AUSANGATE TREK
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS (PRIVATE SERVICE)
For many centuries people
of the rural areas of the Peru have maintained several
ancestral elements.
One of that areas that have experienced few changes are
the Andean communities that are located in the mountain
ranges of Ausangate.
The trip that we offer will allow experiences that will
never be forgotten for it will allow to get a view into
the depth of the Peruvian soul and to see the people in
their natural inhabitance.
Day 02: Tinqui
- Upis
This day we will begin
our walk, passing by Quinsapucyu, Huarmisaya until we
arrive to Upis which offer fantastic views of Ausangate.
Day 03: Upis -
Pukacocha
We go toward the pass of
Arapa, at approximately 4958 meters above sea level, and
then we camp near the lagoon of Pukacocha.
Day 04: Pukacocha
- Jampa
We will visit a group of small lakes, from then we will
direct us to the highest pass of our trekking, the pass
of Palomani at meter above sea level, and at dusk we will
arrive to Jampa.
Day 05: Jampa –
Komerqocha - Pachaspata
We will go toward the valley
of Jampa, surrounding it for the northwest until we arrive
to the Ticllacocha lagoon. Then we will cross the last
pass located at 4,650 m. (15,250 feet). Passing it we
will arrive to the pampas of Pachaspata, where we will
camp in the banks of the Qomercocha Lake.
Day 06: Pachaspata
- Pachanta
We will descend to the
valley until arrive to Pachanta town. In Pachanta, we
will take a rest and take a bath in the thermal waters
of the place.
Day 07: Pachanta
– Tinqui - Cusco
Then of a brief walk, we
will arrive to the highway, where a vehicle will be waiting
for us in order to drive us to Cusco, arriving at dusk.
What is included
• Transfer Cusco – Airport – Hotel
• Collection from your hotel in the morning and
transfer in private bus to Tinki, the starting poing of
the trek.
• English speaking professional guide
• Meals 6 Breakfasts / 6 Lunches / 6 Dinners &
Snacks
• Cook and cooking equipment
• One sleeping bag per person if requested
• Accommodation for our guides, cook and horsemen
• Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and
cooking equipment)
• Horses to carry personal gear up to 9 kg per passenger
• 1 emergency horse
• Transportation to return from Tinki to Cusco
• Gear:
• Igloo tents 2 people in each 3-people-capacity
tents to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of
backpacks
• Keeping of backpacks
• Rolling mattress per person
• Dinner tent
• Toilet tent
• Kitchen tent
• Tables & seats
• Table set
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• Private transportation from Tinki to Cusco.
What is not included
• Breakfast on the first day
• Dinner on the last day
• Tips
What you need to
bring and carry
• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole
period of the trek
• Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be
purchased in Cusco)
• Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
• Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters
• Flashlight and batteries
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume
more quickly under cold conditions)
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or
cold
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Toilet paper
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
• Water bottle and sterilizing tablets (ie. Micropur)
• Small towel
• Swimsuit (if you intend to go to the hot springs)
• Cash in soles and/or US$
• Optional: walking sticks or poles
• Optional services to be hired
• An extra horse to carry your additional personal
items (above the included 9kg): US$ 80.00 / 6 days. A
horse can carry up to 20 kg.
