Experience a 5-day adventure through the Ausangate mountain range, surrounded by spectacular Andean landscapes, turquoise lagoons, glaciers and local communities. The route crosses high mountain passes including Arapa, Ausangate Extreme, Palomani and Campa, reaching up to 5,200 m above sea level, and concludes with a relaxing visit to the hot springs of Pacchanta before returning to Cusco.
DAY 01: CUSCO - URCOS - TINQUI - UPIS
We will depart from Cusco early in the morning by bus. On our way to Tinqui (3900m), we will pass by small farms and enjoy the beautiful scenery. After a small picnic in Tinqui, we will begin our hike to the community of Upis (4400m). Along the way, we will meet local families who will show us examples of their textile work, created to honor nature and Andean symbols. We will spend the night at the Upis campsite, and enjoy the hot springs (optional).
*Hiking time: 4 hrs
DAY 02: UPIS - ARAPA PASS - YANA COCHA - EXTREME AUSANGATE PASS - AUSANGATE LAKE
Breakfast. We will ascend to the first pass called Arapa (4800m). From there, we will descend to Yanacocha and have a picnic. Our route continues ascending to the Ausangate Extreme pass (4850m) and ends on the shore of Lake Ausangate (4650m) where we will camp.
*Hiking time: 7 hrs
DAY 03: AUSANGATE LAKE - PALOMANI PASS - JAMPA
The third day is both the most beautiful and the most challenging; we'll begin by ascending to the highest pass of this trek, Palomani (5200m). From here, we'll have an exceptional view of the Ausangate mountains and glaciers. Afterward, we'll descend to the Finaya Pampa valley and finally arrive at our campsite, Jampa (4700m).
*Hiking time: 8 hrs
DAY 04: JAMPA - CAMPAIGN PASS - PACCHANTA
The highlight of today is definitely the spectacular ascent to Campa Pass (5100m). We'll also pass several lovely lagoons on the way to our campsite at Pacchanta (4350m). There, we'll visit the hot springs and enjoy a traditional dinner.
*Hiking time: approx. 8 hrs
DAY 05: PACCHANTA - TINQUI - CUSCO
Breakfast. We will walk towards the village of Tinqui (3900m), from where we will take our tourist transport back to Cusco (3 hrs). On the way, we will visit Tipon or Saylla and have a typical dish of the region, such as cuy (guinea pig) or chicharrón (grilled pork) (*included).
Hiking time: 4 hrs
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Important: (**High-quality camping equipment includes: professional tents, Doite Cima 4 model, additional 4.5kg light, Eureka tent for two people, mattresses, food tent with table and chairs and toilet tent. (***) Meals during the excursion include breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks / vegetarian option.
Bring a rain cover, face masks, alcohol or gel, gloves, pulse oximeter, portable oxygen if needed, towel, medications and personal hygiene items, sandals, sneakers or hiking shoes, flashlight with batteries and spare bulbs, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent (recommended with 40% or more DEET), 2-liter water bottles, water purification tablets (optional), warm clothing such as a waterproof jacket, rain pants and/or lightweight pants, swimwear (hot springs in Upis), binoculars, camera, backpack and small daypack, plastic bags, sleeping bag, 2 batteries, snacks (chocolate), original passport, ISIC student card and money for extra expenses (cash).
*If you do not have rain ponchos, walking sticks, water bottle, backpack, etc.; you can rent/buy them 2 days before the trip departure.
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