AUSANGATE TREK (4 DAYS)

48The snowcapped mountain Ausangate (6372msnm) is the fifth highest mountain in Peru and it is situated about 100 km south west of Cusco. Is the highest peak of the Cordillera Vilcanota, and the walk trek around this mountain is magnificent; although demanding.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Mallma – Singrena Cocha

We will collect you from your hotel and travel to the town of Mallma (3900 msnm), situated south east of Cusco. After getting prepared, we will set off to the Lagoon of Singrena Cocha (4200 msnm) where we will camp for the night.

6 hours

Day 2: Singrena Cocha – Paso Tarapata – Agnasniyucpampa

On the day 2 we will hike to the “ Paso Tarapata “ the highest point in our walk, and from there descend to where we will camp in Agnasniyucpampa.

7 hours

Day 3: Agnasniyucpampa – Paso Pupusayoc – Pacchanta

We will continue hiking up the mountain until arriving to the “abra Pupusayoc (4900 msnm); where we will see amazing views of the snow capped mountains of Ausangate and Callangati. There after we will descend to our camp site in the community of Pacchanta (4300 msnm). Here you will also get the opportunity to bathe in the hot springs.

6 hrs.

Day 4. Pacchanta – Tinqui – Cusco

This day will consist of a light walk to the town of Tinqui (3850 msnm) where our private transport will take us back to Cusco.

Included / Not included

INCLUDED

Private Transport (Cusco – Mallma, Tinqui – Cusco)
Park Entrance
Proffessional, billingual guide
High quality equipment (tents for 2 people, dining tent / kitchen, foldable tables and chairs, toilet/washroom tent)
Food during the excursion (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Cook and kitchen equipment
“Arrieros” and horses to transport the equipment and baggage
Horse for emergency
First aid kit and “oxygen bottle”