3 Days AUSANGATE TREK
& RED VALLEY

Overview

This excursion hiking through the Ausangate Mountain and the Red valley is for people who love trekking and for those who are in very good physical condition, we will hike a long distance each day, the highest points reaches (5,000 mt/ 16.500 ft) the climate varies from (0° C/32° F to 15°C/46° F) we will cross 3 high points walking through diverse and beautiful landscapes that will change daily, from the snow-capped mountains, colorful hills, Hot Springs and wetlands full of wildlife, among the most representative are the South American camelids as well as Vizcachas, Deer and Birds of the Andes among others.

Come on…! Let’s enjoy this unique and unforgettable experience with PERU ULTIMATE EXPEDITION and its expert’s team very well prepared to exceed all your expectations.

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USEFUL INFORMATION
Start: Hotel Cusco
End: Hotel Cusco
Style: Trekking
Destination: Ausangate Mountain
Group size: Min. 2 Hikers
General grade: Difficult
Length:
Altitude: 5030 meters / 16502 feet
Temperature: Min. 0°C / 32°F
Weather: May to November sunny
Physical Rating: Good conditions
Frequency: All year

Itinerary

Day 1
CUSCO - TINKI - UPIS

At 7:00 am. We pick you up to start our trek to the Ausangate Mountain we leave city and then we travel by private transportation, we headed south of Cusco.

During the hike we will pass through very beautiful places typical of the Andes, small towns, known as Urcos, Ocongate, Tinki, in which we will meet some locals to say them hello and try to understand their daily lifestyle, see their faces reflect happiness just by passing through their villages.
Finally we will reach the community named Upis, located on the slopes of the Ausangate Mountain.

After lunch we will have free time maybe to take a walk around the Ausangate lagoon, or If you are physically well prepared, you will be able to climb the glacier until you reach perpetual snow (5,300 mt / 17,388 ft) to reach it, you do not need climbing equipment, it is possible to get there only with trekking boots, the snow is in a very accessible place but just in case, ask for  crampons and a rope to the tour guide, later we have plenty of time to relax in the hot springs, then we will enjoy a delicious dinner, after that,  the tour guide will talk about the itinerary for the next day and then we will be ready to sleep.

Altitude of Upis Camp: 4,210 meters / 13,809 feet
Accommodation: Camping
Hiking Distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles
Hiking Time: 4 hours
Accommodation: Upis’ campsite

Day 2
UPIS - PUKA QOCHA - PASO CHILLCA - ANANTA

This day will be the most challenging of this excursion Ausangate Trek because we will hike more than 20 kilometers and we will also cross 2 high points, Arapa Pass (4,980 meters / 16,335 feet) and Chillca Pass (4,995 meters / 16,384 feet).
This day we have to wake up at 5:00 a.m. then we enjoy a coca tea in our tent but at 5:30 a.m. we will have an energetic breakfast and after that we will be ready to start.

On the first part we hiking slowly going up towards Puka Qocha (Red lagoon) an amazing place to stop and have incredible pictures also here we will enjoy our healthy lunch with beautiful views of the stone forests, small freshwater streams, picturesque lagoons, and steep snow-capped mountains.

after a good rest and lunch we continue hiking to the Ananta camp, this part of our adventure will be unique, since we will pass by second-highest point named Chillca Pass from where we will have a wonderful panoramic view, we will also pass very close to hundreds of South American Camelids (Vicuñas, Alpacas, and Llamas) and we will know how they look like and what their physical differences are, finally we will arrive to the Ananta camp where we spend our second night.

Walking distance: 18 km / 11.2 miles
Hiking time: 9 hours approximately
Highest elevation: 4,995 meters / 16,384 feet
Difficulty: Moderate / difficult
Accommodation: Camping
Ananta campsite elevation: 4,710 meters / 15,449 feet

Day 3
ANANTA - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - RED VALLEY - CHILLIWANI - CUSCO

This is the last day of our adventure however, it is a long-awaited day, because we will visit one of the places that have become very famous during the last 3 years, “the Rainbow Mountain and Red valley”.

