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APU AUSANGATE TREK
 07 Days - 06 Nights

SUMMARY
Located 100 kilometers southeast of Cusco, the Apu Ausangate comprises one of the most inhospitable and extraordinary areas of high Andean Perú, considered the largest and the highest glacier after the Cordillera Blanca in the Callejón de Huaylas (Huaraz).
The road to Apu Ausangate is an amazing and indescribable adventure that gives the opportunity to experience the geography and harsh climate as well as admire nature. Pass through beautiful Andean landscapes, magnificent glaciers, lakes, lagoons and rock formations. We’ll appreciate, at more than 16,000 feet of altitude, stone forests, ice tongues, enjoyable sunrises, sunsets and unforgettable starry nights. We also travel through picturesque villages typical of the highlands with its inhabitants living in the Andes more than 13,000 feet above sea level, while retaining their traditional dress, their language, their customs, their amicable manner and hospitality. We may also appreciate how they engage in their traditional daily activities such as farming, grazing their camels and the spinning and weaving of colorful garments. This is your opportunity to get closer to see the world from the peaks of the Apu Ausangate.

ITINERARY

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Day 01: CUSCO - TINQUI
We leave Cusco about 09.00 am for the seven-hour ride in our private transportation to the small village of Tinqui (12,460 ft). We pass through beautiful countryside and several traditional villages including Urcos, Cattca and Ocangate, where we will have the opportunity to stop for a while and take pictures. The Ausangate glacier is clearly visible and we’ll spend the first night in a small hostal in Tinqui. (L/T/D)

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Day 02: TINQUI - UPIS
We'll set off on the trek at about 08.00 am then we’ll have a great introduction to the magnificent scenery of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, with great views of the Ausangate Mount the first three hours until lunch. After lunch it is only another two hours trek until we reach the hot springs at Upis sector (14,500 m), which offer fantastic views of Ausangate at the end of the valley. We set up alongside the Upis thermal springs which are a great place to camp for the night. (B/L/T/D)

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Day 03: UPIS - PUKAQOCHA
During the three hours trek in the morning we will reached the first pass, the Arapa pass (15,400 ft). From this pass we continue three hours and half down to the valley heading Hatun Puka Qocha lagoon and Puka Qocha lagoon. We will set up camp here. From our campsite you can climb the small ridge north of the camp to see Vino Qocha lagoon. The views of Ausangate are particularly closed up and spectacular. Camping beside Hatun Puka Qocha. Here you may find that you are kept awake at night by the sound of dramatic ice falls into the lagoon, but do not worry its quite safe. (B/L/T/D)

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Day 04: PUKAQOCHA - CHILCA FINAYA
In the morning we ascend the second pass of Apuchata (16,000 ft) with the turquoise Ausangate Q'ocha Lake below. This lake is fed from the melting snow of Ausangate. Afterwards we climb up to the Palomani pass (16,730 ft); the highest point of the trek. From here we follow the trail into the valley where we'll rest and have lunch. Another hour more of trekking brings us to our campsite at Chilca Finaya. (B/L/T/D)    

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Day 05: CHILCA FINAYA - PACHASPATA
During the morning we'll see the snowy peaks of Tres Picos and Puka Punta. We will continue east through the broad green Hamp’a valley. After passing through the small community of Hamp’a, we’ll turn around to the northwest to the last pass of this amazing hike, the Hamp’a pass (15,250 ft). We will see several different colored lakes arriving to Pachaspata where we spent the night. (B/L/T/D)

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Day 06: PACHASPATA - PAQCHANTA
We'll have an easy day trekking for only about three and half hours, until we arrive at the small village of Paqchanta (13,450 ft). Here you will have the opportunity to wonder on your own way, take a rest relax in the hot thermal springs and even have well-deserved beers! We will set up camp near Paqchanta and you will have the afternoon free to explore this interesting Andean village. (B/L/T/D)

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Day 07: PAQCHANTA - TINQUI - CUSCO
This last day we will trek in the highlands around three hours through the small communities of farmers towards Tinqui. Then we’ll get back to Cusco in our private transport. (B/L)



End of our services

INCLUDED

  1. All the roundtrip by private transportation Cusco - Tinqui - Cusco
  2. Basic Accommodations in Tinqui village, with breakfast included
  3. All meals indicated in the program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, T = Tea Time, D = Dinner)
  4. Entry to Ausangate glacier
  5. English-speaking guide services included guide assistants
  6. First Aid kits, emergency oxygen tank if needed and all safety equipment
  7. Full camping equipment (Tents for sleeping, the mess tent, the kitchen tent, a portable latrine, air mattresses, tents for our staff, folding tables and chairs, mess kits and utensils)
  8. Horsemen and horses
  9. Personalized attention and assistance
  10. Accommodation for our crew

NOT INCLUDED

  1. Personal Expenses
  2. Extra food or beverages
  3. Sleeping bags
  4. Excess baggage charges
  5. Insurance of any kind
  6. Tips
  7. Other costs not specified

RECOMMENDATIONS AND NOTES

SEASON

  1. Visit from April to November

Visit Peru at any time of year!         

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