we reach the hot springs in Upis (4400 meters/14,432 feet). We will camp here for the night (4-5 hours of trekking).

DAY 2: UPIS TO AUSANGATE CCOCHA LAGOON

In the morning, we will cross the Arapa pass (4850 meters/15,908 feet), which is one of the highest points on the trek. From here, we continue descending for 3.5 hours through the valley, passing by the green PuKa Ccocha lagoon until we reach the turquoise waters of the Jatun Puqa Q'ocha lagoon. We then climb up to the second pass, Apuchata (4900 meters/16,072 feet), with a view of the impressive Ausangate Q'ocha lagoon and its blue turquoise waters. This lagoon is fed by the melting snow from the Ausangate glacier. We will camp here for the second night.

DAY 3: FROM AUSANGATE CCOCHA LAGOON TO QAMPA

From the lagoon, we ascend again to the Palomani pass (5200 meters/17,056 feet) - the highest point of the trek. From the pass, we continue along the trail through the valley where we can rest and have lunch. In the afternoon, we can appreciate the Tres Picos and Punta Puca snow-capped mountains. We continue through the wide green valley of Pampa Jutunpata and up the Q'ampa River valley. We will spend the third night in this area.

DAY 4: FROM Q'AMPA TO PACCHANTA

Early in the morning, we will start the trek, passing through the small community of Q'ampa, then heading northwest towards the last pass of this trek - Q'ampa pass (5000 meters/16,400 feet). Once again, we will have the opportunity to observe lakes of different colors, and we will have lunch near the Q'oma Ccocha lagoon. We

will hike for several hours before reaching the small village of Pacchanta. Here, we can enjoy the hot springs for a couple of hours and even have a well-deserved beer! We will set up a camp near Pacchanta, and you will have the afternoon free to explore this interesting Andean village. (You have the option to stay in a basic hostel tonight).

DAY 5: FROM PACCHANTA TO CUSCO

It's a 3-hour hike back to Tinqui, where we will have time to explore this traditional Andean town before taking private transportation back to Cusco. We will arrive at approximately 18:00 hours, thus concluding this Tour to Ausangate Glacier in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Transportation from the hotel to the town of Tinke (Round trip).
• Entrance to Ausangate Park.
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
• High-quality camping equipment (professional tents, Doite model Cima 4, extra lightweight/4.5kgs for two people. Sleeping mats, dining tent with table and chairs, toilet service tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks/vegetarian option available).
• Cook and kitchen equipment.
• Horsemen and mules for all camping equipment and personal luggage (up to 8 kg).
• Emergency horse (for a minimum of 2 people).
• First aid kit and oxygen tank.

NOT INCLUDED: 

• Breakfast on the first day.
• Sleeping bag (If you don't have a sleeping bag, there is a possibility to rent one).
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS: WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

• Backpack with rain cover.
• Sleeping bag. Clothing for warm and cold weather, including a waterproof jacket.
• Rain pants and lightweight pants. Trekking shoes, sneakers, or sandals (for showers and hot springs), wool or synthetic socks, and a sweater.
• Rain poncho and a hat. Swimsuit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
• Sunscreen, insect repellent, hand sanitizer gel, water bottle and sterilization tablets, toiletries, and toilet paper.
• Camera (wrapped in plastic bag).
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Some selected snacks like chocolate bars and dried fruits.
• Original passport, original ISIC student card, and extra money in soles.

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