Ausangate Trek 5 days

DAY 1: CUSCO – TINKI – UPIS (L/D)

We will start our adventure experience with the pick up from the hotel, around 6:00 am, driving along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado road, arriving in Tinki, there we will meet our arrieros and set the mules with all the equipment, and start the hike towards the south on a gentle gradient, with a magnificent view of the snow-capped peak of Ausangate snow peak. The scenery which will surround us is typical of the puna region, where the ichu (local wild grass) and the wind will be our companions. Then we will arrive to the pampas of Upis, where we will have our first campsite

• Highest point : 4447 meters / 14589 ft
• Lowest point: 3778 meters / 12395 ft
• Approximate walking hours: 7

Day 2: UPIS – ABRA ARAPA –AUSANGATE COCHA (B/L/D)

We begin our walk uphill under the watchful gaze of the most important Apu of the Andean south. On our way we can appreciate how beautiful and powerful the geography is in this part of the southern Andes. When we reach the abra (high-mountain pass) Arapa we will have a magnificent view of this mountain chain. Crossing the pass, we walk towards Sonccococha, Pukacocha, Ccomercochas, beautiful high-Andean lakes.
After lunch, we will climb uphill briefly to cross the Ausangate pass and descend to our campsite on the beautiful Ausangatecocha.

• Highest point : 4650 meters/ 15255 ft
• Lowest point: 4447 meters/ 14589 ft
• Approximate walking hours: 9

DAY 3: AUSANGATE COCHA – PALOMANI PASS – HATUNPAMPA (B/L/D)

The most amazing and important day as we will reach the first of the two high passes, abra Palomani. It is a short uphill walk from our campsite to the highest pass of our trek. We will enjoy unique scenery above 5,000 meters above sea level. Our descent will take us to the settlement of Huchuy Phinaya where we will have lunch. After a short rest, we will continue our trek on a gentle gradient towards our campsite at Hatunpampa. We will enjoy a high Andean flat-land surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Overnight.

• Highest point : 5125 meters / 16814 ft
• Lowest point: 4650 meters / 15255 ft
• Approximate walking hours: 9

DAY 4: HATUNPAMPA – JANCA PASS – PACCHANTA (B/L/D)

We will wake up early for another challenge day: the second high pass over 5,000 meters, abra Janca, beautiful Andean scenery where the cameloids live together with the mountain peaks, watched over by the spectacular Colquecruz snow-capped peak. We follow the path downhill to our lunch spot, and then continue on to the town of Pacchanta and its relaxing thermal baths. An excellent end to one of the hardest days on our trek.

• Maximum Altitude: 5070 meters / 16633 ft
• Minimum Altitude: 4300 meters / 14107 ft
• Approximate walking hours: 8

Day 5: PACCHANTA – TINQUI – CUSCO (B/L)

In the morning we leave Pacchanta and start to walk back to the village of Tinqui – our trek takes approximately two hours. Once in Tinqui, we board our transportation that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate to arrive around 4:00 pm

• Highest point :: 4300 meters / 14107 ft
• Lowest point: 3778 metersl / 12395 ft
• Approximate Walking Time: 5 hours

Fixed departures: It depends on clients
Group Size: It depends on clients

INCLUDES:

• Private transportation Cusco – Tinki – Cusco
• Professional Guide service: English & Spanish speaking, 2 guides for groups over 12 people
• Cook:  In charge of meal preparation
• Horsemen and mules: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 8 kilos/ 17.6 lbs per person)
• Emergency Horse: Just in case someone needs help
• Meals: 4 Breakfasts/5 Lunches/4 Dinners/Snacks and afternoon tea
• Equipment:  tents ( 2 people in each 3-person-capacity ), air – mattresses, dinning tent, bathroom tent,  kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle

DOESN’T INCLUDE:

• Breakfast (DAY 1), usually hotels offer this service
• Sleeping bag

EXTRAS:

• US$20 Sleeping bag rental (-10°C) for the whole trek
• US$15 single accommodation
• US$ 20 trekking moles rental

** Campsites will be determined according to the guides criteria