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4 day Ausangate Trek

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4 Days / 3 Nights
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Altitude

4,200 m / 13,779 feet

Departure

Daily Departures

Physical Level

Difficult

Accomodation

Camp

Group Size

2 persons to 15

Trip Style

Hike and adventure

TRAVEL DESCRIPTION

Ausangate, majestic in the Vilcanota mountain range south of Cusco, stands out for its snow-capped peaks and turquoise-blue lagoons. At 6,372 meters (20,905 feet) above sea level, it is the fifth-highest peak in Peru and has been revered since pre-Inca times as a sacred apu. Can you imagine walking along its sacred trail?

During the 4-day Ausangate tour with Illa Kuntur Travel, available from May to September, you’ll witness all of this and more. Explore the ancient trails of Ausangate and connect with the shepherd communities who still preserve their traditional way of life. Discover their unique textile techniques and marvel at the colorful crops that thrive high in the Andes.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Take on the Ausangate Trek and experience an unforgettable adventure.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Day 01

Cusco – Tinqui – Upis – Ausangate Lake

Hotel pickup at 6:00 AM and 2.5-hour journey in private minivan passing through colorful towns like Urcos, Ocongate, and Tinki until reaching Upispama where the hike begins toward Upis camp. Option for an additional 2-hour hike to Ausangate Lake, visit to hot springs, and constellation observation in front of Ausangate snow-capped mountain.

Day 02

Upis – Arapa Pass – Puca Cocha

Wake up at 6:00 AM with coca tea, followed by a hike toward Arapa Pass (16,299 ft) observing the daily life of alpaca and llama herders with the majestic Ausangate as backdrop. Descent to Puca Cocha camp (13,451 ft) surrounded by imposing mountains and hanging glaciers, with stone shelters and straw roofs for minimal environmental impact.

Day 03

Puca Cocha – Puca Cocha Pass – Warmi Saya – Kayrawiri

The most challenging day of the trek with ascent to Puca Cocha Pass (16,568 ft) for spectacular views of Ausangate snow-capped mountain and the vibrant Ananta Valley. Continue to the second pass Warmi Saya (14,764 ft) with distant views of Rainbow Mountain, descent bordering a small lake to the final camp at Kayrawiri with shelter for the last night.

Day 04

Kayrawiri – Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley – Ttio – Cusco

Very early wake-up at 4:45 AM to be the first to reach the Seven Colors Mountain (45-minute hike), photo taking and 30-minute descent to Red Valley. Transfer by private transport to Ttio for lunch and return to Cusco arriving at the hotel around 4:00 PM.

TRAVEL ITINERARY

  • Our tour begins with pickup at your hotel at 06:00 a.m. We will travel in a private minivan for 2 and a half hours. On the route we will be able to observe the Mapacho River, which connects with the Urubamba River, beautiful valleys and colorful towns such as Urcos, Ocongate and Tinki, until we reach the beginning of our walk called Upispama. There we will begin the walk to our first camp with cabins, located near the Upis thermal baths.
  • After lunch, you have the option of taking a further hike to Ausangate Lagoon. This walk lasts approximately 2 hours (round trip). Also, if you wish, you can visit the hot springs. At night, you can appreciate the constellations in front of the majestic snowy Ausangate.
    • Pick up: 06:00 am from your hotel.
    • Hiking time: 3 hours approximately
    • Elevation of the beginning of the trail: 4,220 meters / 13,840 feet.
    • Highest elevation: 4,320 meters / 15,584 feet.
    • Difficulty Walking distance: 7 km / 4.5 miles
      • Moderate
    • Lodging: Camping
    • Altitude gain: 100 meters / 330 feet
    • Elevation of the camp: 4,320 meters / 14,100 feet
  • Tomorrow we will wake him up at 6:00 a.m. with the traditional coca tea or coffee served in your cabin. You will then enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by our chef.
  • We will begin a walk towards the Arapa pass (4968 meters above sea level). During the journey, we will have the opportunity to observe the daily life of the locals, who are mainly dedicated to herding alpacas and llamas. To our left, the majestic presence of the snow-capped Ausangate will prevail, about which our guide will provide us with detailed information. If fortune is with us, we will be able to spot condors, chinchillas and vicuñas.
  • Then, we will descend to our camp in Puca Cocha, located at 4100 meters above sea level. Imposing mountains and hanging glaciers will surround us, and just above the lakes we will find our shelters and dining room, which offer an impressive view. The dining room, built of stone and with a thatched roof to minimize the environmental impact, allows you to observe the avalanches. The tents will be set up inside the shelters, ensuring their warmth at night.
    • Walking distance: 10 km / 6.21 miles
    • Hiking time: Approximately 5 hours
    • Elevation of trail: 4,300 meters / 14,100 feet
    • Highest elevation: 4,750 meters / 15,580 feet.
    • Difficulty: moderate / difficult.
    • Lodging: Camping
    • Altitude gain: 400 meters / 1,368 feet.
    • Camp Elevation: 4,500 meters / 14,760 feet
  • This day is considered the most challenging of the 4-day Ausangate Trek. After breakfast, we will prepare to ascend to the Puca Cocha pass (5,051 meters above sea level), surrounded by imposing mountains with spectacular views of the snow-capped Ausangate.
  • From the pass, we can contemplate the imposing red mass of Ausangate. You will appreciate the untouched beauty and vibrant colors of the Ananta Valley. Along the way, you are likely to encounter vizcachas and vicuñas.
  • After a well-deserved rest, we will begin the descent and then ascend to the second pass, called Warmi Saya (4,500 meters above sea level), from where you can see, in the distance, a portion of the impressive Rainbow Mountain or mountain of 7 colors, but still! We won’t get to it! From this point, we will descend and border a small lagoon and then continue our walk until we arrive at our camp, which has a shelter where we will enjoy lunch and spend the last night of our mountain adventure.
    • Hiking distance: 10 km / 6.214 miles
    • Elevation of camp: 4,500 meters / 14,760 feet
    • Hiking time: Approximately 7 hours
    • Elevation of trail: 4,500 meters / 14,760 feet
    • Highest elevation: 4,990 meters / 16,375 feet.
    • Difficulty: moderate / difficult.
    • Lodging: Camping in cabins.
    • Altitude gain: 800 meters / 2,368 feet.
  • Today is the day we will get up very early, at 04:45 a.m., to be the first to arrive at the Rainbow mountain. Our camp is located 45 minutes from Seven Color Mountain. We will bring coffee and warm clothes due to the intense cold. After taking the best photographs, we will descend to the red valley or red mountain, which will take about 30 minutes downhill. Then, we will go to the bus station where we will pick up our private transportation to Ttio, a small town where we will have lunch. Finally, we will return to Cusco and arrive at your hotel around 4 pm.
    • Walking distance: 1 km / 0.621 miles
    • Elevation of trail: 4,900 meters / 16,076 feet
    • Highest elevation: 5,050 meters / 16,568 feet.
    • Difficulty: easy
    • Altitude gain: 100 meters / 328 feet}
    • Hiking time: approximately 45 minutes
    • Drop off: 03:00 pm at your hotel

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL?

Ausangate trek price

AUSANGATE TREK 4 DAYS
Price Per Person - Minimum 2 people
GROUP SERVICE
From 2 people
 US$ 650.00
PRIVATE SERVICE
From 2 people
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