Cusco Peru Adventure
Inca Trail - Trek Ausangate CAMPING
Destinations:  Ausangate Trail, Cusco Peru, Andean Mountains
Duration:        5 days / 4 nights
Tour Type:      Peru Adventure, Peru Nature, Challenging Hikes and Climbs

DIFFICULTY: CHALLENGING

DAY 1

Cusco - Upis                                                                                          (S, L, D)

Very early we leave the city of Cusco in a private transport, and drive along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado highway in the direction of Tinki (3800m/12464ft).  On the way we pass through Urcos, where we may spot a beautiful lagoon with the same name, continue on to Cattca, an agricultural and cattle raising community where we can appreciate the region’s spectacular views and finally cross Ocongate, capital of the district with the same name and only half an hour away from our destination.  After an approximated 4-hour drive, we arrive in Tinki, where we meet our wranglers and horses. We start our trek initiating a slight climb that crosses through puna (dry, high area with little vegetation) to then arrive at our lunch spot after a three-hour walk. From here we already have beautiful views of the sacred Ausangate peak (6372m/20900ft).  After lunch, we continue walking for another hour and a half to reach our campsite in Upis at 4400m/14432ft.  From this point, we may appreciate fabulous views of all the snow peaks in the area. We camp and dine directly in front of Ausangate..

Distance:                         6 km / 3.73 ml
Minimum Altitude:            3800 masl / 12464 ft
Maximum Altitude:           4400 masl / 14432 ft
Approximate Time:           4-5 hrs
Gradient:                         moderate

Overnight at Camp Site.

DAY 2

Upis - Ausangatecocha                                                                      (B, S, L, D)

After breakfast, we continue our hike ascending for two hours to reach La Arapa Pass (4850m/15908ft).  We then descend to our lunch spot, crossing an area of falcons and ¨vizcachas¨ or Andean rodents.  This area also boasts three beautiful lakes with tones of reds, greens, and turquoises (Pukacocha, HatunPukacocha, and Qomerqocha) and spectacular views of the surrounding snow peaks. After lunch, we continue on a long and slow ascent that will take us, after about two hours, to the second mountain pass, the Abra de Apuchata (4900m/16072ft), from which we descend, for another half an hour, towards our campsite at Ausangatecocha (4440m/14563ft).

Distance:                         8 km / 4.97 ml
Minimum Altitude:            4500 masl / 14760 ft
Maximum Altitude:           4900 masl / 16072 ft
Approximate Time:           5-6 hrs
Gradient:                         challenging

Overnight at Camp Site.

DAY 3

Ausangatecocha - Q'ampa                                                                 (B, S, L, D)

Today, we depart early to climb for two hours towards the third mountain pass, the Abra de Palomani (5200m/17056ft). This is the highest part of the entire hike, from which we then descend for another 2 hours through an area of llamas, alpacas and ¨vizcachas¨ to reach Pampacancha (4050m/13284ft). From here we follow an uphill trail until that leads us to our campsite in Q´ampa (4300m/14104ft).  Along this easy 3-hour climb we may have the chance to spot llamas, alpacas, and maybe even pumas.

Distance:                         14 km / 8.70 ml
Minimum Altitude:            4300 masl / 14104 ft
Maximum Altitude:           5200 masl / 17056 ft
Approximate Time:           7 hrs
Gradient:                         challenging

DAY 4

Q'ampa - Pacchanta                                                                          (B, S, L, D)

We climb for 2 hours until we reach Q´ampa mountain pass (5000m/16400ft), where we may have the chance to spot the Andean deer.  From here we descend towards the Qomerqocha lagoon to finally arrive at Pacchanta (4100m/13448ft) after an approximated five-hour walk.  Pacchanta is a little community with attractive hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing dip.

Distance:                         14 km / 8.69 ml
Minimum Altitude:            4100 masl / 13448 ft
Maximum Altitude:           5000 masl / 16400 ft
Approximate Time:           7-8 hrs
Gradient:                         challenging

Overnight at Camp Site

DAY 5

Pacchanta - Tinki - Cusco                                                                       (B, S, L)

We leave Pacchanta and start to walk our way back to Tinki, which will take approximately 2 hours. Once in Tinki, we board a private transport that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate to arrive after nightfall.

Distance:                         5 km / 3.10 ml
Minimum Altitude:            3800 masl / 12464 ft
Maximum Altitude:           4100 masl / 13448 ft
Approximate Time:           2-3 hrs
Gradient:                         moderate

US$ 545 SAVE 20% (from US$ 680)

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