Overview
Ausangate Trek 6 days. It is located in the Andes, in the southern part of the city of Cusco, in a section called the Vilcanota mountain range, which corresponds to the Cusco region in Peru. Its main peak is 6,372 meters above sea level, with large spaces of green/blue light. Ausangate Trek 6 days
In the Inca mythology of this mountain and nearby lakes, among which Sibinacocha, the masculine energy that fertilizes Mother Earth, Pachamama, is born. After a long speech, the waters are lost in the unknown lands of the Amazon. They return in the form of rain and snow to fill the lakes and glaciers every night. Converted into the river of stars or Wilkamayu, known in the West as the Milky Way. Ausangate trek 6 days. The Chillca community, consisting of shepherds of llamas and alpacas, is the guardians of these natural landscapes and virgin forests, where you can walk through the mountains overnight in comfortable cabins and inns, among which is Machuracay Tambo. It is a path called “Inca Trail of the Apu Ausangate”.
GROUP SIZE: Please note that this is a private group trip. Because few people make this kind of trip, we will be entirely at your disposal, we are responsible for our groups and our programs, we do not share with other travel agencies, and we do not know what offer our trips are available all year round. Due to weather conditions, however, the recommended period for this trek is from April to December. Ausangate Trek 6 Days.
*Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization
Useful Information
- Day 1.- CUSCO – TINKI – UPIS
- Day 2.- UPIS – PUCACOCHA
- Day 3.- PUCAQOCHA – HUCHUYPHINAYA
- Day 4.- HUCHUYPHINAYA – JAMPA
- Day 5.- JAMPA – PACCHANTA
- Day 6.- PACCHANTA – TINKI – CUSCO.
Overview Day to Day
- Day 1.- CUSCO – TINKI – UPIS
- Day 2.- UPIS – PUCACOCHA
- Day 3.- PUCAQOCHA – HUCHUYPHINAYA
- Day 4.- HUCHUYPHINAYA – JAMPA
- Day 5.- JAMPA – PACCHANTA
- Day 6.- PACCHANTA – TINKI – CUSCO.
Itinerary
Day 1.- CUSCO – TINKI – UPIS
We left early from Cusco, traveled by private bus to the small village of Tinqui. We will see the impressive mountain range of Vilcanota, passing by several traditional Andean villages, and have time to take some photos. Upon arrival, we met our muleteer and organized our backpacks for the walk. Our Ausangate Trek 6 days starts through the farming communities and offers a breathtaking view of the mountains. We walk for about 3 hours to reach the scene of lunch. Then we continued for another 2 hours or so to get to the hot springs in Upis and camp overnight.
- Meals: Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: camping.
- Minimum height: 4100 m / 13,451 ft
- Maximum altitude: 4400 m / 14,436 ft
- Distance: 13km / 8 miles
- Time: about 7 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2.- UPIS – PUCACOCHA
After a great breakfast, we are ready to leave our camp and start our trek. Climb the big step of Arapa (4850 mts). From this point we can see the contrast of the landscape: desert dry hills near the glaciers of Mount Ausangate, while below in the valley is a bright green vegetation. If we’re lucky, we might even see a condor in the sky! Let’s enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains covered with snow. Ausangate and PucaCocha. This area also boasts three beautiful lakes with tones of reds, greens, and turquoises (Pukacocha, Hatun Pukacocha, and Qomercocha). Our second camp is near a glacier.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: camping.
- Minimum height: 4500 m / 14,764 ft
- Maximum altitude: 4700 m / 15,420 ft
- Distance: 10km / 6 miles
- Time: about 8 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 3.- PUCA QOCHA – HUCHUYPHINAYA
Early morning after breakfast, we will begin our ascent, approximately 2-3 hours to pass Apuchata (4,900 mts). From here, we descend for an hour and a half to the lunch, Ausangateqocha, where a delicious lunch awaits us. During the break, we enjoyed the scenery. After lunch, we have our second ascent for two hours on the third step of Palomani (5,100 m). Then we descend to the small community of Huchuyphinaya, spend the night.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: camping.
