AUSANGATE TREK 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Itinerary:
DAY 1: CUSCO – OCONGATE - T’INKI – UPIS.
We pick you up from your hotel early and transfer you by bus to
Tinki a small countryside community which is the starting point of
the trek. At Tinki we are going to meet the muleteers and their
mules which will transport our staff during the expedition. On the
route we’ll pass picturesque small towns and we´ll pass the colorful
traditional town at Urcos. We’ll continue up to Catca and then
Ocangate. In these villages we will see people wearing the
traditional clothes of the country. Then we continue on through
communities until we reach T’inki. The bus trip will last 3 hours by
buss. then start the tkek you will see through spectacular mountain
where Andean People live keeping their traditions and customs. The
stunning mountain scenery will make for an extraordinary trek. You
will see many llamas and alpacas which are used by people to
transport their crops and belongings. Our trek will last 5 hours. At
the campsite there is a volcanic hot spring. (L,D)
DAY 2: UPIS – LAGUNA AUSANGATE (4900M).
We leave Upis early and start hiking through the spiky ichu
grass of the plains and then the trail climbs up towards the Arapa
Pass (4900m). Afterwards we continue the trek between Ausangate and
Queullacocha observing attractive lagoons and spectacular mountain
scenery with great fauna. After this the trail descends to Lake
Hatun Pucaccocha. Then we hike up to the second pass named Pucapunta
Pass (5000m). Later we have short descent to the campsite next to
the Ausangate lagoon. .(B,L,D)
DAY 3: LAGUNA AUSANGATE - HAMPA (5200M)
A fascinating trekking day. We pass the highest point on our
trek (Palomani Pass 5200). At this point you’ll be rewarded by
splendid views and it’s also an important place to leave offerings
to the Apus (mountain spirits). Afterwards we descend to the ancient
farming area of Finaya where people live herding their llamas and
alpacas. We will see native crops and visit a friendly family. Later
we will take a short walk until we reach our campsite at Hampa
community. Today like the pervious day we will trek for 8 hours,
rest breaks included. .(B,L,D)
DAY 4: HAMPA – PHACCHANTA (4800M).
Today the trail climbs up to Hampa Pass the last one of our trek
before we descend through the ancient Moraine and rocky site this
area is habitat for mountain Chinchillas (Andean rabbits). We
continue the trek amidst beautiful lagoons until we arrive at our
campsite located in a colorful countryside community where people
live in harmony with nature. At this place there are natural hot
springs where you can relax your muscles which will be well deserved
after this challenging trek. .(B,L,D)
DAY 5: PHACCHANTA – TINKI – CUSCO (3800M).
We leave our campsite early and continue towards Tinki. Later we
continue downhill through a pasture with a beautiful agricultural
were we will see natives crops like potatoes, oxalis, beans, quinua,
etc. The trail descends passing pastures and several communities of
friendly people who will greet you in their native language Quechua.
At T'inki the bus will be waiting for us to return to Cusco and
transfer you to your hotel. .(B,L,)
INCLUDED
• Collection from your hotel, and bus to Tinki, (the starting
point of the trek)
• Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent.
• One mattress per person
• One sleeping bag per person if requested:
• Dining tent with tables and chairs.
• Kitchen tent and cooking equipment
• Toilet tent
• English and Spanish speaking professional guide.
• Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Horses to carry personal gear up to 9 kg per passenger
• 1 emergency horse every 6 persons
• Accommodation for our guides, cook and horsemen
• Meals (05 Breakfast, 06 Lunches, 05 Dinner & snack
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• Transportation from Tinki – Cusco and Hotel.
NOT INCLUDED
• Breakfast on the first day
• Dinner on the last day
• Tips
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING AND CARRY
• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of
the trek
• Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
• Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
• Very warm clothes, including jacket, fleece and sweaters
• Flashlight and batteries
• Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under
cold conditions)
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain or cold
• Sun block
• Toilet paper
• Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
• Water bottle and sterilizing tablets (ie. Micropur)
• Small towel
• Swimsuit (if you intend to go to the hot springs)
• Cash in soles and/or US$
• Optional: walking sticks or poles.
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