Ausangate Trek 5d/4n

DAY 1: CUSCO – TINKI – UPIS

We will pick you up from your hotel in our private vehicle at around 6:00 a.m for the three hours drive southeast, passing through the small villages of Cattca and Ocongate, eventually arriving at our destination in Tinki, which is about 3,800 meters (12,465 feet) above sea level, where we will have lunch. After a delicious meal we will visit the hot springs in Upis, to bathe and enjoy panoramic views of Mount Ausangate. This is the spot where we will camp for the night.

DAY 2: UPIS – AUSANGATE – Q´OCHA

After breakfast we will begin our day by hiking up to the Arapa Pass, at 4,850 meters (15,900 feet) above sea level. Continuing through the valley, we will pass several lakes (including Q´omercocha, Pucacocha and Turquesa), before ascending to Apuchata Pass, a little bit higher than Arapa Pass. There is a lake here, with turquoise waters, named after Mount Ausangate and formed from its melt waters. This is where we will make camp and rest in preparation for the next day.

DAY 3: LAKE AUSANGATE – JAMPA

Today we will ascend to Palomani Pass. At 5,200 meters (17,055 feet) this is the highest ascent we will make during the entire trek. Crossing this pass, we will enter the Hatunpata Valley. Our final destination for the day is Jampa, where we will make our next camp, surrounding by the truly breathtaking scenery of the high Andes of Peru.

DAY 4: JAMPA – PACCHANTA

Jampa is the final pass on our route. We will pass several highland lakes of varying colors before stopping for a filling lunch at Lake Q’omercocha. Our next destination we will be the small village of Pacchanta, where we will be rewarded with a soothing dip in the local hot springs. Pacchanta is a small village with a peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by a beautiful landscape, making it an excellent place for us to spend the night.

Option: For those who prefer, and at an additional cost, it is possible to stay in a basic hostel here instead of camping.

DAY 5: JAMPA – TINKI – CUSCO

This morning we will hike for 3 hours to the village of Tinki, where our adventure began. This beautiful section of the trek will take us through fine high Andean scenery, with the chance to see alpacas, llamas, and sheep grazing in the pastures along the way. Our trip will end with an excellent lunch in the village of Tinki, before we board our vehicle for the return drive to the city of Cusco.

NOTES ON THE ITINERARY

• The times given on this itinerary are approximate.
• Hiking times depend on how the group progresses.
• The trip offers plenty of adventure.

INFORMATION

• For complete information, please send us an email.
• We will have a meeting at your hotel before leaving to give you complete trek details and to answer any questions.

Available discount these discount are not cumulative

• Students: US$ 29 students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please note that Youth Travel Cards are not valid
• Teenagers: US$ 20 up to 16 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings
• Children: US$ 46 up to 10 years of age, passport.

DEPARTURE DATE

• copy required for all bookings

Departures are available along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended period for this trek is April to November.

What is included?

• Pre trek briefing
• Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
• Transport from Cusco to the trailhead at the beginning of the trek in private car
• Entry fee to Ausangate
• English/Quechua/Spanish speaking professional guide (you will have an assistant guide for groups over 6 people)
• Tents – 2 people in a 4 person tent which allows for greater comfort, and also storage of backpacks
• Basic foam mattress
• Cook and Cooking equipment (Assistants are provided for larger groups)
• Toilet tent
• Toilet paper, packin &pack out
• Meals (optional vegetarian food). Our professional cooks prepare meals that incorporate elements of the western diet and also traditional Peruvian delicacies. (Please communicate with your guide/cook during the trek if you have a preference for certain types of dishes) Salads, if served, are washed in boiled wáter
• Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
• Horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen. They carry camping equipment, food and kitchen utensils. We provide duffel bags at your briefing for your personal items (up to 7 kg/15lbs per person)
• 1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you are feeling ill or if are a little slower
• Dining tent with camp tables and chairs & Kitchen tent for the cook to prepare meals
• Tents for our staff to sleep in
• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• private transport form Tinki to Cuzco
• One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
• Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead.

What is not included?

• breakfast on the first mornig
• Dinner on the last night
• Entrance to the thermal springs
• Sleeping bags – If you haven’t got a sleeping bag or you don’t want the hassle of bringing one all the way to Peru with you, then we have sleeping bags for hire
• Tips: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish

What we recommend that your bring :

• A light day pack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek – prepare for a vast range of changes in temperature
• Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath in the evenings if you wish to carry them.
• Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie/touk. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
• Sleeping bag (we can hire these to you)
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
• Sun block
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
• Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
• Your own medical kit with any special medications that you might require, paracetamol, second skin for blisters etc
• Small towel
• Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs
• Cash in soles and/or US$
• Original passport
• Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
• Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
• Camera and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
• Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into Machu Picchu. Plastic water containers (ie. Nalgene) or metal ones are recommended
• Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
• Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount
• Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites)

Prices 2024 USD $

Optional Extras

• Sleeping back $5 per day
• Walking Pole $2   per day
• Inflatable Mettress $5 per day.

How to make a booking

If you would like to make a reservation for this program, please go directly to the Booking Online section of this website.

• Once you have chosen your tour, please read the Booking Terms & Conditions, as your booking is subject to these terms.
• Then fill out and submit the Reservation Form that you will find in the Booking Online section of this website.
• In case your reservation is confirmed, a money deposit will be requested to secure your reservation.
• Once we confirm the deposit reception, your booking is confirmed. A Service Confirmation Form will be sent to you including all the details of your program.

In case you have any doubts, queries or require additional information, please contact us we will be very glad to assist you. Your request will be answered by return mail