This magnificent and demanding trek around the majestic snow capped AUSANGATE Mountain, take place in an astonishing landscape, between glaciers and erosion valleys. APU AUSANGATE is the highest mountain of the Vilcanota range. Weāll be able to observe their textiles and watch their typical dances. Travel Agency in Peru
FIRST DAY : CUSCO – OCONGATE – TINQUI
In the first day of the journey, weāll leave Cusco at 6:00 a.m. direct to the town of TINQUI, passing close to colourful villages and extended crop areas. In this place weāll install our base camp. Weāll have Dinner and weāll stay overnight.
SECOND DAY : TINQUI – UPIS
Early, after breakfast weāll begin our trek direct to the majestic snow capped AUSANGATE mountain 6,372 meters msl., observing the costumes and the dances of the inhabitants of the Andean culture. Travel Agency in Peru
On the trek weāll be able to watch herds of llamas and alpacas, on the way weāll visit the small village of UPIS (4,140 meters msl.). After lunch weāll install the base camp near a hot spring. After a relaxing bath, weāll have a delicious dinner. Overnight
THIRD DAY : UPIS – PUCACOCHA LAGOON
Early, after breakfast, weāll start the trek crossing the ARAPA PASS at 4,700 meters msl. After weāll go down the valley to the PAUCARCOCHA LAGOONS, where weāll be rewarded with a beautiful view of the breathtaking landscape Travel Agency in Peru
Weāll install the base camp on the shores of PUCACOCHA lagoon (4,575 meters msl.)
All the meals are included
FOURTH DAY : PUCACACOCHA – PALOMANI PASS – CHILCAPINAYA
In this part of the journey weāll be able to observe the glaciationās of AUSANGATE mountain, after weāll climb to reach the ALCATANI pass (4,650 meters msl.), then weāll go down the valley of the AUSANGATECOCHA lagoon. Thereafter weāll climb to get the PALOMANI PASS (5,050 meters msl.), location with stunning landscapes. After weāll go down to the village of CHICAPINAYA, where weāll set up the base camp and have the opportunity to rest. All the meals are included. Overnight.
FIFTH DAY : CHILCAPINAYA – JAMPA VALLEY – PACHASPATA
Our route continues on the JampaValley, location where weāll be able to contact with the people, as well as to see large groups of llamas, alpacas and sheep. After weāll climb to reach the last pass at 4,600 meters msl, once passed weāll have a beautiful view of TICLLACOCHA LAGOON. Then weāll continue to go down to the plains of PACHASPATA. Weāll install the camp on the shores of Ā QOMERCOCHA LAGOON.
All the meals are included. Overnight
SIXTH DAY : QOMERCOCHA LAGOON – PACCHANTA
While we’re going down to the village ofĀ PACCHANTA, we’ll see beautiful landscapes. After the trek weāll be rewarded with a hot spring swim, right in front of the snow capped Ausangate Mountain. Travel Agency in Peru
Weāll install the base camp close to the village of Pacchanta. All the meals are included. Overnight.
SEVENTH DAY : PACCHANTA – TINQUI – CUSCO
After a short trek, weāll arrive to the town of Tinqui, place where weāll take the bus back to Cusco. Chicas Cusco Peru
Breakfast and lunch are included.
INCLUDES :
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Private bus on required routes
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Bilingual and professional tour guide
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Catering staff
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Horses and llamas, to carry camping equipment and food
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Muleteers
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Horses
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All the meals are included
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Camping equipment
First aid kit, with an oxygen bag.
NOT INCLUDED :
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Sleeping bag
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Personal expenses
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Insurance
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