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Ausangate Trek
Andean landscapes, unique fauna and thermal waters in Ausangate trekking
Ausangate Trek tour information
Starts
Pick up at your hotel in Cusco at 6:30 AM
Ends
Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco 9:00 PM
Included
- Bilingual guide
- Access ticket to Ausangate Park
- Access ticket to Rainbow Mountain
- Chef to prepare meals
- Two-person camping tent (with mattress
- sheet
- pillows)
- Mules to carry luggage up to 6 kg (approx. 13 lbs) per person
- Oxygen bottles and first aid kit
- Portable toilet
- Waterproof bag to protect your backpack
- Private transport Cusco – Cachora – Cusco
Not included
- Sleeping bag (rent for 50 soles)*
- Individual camping tent (rent for $30 USD)*
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner on the last day
The indicated price is per person and for the entire tour. Payment is made at the destination. Also, please indicate this when booking your trip to ensure availability.
error_outlineImportant information
The order of the visits could be altered, but it will not affect the content of the program. The schedules of the tickets and transports could be subject to modifications.
SAFE ADVENTURE – Covid 19
This activity includes the appropriate protection measures to ensure your safety. In addition, our excursions are outdoor and in small groups to reduce the risk of contagion. Remember to follow the instructions of the staff during the development of the excursion.
restoreCancellation policy
Free cancellation! You can cancel this tour and you'll receive 100% refund of the amount paid if you cancel more than 60 days in advance. After this time, or in case you do not show up, no refunds will be given.
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During this five-day Ausangate tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the highest treks that can be done in the Andean mountain range and even a high-Andean landscape. With the Ausangate mountain as the highlight, there will also be many impressive mountain landscapes, almost dreamlike images such as Vinicunca. This is known as Rainbow Mountain, the mountain of seven colors, with charming Andean villages. Which is surrounded by beautiful flora and unique fauna in these stunning places. There is also an opportunity to bathe in the hot springs. The Ausangate trek is an exceptional experience in the most authentic nature.
Tour itinerary
todayDÍA 1 Cusco - Tinki - Pajchanta - Qomerqocha
Difficulty: Moderate - 7 Km (Tinki - Qomercocha)
Initial altitude: 3.800 masl
Maximum altitude: 4.100 masl
Campsite altitude: 4.100 masl
The group will be picked up by bus from the hotel in Cusco, heading to Pajchanta, that lasts for three and a half hours. We will have time to relax in the hot springs, then taste the delicious meal that the chef has prepared for lunch.
After this break, we will start the trek to the campsite in Qomerqocha. Upon arrival, you can get comfortable with a tasty dinner before going to rest and regaining strength for the next day.
todayDÍA 2 Qomerqocha - Jhampa Pass - Jhampa Pampa - Huchuy Phinaya
Difficulty: Moderate - 14 Km (Qomercocha - Huchuy Phinaya)
Initial altitude: 4.100 masl
Maximum altitude: 5.010 masl
Campsite altitude: 4.700 masl
access_time6 : 00 AM
Starting the day with a rich breakfast, prepared by our chef, the journey will continue towards the Jhampa pass, which is more than 5,000 meters above sea level and the first highest point of this five-day trek.
access_time12 : 00 PM
A prepared lunch will be served at Jhampa Pampa, and then continuing the trek route to the campsite in Huchuy Phinaya. This is where we will rest after the long trek and have a delicious dinner cooked by the chef.
todayDÍA 3 Huchuy Phinaya - Palomani Pass - Ausangate Qocha - Ananta
Difficulty: Moderate - 14 Km (Huchuy Phinaya - Ananta)
Initial altitude: 4.700 masl
Maximum altitude: 5.200 masl
Campsite altitude: 4.700 masl
access_time5 : 30 AM
The start the trek will begin after breakfast to the Palomani Pass (5,210 meters), the highest point of this entire five-day route. We will stop to eat in Ausangate Qocha and continue until Ananta, where the rest of the night will be spent with an delicious and rewarding dinner.
todayDÍA 4 Ananta - 7-color mountain - Ananta - Yana Qocha
Difficulty: Moderate - 12 Km (Ananta - Yana Cocha)
Initial altitude: 4.900 masl
Maximum altitude: 5.050 masl
Campsite altitude: 4.900 masl
access_time5 : 00 AM
We will get up early for breakfast, then start the hike to the spectacular Rainbow Mountain. From there, we will have an incredible panoramic view of the entire landscape that surrounds it.
After enjoying this iconic place, we will return to the campsite in Ananata and eat lunch. Continuing a few more hours, we will reach the Yana Qocha campsite, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
todayDÍA 5 Yana Qocha - Abra Arapa - Upis Community - Cusco
Difficulty: Moderate - 6 Km
Initial altitude: 4.900 masl
Maximum altitude: 4.900 masl
The last day of this incredible trek will start with a hike to the Community of Upis, where we will eat lunch. After lunch, we will have time to relax in the hot springs, after which we will head to Cusco to put an end to these unforgettable five days of trekking.
What to bring to Ausangate Trek
- Original passport (the same one used to book trip)
- Medium backpack of 30 or 40 liters
- Canteen or refillable water bottle
- Comfortable hiking boots
- Flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Shorts
- Warm clothing
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or waterproof poncho
- Waterproof gloves
- Leisure footwear for the campsite
- Quick dry towel
- Portable battery charger
- Personal hygiene items
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