Ausangate 6 Days / 5 Nigths

Altitude: 3900 - 5200 meters / 12795 - 17060 feet.
High-season: May - November.
Duration: 06 Days - 05 Nights / 07 Days - 06 Nights.
Level: Moderate, but very high altitude.
* A minimum of 2 people needed for this trek.

The Ausangate (6398m / 20991f) is by many considered as one of the most beautiful mountains of the Andes. The 6 hours in the bus from Cusco to Tinqui, is an excellent preparation, not only for the landscape, but also the change of temperature and altitudes, we will get closer and closer to the stars... Ausangate will leave you out of breath because of the colorful scenery between the mountains, glaciers, lagoons, rivers etc.... it will be a total enigmatic mystery.

The hospitality of the Andean people has been constant throughout the years and new generations preserve the respect for nature and towards the mountains because it is important in the life of the Andean farmer. The farmers have developed large knowledge in raising their cattle, such as the vicuña, alpaca and lama; they are appreciated in the whole world for their kindness and their fine quality of wool, meat (low percentage of cholesterol), and for the farmer's own transport.

The Ausangate trek is absolutely for people who love adventure, nature, fresh air and mountain walking. The best way to meet the lords of the mountains ”Apus”.

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ITINERARY:

1st day - Cusco - Urcos - Tinqui (3350/10991 - 3900/12795 meters/feet)
In the morning we will take our transport that will take us southeast of Cusco. During the walk we will observe a great variety of natural scenery in the small towns and villages where we will learn about the customs and traditions of our Inca ancestors. After it we will return to the Catca valley, where we will pick nick. Then we will continue our walk to the town of Tinqui, the place where we will spend the night in the camp.
Hiking time: 6 hours. Lunch and Dinner included.

2nd day - Tinqui - Upis (3900/12795 - 4400/14436 meters/feet)
We will start our walk upwards to the community of Upis, next to the same named valley. During the trip we will have direct contact with the local families, who will present us their traditions and costumes. After arriving at the campsite we will have the opportunity of visiting the thermal bathes, really nice to relax after the walk.
Hiking time: 6 hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

3rd day - Upis - Paso Arapa - Yana cocha - Paso extreme Ausangate - Laguna Ausangate (4400/14436 - 4800/15748 - 4850/15912 - 4650/15256 meters/feet)
We will begin our trek also this day upwards to the first pass called Arapa, to descend after it to Yana cocha, where we will pick nick. After it we will continue upwards the Extreme Ausangate pass, to finally descend to the border of the Ausangate Lagoon (4650m / 15256f), the place to camp.
Hiking time: 7 hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

4th day - Ausangate Lagoon - Palomani pass - Jampa (4650/15256 - 5200/17060 - 4700/15420 meters/feet)
Today we will get to the highest point of the expedition, called Palomani pass, where we will have a beautiful sight on the Ausangate. From there we will first descend and finally ascend a bit to our campsite called Jampa.
Hiking time: 8 hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

5th day - Jampa - Campa pass - Pacchanta - Tinqui (4700/15420 - 5100/16732 - 3900/12795 meters/feet)
Another spectacular ascend will be the Campa pass (5100m / 16732f), after which we will go to the thermal bathes of Pacchanta, before arriving in the community of Tinqui.
Hiking time: about 8 hours. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

6th day - Tinqui - Cusco (3900/12795 - 3350/10991 meters/feet)
We will take the bus back to Cusco, on the way visiting the town of Tipon or Saylla to take a typical dish of the region, such as guinea-pig or chicharrón (on base of pork meat).
Hiking time: 6 hours. Typical dish of the region included.

What one needs to bring
- Original passport,
- Backpack,
- sleeping bag,
- clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket,
- sweater,
- trekking shoes and trousers,
- polo's/ t-shirts,
- rain poncho,
- hat,
- sun block cream,
- insect repellent and disinfecting alcohol and gel,
- bottle of water and sterilizing tablet,
- camera (wrapped in plastic bag),
- flash light and batteries,
- some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit,
- ´ISIC´-student card,
- extra money in soles.

Private service Ausangate 7 days & 6 nights
Included:
• Private transport from the hotel to the town of Tinqui
• High quality camping equipment (we use professional tents, Doite, model Kailas 3, extra light / 4.5kgs and Doite, model Himalaya, extra light / 4.5kgs, both large enough for 2 persons. Air beds, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks / option vegetarian)
• Professional guide (English or Spanish)
• Cook and cooking equipment
• Porters and mules, for all our personal and camping equipment
• Emergency horse
• Entrance to the Ausangate park
• Return transport from Tinqui to Cusco
• First-aid kit, oxygen bottle and safety rope

Not included:
• Breakfast on the first day
• Sleeping bag (If you do not have this, we can offer it)

Group service Ausangate 6 days & 5 nights
Included:
• Transport from the hotel to the town of Tinqui (Car, minimal 2 persons)
• High quality camping equipment (professional tents, Doite model Cima 4, extra light / 4,5kgs for two persons. Air beds, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks / option vegetarian)
• Professional guide (English or Spanish)
• Cook and cooking equipment
• Porters and mules, for all our personal and camping equipment
• Emergency horse (for minimal 3 persons)
• Entrance to the Ausangate park
• Return transport from Tinqui to Cusco
• First-aid kit, oxygen bottle and safety rope

Not included:
• Breakfast on the first day
• Sleeping bag (if you do not have this, we will offer it)
Note: The difference between choosing for Group or Private service, is also a day more or less. Private Service is 7 days, Group service is 6 days.