This very special alternative trek takes you alongside the spectacular snow-capped “Apu” of Ausangate (6.372m/20900ft) and takes you over mountain passes, through awesome mountain scenery, authentic Andean villages, hot springs and turquoise lakes. This alternative route to the classical circuit around Mount Ausangate still offers the most spectacular views of this sacred Andean mountain before it deviates towards the impressive Sibinacocha Lagoon, leaving tourist crowds behind and entering an almost uninhabited area where you can truly commune with nature. The hike ends in Phinaya, a small and remote Andean community with just horses and bicycles as transportation.. An unforgettable trail f...
Highlights
6 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
6 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
What's Included
Camping tents for 2 and 4 persons depending on the requirements
Tranport in private bus to the start of the trek and return to Cusco
Emergency horse
Professional guide who speaks English, Spanish and Quechua
Meals according to the program (Vegetarian available)
Pack animals (mules and horses) to carry the baggage and equipment
An explanation two days before departing
Transfer to your hotel on return
First aid equipment and oxygen tank
Boiled water on all days for your bottles
Cook and assistent cook
Assistant guide for groups larger than 8 people
Wranglers to care for the pack animals
Breakfast the first day
Dinner the last day
Tips for personnel: guide, cook, wranglers (according to their job)
Sleeping bags (they can be rented in the office)
Entrances to hot springs
If you would like to rent an additional horse, the cost is $10 per day
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This very special alternative trek takes you alongside the spectacular snow-capped “Apu” of Ausangate (6.372m/20900ft) and takes you over mountain passes, through awesome mountain scenery, authentic Andean villages, hot springs and turquoise lakes. This alternative route to the classical circuit around Mount Ausangate still offers the most spectacular views of this sacred Andean mountain before it deviates towards the impressive Sibinacocha Lagoon, leaving tourist crowds behind and entering an almost uninhabited area where you can truly commune with nature. The hike ends in Phinaya, a small and remote Andean community with just horses and bicycles as transportation.. An unforgettable trail f...
Highlights
6 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
6 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Paper Ticket
What's Included
Camping tents for 2 and 4 persons depending on the requirements
Tranport in private bus to the start of the trek and return to Cusco
Emergency horse
Professional guide who speaks English, Spanish and Quechua
Meals according to the program (Vegetarian available)
Pack animals (mules and horses) to carry the baggage and equipment
An explanation two days before departing
Transfer to your hotel on return
First aid equipment and oxygen tank
Boiled water on all days for your bottles
Cook and assistent cook
Assistant guide for groups larger than 8 people
Wranglers to care for the pack animals
Breakfast the first day
Dinner the last day
Tips for personnel: guide, cook, wranglers (according to their job)
Sleeping bags (they can be rented in the office)
Entrances to hot springs
If you would like to rent an additional horse, the cost is $10 per day
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Cusco – Tinqui – Pacchanta
1 Stop
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Cusco
You will be collected from your hotel in private transporte and drive along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado road (now the Trans Oceanic Highway) in the direction of Tinqui (3800m/ 12464 ft). On the way we stop in Urcos (major bus road junction) for some pictures of the colorful market. We then go on to Cattca, an agricultural and cattle raising community where we can appreciate the region’s spectacular views and finally pass through Ocongate, capital of the district with the same name and only half an hour away from our destination. After an 3 hour drive, we arrive in Tinki, where we will have lunch and then start walking for 3 hours towards Pacchanta (4100m/ 13448ft) , where we stop to camp. Pacchanta is a rural community that boasts some well-known thermal baths where we can enjoy a nice dip, offering very nice views of Ausangate Mountain . (Total hours hiking – 3 hours)
