Ausangate Trek 7 Days

From: 490.00 USD$

Locations Visited : Ausangate Mountain 
Trip Style : Trekking Tours
Length : 7 days and 6 nights
Frequency : every day
Group : 10 max
Physical Grading : 1,2,3,4,5

For many centuries people of the rural areas of the Peru have maintained several ancestral elements. One of that areas that have experienced few changes are the Andean communities that are located in the mountain ranges of Ausangate. The trip that we offer will allow experiences that will never be forgotten for it will allow to get a view into the depth of the Peruvian soul and to see the people in their natural inhabitan.

DAY 01 : CUSCO – OCONGATE – TINQUI .

We left Cusco in a private bus to Urcos town, and drive along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado route, then passed Ocongate town until we arrive to Tinqui (3800 masl), where we sleep in a local lodge.

DAY 02 : TINQUI – UPIS .

This day we will begin our walk, passing by Quinsapucyu, Huarmisaya until we arrive to Upis which offer fantastic views of Ausangate.

DAY 03 : UPIS – PUKACOCHA.

We go toward the pass of Arapa, at approximately 4958 meters above sea level, and then we camp near the lagoon of Pukacocha.

DAY 04: PUKACOCHA – JAMPA .

We will visit a group of small lakes, from then we will direct us to the highest pass of our trekking, the pass of Palomani at meter above sea level, and at dusk we will arrive to Jampa

DAY 05 : JAMPA – KOMERCOCHA – PACHASPATA .

We will go toward the valley of Jampa, surrounding it for the northwest until we arrive to the Ticllacocha lagoon. Then we will cross the last pass located at 4,650 m. (15,250 feet). Passing it we will arrive to the pampas of Pachaspata, where we will camp in the banks of the Qomercocha Lake.

DAY 06 : PACHASPATA – PACHANTA .

We will descend to the valley until arrive to Pachanta town. In Pachanta, we will take a rest and take a bath in the thermal waters of the place.

DAY 07 . PACHANTA – TINQUI -CUSCO .

Then of a brief walk, we will arrive to the highway, where a vehicle will be waiting for us in order to drive us to Cusco, arriving at dusk

INCLUSIONS 

  •     Pre-departure ausangate trek briefing at Hotel or Office *Give us details of the place you are going to stay in cusco please
  •     Cook and cooking equipment
  •     GearIgloo tents: 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tents, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks.Mattress per person
  •     Dinner tent
  •     Toilet tent
  •     Kitchen tent
  •     Tables & seatsTable set
  •     Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)1 emergency horse
  •     Professional, English speaking Guide and Assistant Guide (for groups more than 10 people) and helper
  •     Collection from hotel (we will come to pick you up between 6:00 am to 7:00 am
  •     Bus from CUSCO – TINKI – CUSCO where we start hiking
  •     Food: 6 breakfasts ,6 lunches, 6 snaks, 6 dinners
  •     First Aid kit
  •     Vegetarian/special diet options free available

EXCLUSIONS:

  •     Breakfast on the first day and lunch on the last day
  •     Mineral water on the way (you can buy it on way)
  •     Travel and health insurance.(bring copies with you please):PERU TRAVEL highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance.

WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:

  •     A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
  •     Original passport
  •     Travel Insurance is essential
  •     hiking boots
  •     Water proof jacket / rain poncho
  •     T-shirts
  •     Comfortable trousers
  •     Sun hat
  •     Sun protection cream (factor 20 recommended)
  •     Insect repellent 15 % of deet at least
  •     Toilet paper
  •     Personal medication
  •     Camera and films
  •     Shorts pants and flashlight
  •     Plasters and bandages
  •     Sandals Bathing suit (for hot springs in aguas calientes )
  •     Extra contribution suggested money for tipping guide and for any emergency (300 soles)