- Minimum height: 48640 m / 15,748 ft
- Maximum altitude: 4,900 m / 16,076 ft
- Distance: 9 km / 5 miles
- Time: about 8 hours
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day 4.- HUCHUYPHINAYA – JAMPA
After a delicious breakfast, we start the Andean trek. Today we ascend to the highest point of our trek: Jampa (5,150 mts). The silence of this remote wilderness area is inspiring. From here, we have an excellent view of Mount Jampa. After the pass, we descend for 2 hours through an area of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas to reach Pampacancha (4,050 mts). From here, we follow a trail of approximately three hours that takes us to our campsite in Jampa (4,300 m) and spend the night.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: camping
- Minimum height: 4,480 m / 14,698 ft
- Maximum altitude: 5,040 m / 16,537 ft
- Distance: 11km / 7 miles
- Time: about 8 hours
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day 5.- JAMPA – PACCHANTA
After our walk and acclimatization on Day 4, we’re ready for another adventure! Early breakfast, and then we started our walk of about 1 hour to reach the base of the glacier, and then to the top of the mountain! After enjoying the spectacular views of the Vilcanota mountain range, we descend again to take a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, we descend to the Qomercocha lagoon before reaching Pacchanta after approximately a 05-hour hike. Pacchanta is a small community with attractive hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing bath. Camped and spent the night here.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: camping
- Minimum height: 4590 m / 18,340 ft
- Maximum altitude: 5,090 m / 16,699 ft
- Distance: 11km / 7 miles
- Time: about 8 hours
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day 6.- PACCHANTA – TINKI – CUSCO.
In the morning, after breakfast, we left Pacchanta and started walking back to the village of Tinqui; Our hike takes about two hours. Once Tinqui, we have lunch, and have time to visit the village and talk to people. Then we board our transportation that will take us back to Cusco… and finish our Ausangate Trek in 6 days.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: camping
- Minimum height: 4050 m / 13,200 ft
- Maximum altitude: 5150 m / 15,300 ft
- Distance: 11km / 7 miles
- Time: about 4 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
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Includes
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Transportation: Cusco – Tinki (private bus)
- Transportation: Pacchanta – Cusco (private bus)
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees to the reserved area
- Cook: in charge of food preparation
- Kitchen assistant
- Muleteer and horses: Carry camping equipment, food, and (6 kilos per passenger)
- Meals: 6 breakfasts / 5 lunches / 5 dinners / snacks and afternoon tea
- Equipment: Tents (2 or 3 people), sponge mats, kitchen tent, dining tent, tables and chairs, bathroom tent, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen cylinder
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Sleeping bag
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Other expenses not mentioned in the program
More Information
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE.
- Small backpack
- Original passport
- Sleeping bag suitable for temperatures up to -5
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Comfortable shoes
- A complete change of clothes
- Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Water bottle
- Flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Sunscreen (cream of protection)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel, and toilet paper
- Snack bars, chocolate, nuts, cookies, energy, etc.,
- Cash in soles and US $.
- Swimsuit (if you plan to visit the hot springs after the hike)
- Flashlight with extra batteries
OPTIONAL ITEMS TO TAKE:
- Shorts
- Walking stick
- bandages
- Sandals
- Extra money
OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED):
- Hire of sleeping bag U.$25
- Walking sticks U$.20
- Daypacks U$.15
- Single Tent U$.35
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Price & Add-ons
Group: U$: 650
Private: U$: 750
Group versus Private Treks: What’s the difference?
- Depending on the number of people in your booking, additional people may join the trek to make a full group.
- If you choose “private”, no additional people will be joining your group, no matter the size.
- Minimum booking size is 02 people; one person may book a group trek if Pacha Expeditions Travel Peru, is able to join that person with additional groups.
Rentals
- Hiking poles – U$: 20 (pair)
- Extra Horse – U$: 100
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Acomodation
Map (Ausangate Trek 6D/5N)
Reviews
Muchas gracias por los servicios prestados, quedamos muy satisfechos y regresamos muy contentos a nuestra ciudad, recomendaremos por su trabajo a nuestros familiares y amigos, fue un placer conocerlos y... read more
June 11, 2019
Excelente organización. Todo genial. Súper recomendable. Los guías unos genios, bilingües a la perfeccion.
January 1, 1970
Muy buena atencion de calidad,un viaje inolvidable,les recomiendo a todos ustedes que desean viajar y estar en contacto con la naturaleza...
January 1, 1970
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By joining this trip, you are directly supporting a project with a positive impact, with the Goal of Sustainable and responsible Development for future generations. The earnings that Pacha Expeditions receives, for each of our tours, a percentage is destined to support various Andean communities. Pacha Expeditions organizes activities for the benefit of the local community, for children and adults, throughout the year. Our projects are backed by local authorities and are audited by third parties. Which implies positive impacts on the beneficiaries
