Trek to Ausangate Mountain 6 Days - 5 Nights

1^st 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.

Transportation time: 5 hours, lunch and Dinner included.

2^nd 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.

3^rd 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.

4^th 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.

5^th 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.

6^th 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).                        

 Transportation time: 5 hours, typical dish of the region included. 

Important

• Good health and state físic.
• Private service (Minimun 02 passengers)
• Special discounts for groups and travel agencies.
• Hotel with double occunpancy