Classic Trek To Ausangate

5 Days & 4 Night (VIA PACCHANTA).

Group Size

Up to 8 people

Transportation

Van, Train, Bus

Max Altitude

4200 m.s.n.m

Difficulty

Challenging

Service

Group

Duration:

5 Days

Live the adventure of the 5-day Ausangate trek tour.

The 5-day Ausangate tour, we will see wonderful high mountain landscapes, we will be able to appreciate native communities, beautiful landscapes of Rainbow Mountains, lagoons of different colors, and Andean camelids in their natural habitat such as llamas, alpacas and vicuñas.

2-Day Inca Trail Trip Details

Day 01: Cusco – Tinki

We pick you up from your hotel lobby early and shuttle  to Tinki (A small rural community,) which is the starting point of the walk. In Tinki we will comply with the rider and the horse that will transport our staff during the expedition. On route we pass by picturesque small towns like Urcos. Continue to CATCA and then Oceangate. In these villages we will see people wearing traditional costumes of the country. Then continue through the communities reach Tinki. The bus journey takes after 2 hours and 30 minutes of spectacular green pastures of the Andean Mountain where people live maintaining their traditions and customs walk.through. The stunning mountain scenery will make an extraordinary hike. You will see many llamas and alpacas that are used by people to transport their crops and belongings. We continue to Upis camping.

Day 02 : Upiss – Ausangate Cocha

We leave Upis early and start walking through the tips of ichu grass plains and then the trail climbs to the pass of Arapa (4900m). Then we will continue the walk from Ausangate and Queullacocha watching attractive lagoons and spectacular mountain scenery with great wildlife. After this the trail descends to the lake Hatun Pucaccocha. We then walked to the second step called Pucapunta Pass (5000m). Later we short descent to the camp next to the lagoon of Ausangate Cocha.

Day 03 : Ausangate Cocha – Hampa

A fascinating day of trekking. We will pass the highest point of your hike (Palomino Pass 5,200 m). At this point, you will be rewarded by splendid views. Then we will descend to the former agricultural area where people live Finaya herding their llamas and alpacas. Let’s look and see native crops friendly families. Later we will make a short walk down to our campsite in the Underworld community.

Day 04 : Hampa – Phacchanta

This day the Underworld Pass trail climbs up the last of our walk before descending through the ancient Moraine and rocky site This area is home to mountain Chinchilla (Andean rabbit). We continue the walk amid beautiful lagoon (Querococha) until we reach our camp located in a colorful community field (Pacchanta) where people live in harmony with nature. In this place there are hot springs where you can relax the muscles that will be well deserved after this challenging trek.

Day 05 : Phacchanta – Tinki – Cusco

We leave our camp early and continue to Tinki. Later we continue downhill through a pastisal with beautiful agricultural areas, where we will see native crops such as potatoes, oxalis, beans, quinoa, etc. This ancient Inca Trail descends through several communities of friendly people who will welcome you in their native Quechua language. Upon our arrival in Tinki, our car will be waiting for us to return to Cusco and then make the transfer to the hotel.

End of our services.

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Recommendations to bring

  • Bring original passport “With expiration date not less than 7 months”
  • ISIC card (www.isic.org) if applicable (must be submitted at the time of booking).
  • Carry a sleeping bag (can be rented at the agency).
  • Carry hiking boots and sandals (very important).
  • Carry trekking poles (can be rented at the agency).
  • Coats: layers of varying temperatures, especially at night. Thermal / gloves / scarves: woolen socks / woolen hat for cold nights, shirts for the whole trek.
  • Carry a headlamp (Very important).
  • Carry a camera and extra batteries.
  • Carry sunscreen / hat and sunglasses.
  • Carry personal medical kit.
  • Carry insect repellent.
  • Rain gear: a good raincoat and rain pants and a rain poncho plastic.
  • Carry toilet paper.
  • Carry a small towel.
  • Extra money for drinks and gratuities, souvenirs, etc. (soles or dollars).
  • Carry a swimwear for the hot springs (optional).
  • Carry a bottle of water (recommended 1 liter).

Price Classic Trek To Ausangate 5D/4N

The Ausangate  is available to depart any day of the week as long as we have two people. 

PRICE

  • $757 USD per person
    Personal pack horse included!

***This price includes the extra pack horse who will carry your belongings up to 7kgs, we provide you a duffel bag in which to put your things.

***We provide large Eureka 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers.  

DISCOUNTS

  • Group of 5 or more: $30 USD. – All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.

Classic Inca Trail

4Days

Price

$

500

USD

Per Person

Group Size

Up to 16

Activity Level

Moderate

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