The snow-capped Ausangate is located in the heart of the Vilcanota mountain range, near Cusco. It is one of the highest mountains in Peru: 6398 meters above sea level. The Ausangate is considered by many to be the most beautiful mountain in this part of the Andes. At a distance of only 5 hours by car from Cusco, the snowy mountain peak is visible from different parts of the city.

Day 1: Cusco – Tinqui – Upis – Arapa Pass – Yanacocha

We will leave Cusco early in the morning 4:00 am by private bus. On our way to the upper of Tinqui (4050m/13287ft). After a little stopping while we packing your belongings in duffel bags, we start walking towards the community of Upis (4400m/14436ft). The objective here being to have the lunch-break for a moment and discover a beautiful scenery of hills and the frontal part of Ausangate snow-covered. After having lunch, we continue hiking up to Arapa pass (4800m/15748f). Thereafter, we will descend towards Yana ccocha (4500m/ 14763ft) where we’ll set up the camping site.

• Transport time: 03hours 30
• Hiking time: 8 hours aprox

Day 2: Yanacocha – Pucacocha Pass – Anantapata

After breakfast, we discover amazing lakes and different kind of colors from where we ascend towards Pucacocha Pass (4900m/ 16076ft). Thereafter, we will continue to Anantapata (4500m/14763ft) where we will camp.

• Climate: cold
• Hiking time: 7hour aprox

Day 3: Anantapata – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) – Ausangate cocha lake

After breakfast, we take the trail to another mountain pass. Dropping down, we’ll hike by Lake Kayrawiri, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and the great valley below. Striations of color are imbedded in the hillsides.

Then we go on to Cerro Laya Grande via massive glacier del Inca, and the most striking colors in the sediments of Vinicunca. We lunch here in this unique landscape. We see hundreds of Andean geese nesting in the cliffs of Anta, and after that we comeback to Ananta from where we continue to Ausangate Qocha Lake (4650m/15256f) where we will camp.

• Hiking time: 7hour aprox

Day 4: Ausangate cocha Lake – Palomani pass – Jampa

Today we take in our highest mountain pass (5100/ 16732ft.) with its panoramic, spectacular views of Ausangate snow-covered. Descending alongside the glaciers, we hike to Finaya pampa where see different king of camelids like Alpacas, Lamas and the wild vicuñas and sometimes Condors. After a day of great hiking, we arrive at Jampa (4700m/15420f) where will camp.

• Hiking time: 7 hour aprox

Day 5: Jampa – Campa pass – Pacchanta – Cusco

The highlight of this day is definitely the spectacular ascend to the Campa pass (5050m/16568ft). Moreover, we will pass several lovely lakes on the way to Pacchanta (4350m/14270ft).

Here, we will visit the hot springs and will have a typical lunch. After being relaxing at the hot spring we continue by car to Cusco.

• Hiking time: 6 hours
• Arrive in Cusco 07:00 pm aprox

IMPORTANT OF CAMPING SITES MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER,  AND CONDITIONS OF THE GROUP, THE GUIDE WILL TAKE THOSE DECISIONS DAILY,  IN COORDINATION WITH THE  GROUP

Included:

• Transport from the hotel to the town of Tinqui
• Return transport from Pacchanta to Cusco
• Entrance to the Ausangate park
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
• High quality camping equipment (professional tents, for two persons. Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/option vegetarian)
• Cook and cooking equipment
• Horseman and mules, for all our camping equipment and personal luggage (Up to 6 kg.)
• 1  Emergency horse
• First-aid kit and oxygen bottle

Not included:

• Breakfast on the first day and diner last day

What do we need when you make a reservation?

• Full name as it is written in your passport.* Scanned copy of your passport.
• Departing date for the trail.
• We ask for a 40% deposit, sending to us  via visa or Pay Pall online through this website:+5,5 %  or Wetravel 4,5 % (cost credit cards charge us) The balance you will pay at our office in Cusco before the start of the trek. We accept cash USD or credit card (+5,5%)