Ausangate Trek 6 Days / 5 Nights

Day 1:
Cusco – Tinki- Upis

Immediately I gather from your hotel very early in the morning we will head towards the village of Tinki (3850 m) in our transportation here, lunch and then begin our trek to work. And here we see the highest peak of Cusco, Ausangate region, and pass by beautiful lakes and can see llamas and alpacas before reaching the hot springs in Upis (4450 m). We can take a relaxing bath in mineral waters and spend our first night in camp here. About 4 hours walking.

Day 2:
Upis – Jatun Pucaccocha

We started our early morning walk with the Ausangate glaciers the main attraction of today. We will also have the opportunity to observe wildlife and local animals (geese, rabbits, etc.) and domesticated animals (Lamas, alpacas, horses) as we head towards the first step of Arapa (4750 meters above the level of the sea) . We continue to the campsite to spend a beautiful lake Jatun Pucacocha (4600 m), where fishing is common.

About 6-7 hours walking.

Day 3:
Jatun Pucacocha- Vinicunca – Huch’uy Phinaya

On this day, our goal will climb to the highest point of the tour, Abra de Palomani, located at 5202 meters also have the opportunity to see the hill or rainbow rocky mountains colors of the Andes, who call Vinicunca. Then let’s start slowly descending to the beautiful Ausangate Q’ocha (4850 m), located in the immense valley of Ausangate, we can enjoy the beautiful views of the snow-capped Ausangate before reaching our campsite at Huch ‘ uy Phinaya (4,700 m). About 6-7 hours walking.

Day 4:
Huch’uy Phinaya-Jampa – Ninaparayoc

Let’s wait about five to six hours of travel today, starting early in the morning field, and climbing in a difficult stretch through the valley of the river J’ampamayo, but even better watching wildlife high Andes. We will also see alpacas and llamas along this route, and we can see how the locals live in traditional houses made of stone and mud, thatched roofs, and how to care for their flocks. The last step of this route is from Abra Jampa located at 5000 meters.

Day 5:
Ninaparayoc – Pacchanta

Let’s enjoy a magnificent passage today, from our early trip with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers to reach the medicinal hot springs Pacchanta (4200 m). Here you can see get to see the vicuna, animal known to this area. We follow Comercocha spending lake and many wildlife and birds, and low-growing mosses, lichens and shrubs in the area.

After a walk of 5-6 hours, we can rest and take advantage of the thermal waters of Pacchanta, then digesting a delicious typical dish of the region, along with the whole team.

Day 6:
Pacchanta-Tinki-Cusco

In the morning, after our last breakfast, we set off towards the village of Tinki, about a 3 hour hike. We will have small ups and downs, with views of natural springs from an original, but now dormant volcano. On the way communities are the picturesque and panoramic views that lead us to Tinki, where we will have our last lunch together, and then take the shuttle back to the city of Cusco and the respective hotels.

Include

• Complete information is given before the start of the tour
• Transportation to the trail head
• Meals according to the program
• Menu vegetarian or allergy-related at no extra charge
• Boiled water to refill water bottles every day
• Snacks given before each trip
• Tents for 1, 2, 3 or 4, depending on the requirements of the tourist
• camping equipment includes dining and kitchen tents, tables and chairs, etc.
• Cook and assistant cook
• full kitchen equipment
• Mules and horses to pack camping gear
• Emergency packhorse
• Riders and assistants
• Professional English / Spanish guide
• Attendees guides for groups over 8
• inputs to circuit Ausangate
• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• end transport Tinki Cusco

Not include

• First day breakfast
• last day dinner
• Sleeping bag (quality down sleeping bags can be rented)
• Additional packhorse (bookable in advance)
• Entrance tickets to the hot springs, tips
• Cane (can rent if necessary)

What to bring

• Passport (or ID)
• Daypack
• Plastic bag with top of the bag
• Sleeping bag (can be rented)
• Clothing cold and warm weather
• Waterproof and warm clothing
• waterproof jackets and hot and / or rain poncho
• Walking shoes or boots
• Hiking pants
• shirts
• Mosquito repellent or insect repellent
• Cane (can rent)
• Sun hat,
• Sunscreen,
• Disinfectant hand gel
• Toilet paper towel +
• Water bottle and water purifying tablets
• personal medications
• Camera with extra batteries
• The plastic bag of the chamber cover
• Flashlight or head-lamp
• Mouthfuls small personal (chocolate bars, candy, granola bars, dried fruit and nuts)
• Extra money in soles (for Hot Springs, drinks, tips, etc.).

Reservations:

• According to your stay and availability.
• Cel. 984776762 – 950745007
• E-mail: cuscoandes@hotmail.com.
• Web: www.typicalperu.com
• Facebook: typicalperu
• whatapps: 984776762

We will request your following information:

• Name and surname
• Passport No.
• Nationality
• Birthdate
• Sex
• Phone
• Very important: hotel information where you stay.