Ausangate Trek 05 Days / 04 Nights

DAY 01: CUSCO - URCOS - TINQUI - UPIS

We will depart from Cusco early in the morning by bus. On our way to Tinqui (3900m), we will pass by small farms and enjoy the beautiful scenery. After a small picnic in Tinqui, we will begin our hike to the community of Upis (4400m). Along the way, we will meet local families who will show us examples of their textile work, created to honor nature and Andean symbols. We will spend the night at the Upis campsite, and enjoy the hot springs (optional).

*Hiking time: 4 hrs

DAY 02: UPIS - ARAPA PASS - YANA COCHA - EXTREME AUSANGATE PASS - AUSANGATE LAKE

Breakfast. We will ascend to the first pass called Arapa (4800m). From there, we will descend to Yanacocha and have a picnic. Our route continues ascending to the Ausangate Extreme pass (4850m) and ends on the shore of Lake Ausangate (4650m) where we will camp.

*Hiking time: 7 hrs

DAY 03: AUSANGATE LAKE - PALOMANI PASS - JAMPA

The third day is both the most beautiful and the most challenging; we'll begin by ascending to the highest pass of this trek, Palomani (5200m). From here, we'll have an exceptional view of the Ausangate mountains and glaciers. Afterward, we'll descend to the Finaya Pampa valley and finally arrive at our campsite, Jampa (4700m).

*Hiking time: 8 hrs

DAY 04: JAMPA - CAMPAIGN PASS - PACCHANTA

The highlight of today is definitely the spectacular ascent to Campa Pass (5100m). We'll also pass several lovely lagoons on the way to our campsite at Pacchanta (4350m). There, we'll visit the hot springs and enjoy a traditional dinner.

*Hiking time: approx. 8 hrs

DAY 05: PACCHANTA - TINQUI - CUSCO

Breakfast. We will walk towards the village of Tinqui (3900m), from where we will take our tourist transport back to Cusco (3 hrs). On the way, we will visit Tipon or Saylla and have a typical dish of the region, such as cuy (guinea pig) or chicharrón (grilled pork) (*included).

Hiking time: 4 hrs

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS

• Cotton fiber sleeping bag $7.00 USD per day
• Goose down sleeping bag $ 11.00 USD per day
• Wooden walking stick 5.00 USD per day
• Lightweight aluminum walking stick: $5.00 USD per day
• NOTE
• Rider and mules 8kg - RRP
• Difficulty level: Difficult

RECOMMENDATIONS

Important: (**High-quality camping equipment includes: professional tents, Doite Cima 4 model, additional 4.5kg light, Eureka tent for two people, mattresses, food tent with table and chairs and toilet tent. (***) Meals during the excursion include breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks / vegetarian option.

Bring a rain cover, face masks, alcohol or gel, gloves, pulse oximeter, portable oxygen if needed, towel, medications and personal hygiene items, sandals, sneakers or hiking shoes, flashlight with batteries and spare bulbs, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET), 2-liter water bottles, water purification tablets (optional), warm clothing such as a waterproof jacket, rain pants and/or lightweight pants, swimwear (hot springs in Upis), binoculars, camera, backpack and small daypack, plastic bags, sleeping bag, 2 batteries, snacks (chocolate), original passport, ISIC student card and money for extra expenses (cash).

*If you do not have rain ponchos, walking sticks, water bottle, backpack, etc.; you can rent/buy them 2 days before the trip departure.