The Road of Apu Ausangate Trek 6D/5N

The Road of Apu Ausangate Trek: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Tinki – Upis (L, D)

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the start of the trail head in Tinki where we will meet your horseman and horses. On the way we will wander through local communities and see villagers working in remote mountain villages. Traditional Andean animals like llamas and alpacas will be a common sight as well as many wild birds. After a good day’s hike, we will reach our first campsite at Upis, next to the river, with scenic views of the Ausangate Mountains. We also have a chance to enjoy thermal baths if you so wish. (optional – entrance fee not included).

Day 2: Upis – Ausangate Laguna (B, L, D)

We will rise early in the morning and ascend the slopes to cross over the Arapa Pass (14,760 ft). We will pass many beautiful lakes with a variety of colored hues such as the red lake Uchuy Pucacocha, where the local Andean healers perform special rituals requesting to receive the energy to cure the community from the mountain god and mother earth. We will stop for lunch at Pucamocco, a point known for its spectacular view of many huge snow-capped mountain peaks. After this we will continue our descent to our camp site in the lower skirts of the Ausangate mountain.

Day 3: Ausangate Laguna – Jampa (B, L, D)

On day three we make for the Palomani pass (17,056 ft), the highest point of the Trek. From the pass, we will follow the path into the valley of Pampa Jatunpata and traverse uphill into the Chilca valley, which is where we will overnight and take in the views of the glacier covered mountains.

Day 4: Jampa – Comerococha (B, L, D)

After breakfast we will start of the easier part of the trek – we will cross the Jampa Pass (16,404 ft), our last mountain pass. We will then make our way down to the Comerococha passing several different colored lakes on the way to our campsite.

Day 5: Comerococha – Pacchanta (B, L, D)

The trail descends towards the small village of Pacchanta where you’ll have the opportunity to take it easy and rest and relax in the thermal springs for a couple of hours if you like! (optional – entrance fee not included) We’ll set up camp near Pacchanta and you’ll have the afternoon free to explore this Andean village.

Day 6: Pacchanta – Tinki – Cusco (B, L)

A short hike this morning will bring us to the main road near Tinki where you will have lunch, before our transportation picks us up and drives us back to Cusco. Upon arrival, your guide will drop you off back at your hotel.

What is included on The Road of Apu Ausangate Trek:

• Pre-departure briefing at your hotel the night before your trek.
• Fluent English/Spanish guide that is very knowledgeable of the surrounding region and its customs.
• Private transfer from and to your hotel.
• All train and bus fares.
• Camping equipment, dining tents with tables and chairs, where you enjoy delicious meals, camping tents to sleep.  (We will provide a list of items you should bring when you book).
• Porters who will carry the gear & cook
• Pack animals: Horses for carrying camping equipment and your personal items.
• Portable toilet
• You have a daily meals, breakfast, lunch or box lunch and dinner. Water, tea and coffee are including with the meals.
• Sleeping Thermarest, but sleeping bag you need to bring with you or you can rent it from us.
• Our rent prices for equipments;
  Sleeping bag 25 $
  Walking Sticks 18 $

• Not included on The Road of Apu Ausangate Trek:

• Meals which are not referenced in the itinerary.
• Alcohol drinks
• Sleeping bag
• Travel Insurance
• Tips for your guide are not included and are optional

Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu: Pricing

Pricing is primarily dependent on how many people are in your group. The amounts listed below are general rates so you can get an idea of how much things cost. These rates may go up or down based on a few different things (we’ve listed some common items below). When you reach out to request a booking, we will give you a specific rate quote at that time.

1-2: $1718

3-4: $899

5-6: $789

7-8: $769

9+: $749

We recommend to take

• Original passport (International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
• Sleeping bag suitable for temperature of trip
• Day backpack for things needed during the day
• Comfortable walking boots
• Rain Gear: poncho/a good rain jacket for wet season
• Canteen or camel back
• Warm jacket for cool evenings
• Woolen sweater or fleece
• Trousers, one waterproof of one normal
• Shorts
• T-shirts or light cotton shirts
• Hat with brim
• Walking pool
• Flash light/head torch (the campsite has its own light but you will need this in your tent
• Personal medications
• Insect repellent
• Sun screen
• Binoculars, camera and film
• Extra money for drinks, tips, souvenirs etc (soles or dollars)
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries
• Travel insurance is essential
• Plastic bag for wet or dirty clothes.