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Ausangate trek 6D5N

Terra Quechua Perú Info (Ausangate Trek 6 Days and 5 Nights)
This trek takes place at 4000 meters above sea level, reaching 5,200 m.a.s.l. at the mountain passage called "Alto Palomani". The trek of the Ausangate snow peak is one of the most famous in Cusco, for it was one of the most important "Apus" in Inca times. Nowadays the Ausangate is visited by thousands of tourists, taking its route about six days. The trek is rich with beautiful sightseeing: a combination of glacial lagoons and typical fauna of the heights. In this tour, other snow peaks may also be observed, such as the Mariposa, butterfly , Callangate, Colquecruz, and Campa. Many of these glaciers scarcely visited by mountain climbers.

 

Ausangate Trek  Characteristics
Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Grade: Moderate
Activities: Hiking, Camping, Touring/Day walking
Accomodations: Camping (Double Occupancy Tents, with basic facilities) 5 nights
Highlights: Explore Cuzco's historic centre, Speak Quechua with Sacred Valley locals, Trek the trail that once linked the Inca Empire, Experience awe at a Machu Picchu sunrise, Peru colonial and Inca architecture.
Guarantee:  Departure is guaranteed
Theme:

Active
Group Size:  Minimum 02  -  Maximum 08
Price: USD From$ 400
transport: Bus, Hiking
presupposition: Allow S/. 450  for meals not included.

 

Ausangate Trek Itinerary
01 day: cusco- tinki (3950 m.a.s.l.)
02 day: tinki - upis (4200 m.a.s.l.)
03 day: upis - hatun pucacocha (4450 m.a.s.l.)
04 day: hatun pucacocha - abra de palomani (5200 m.a.s.l.)- hatun pampa (4600 m.s.n.m.)
05 day: hatum pampa - abra campa (5000 m.a.s.l.) - laguna de ninaparayoc (4600 m.s.n.m.)
06 day: laguna de ninaparayoc - pacchanta (4500 m.a.s.l.) - cusco
 

 

Ausangate Trek Recommendations
  • The rarified air at the points of highest altitude, such as Ausangate Pass , can leave travelers short of breath or faint. Although we will be carrying an oxygen tank for emergencies, it helps to give yourself a day in Cusco or the Sacred Valley for acclimatization before undertaking the Ausangate Trek.
  • All fitness levels can be accommodated, but make sure to discuss all limitations or concerns with your guide prior to departure in order to take all necessary precautions.
  • We will be passing through various climactic zones, and you will find the weather quite changeable. It is recommended that you bring both shorts and pants, as well as a windbreaker or coat for colder weather.

 

DAY 01: CUSCO- TINKI (3950 m.a.s.l.)
The departure is scheduled for early in the morning, in order to be able to stop along the route. We will pass through nice villages of the Andes, in the heights of Urcos, for the sightseeing offers us the spectacular view of all the Vilcanota mountain range. After traveling for five hours, we will arrive to Ocongate, an important village of much historic significance. The next village is called Tinky, at 3,850 m.a.s.l.,and here we will spend the night in a nice and typical hostel. This is where our trek begins.
DAY 02: TINKI - UPIS (4200 m.a.s.l.)
After having breakfast, we will prepare to start the trek towards Upis. The way is quite clear, with a continuous and moderate slope. The trek takes five hours, always in front of the group of mountains, therefore, with a really marvelous scenery. The camping site sits very close to the glacier, giving it a special location and nice view to take some pictures. Optionally, you may have a bath in the thermal waters close to the camping site.
DAY 03: UPIS - HATUN PUCACOCHA (4450 m.a.s.l.)
On the third day we start our trek at the western extreme of the Ausangate, passing for first time through a mountain passage called Arapa (4650 m.a.s.l.). After that, we will proceed downhill towards the lagoons of Pucacocha, where we will camp for the night.
DAY 04: HATUN PUCACOCHA - ABRA DE PALOMANI (5200 m.a.s.l.)- HATUN PAMPA (4600 m.s.n.m.)
In the morning we will begin with a nourishing breakfast, for a long trek and two mountain passages await us. The first one is the passage of Ausangate, at 5000 m.a.s.l. There we will observe the Ausangate cocha, a beautiful turquoise colored lagoon. We will descend to that lagoon in order to ascend again towards the passage of Palomani, at 5200 m.a.s.l. This crossing allows an amazing view of the Ausangate and the upper part of the mountain.
DAY 05: HATUM PAMPA - ABRA CAMPA (5000 m.a.s.l.) - LAGUNA DE NINAPARAYOC (4600 m.s.n.m.)
We will initiate our trek early, for the distance to cover is quite long -an average of six hours- but with few uphill climbs. At the valley we will be able to watch the snow peak Pico Tres, and the snow peaks Puca Punta or Pachanta. Some effort is needed to climb the mountain passage, Campa. After it, we will descend to a beautiful valley surrounded by lagoons of different colors. We will camp at the lagoon Ninaparayoc.
DAY 06: LAGUNA DE NINAPARAYOC - PACCHANTA (4500 m.a.s.l.) - CUSCO
We will continue the descent through the valley until reaching Pachanta, where we will have lunch, and enjoy a good bath in the thermal waters of Pachanta. Then we shall continue towards Tinky, where our transport to Cusco will be waiting.


 

 

 



 

INCLUDED:

  • Bilingual guide (High altitude certified)
  • Cook and cooking equipment.
  • Nutritious meals (vegetarian option).
  • Mules for the transport of camping equipment, and the passenger's luggage.
  • Packhorses.
  • Kitchen, dinning and bathroom tents.
  • First-aid kit, including oxygen.
  • Two person tents and camping-mats.
  • Private transportation at the beginning and end of the trek.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

  • Sleeping-bag and personal belongings.
  • Sun-glasses.
  • Sun-block.
  • Hiking boots.
  • Small backpack containing water-supply, flashlight, thermal clothes.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Personal medicines.
  • Snacks.

 

FIXED DEPARTURE
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Dates and Prices - Ausangate

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