Ausangate Trek

It is an expedition on the path of the condor, which develops in the knot of Vilcanota south of Cusco , on the way we can appreciate the beauty of the Andean nature as lakes, deep valleys , high Andean animals such as the famous alpaca and many luckily appreciate one of the important and significant birds in our country the condor.

(B) = breakfast / (L ) = lunch / (D ) = Dinner

Ausangate is one of the spiritual paths of magical- religious character by the presence of the Cordillera Vilcanota where the highest Cusco snowy Ausangate ( 6384 m) , the protective god in the Peruvian Andes is imposed. During the tour you have the presence of llamas, alpacas, vicuna, complemented by the presence of human groups.

DAY 1 . CUSCO – T ` Inki

We will have the services of a bus which will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am. And then go to the village of T ` inki passing the towns of Urcos,  Katqa , Ocongate , and finally to T` inki

Arriving approximately at 4pm .

DAY 2 . T ` Inki – UPIS .

After breakfast we start walking through the Q ` oñamuro community , people who are engaged in selling their own crafts . From here we can see the north side of Ausangate where you have the presence of Llamas and Alpacas, after 6 hours of walking we will reach the camp Upis ( 4400m.snm ) where there is hot springs .

DAY 3. UPIS – AUSANGATE QOCHA.

We ascend the valley Inka  Pampa and then get to Arapa pass ( 4670 m) , crossing the lakes of Yanaqocha and Pukaqocha to finally camp in Qocha Ausangate ( 4650 m ) .

DAY 4 . AUSANGATE QOCHA – TIQLLAQOCHA .

We climb Palomani Pass (5050 m) from where we can admire the beautiful snowcapped mountain called Mariposa , descending Chillkaphinaya , Hampachico then reach Tiqllaqocha (4800 m ) .

DAY 5 . TIQLLAQOCHA – Paqchanta .

Ascend the pass Hampa (5100 m) and then descend to observe and appreciate brightly colored lagoons and subsequently reach Paqchanta and enjoy the thermal waters (4200 m ) .

DAY 6. Paqchanta – T ` Inki – CUSCO .

In Paqchanta we recommend buying local textiles that are very cheap compared to Cusco. After walking 2 hours, once again get to the village of  T ` inki , where we take our bus back to Cusco.

INCLUDES

• Round trip transportation.
• our Guide : English Spanish ,
• Cook.
• Llameros (llamas ) / Carriers (Mules)
• Food ( 5b, 5l, 5d).
• Camping equipment.
• First aid kit.

 NOT INCLUDED

• Sleeping bag.
• Breakfast on the first day.
• Lunch and Dinner (Day 6).
• Sleeping bag
• Tips.
• Expenses not mentioned in the itinerary