Clasic Ausangate Trek – 5 Days & 4 Nights

ITINERARY

The 5-day, 4-night Ausangate trek is an adventure experience that crosses the stunning landscapes of the Andes, offering breathtaking glaciers, lagoons, and streams. During the journey, we will also have the opportunity to meet the local inhabitants, who have deep respect for nature. This trek is ideal for those in good physical condition.

Day 1: Cusco – Ocongate – Tinqui – Upis

We depart from Cusco at 06:00 am for the 5-day Ausangate trek in a private vehicle heading to the town of Urcos. Along the way, we pass through the district of Urcos until we reach Tinqui Ocongate. We will begin our expedition from the village of Quinsapucyu and arrive at Upis Huarmisaya, enjoying incredible views, including the impressive Ausangate Mountain. Along the way, we will observe local farmers in their traditional attire. Once we reach the campsite, our chef will have a delicious lunch prepared for us. In the afternoon, we will have free time to rest at the camp.

Day 2: Upis – Puca Cocha – Ananta

On the second day, we will wake up early at 5:00 am, and coca tea will be brought to your tent. Then, we will quickly pack, enjoy a light breakfast, and begin hiking toward the Arapa Pass, located at an altitude of 4,958 meters above sea level. We will descend gently until we reach our lunch spot near Lake Pucacocha. After enjoying a delicious meal, we will continue hiking uphill toward the second pass, called Pucacocha (5,000 meters above sea level). Then, we will descend for two more hours until we reach our campsite called Ananta. Along the way, we will appreciate different glacier peaks, rivers, small lakes, alpacas, local shepherds, and llamas. Of course, you will always be accompanied by your guide, who will provide information about the area.

Day 3: Ananta – Rainbow Mountain – Alqatari

On the third day, we will also wake up early at 3:00 am, and coca tea will be brought to your tent. Then, we will enjoy breakfast and immediately begin hiking toward the Surini Pass, located at an altitude of 5,051 meters above sea level. From this point, we will see the stunning Rainbow Mountain in the distance. Then, we will descend toward the circular lake and continue hiking uphill until we reach the Rainbow Mountain, where we will enjoy the incredible colorful mountains and their surroundings. Afterward, we will return and descend to our next campsite called Alqatari, where we will have lunch and have the entire afternoon free to rest and prepare for the next day.

Day 4: Alqatari – Palomani Pass – Jampa

We will wake up at 5:00 am, and coca tea will be brought to your tent. Then, we will enjoy a quick breakfast and immediately begin hiking toward the highest point of the Ausangate trek on our journey, the Palomani Pass, at an altitude of 5,300 meters above sea level. You will feel like you are in the sky, higher than any other trek in the entire Cusco region. You will appreciate the impressive canyons and valleys of the Andes, and keep in mind that you might spot condors flying nearby. You will be right at the foot of Ausangate Mountain, considered sacred by the locals. Along the way, we will admire different glacier peaks, bubbling streams, rivers, small lakes, chinchillas, alpacas, local shepherds, and llamas. Then, we will descend and pass through the villages of Huchuy Phinaya, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will continue our hike to our campsite called Jampa, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 5: Jampa – Pacchanta – Cusco

As on all days, we will wake up early at 5:30 am, and coca tea will be brought to your tent. Then, we will begin hiking uphill for about 3 hours to reach the last pass at 4,900 meters above sea level. From here, we will admire more glacier peaks and lakes, and then we will descend toward the 7 lagoons, where we will enjoy the beautiful landscape provided by the majestic Ausangate. After enjoying the scenery of the 7 lagoons, we will continue hiking to our lunch spot called Pacchanta, where our chef and muleteers will prepare our last lunch. Here, there are charming natural hot springs in the middle of the mountains, so after 5 days of trekking, you will love soaking in the hot springs and enjoying a beer. You will also have the opportunity to buy handmade crafts from the locals. After saying goodbye to our muleteer, we will take our private vehicle and return to Cusco in about 3 hours, where we will drop you off at your hotel. We will arrive in Cusco around 7 pm.

Includes:

• Certified Tourism Guide
• Experienced chef and horse guide
• Horses equipped with group supplies
• All meals during the trek, ranging from traditional Peruvian cuisine to modern fusion cooking and various dietary requirements
• Drinking water and snacks
• Entrance fees to private areas
• Spacious dining tent with table and utensils, as well as a fully equipped kitchen
• Overnight tents: We provide three-person tents for groups of two, ensuring adequate space for personal gear
• Complete first aid kit, including an oxygen tank
• Pre-trek briefing one day before your trip
• Entrance to the famous Rainbow Mountain
• Private round-trip transportation from Cusco
• You can carry up to 7 kilograms of personal items
• Emergency horse available if needed
• We also provide a rain cover for your backpack

Not Included:

• Sleeping bags
• Trekking poles
• Tips for the staff