Ausangate Trek 6D/5N

6D/5N

KNOW YOUR TRIP

Ausangate Trek the true image of the high Andes, the Incas worshipped mountains. Apu Asugante is located in the Cordillera Vilcanota (6,342m). In our trek we cross spectacular passes, explore a radiant landscape below ice peaks and enormous glaciers. Ausangate is a stronghold of traditional Quechua culture/world immersion, the native who live at 14000ft tending their herds of Llamas and Alpacas surrounded by colourful glacial lakes, deep red cliffs and relaxing hot spring with Andean atmosphere. You will also have a good chance of encountering condors, the largest flying bird in the world, and other Andean fauna such as vizcachas, Andean fox and vicuña, practically extinct elsewhere. Although you will be hiking at altitudes of 3,800 meters, once you are acclimatized, the trek is considered a moderate one. Ausangate is considered one of the highest mountains in the south of Peru

GROUP SERVICE: (02 to 08 People Max): Our most popular Ausangate treks are recommended for everybody who likes the adventure, Families, Honeymooners and Couples.

PRIVATE SERVICE: All inclusive for Families with children, Honeymooners and Couples. Special trek program just for you, and you can depart any day you wish and choose the group size. We don´t add any people, it is arranged just for you. All private groups include additional services, such as: extra porters, horses to ride and to carry your personal gear (for alternate treks).

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE.

Note: Horses will carry the heavy gear; you will hike carrying only your personal pack, sleeping bag and pad.
If you are considering bringing special photography equipment or other heavy accessories, or just simply don’t want to carry anything, please request an additional horse and horse man (US$ 140) to carry your personal belongings, this way you will freely enjoy the hike. (This is highly recommended if you have never hiked over 10000 feet). Cooks handle all the kitchen chores.

Five Reasons to Travel With Us

Accommodation Standard (4 and 5 – Star Hotels).
Gastronomic Experience (High Cuisine).
Private Post-Machu Picchu Celebration (VIP Pachamanca).
Personalized and Flexible Service.
Access to the Essence of Peru with Consciousness, leaving positive traces and impacts on communities.

Itinerary

At 6am pick up from the hotel and 4 hours travel by private bus ride to the small village of Tinki (3820 meters). We pass through the beautiful Cusco countryside and several traditional villages including Urcos, Catcca and Ocongate, where we will have the opportunity to stop for a while and take some photos, lunch time and meet the rest of our team (handlers and horses/mules).
After lunch we hike 5/6 hours to reach the remote village of Upis (4400m), located at the bottom of the Ausangate Mountain. Set up the camping gear and then you can enjoy the natural thermal spring until dinner time.

(L) = lunch / (D) = dinner

This day we will hike 2 or 3 hours uphill to Arapa Pass (4765m). Climbing along the right side of the slope on the rock-strewn area. Throughout all the passage we will see the majestic Ausangate Mountain. Finally we arrive to Arapa pass from the top you will get spectacular and wonderful views of Real Mountain range.
After plenty of time at the top of the pass we continue descending to have the opportunity to see beautiful lakes, multi-colored lagoons until we reach the larger Yanacocha lagoon (black lagoon) lunch around this amazing landscape and rest. At 2pm we hike close to 2 hours more to the camping place at the Jatun Puka Cocha (4480m), we will set up camp here.

(B) = breakfast / (L) = lunch / (D) = dinner

After a delicious breakfast short climb to the pass of Apacheta (4850m), nice pass from where it is possible to have the best pictures.
Descending until Ausangate Cocha Lake, stop for lunch prepared by our cooker. After lunch, we continued hiking up to the highest point of the trek, known as Palomani Pass (5200m). We can enjoy fantastic views of Ausangate and the Vilcanota range surrounding.
Three hours more walking down into a valley, we arrive at our incredibly beautiful campsite at Uchuy Finalla (4560m). We spent the night in this valley.

(B) = breakfast / (L) = lunch / (D) = dinner

Today, we depart early to climb for two hours towards the third mountain pass, the Abra de Palomani (5200m). This is the highest part of the entire hike, from which we then descend for another 2h through an area of llamas, alpacas and vizcachas to reach Pampacancha (4050m).
From here we follow an uphill trail until that leads us to our campsite in Ccampa (4300m). Along this easy 3-hour climb we may have the chance to spot llamas, alpacas, and maybe even pumas. We will camp and dine at this place.

(B) = breakfast / (L) = lunch / (D) = dinner

After breakfast we climb for 2 hours until we reach Ccampa Mountain pass (5000m), where we may have the chance to spot the Andean deer.
From here we descend towards the Qomerjocha lagoon to finally arrive at Pacchanta (4100m) after an approximated five-hour walk. Pacchanta is a little community with attractive hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing dip. We camp and spend the night at this place.

(B) = breakfast / (L) = lunch / (D) = dinner

At 8am we leave Pacchanta and start to walk our way back to Tinki, which will take approximately 2 hours. Once in Tinki, we board our private transport that will take us back to Cusco, where we estimate to arrive after nightfall.

(B) = breakfast.

Included

Transfer in/out from your Hotel
Tourist Transportation Cusco to Tinki Town
Professional English-Spanish Speaking Tour Guide
Assistant Tour Guide for group of 10 people
Horses and horse man
Professional Cook and asistan
Food 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Afternoon Snacks and 5 Dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know.
Vegetarian food Option
Camping Equipment Tents for 02 people ,dining tent with tables and chairs
Sleeping matress
Emergency Horse
Oxygen bottle,First aid kit
Entrance ticket to Ausangate Park
Transport back to Cusco

Not Included

Personal trekking gear, sleeping bag, tips to guide and support staff, city services.
First breakfast (first day) is normally provided at your hotel before leaving.
Last lunch at the end of the tour on 6th Day.
Extra horse and horse man US$ 140.
Single Tent supplement: US$ 25
Sleeping bag (optional): US$ 25

Recommendations

Trekking day pack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho.
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
Sleeping bag (we can hire these to you)
Torch/ Flashlight and spare batteries
Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block cream
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported
Toilet paper, pack in & pack out
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams.
Your own medical kit with any special medications.
Small towel or sarong
Bathers/swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in hot springs )
Cash – sufficient for snacks, tips and souvenirs.
Walking sticks or poles (we can hire these to you. Please note poles with metal tips cannot be carried into Machu Picchu and should be left at your hotel on the final day)