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The Classic Ausangate Trekking is a four-day trek around the Ausangate (6384 m / 20,945 ft), the highest and most representative mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range and the fifth highest mountain in Peru. It is among the ten most beautiful treks in the world because it connects man with the sacred; the local people refer to the birth of Wilkamayu (Milky Way) and its relationship with the mountain. For many visitors, this tour represents spiritual growth and a recognition of the Andean cosmovision.
In the Vilcanota Cordillera, it is possible to appreciate, like in no other place, the presence of the aboriginal people with their attire, which they have preserved together with their attitudes of attachment to the soil and tradition. The breeding of extensive herds of llamas, alpacas, sheep, and cattle stands out in the middle of the tours; it is magical to observe, among the rocky areas and high glaciers, the sudden appearance of vicuñas, as well as the haughty condor flying overhead.
We recommend that you do at least a 1-day hike at altitude to acclimatize before doing this trek. If you already have previous experience, it is not necessary.
We offer the following hikes:
DEPARTURE – DAY 1
06:15 am – Pick up at home to go to the community of Tinki.
09:30 am – Tinki town center.
RETURN – DAY 4
03:30 pm – Pacchanta town center.
(We will arrive in Cusco at 07:00 pm aprox).
06:15 am
Prices are per person in USD, depending on the size of the group. We do not have group departures with fixed dates. If you do not wish to book a private hike, please check our upcoming open groups within your dates.
All our tours include IGV with legislative compliance and tax liability.
Price: From USD 320. Book with USD 100.
| Classic x4 days. From | |
|---|---|
| 1 per | |
| 2 – 3 per | 350 |
| 4 – 6 per | 320 |
| 7 – 10 per | 290 |
06:15 am. Pick up at home with private transportation.
09:30 am. Arrival in the community of Tinki.
10:00 am. Breakfast break in the main square of Tinki.
10:30 am. Beginning of the tour inside the Ausangate Regional Conservation Area (ACR Ausangate).
12:30 pm. Reach the Upis village center, where we will be welcome by a Quechua family that lives at the foot of the Ausangate snow-capped peak and have lunch.
01:30 pm. We settle inside the camping area that belongs to the Crispin family and enjoy their private thermal pool.
03:30 pm. We will visit the viewpoint of Upis, where we can appreciate a panoramic view of the area.
04:00 pm. We return to our host family, where we will learn about the Ausangate culture, clothing, and local handicrafts.
06:00 pm. Free-time.
07:00 pm. Dinner.
07:30 pm. Observation of the Milky Way.
06:30 am. Breakfast.
08:00 am. Begin trekking to Arapa pass (4880 m).
11:30 am. Arrival to the Arapa pass. We head towards the Pukacocha Lakes.
01:30 pm. Reach the Pukacocha Lakes and have lunch.
03:00 pm. We head towards the Ausangate Pass (4890 m).
04:00 pm. Arrival at Ausangate pass then descends to Ausangatecocha Lagoon (4650 m).
05:00 pm. We set up the camping area upon reach at the Ausangatecocha Lagoon.
05:30 pm. Free time.
06:30 pm. Dinner.
07:30 pm. We observe the stars of the Milky Way (Wilkamayu).
06:30 am. Breakfast.
08:00 am. Beginning of the ascent to Palomani pass (5200 m).
10:00 am. Arrival to the Palomani pass. We begin the descent to the area of Surapata.
11:30 am. Arrival to Surapata. Break to recharge with a small snack in the pampa of Surapata, and we continue the hike towards Huchuy Phinaya.
01:30 pm. Arrival to Huchuy Phinaya. We set up inside the camping area.
02:00 pm. Lunch break.
03:30 pm. Free time to walk and enjoy the surroundings, such as the Tres Pico / Jatunhuma snow-capped peak (6127 m).
06:30 pm. Dinner.
07:30 pm. Wilkamayu observation.
06:00 am. Breakfast.
07:30 am. Begin trekking to the Jampa pass (5000 m).
10:00 am. Reach the Jampa pass from where you can see the Callangate snow-capped peak (6110 m), and we descend towards Pacchanta with beautiful colorful lagoons on the way: Ticllacocha, Q’omercocha, Yanacocha, and Alqacocha.
12:30 pm. Arrival at Pacchanta. Lunch break.
02:00 pm. Rest inside the hot springs (optional), free time to walk around and take pictures.
03:30 pm. Pick up in private transportation.
07:00 pm. Arrival in Cusco.
