Ausangate Trek, Peru, Guided 5 Day Trek
One of the guides of our team will guide you on a challenging, but amazing 5 day trek around the mythical and beautiful Ausangate peak near Cusco, Peru.
Private
Andes
5 Days
May - Nov
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Spend 5 days trekking around the Ausangate mountain.
- See the beauty of the Peruvian Andes.
- A great adventure just 100 kilometers away from Cusco.
Description
Only 100 kilometers away from the famed city of Cusco, the Ausangate peak (6,384m) is an amazing mountain to explore.
For 5 day thrilling days, I would like to guide you around the great Ausangate peak. You will get to trek through, gaze at and admire the gorgeous landscape fanning out from all sides of this majestic mountain. Meanwhile, every time you look up, you will get to stare at the mountain’s snow capped summit.
Every day of this trek will present you with new sites to behold and new challenges to conquer. And every night, you will get to relax and rest in a new campsite. At the camp sites, you will also get to enjoy some delicious food and converse about what you have just seen and what you still have yet to see in the days to come.
Our journey will begin in Cusco. From there, we will make our way toward the Ausangate mountain. Along the way, you will get to visit several wonderful Andean villages. Some examples of those villages include Tinki, Upis and Pacchanta. You will also get to visit hot springs and traverse several incredible passes including Jampa (4,650m), Arapa (4,850m), Alcatani (4,650m) and the Palomani pass (5,050m), where you can get great views of Ausangate.
The hike will be challenging, as we will be venturing at high altitudes. As a result, it is important that participants are in good physical condition.
Trekking around Ausangate is an unforgettable adventure. And it is one I would be happy to lead you on. If you would like to join me on this 5 day expedition, just send me a request.
I can also lead you on the classic 10 day Huayhuash trek in the Peruvian Andes as well.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Luggage transfer
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Tinqui - Upis
Early in the morning, we’ll depart from Cusco to Tinqui (3,900 meters), where we’ll share a picnic and start hiking to Upis (4,400 meters). On this campsite, we’ll spend the night and have the chance to enjoy the hot springs.
Transport time: 4 hours.
Hiking time: 5 hours.
Day 2: Ausangate Lake
On day 2, we’ll ascend to the Arapa pass (4,800 meters) and descend to Yanacocha to share a picnic. Then, we’ll continue through the Extreme Ausangate pass (4,850 meters) and reach the Ausangate Lake, our next camp.
Hiking time: 7 hours.
Day 3: Palomani pass - Jampa
Day 3 will be a demanding but very rewarding day. We’ll ascend to the Palomani pass (5,200 meters) and get to see breathtaking views of Ausangate mountains and glaciers. Afterwards, we’ll descend to the Finaya Pampa valley and reach Jampa (4,700 meters), where we’ll set up our camp.
Hiking time: 8 hours.
Day 4: Campa pass - Pacchanta
On this day, we’ll climb to the Campa pass (5,100 meters) and go across several lagoons until Pacchanta (4,350 meters). This campsite offers us the chance to enjoy hot springs and share a traditional dinner.
Hiking time: 8 hours.
Day 5: Tinqui - Cusco
On our last day, we’ll descend to Tinqui and head back to Cusco by bus. Before we say goodbye, we’ll share a delicious local meal.
Hiking time: 3 hours.
Transport time: 4 hours.
Details
More info
Participants should bring the following items with them: Equipment list: trekking shoes/hiking boots, small rucksack to carry your personal items during daily travels when all your baggage is not necessary, waterproof jacket, trekking trousers, walking sticks/poles, sandals for comfort at campsite., warm clothes such as a jacket, a fleece (thermal clothing is also recommended for cold nights during camping), hat or a cap as a protection against the sun and rain as well as cold, sun cream or sun block, after-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body, insect repellent when in area with insects, camera and its charger/batteries (please note that batteries are consumed quickly under cold conditions), flashlight/headlamp + batteries, handkerchiefs and toilet paper, small towel and toiletries, underwear and extra socks, swimsuits when you pass through warm areas with lagoons, rivers, hot springs in Agua Calientes and Lares or other water sources, snacks such as biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc, bottled water and a water bottle to be refilled. Metallic (alternatively Nalgene) bottles are ideal, water-purifying tablets if you like to use water from streams along the trail, cash in a local currency.
Meeting point
About the guide
Peru
4.6
(20)
Guide Agency
Peru Expeditions is a Guide Agency and Tour Operator based in Huaraz, Peru.
It's a family-owned travel agency, which was founded more than 35 years ago, and is now managed by IFMGA-guide Juventino and his son, Eric.
We organize trekkings and mountain expeditions in Cordillera Blanca, and all around Peru.
Languages
| English
Certificates
AGMP | IFMGA
What people are saying about Peru
He was very kind, patient and helped me to reach my goal the citadel of Machupicchu. One day I wanted to quit but he encouraged me to continue and waited for my step.
We did the MTB-Huarascan-Circuit (Crossing Punta Olimpica Pass and Portachuelo de Llanganuco Pass) with Eric Albinos „Peru Expedition“. All, the transfers, the hotel stays, the acclimatization tours and the circuit itself, was well organized. Eric and his staff were flexible to our wishes and very helpful. Our Guide Joni is an excellent mountain bike-guide and good tailor too if something is torn. The cook prepared delicious meals during the circuit. The camping equipment was in very good condition. We (Karin, Franz. Wolfgang) can fully recommend „Eric´s Peru Expeditions“.
Marcela
The agency gave me a guide Darwin, not Juventino. Climb was good, easy just walking. There is one dangerous section near the moraine area with very loose gravel. So make sure you don't slip there or you are dead. I stayed in refugio at the base camp which was much more comfy than camping. Darwin was good but give clients some breaks once in a while, not rush too much. It's a high altitude climbing after all.
5 star guide. Nothing but the best.
A very, very sympathic guide, who knows all the secrets of the places and itinerarys the most beautiful ; organization top ; food excellent too ; marvellous souvenirs.
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