Ausangate Trek
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 5 days
Description
Join the Ausangate Trek 5 days and enjoy one of the highest altitude treks you can do in the Andes.
RESUME:
Pick up in Cuzco: Departure from your hotel at 7:00 a.m. and travel to Pajchanta by bus, a journey of 3.5 hours. Enjoy a relaxing time in the hot springs before lunch.
Qomerqocha Camp: Trek to Qomerqocha camp after lunch, settle in, and have dinner before resting for the night.
Paso Jhampa (Jhampa Pass): Early start with breakfast, then trek to Jhampa Pass, the first highest point at over 16,404 feet (5,000 meters). Lunch at Jhampa Pampa, continue trekking to Camp Huchuy Phinaya.
Paso Palomani (Palomani Pass): Another early start, trek to Palomani Pass at 5,210 meters above sea level, the highest point of the trek. Stop for lunch at Ausangate Qocha and continue to Ananta Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Vinicunca Mountain: Early morning trek to Vinicunca Mountain (Rainbow Mountain) for breathtaking views. Return to Ananta Camp for lunch, then trek to Yana Qocha camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Upis Community: Final day of trekking, hike to Upis Community where lunch will be provided.
Return to Cuzco: After lunch, relax in the hot springs before heading back to Cuzco, concluding the 5-day trekking adventure.
RESUME:
Pick up in Cuzco: Departure from your hotel at 7:00 a.m. and travel to Pajchanta by bus, a journey of 3.5 hours. Enjoy a relaxing time in the hot springs before lunch.
Qomerqocha Camp: Trek to Qomerqocha camp after lunch, settle in, and have dinner before resting for the night.
Paso Jhampa (Jhampa Pass): Early start with breakfast, then trek to Jhampa Pass, the first highest point at over 16,404 feet (5,000 meters). Lunch at Jhampa Pampa, continue trekking to Camp Huchuy Phinaya.
Paso Palomani (Palomani Pass): Another early start, trek to Palomani Pass at 5,210 meters above sea level, the highest point of the trek. Stop for lunch at Ausangate Qocha and continue to Ananta Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Vinicunca Mountain: Early morning trek to Vinicunca Mountain (Rainbow Mountain) for breathtaking views. Return to Ananta Camp for lunch, then trek to Yana Qocha camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Upis Community: Final day of trekking, hike to Upis Community where lunch will be provided.
Return to Cuzco: After lunch, relax in the hot springs before heading back to Cuzco, concluding the 5-day trekking adventure.
Highlights
- Vinicunca Mountain (Rainbow Mountain)
- Palomani Pass (Paso Palomani)
- Jhampa Pass (Paso Jhampa)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Bilingual guide
- Access ticket to Ausangate Park
- Access ticket to Rainbow Mountain
- Chef to prepare meals
- Two-person camping tent (with mattress
- sheet
- pillows)
- Mules to carry luggage up to 6 kg (approx. 13 lbs) per person
- Oxygen bottles and first aid kit
- Portable toilet
- Waterproof bag to protect your backpack
- Private transport Cusco – Cachora – Cusco
NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag (rent for 50 soles)*
- Individual camping tent (rent for $30 USD)*
- Breakfast on the first day
- Dinner on the last day
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.