Ausangate trek

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Ausangate trek

5 Days Starting and ending in Cusco

Visiting: Cusco, Tinke, Baño termal de Upis, Ausangate, Laguna Ausangate, Ausangate Qocha, Jampa Camping Ground, Aguas Termales Pacchanta, Pacchanta, Tinki

Tour operator:

Vidal Expeditions Peru

Tour code:

AT5D4N

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

High

Age range:

10-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, GLUTEN FREE

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

From: $550 $524 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$26

NB: Prices correct on 26-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

The Cordillera Vilcanota is an impressive range of mountains which includes the highest glacier Ausangate (6,385m) and three others over 6000m. It’s an excellent trekking area offering travellers more than you could ask for, spectacular mountains and glacier scenery, snow-capped peaks, hot springs, turquoise lakes, glaciers, flora (most of the plants are medicinal used by locals) and fauna like Condors, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and chinchillas. Picturesque villages and traditionally dressed Indians. It is high, windy and cold so be prepared. Without a doubt the Ausangate trail offers some of the most wonderful scenery in the whole of the Cusco area, with many birds and wildlife and also glaciers and high alpine lakes. Its also one of the most challenging in the region with three high passes over 5,000masl./16,400feet. On a clear day, Apu Ausangate dominates Cusco's southern skyline. As we draw closer to this massive massif (6,380masl. / 20,930feet) one becomes increasingly impressed and understands fully why the ancient Incas held this spectacular mountain in such high regard. During the whole Ausangate trek circuit we pass local villages where the people dress in their typical attire - the women in beautiful flat board hats with trimmings - and llamas graze freely.

Highlights

Explore places which almost not one goes
See llamas and alpacas on wildlife
Live an experience on the Andes of Peru
Challenging your body over 5200 meters about see level

Places You'll See

Wake up with a cup of coffee in the mountains

Rainbow Mountain be one of the fist one here and enjoy the view before the crowded

Nice view of the Puca punta mountain

Enjoy the Views wherever you are around Ausangate

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cusco - Tinqui - Upis

Camping in Upis AUsangate Trek

Nice views

Majestic landscape away of Cusco city

Location: Cusco, Tinke, Baño termal de Upis

Accommodation: Camp, 2 people in each tent

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner, snacks

We depart Cusco early the morning ( 5:30am ) for a long three hours ride in private van to the small village of Tinqui (3800 masl./ 12 464 feet). As Tinqui is located on the new Interoceanic highway we can now arrive here much more quickly that in previous years. We pass through beautiful countryside and several traditional villages including Urcos, Cattca and Ocangate. After a short rest in Tinqui we will start walking, the first 2 hours on the trail are are wonderful prelude to the magnificent scenery of the Cordillera Vilcanota, where we get to the lunch spot with great views of Ausangate. We will trek for 3 hours more until we reach the hot springs at Upis (4,400 metres/ 14432 feet) which offer fantastic views of Ausangate at the end of the valley. We will camp here for the night. (total trekking time 4-5 hours).

Walking Distance: 13km / 8.45 miles
Starting Elevation: 3850 meters / 12,618 feet
Highest Elevation: 4400 meters / 14,435 feet
Campsite Elevation: 4400 meters / 14,435 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Meals: Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea)
Accommodation: Camping (tent)
Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

Day 2 : Upis -Arapa Pass -AusangateQ’ocha

Exploring the area

View of the path climbing to the second campsite

Wonderful view in Ausangate Trek

Location: Ausangate, Laguna Ausangate

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

During our morning's trek, we will cross our the Arapa pass (4,850 metres/ 15908 feet). From here, we continue 3½ hours down the valley, passing the green lake of PuqaQ'ocha until we reach the turquoise Lake JatunPuqaQ'ocha. We then ascend the second pass of Apacheta(4,900 metres/ 16 072 feet) with the stunning turquoise blue Laguna AusangateQ'ocha below. This lake is fed from the melting snow of Ausangate. We will camp here for the second night.
Walking Distance: 18 km / 11.1 miles
Starting Elevation: 4400 meters / 14,435 feet
Campsite Elevation: 4250 meters / 13,943 feet
Maximum Altitude: 4900 meters / 16,072feet
Difficulty: Challenging
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea)
Accommodation: Camping
Adventure: Absolutely

Day 3 : Lake AusangateQ’ocha–Qampa Pampa

Lamas and Alpacas around the camp-site

Ausangate Mountain during the Ausangate Trek

Rainbow Mountain after the Ausangate Trek

Location: Ausangate Qocha, Jampa Camping Ground

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From the lake we ascend to the Palomani pass (5,200 metres/ 17 056 feet); the highest point of the trek where our tour guide will do a ceremony for the Pachamama (Mother Earth). From the pass we follow the trail into the valley where we'll rest and have lunch. During the afternoon we can enjoy views of the snowcapped TresPicos and Puca Punta. We will continue through the broad green valley of Pampa Jutunpata and up the Rio Q'ampa valley. We will spent night 3 in this vicinity

