AUSANGATE TREK 5 DAYS

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: CUSCO – TINKI - UPIS

We will start our adventure experience with the pick up  from the hotel, around 6:00 am, driving along the Cusco - AUSANGATEPuerto 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
L/D
Highest point : 4447 meters / 14589 ft
Lowest point: 3778 meters / 12395 ft
Approximate walking hours: 7

Day 2: UPIS – ABRA ARAPA –AUSANGATE COCHA

AUSANGATE UPISWe 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.
B/L/D
Highest point : 4650 meters/ 15255 ft
Lowest point: 4447 meters/ 14589 ft
Approximate walking hours: 9

DAY 3: AUSANGATE COCHA – PALOMANI PASS - HATUNPAMPA

PALOMANIThe 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.
B/L/D
Highest point : 5125 meters / 16814 ft
Lowest point: 4650 meters / 15255 ft
Approximate walking hours: 9

DAY 4: HATUNPAMPA – JANCA PASS - PACCHANTA

PACCCHANTAWe 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.
B/L/D
Maximum Altitude: 5070 meters / 16633 ft
Minimum Altitude: 4300 meters / 14107 ft
Approximate walking hours: 8

Day 5: PACCHANTA – TINQUI  - CUSCO

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

AUSANGATE TREK 5D/4N
PRIVATE SERVICE

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




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Testimonials

May 8, 2010

There is nothing  this group could  have done to make my trip more enjoyable
The guide  was always there  to assist me when I needed assistance which was frequently. Jorge the guide was extremely knowledgeable about the whole trip
The whole group was very friendly made me feel  home
The chef exceeded  all expectations I had about food.  I cannot describe how good Ceferino was with food  in an outdoor location- I would like to see what he could do in a restaurant

Mr. Barber

May 5, 2010

The tour guide coped excellently with a varied group . Full + clear explanations were given along the trail. Good sense of humor
Excellent punctuality. Keen to explain part of interest . Enthusiastic, cheerful and helpful
A special thank you to the porters who do an amazing job with courtesy and good humor
The food was FANTASTIC!! Amazing  food produced in very basic conditions. The food surpassed all expectations
Super tents! Dinning tent was fisrt calss

The Inca Trail has been the experience of my life

Miss Phillys Paddock

May 5, 2010

Exellent!! Exellent!! Exellent!!
Fantastic, wonderful team, beautiful surroundings, stunning hike made perfect by this caring team!!
Everything has been perfect. I am so impressed with everything !!, Ruben was friendly, knowledgeable  and considerate.
Wilmer was just so sweet ! good knowledge
Fantastic meals! Varied, tasty, beautifully presented!  Beats most  restaurants in Cusco!!

Mrs. Hilde Harrison

April 28, 2010

Alex is a fantastic guide  from the moment we started  the trek he helped us  have a great experience , always telling us: “ there’s no rush “ and “have a positive attitude” . He is very knowledgeable!
Victor is fantastic cheff. He could open his own restaurant , the food was well prepared , well presented , healthy and tasty

Mr. Simon Couled

April 23, 2010

English was amazing , very knowledgeable  as a tour guide , very accommodating to a older trekker (68), a hard working person – very courteous
Food was just  EXELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!, it was well served  - artistic – different
The whole services was equal + better than two other American services I have used

Mr. Dennis Collette

April 21, 2010

The guide was very punctual at all times, helpful and friendly, his knowledge on all parts of the trek is excellent. All the equipment was in good order and very clean, tents were already pitched and made ready for our use

Miss Mary Pemberton

April 21, 2010

Jamil was very friendly, his help on the trek was invaluable as we were rather slow, he encouraged all the way, his knowledge was great specially with flora. The food was excellent , we were all very impressed with what was produced in such a difficult  circumstances, quantity were more than enough and cleanliness was perfect

Mr. Vivianne Perry

March 3, 2010

It was a perfect tour. I enjoyed every moment , It was carefully organized. Our guide was very attentive  and experienced, the English level  was excellent  and it was a welcoming and kind host ship. We had information about local culture, plants what made tour incredible and unforgettable.
I liked food, it was sophisticated, tasteful, meal times were joyful and delicate.
The equipment was good
Everything was environmentally  sensitive , very responsible. Events were planed carefully

Mrs. Hayriye Elbi

March 3 , 2010

A memorable trip – due to the  nature, history; guide very calm and  knowledgeable , made us feel safe; told many stories and plants and nature ……. Very enjoyable!!
Wonderful trip, amazing, difficult trek with a very experienced guide, nice Peruvian people, very helpful and warm!

Mrs. Berna Uluc

March 1. 2010

Alex was an excellent tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He made this experience even more memorable. He went out  of his way to tailor and suit the tour to our needs and our liking
Victor did an outstanding job  with all the meals . The food was delicious and even the presentation was beautiful
I was very impressed with the quality of all the equipment

Miss Alejandra Muffler