Ausangate Trek 5 Days
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Day 1: Cusco - Tinqui - Upis
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
Your guide will meet you in Cusco early in the morning, and take you via private transportation to the starting point of our trek- Tinqui. Here you will meet with the rest of our team Cook & horse driver then starting our hike after 2 hours we will get to the lunch spot while your gear is being loaded onto pack horses. After lunch you will begin hiking to our first camp. This day we only hike for a few hours until we arrive at 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:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 2: Upis - Arapa Pass - Ausangate Q'ocha
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
During our morning's trek, we will cross our the Arapa pass (4,850 metres/ 15908 feet). From here, we continue 3½ hours down the valley, passing the green lake of PuqaQ'ocha until we reach the turquoise Lake JatunPuqaQ'ocha. We then ascend the second pass of Apacheta(4,900 metres/ 16 072 feet) with the stunning turquoise blue Laguna AusangateQ'ocha below. This lake is fed from the melting snow of Ausangate. We will 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:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 3: Ausangate Q'ocha - Palomani Pass - Qampa Pampa
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
Covering less kilometers today, as yesterday was a big day, we pass beautiful glacial tarns, lush green pampas, and follow the edge of the river. Today is a great day for spotting wildlife so keep an eye out for condors, and vicuñas.
Duration: 7 hours
Distance: 17km (10.5 miles)
Elevation: 4650m - 5100m - 4600m
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
Camp: 4600m/ 15,090ft
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents (Camping)
Day 4: Qampa Pampa - Qampa pass -Pacchanta
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 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 will enjoy a nice soak and the views of the Ausangate Mountain above.
Duration: 8 hours
Distance: 16k
Elevation: 4600m- 5050m - 4300m
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Camp: 4300m/ 14,110ft
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents (Camping)
Day 5: Pacchanta - Tinki - Cusco
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
Today is another early morning as we make our way back to the starting point of Tinqui walking on flat ground and celebrating our accomplishments. Once we arrive at the village you will have your last lunch while everything is packed up in our private transportation to make our way back to Cusco where. You will be dropped off at your hotel arriving around 5pm.
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 16k
Elevation: 4300m (descending)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Cusco - Tinqui - Upis
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
Your guide will meet you in Cusco early in the morning, and take you via private transportation to the starting point of our trek- Tinqui. Here you will meet with the rest of our team Cook & horse driver then starting our hike after 2 hours we will get to the lunch spot while your gear is being loaded onto pack horses. After lunch you will begin hiking to our first camp. This day we only hike for a few hours until we arrive at 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:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 2: Upis - Arapa Pass - Ausangate Q'ocha
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
During our morning's trek, we will cross our the Arapa pass (4,850 metres/ 15908 feet). From here, we continue 3½ hours down the valley, passing the green lake of PuqaQ'ocha until we reach the turquoise Lake JatunPuqaQ'ocha. We then ascend the second pass of Apacheta(4,900 metres/ 16 072 feet) with the stunning turquoise blue Laguna AusangateQ'ocha below. This lake is fed from the melting snow of Ausangate. We will 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:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents
Day 3: Ausangate Q'ocha - Palomani Pass - Qampa Pampa
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
Covering less kilometers today, as yesterday was a big day, we pass beautiful glacial tarns, lush green pampas, and follow the edge of the river. Today is a great day for spotting wildlife so keep an eye out for condors, and vicuñas.
Duration: 7 hours
Distance: 17km (10.5 miles)
Elevation: 4650m - 5100m - 4600m
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
Camp: 4600m/ 15,090ft
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents (Camping)
Day 4: Qampa Pampa - Qampa pass -Pacchanta
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 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 will enjoy a nice soak and the views of the Ausangate Mountain above.
Duration: 8 hours
Distance: 16k
Elevation: 4600m- 5050m - 4300m
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Camp: 4300m/ 14,110ft
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents (Camping)
Day 5: Pacchanta - Tinki - Cusco
Pass By: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
Today is another early morning as we make our way back to the starting point of Tinqui walking on flat ground and celebrating our accomplishments. Once we arrive at the village you will have your last lunch while everything is packed up in our private transportation to make our way back to Cusco where. You will be dropped off at your hotel arriving around 5pm.
Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 16k
Elevation: 4300m (descending)
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
Not included
- Bathroom service
- Water bottle
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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Sport
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Original
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