Trek to Ausangate 6 Days and 5 Nights

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Tour Description

In this Vilcanota range you can hike at heights above 5000m and have fabulous panoramic views at cristaline lakes and nearby mountains.You can see the tipical Andean animals as lamas, alpacas and vicuñas, meet local people who speak Quechua and know about their religion (their contact with the Apus, the mountain spirit) , customs and life in the Andes.This hike is quite a long and difficult one (you walk 7-8 hours a day), so we recommend to prepare well, doing shorter walks at altitud during 3 days before starting the hike.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Tinki
We leave the city of Cusco in a private transportation, and drive along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado highway in the direction of Tinki (3800 masl / 12464 ft). On the way we stop in Urcos, where we may visit a beautiful lake with the same name. 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 sleep in a local lodge and start the trek the next morning. Meals: L, D.

Day 2: Tinki - Upis
We leave Tinki initiating 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 (6372 masl / 20900 ft). After lunch, we continue walking for another hour and a half to reach our campsite in Upis at 4400 masl / 14432 ft. 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. Meals: B, L, D.

Day 3: Upis - Ausangatecocha
After breakfast, we continue our hike ascending for two hours to reach La Arapa pass (4850 masl / 15908 ft). 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 (4900 masl / 16072 ft), from which we descend, for another half an hour, towards our campsite at Ausangatecocha (4440 masl / 14563 ft). Meals: B, L, D.

Day 4: Ausangateqocha - Q´ampa
Today, we depart early to climb for two hours towards the third mountain pass, the Abra de Palomani (5200 masl / 17056 ft). 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 (4050 masl / 13284 ft). From here we follow an uphill trail until that leads us to our campsite in Q´ampa (4300 masl / 14104 ft). 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. Meals: B, L, D.

Day 5: Q´ampa - Pacchanta
We climb for 2 hours until we reach Q´ampa mountain pass (5000 masl / 16400 ft), where we may have the chance to spot the Andean deer. From here we descend towards the Qomerqocha lagoon to finally arrive at Pacchanta (4100 masl / 13448 ft) 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. Meals: B, L, D.

Day 6: Pacchanta - Tinki - Cusco
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. Meals: B, L.

Includes

• Breffing.
• Transport towards the point of beginning the long walk.
• Bilingual & professional guide.
• Cook and carriers.
• Horses for the load and equipment.
• Foods during the trip (5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners).
• Horses of chair (for support).
• Camping equipment , bipersonal tents, matress, tables, chairs, complete menaje, medicine kit of first aid and oxygenate balloon.

Doesn't Include

• Breakfast on the first day.
• Dinner on the last day.
• Personal articles.
• Any tipe of personal insurance.
• Tips: please beware that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not according to your wish.

Important

• Group Size: Maximum 12, minimum 5.
• Good health and state físic.
• Sharing service.
• Special discounts for groups and travel agencies.

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