PRIVATE AUSANGATE TREK

Day 1
Cusco to Upis (Hot Springs): We leave Cusco early in the morning and drive for about  three hours through stunning highland scenery to the Andean village of Tinqui, at the foot of the Cordillera Vilcanota. This marks the beginning of our trek. In the afternoon we will hike to the thermal springs of Upis, where we set up camp. You may relax in the warm waters with views of Ausangate towering above.
Maximum Altitude: 4447m / 14589ft
Minimum Altitude: 3778m / 12395ft
Distance Travelled: 10 km / 6.21 ml
Approximate Walking Time: 5 hours
Meals: B, L, D

Day 2
Upis to Laguna Ausangate Q’ocha: Today we cross pass two high passes. After a steady climb of around 2.5 hours we reachthe Arapa pass (4850m/15255ft). Skirting the glacier, we continue past the shimmering waters of Lake Jatun Puqa Q’ocha before ascending again to the Aprechata Pass (4900m/16,076ft). Along the way we encounter  turquoise lagoons fed by glacial meltwaters. We descend to camp beside the spectacular turquoise Laguna Ausangate Q’ocha.
Maximum Altitude: 4850m / 15255ft
Minimum Altitude: 4447m / 14589ft
Distance Travelled: 16 km / 9.94 ml
Approximate Walking Time: 9 hours
Meals: B, L, D

Day 3
Laguna Ausangate Q’ocha to Jampa: We wake to the first light bathing the snowcapped peaks. Today’s challenge is the Palomani Pass (5200m/17,060ft), the highest point of the trek. The ascent is relatively steep and the altitude makes for a slow pace, but from the summit we enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains of Puka Punta and Tres Picos. From here a long descent through the broad valley of Finaya Pamp, with its herds of alpacas and llamas, brings us to our next campsite at Jampa.
Minimum Altitude: 4447m / 14589ft
Distance Travelled: 10 Km / 6.21 ml
Approximate Walking Time: 9 hours
Meals: B, L, D

Day 4
Jampa to Pacchanta (Hot Springs) Following a mountain stream, we ascend gently towards the Q’ampa Pass (5,000m/16,404ft), where sharp-eyed trekkers may spot vizcachas (Andean chinchillas). On clear days, the great peak of  Salkantay (6,272 m) appears on the horizon. We descend through alpine valleys past a series of  five beautiful glacial lagoons until we reach the community of Pacchanta. Here we can once again soak in natural hot springs while gazing at Ausangate.
Maximum Altitude: 5000m / 16100ft
Minimum Altitude: 4447m / 14589ft
Distance Travelled: 16 Km / 9.94 ml
Approximate Walking Time: 10 hours
Meals: B, L, D

Day 5
Pacchanta to Cusco: In the morning we make a relaxed 4-hours hike back to Tinqui where we say farewell to our trek team. Our vehicle will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco. arriving by late afternoon.
Meals: B, L
Distance Travelled: 10 Km / 6.21 ml
Approximate Walking Time: 3 hours

Included:

• Briefing one day before the trek.
• Collection from your hotel the morning of the trek departure.
• 3 nutritious meals per day (vegetarian options available, please specify when booking).
• Drinking water along the trek.
• Bilingual guide (Assistant Guide for groups over 6 passengers).
• Chef (assistant chef for larger groups).
• Quadruple tents to be used by two people, allowing more comfort and more space to store backpacks.
• Mules (for equipment and luggage) and muleteers.
• Inflatable mattresses.
• Sleeping liner and pillow.
• Saddled horse in case of emergencies or if you are making very little progress (this horse is with the group at all times).
• First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
• Kitchen tent and dining tent with camp tables and chairs.
• Toilet Tent.
• Duffel bags (up to 7Kg/15lbs per person). This will be provided by your guide at your briefing.

Services not included:​

• Breakfast on the first morning.
• Dinner on the last night.
• Sleeping bag. If you don’t want to bring your own, we can hire this for you.
• Tips for guides and field staff.

Prices per person in US dollars: