Without a doubt the Ausangate trail offers some of the most wonderful scenery in the whole of the Cusco area, with many birds and wildlife and also glaciers and high alpine lakes. Its also one of the most challenging in the region with three high passes over 5,000 metres/ 16000 feet. On a clear day, Apu Ausangate dominates Cusco's southern skyline. As we draw closer to this massive massif (6,380 metres/ 20 926 feet) one becomes increasingly impressed and understands fully why the ancient Incas held this spectacular mountain in such high regard. During the whole Ausangate trek circuit we pass local villages where the people dress in their typical attire - the women in beautiful flatboard hats...
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you are feeling ill or if are a little slower
Transport private from Cusco to and Phinaya to cusco.
Lunch
Tents - 2 people in a 4 person tent which allows for greater comfort, and also storage of backpacks.
Dinner
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Toilet tent
Cook and Cooking equipment (Assistants are provided for larger groups)
Breakfast
Pre trek briefing
Horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food).
Dining tent with camp tables and chairs & Kitchen tent for the cook to prepare meals
Bi-lingual Guide
Breakfast on the first morning.
Sleeping bags
Additional horses for passengers luggage.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Cusco - Tinqui - Upis
1 Stop
1
Nevado Ausangate
Your guide will meet you in Cusco early in the morning, and take you via private transportation to the starting point of our trek- Tinqui. Here you will meet with the rest of our team Cook & horse driver then starting our hike after 2 hours we will get to the lunch spot while your gear is being loaded onto pack horses. After lunch you will begin hiking to our first camp. This day we only hike for a few hours until we arrive at the village of Upis. Here you can take a soak in the hot springs, while enjoying coca tea, and relax your muscles until dinner.
Duration: 4 hours
Distance: 8km/ 3 miles
Elevation: 3800m- 4200m
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Camp: 4200m/ 13,780ft
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tents
8 hours
Ausangate Trek (5 Days)
Pajchanta
About
Without a doubt the Ausangate trail offers some of the most wonderful scenery in the whole of the Cusco area, with many birds and wildlife and also glaciers and high alpine lakes. Its also one of the most challenging in the region with three high passes over 5,000 metres/ 16000 feet. On a clear day, Apu Ausangate dominates Cusco's southern skyline. As we draw closer to this massive massif (6,380 metres/ 20 926 feet) one becomes increasingly impressed and understands fully why the ancient Incas held this spectacular mountain in such high regard. During the whole Ausangate trek circuit we pass local villages where the people dress in their typical attire - the women in beautiful flatboard hats...
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you are feeling ill or if are a little slower
Transport private from Cusco to and Phinaya to cusco.
Lunch
Tents - 2 people in a 4 person tent which allows for greater comfort, and also storage of backpacks.
Dinner
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Toilet tent
Cook and Cooking equipment (Assistants are provided for larger groups)
Breakfast
Pre trek briefing
Horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food).
Dining tent with camp tables and chairs & Kitchen tent for the cook to prepare meals
