Description
DESCRIPTION
The 04-day Ausangate trekking adventure is a unique experience for travelers seeking adrenaline and nature in the breathtaking landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. This tour offers a challenging but rewarding trek around Ausangate, the highest mountain in all of Cusco. It also gives us the opportunity to interact with local communities and learn about their customs and traditions giving us as an end the beautiful colorful mountain.
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Why book?
WHY BOOK?
- Disconnect from the routine life of society.
- Enjoy nature in the Peruvian Andes.
- Meet the incredible Ausangate snow-capped mountain.
Itinerary
AUSANGATE TREKKING 04 DAYS – 03 NIGHTS
DIA 01: CUSCO – TINQUI – UPIS
We will start early passing by the hotels around 05:00 am with our tourist transport and then continue the trip heading to Tinki from there we continue the journey to the base of the imposing Ausangate snow-capped mountain. The hike will start from Upis Pampa and will take you through picturesque rural villages and many streams to the Upis camp.
Here, you will enjoy a night at the camp that awaits us ready with spectacular views of the Ausangate snow-capped peak. From our camp we will be able to appreciate the beautiful sunset over Ausangate. In addition, our talented cook will prepare a delicious lunch for you. After lunch, you can choose to explore the Upis Lake for two hours or relax in the hot springs during the afternoon. The night will be a unique experience with a starry sky that you will remember forever.
- Overnight in camp
DIA 02: UPIS – PUCACOCHA
We will start the day early with a cup of coca tea or coffee delivered to our tents followed by a delicious breakfast to prepare for the trek to the Arapa pass (4968 masl). On the way, we will be able to enjoy the impressive scenery surrounding the Ausangate snow-capped mountain and observe the people living in the area as well as the native fauna which are alpacas. Our guide will explain us about the native flora and fauna, hopefully, we can also see condors, chinchillas and vicuñas in their natural habitat. We will also visit colorful lakes on our way and finally we will arrive to the camp in Pucacocha, where we will be surrounded by high mountains and incredible snow-capped mountains and at night we will enjoy our dinner.
- Overnight at camp
DIA 03: PUCACOCHA – ANANTA – KAYRAWIRI
Today is a challenging day for hikers. After breakfast we will start by climbing the Puca Qocha pass (5051m), surrounded by multicolored mountains with breathtaking views of the snow-capped Ausangate and the colorful lakes at the foot of each mountain. Then, we enter the Red Mountain valley, a natural landscape with vibrant colors and alpacas grazing nearby as we approach the lunch spot at Ananta, where we will enjoy a wonderful view of the rocky mountains and a delicious lunch. After recharging our energies, we will start with the ascent to the Warmi Saya pass (4500 masl) from where we can appreciate the incredible Colored Mountain in the distance, we will continue descending to go around the lake and walk on lighter terrain until we reach our campsite located in Kayrawiri, where we will have our dinner and spend the night.
- Overnight at camp
DIA 04: KAYRAWIRI – MONTAÑA DE COLORES – CUSCO
We will start early between 06:00 a.m., so that you have time to fully enjoy the impressive Colored Mountain. We will wake up with coca tea delivered to our tent and after about 45 minutes we will reach the summit. We will have time to explore the area and take the best pictures of this unique place in the world. The duration of our visit will depend on the speed of the hike and the weather conditions, but we normally spend between 30 minutes and 1 hour at the top. We will then continue our adventure to the Red Valley, which is an additional hour away. There you will be able to contemplate another incredible landscape, full of rock formations of intense colors.
- Finally, we will start the descent to the parking lot where we can have lunch and say goodbye to our team, then we will take the road back to Cusco arriving at approximately 15:00 pm.
Includes
INCLUDES – DOES NOT INCLUDE
OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Informative talk: A day before the service, a meeting is held at the hotel where we will have a complete orientation about the experience.
- Personalized groups: The groups are small and personalized to provide a better shared experience.
- Initial transportation: Tourist service from Cusco – Tinki.
- Professional guide: A professional tour guide specialized in trekking and experiential tourism, with English and Spanish skills.
- Communication equipment: A pair of radio transmitters for frequent communication between the team of porters and the guide.
- Safety equipment: Includes an oxygen balloon and a first aid kit.
- Tent equipment: Comfortable tents for the comfort of the client, in a 4-person tent 2 travelers can be accommodated and in the double tent only 1 traveler.
- Camping equipment: We provide comfortable inflatable mattresses suitable for all climates, they are waterproof for safety.
- Dining equipment: A complete set of tables, chairs, tablecloths, tableware (plates, cups, glasses, cutlery and others) necessary for comfort.
- Courtesy: Upon waking up and arriving at each camp, the team provides us with coca tea and other infusions to be able to rest.
- Food: Within the experience we have included 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners throughout the trip.
- Variety of diet: In case a gluten free, corn free or vegetarian diet is required, it is requested in advance.
- Professional staff: We permanently train the team of muleteers and the cook to provide an adequate service.
- Muleteers and muleteers: Personnel from the nearby communities who help us carry the camping equipment and food.
- Water refill: At each rest and food point our cook provides us with boiled water that we can carry in our canteen.
- Cleaning supplies: The team provides us with a small bathtub and a towel to clean ourselves every day in the morning.
- Entrance ticket: Entrance ticket to Ausangate and Montaña de Colores.
- Final transportation: Tourist service from Cusipata – Cusco.
OUR PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Flights: Domestic or international air service.
- Meals: Everything not mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Extra expenses: Some expenses such as purchase of handicrafts, clothes or drinks, are also not included in the tour. Tips are also not included and are voluntary.
- Travel insurance: This is extremely important to enjoy a safe trip.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
- Travel documents (Passport, Income and others provided).
- Backpack of 30 to 50 liters.
- Light clothing (polo shirts, shorts, sandals).
- Warm clothes (recommended for the night).
- Bathing clothes.
- Personal water bottle.
- Sun protection: Hat, sun block and sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Cash in soles or dollars.
- Snacks.
- Personal towel.
- Rain poncho.
- Camera.
- Personal medication.