Ausangate Trek Private or Small group of 4 only

Ausangate Trek Private or Small group of 4 only

Ausangate is located south east of the city of Cusco and its summit is about 19,000 feet above sea level. It is crowned by majestic glaciers, and since ancient times is considered one of the major deities in this area. In Incan mythology, Ausungate is considered as the keeper of llamas and alpacas, and is revered by the natives as the region is inhabited by llama and alpaca herding communities–one of the few remaining pastoralist societies in the world. High mountain trails are used by these herders to trade with agricultural communities at lower elevations. One of these trails, “the road of the Apu Ausangate”, is considered one of the most renowned treks in Peru.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive to Cusco – We Pick you up from the Airport and take you to your hotel

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Arrive Cusco and we will pick you up from the Airport and take you to your hotel
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Rest Day or start of trek.

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Day at your leisure.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Cusco to Arapa camp at 13,700 feet

Stop At: Tinki, Tinki, Cusco Region
We will leave early from the city of Cusco and head towards Tinki. After arrive at Tinki we will introduce you to the support staff including cooks, assistants and horsemen who will accompany us during the trip. After an hour we will walk towards Upis. After lunch we will move towards our campsite and will reach there by evening. We will prepare for a light dinner and adapt better to the height of these sacred peaks.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 4: Arapa Camp to Gomercocha (green lake) to Lake Ausangate Qocha

Stop At: Arapa District 21169, Peru
After Breakfast we start our trek towards Arapa Pass. During the day we shall cross many lakes filled from glacial water from above, and with natural colors like green, red and crystalline. We shall also come across llama and alpaca shepherds, herdsmen that have lived in the highlands for generations. We will arrive at Gomercocha (green lake), and on the shores of this magnificent lake our support team will have a hearty lunch waiting for us.
After a short break, we shall start trekking again towards our second campsite on the shores of Lake Ausangate Qocha. When we arrive at the camp our camp already set up. It is now time to enjoy dinner and then retire to our tents.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 5: Camp Qocha to Abra Palomani pass at 15,534 feet to Kjampa pass at 15,300 feet – Ninaparayoq camp

Stop At: Ausangate, Cusco 08002 Peru
after breakfast and morning rituals we shall start trekking towards the highest point of our journey – The Abra Palomani pass. After reaching the top and exploring the surroundings we shall then descend for our location for lunch.
Our trek next takes us to Kjampa pass at 15,300 feet above sea level, where we shall be walking in the middle of two mountain ranges, between the Ausangate and the Qolqe cruz (silver cross). Our Campsite is located at Ninaparayoq camp. Here you will be privileged to rest under the protection of the snowy spirits. Take the time here to breath in the crisp air and enjoy the sunset from this spectacular vantage point. The intense pinks and crimson hues surrounding the mountain are a feast for the eyes. Be sure not to miss the constellations that rotate through our southern hemisphere which will undoubtedly leave you questioning if this is possibly the most stars you have ever seen in your life.
Duration: 24 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping

Day 6: Trek down the Natural Springs; train to Ollantaytambo connecting to a second train to Aguas Calientes.

Stop At: Pacchanta Ausangate hospedaje y hostal, Ocongate District 08170, Peru
Today after breakfast will leave our campsite to move towards Pacchanta at 11,700 feet above sea level. This will be the final day of our trekking.
Along the way we will pass by many naturally formed hot springs, geothermal waters that seep, trickle, or flow from below the surface of the Earth. These springs are rich in minerals that are thought to have health-giving properties and have attracted people with various ailments for hundreds of years. Indulge yourself in the natural wonders, soak your sore, aching muscles and just relax…
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Having reached the end of the trek, it is time to say our goodbyes to the support team, and start the 3 hour private van ride back to Cusco. We shall head to the Cusco train station, in order to take the train to Ollantaytambo from where we shall connect to a second train to Aguas Calientes. This small town is touristy and has a unique charm where your hotel is located.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 7: Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu; Explore Machu Picchu

Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Very early in the morning we will take the public bus from Aguas Calientes to get to Machupicchu. Once our bus arrives, we will start the tour of the magical city of Machupicchu. We will start our climb and the view of the city of Machu Picchu from the top of this rugged mountain is quite impressive! You will observe the ingenuity and strength of the Inca architects in the construction of this amazing place. After descending down to Machupicchu we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where we will enjoy lunch before taking our train to Ollantaytambo. Here our private van will wait for us and then take us to our hotel in Cusco.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel