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Ausangate Trek 6d/5n
Day1: Cusco – Tinki
Early in the morning we leave the city of Cusco in our transportation, and drive along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado highway toward Tinki (3800m/12464ft). On the way we will see Urcos, where we may visit a beautiful lake. We then go on to Cattca, an agricultural and cattle raising community where we can appreciate the region’s spectacular views and finally pass through Ocongate, capital of the district with the same name and only half an hour away from our destination. After an approximated 6-hour drive, we arrive in Tinki, where we are going to have dinner and spend the night.
Day2: Tinki To Upis
We leave Tinki starting a slight climb that crosses through puna (dry, high area with little vegetation) to then arrive at our lunch spot after a three-hour walk. From here we already have beautiful views of the sacred Ausangate peak (6372m/20900ft). After lunch, we continue walking for another hour and a half to reach our campsite in Upis at 4400m/14432ft. From this point, we may appreciate fabulous views of all the snow peaks in the area. We camp and dine directly in front of Ausangate.
Day3: Upis To Ausangatecocha
After breakfast, we continue our hike ascending for two hours to reach La Arapa pass (4850m/15908ft). We then descend to our lunch spot, crossing an area of falcons and ¨vizcachas¨ or Andean rodents. This area also boasts three beautiful lakes with tones of reds, greens, and turquoises (Pukacocha, HatunPukacocha, and Qomerqocha) and spectacular views of the surrounding snow peaks. After lunch, we continue on a long and slow ascent that will take us, after about two hours, to the second mountain pass, the Abra de Apuchata (4900m/16072ft), from which we descend, for another half an hour, towards our campsite at Ausangatecocha (4440m/14563ft).
Day4: Ausangateqocha To Q´Ampa
Today, we depart early to climb for two hours towards the third mountain pass, the Abra de Palomani (5200m/17056ft). 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/13284ft). From here we follow an uphill trail until that leads us to our campsite in Q´ampa (4300m/14104ft). 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.
Day5: Q´Ampa To Pacchanta
We climb for 2 hours until we reach Q´ampa Mountain pass (5000m/16400ft), where we may have the chance to spot the Andean deer. From here we descend towards the Qomerqocha lagoon to finally arrive at Pacchanta (4100m/13448ft) 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.
Day6: Pacchanta To Tinki
We leave Pacchanta and start to walk our way back to Tinki, which will take approximately 2 hours. Once in Tinki, we board a private transportation that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate to arrive after nightfall.
Included
- Pick up from your hotels.
- Transfer in private bus to Tinki.
- Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Kitchen tent.
- English speaking professional guide.
- Cooker and cooking equipment.
- Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
- Horses to carry personal gear up to 6 kg per passenger
- Meals (05B, 06L, 05D +snack + daily tea service)
- Others: boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time.
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Transportation from Tinki to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Breakfast on the first day.
- Dinner the last day.
- Tips.
We Recommend To Bring.
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces.
- Flash Light and batteries
- Camera, films and batteries
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block
- Snacks
- Swimsuit (if you intend take a dip at the hot springs along the route)
- Cash in soles and / or USD
Optional: walking sticks or poles.
Price:
USD $ 650 PER PAX 2 PAX MIN
USD $ 615 3 PAX
USD $ 595 4 PAX
USD $ 570 8 PAX
USD $ 550 9 PAX MORE