This day we wake up a bit early to be the first group to reach this colorful and beautiful mountain, at 5:30 am we have breakfast and then we start hiking uphill, doing some stops on the way before we cross the Warmisaya Pass (4985 meters / 16.450 feet) from the pass, it is possible to see the Rainbow Mountain on the horizon. We will try to reach it, at a suitable time before the crowd arrives, once we get the mountain we will have enough time to take excellent panoramic pictures and enjoy the place without tourists, because after 9:00 a.m. this place is full, more than thousand tourists visit it every day, by then, we will already be going towards the red valley, which is another fantastic place. After appreciating the natural beauty of the place we will start descending to Chilliwani community where our private transportation will be waiting for us to return to Cusco city, but before we start our journey we have to say goodbye to the adventure team (muleteers and cook). Finally we will be in your Hotel approximately at 5:00 p.m.

Walking Distance: 9 km/ 5.6 miles
Highest Elevation: 5,030 meters / 16,502 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking hour: 5 hours roughly
Chilliwani – Cusco. 3 and a half hours

Ausangate Trek Plus Red Valley Includes

· Briefing about the excursion a day before
· Private transportation from Cusco - Upis / Chilliwani - Cusco
· Professional guide who speaks English, Spanish and Quechua
· Professional chef and 1 assistant for groups of more than 8 people
· Muleteers in the area to drive the horses that will transport the camping equipment
· Horses to transport the camping equipment
· Meals 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, snacks (optional vegetarian food without additional cost)
· Dining tent and kitchen tent
· Chairs and dining table
· 1 tent 4 stations for 2 people plus mattress
· First aid kit
· Oxygen bottles
· Entrance to the Ausangate Natural Park, the 7-color Mountain, and red valley.

What is not included in this package?

· Sleeping bags (we can rent it)
· Travel insurance, it is strongly recommended to take out travel
· Insurance for the duration of your trip
· All flights
· Accommodation in Cusco
· Personal stuff
· Walking sticks
· Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day
· Tips for the tour guide, and camp staff (cook, and muleteers)

What Do We Need To Bring?

Peru Ultimate Expedition will provide you with a duffle backpack where you can take all your things that are mentioned below.

· Long pants
· Sweater and a thick jacket
· Sunglasses
· Personal medications
· Trekking Boots
· Hiking sticks
· Hat or cap
· Gloves
· Thick socks
·  Water bottle
· Raincoat
· Toilet paper
· Sunscreen
· Lipstick
· Appetizers
· Binoculars (optional)
· Flashlight
· Camera with an extra battery
· Some cash in small bills (soles)
· A lightweight backpack for the route

WE RECOMMEND YOU

For a good acclimatization you must be in Cusco at least 2 days before the excursion

 It would be better if you come from another high place, such as (Arequipa, Puno or Bolivia)

Book a tour that involves physical activity in height (Biking – Hiking – Trekking) check our programs

Wear suitable clothing for trekking

 Drinking coca tea during the day helps reduce the effect of altitude (avoid taking it before sleeping)

 Inform us if you have setbacks or delays when arriving in Cusco
 Leave your heavy suitcase in Cusco

OPTIONAL SERVICES

· All these services are not included in this package; if you wish, you must add it to your reservation
· A sleeping bag minus 25 degrees below zero, $ 10.00 during the entire trip
· Individual tent,  $ 15.00 for the entire tour 
· Walking sticks $ 10.00

NOTE

·This excursion is available only to SUPERIOR SERVICE
· We offer a Discount of $ 20.00 per person for foreign students under 25 years of age who have a student card with a valid expiration date at the time of their excursion and also for regular students between 8 and 17 years old
· This discount will also apply for people from countries belonging to the Andean Community (CAN) Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador
· Special discounts for Peruvians $ 30.00 per adult and $ 35.00 per student
· NO discounts will be applied in the high season months (June, July and August)
· To receive the discount benefit, we need you to send us the photo or high quality scan of the card. We also need to view the high quality image or passport scan of the student under 17 and children under 8 years old
· The price varies according to the size of your group
· The tents are for 2 people
· Our price does not include the transfer fee if you pay through Paypal