Ausangate Peru hike | 7 Day Ausangate Trek

We board a private vehicle early in the morning (around 5 am) to set out in travelling to the Andean village of Tinki. First, we follow a road towards Puno passing the Wari´s culture ruins of Pikillaqta and later the colonial towns of Andahuaylillas and Huaro (we may spend some time visiting them). Then, we continue to the village of Urcos (a major bus road junction) where we stop for a while to appreciate a colourful local market. Afterwards, we turn on a dusty road (that leads to Puerto Maldonado) to continue uphill until we reach some highland small villages observing shepherds and weavers there. In the afternoon, we continue towards Ocongate, a capital of the district, passing some pitoresque villages along the Huatanay River and beautiful areas of cultivated fields. Finally, we get to our first campsite at Tinki (3,850 m) completing a 145 kilometre ride like that.

Estimated trekking time: 1 hour
Trekking distance: 1 km
Max. elevation: 3,850 m (12,631 ft)
Min. elevation: 3,399 m (11,152 ft)
Difficulty: Easy

After breakfast, we first ascend to the Alcatani Pass (4,650 m) to later descend to the glacier lagoon of Ausangate qocha. Afterwards, we climb up again, this time to reach the highest point of the entire Ausangate Trek which is the Palomani Pass (5,050 m)!! There, we can enjoy magnific views of the south-eastern ridge of the Apu Ausangate! Finally, we climb down to the Jampa Valley (4,600 m) admiring Andean dwellers wearing typical cloths of this region as well as plenty of sheep, lamas, alpacas and paqochas before we get to a place of our today´s camping laying within the valley.

Estimated trekking time: 7 hours
Trekking distance: 20 km
Max. elevation: 5,050 m (16,568 ft)
Min. elevation: 4,600 m (15,092 ft)
Difficulty: Challenging 

After early breakfast, we ascend for two and half an hour towards the high Arapa Pass (4,850 m)! From there, we start descending to the Pucaqocha Lagoon, also called Hatun Pucaqocha (4,605 m) enjoying splendid views of the western iced-fall of Ausangate. Then, we set a campsite on the shores of the lagoon where we have a chance to watch many Andean bird species.

Estimated trekking time: 5 hours
Trekking distance: 16 km
Max. elevation: 4,850 m (15,912 ft)
Min. elevation:  4,140 (13,583 ft)
Difficulty: Difficult

Today, we circle northwest along the Ticllacocha Lagoon and over the last pass - Jampa (4,650 m). From there, we continue hiking to the Pacchaspata Pampa where we set up a campsite on the shores of the splendid turquoise lagoon of Q'omercocha (4,580 m). 

Estimated trekking time: 6 hours
Trekking distance: 15 km
Max. elevation: 4,650 m (15,256 ft)
Min. elevation: 4,580 m (15,026 ft)
Difficulty: Difficult

After having breakfast, we start descending towards the small village of Pacchanta (4,300 m) observing spectacular highland sceneries on the way. When we reach Pachanta, we continue to its hot springs to enjoy a dip. From there, we have an opportunity to view the powerful Apu Ausangate. We camp oveernight. 

Estimated trekking time: 7 hours
Trekking distance: 15 km
Max. elevation: 4,580 m (15,026 ft)
Min. elevation: 4,300 m (14,108 ft)
Difficulty: Moderate

Just a short hike awaits us today to take us back to Tinki (3,850 m) where we board our vehicle bringing us back to Cusco. You get to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Estimated trekking time: 4 hours
Trekking distance: 8 km
Max. elevation: 4,300 m (14,108 ft)
Min. elevation: 3,399 m (11,152 ft)
Difficulty: Easy

• Breakfast on the day 1 and lunch on the last day.
• International and domestic flights nor airport departure taxes.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory).
• Other extras not mentioned.

Single room: Please note that if you have booked the "Single room" option for this trek, you receive your own single tent for all nights.

Local flights: No local flights are included in the trek´s price.

• Pre-trek briefing with your Tour Guide.
• Transfer by private vehicle to Tinki - the initial point of the trek.
• Accommodation: Campsites (6 nights).
• Meals: 6x breakfast, 6x lunch, 6x dinner and 6x afternoon hot beverages (Please advice us in advance if you are a vegetarian; this option is for NO extra additional cost).
• Professional bilingual Tour Guide.
• Professional Cook.
• A Horseman.
• Horses to carry food, camping and cooking equipment and 7 kg of each passenger's belongings.
• Camping equipment: personal double tents, tables and chairs, a cooking tent with cooking equipment, dining and toilet tents and bottled gas.
• Food.
• Term-a-rest mattress (AIr sleeping roll mattress)
• A sleeping bag (for up to -5°C).
• A pair of the Hiking Poles
• Air Pillow
• A Duffel bag for two people (7 kg per person)
• Blanket (A Polar for the sleeping bag)
• A Hot-water bottle
• Return transport from Tinki to Cusco. 
• Medical kit & Oxygent tank

• Standard Backpack of 45 liters.
• 1 coat
• 1 pair of gloves
• Hiking Clothes
• Jacket for rain or poncho
• Hiking shoes
• Walking poles
• Hat or cap
• Swimsuit and towel
• Sun glasses
• Tablets for purifying water
• Extra money
• Energy bars and chocolates
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Personal medicines
• Toilet paper