Walking Distance: 18km / 11.1 miles
Starting Elevation:4250 meters / 13,943 feet
Campsite Elevation: 4510 meters / 14,796 feet
Maximum Altitude: 5200 meters / 17,056 feet
Difficulty: Challenging
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Adventure: Absolutely

DAY 4: Q’ampa Pampa -Pacchanta

Campsite during the night

Ausangate Camp before hiking the day four

Stunning view along the Ausangate Trek 5 Days

Location: Ausangate, Aguas Termales Pacchanta

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After passing through the small community of Q'ampa we will head North west to the last pass of this hike, the Q'ampa pass (5000 metres/ 16400 feet). We will see several different coloured lakes and lunch beside Q'omaQ'ocha. We hike for several hours before arriving at the small village of Pacchanta. We can soak in the thermal springs for a couple of hours, and even have a well-deserved beer! We will set up camp near Pacchanta and you will have the afternoon free to explore this interesting Andean village. (You have the option of staying in a basic hostel this night)

Walking Distance:15km / 9.2 miles
Starting Elevation:4510 meters / 14,796 feet
Campsite Elevation:4200 meters / 13,779 feet
Maximum Altitude: 5000 meters / 16,404 feet
Difficulty:Challenging
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Camping
Adventure:Absolutely, hot spring

DAY 5: Pacchanta - Cusco

Camping area in Ausangate Trek

Sunset next to the camp-site

Breathtaking view in Ausangate Trek

Location: Pacchanta, Tinki, Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

It's 3 hours trek back to Tinqui where we will have time to explore this traditional Andean village before taking our private van back to Cusco, arriving at about 18.00.

Walking Distance: 3km/ 1.8miles
Starting Elevation: 4200 meters / 13,779 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Meals: Breakfast
Adventure: Absolutely

What's Included

Accommodation

2 people in a tent
1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

Boiled water which our team will provide you every day (3 litters)
Airport Transfers at Destination

Pick up from the airport to the hotel
Drinks with Meals

Drinks are included since the day 2, meals are included 4B-4L-4D
Entrance Fees

All the entrance fees are included
Fully Guided

Yes,
Local Taxes

Yes. it is included
Meals – Full Board

Specific meals according to the customers
Train Tickets

All bus transpotations is included
we will had horses for our personal stuff

yes. 7kg per person
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

No wi-fi conections along this tour
Tipping and Gratuities

Not Included, It is your appreciationg for the team

What's Not Included

Country Entry Visas

Peru does not need visa
International Travel

No Included
Tips for the trekking team

Videos

Check out our Q&As

Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes. In our package we included all the entrance ticket

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Jeff Miller

Awesome trek

09-May-2021

We did the Ausangate trek with our guide Juan of Vidal Expeditions team he was really professional tour guide, always attentive and make of this trip one of the best in our South America trip, we recommend Vidal Expeditions and Juan to explore part of the Andes of Cusco. The equipment as tents, mattress, sleeping bag and all the cooking stuff were great very well organized. Our chef Victoriano was an excellent cook make fabulous & varied dishes during our trip

Maria Gracia

Ausangate

17-Oct-2021

La experiencia con la agencia fue muy buena, siempre nos ayudaron con todas las dudas. En el viaje tuvimos a Chino como nuestro guía quien fue el mejor! Solo estuvimos mi amigo y yo, Chino estuvo pendiente de ambos y nos ayudó en todo el hike! La experiencia en Ausangate fue maravillosa! La comida estuvo deliciosa, muy organizados, muy puntuales.. todo hizo que la experiencia sea la mejor!

Buenisima

Josh Blue

Ausangate Hike

13-Aug-2021

My adventure on the Peruvian mountains (Ausangate Trek) with Vidal Expeditions will be one of the most memorable trips I have taken. From the moment we got off the plane in Cusco, we were whisked us off to our hotel. Our hikes where well planned organised and on time. The guides were professional right down to their gear. The camp food was fantastic as was the scenery. Vidal and the exceptional job and I would like to recommend them. Our guide Serguio was one fo the best adventure guide we had in our trip to South America. His knowledge about the mountains, culture. Local traditions. Football, politique and history made us to feel as our big daddy teaching us why we are in this amazing world and what is our goals. This guide is very wise man with his 35 years all answered all our questions and motivated us to reach of the every pass we had along this Ausangate Trek. I am proud to have chosen Vidal Expeditions for this fantastic journey in Peru, definitely I will return to Peru and look for Sergio of Vidal Expeditions.

Mountains and Alpacas Everywhere

Haddy Mattar

Fantastic Hike

21-Oct-2021

We had 5 incredible days with Chino hiking around the Ausangate mountain, it is difficult trek but has one of the most outstanding views I've ever seen in my life, colorful lakes, glaciers, mountains and local traditions, so perfect for everyone who wants to connect with the nature. Camping gears and the meals were great even with the cold we felt good with the hot coffee and chocolate which they did for us.

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