4DAYS AUSANGATE TREK EXPEDITION

OVERVIEW

Cusco is a great city surrounded by beautiful, Inca and Colonial architecture, it is also a natural paradise so do not settle for just seeing the archaeological sites.
Put on your boots and start walking to discover the natural wonders that are hidden in the heart of the Andes.
Join this great 4-day expedition on a magical circuit to reach the Sacred Mountain Ausangate where the beauty of nature will surprise you; incredible snow-capped mountains, rivers, creeks and lagoons with crystal clear waters that reflect beautiful colors straight out of a fairy tale, In addition, the endemic fauna (llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and Andean birds in their natural habitat) and of course enjoy the culture and folklore of this region.
This tour invites you to have an unforgettable vacation with a professional group of hiking experts, professional chef and the total kindness of the locals who will be in charge of driving the horses that will transport your camping equipment.
The tour will begin and end in the City of Cusco.
This is a trip for mountain lovers who want to discover new paths.

Dreams Don't Work Unless You Do

USEFUL INFORMATION
Start: Hotel Cusco
Final: Hotel Cusco
Style: Trekking
Destination: Ausangate Mountain
Group size: Min. 2 hikers
General grade: Difficult
Length: 40 km / 25 miles
Max. Altitude: 5210 meters / 17093 feet
Temperature: Min. 0°C / 32°F
Weather: May to November sunny
Physical rating: good conditions
Frequency: All year

ITINERARY

DAY 1
CUSCO – TINKI – PAJCHANTA – PACHASPATA.

To start the 4-day Ausangate trekking tour, we pick you up in your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 am, then we take a 3 hour journey to Pajchanta, where we will visit the hot springs a nice place to relax ourselves and after that enjoy a traditional lunch.
Later on we take a 3 hours hike to Pachaspata camp, which is located at 4,750 meters / 15,483 feet and between high snow-capped mountains, from where you can enjoy magnificent sunset views.

Hiking length: 6 km /3.7 miles
Trekking time: 2 and a half hours
Pajchanta hot springs: 4,320 meters / 14,137 feet
Pachaspata Altitude: 4760 meters / 15,617 feet
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: lunch, tea time and dinner

DAY 2
PACHASPATA - JAMPA PASS - HUCHUY PHINAYA

Today we will wake up among beautiful glaciers and lagoons we will have breakfast in open air with stunning views. Once we are ready we start hiking uphill to Jhampa Pass (5020 meters / 16470 feet), the first highest point of the Ausangate trek. From here we will enjoy the incredible landscape of the Andes, at noon, we get a nutritious lunch at Jampa Pampa. Then it is time to descend along the banks of a small freshwater river and among hundreds of South American camelids
later we will to arrive to Huchuy Pjinaya camp, our place to have dinner and spend the second night of this exiting expedition. At the right time the tour guide will talk to the group about the next day activities.

Hiking length: 13 km / 8.1 miles
Trekking time: 8 hours
Huchuy Phinaya: 4,510 meters / 14796 feet
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

DAY 3
HUCHUY PHINAYA – PALOMANI PASS – ANANTA

This morning will be unforgettable as we will be able to observe the Ausangate Mountain in all its dimensions, it is the highest in the Cusco region and the fifth in Peru (6,380 meters / 20,932 feet).
6:00 am. We will have a breakfast that will provide us a lot of energy then we start our Adventure, the goal is to ascend to the Palomani Pass, the highest point of the Ausangate trek. From here the panoramic view is 360° and if our conditions allow it, we may climb another 150 meters to be very close to the glacier. After photographing and enjoying this exciting place, it is time to  descend towards Ausangate Qocha (Ausangate Lagoon), a perfect place to enjoy a gratifying lunch and rest, then we  continue with the hike this time towards the Ananta camp, where we will spend the last night of the expedition.

Hiking length: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Trekking time: 7 hours
Palomani pass: 5,210 meters / 17,093 feet
Ananta: 4650 meters / 15,256 feet
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

DAY 4
ANANTA - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - CHILLIWANI - CUSCO

5:00 a.m. we will have the last breakfast of our expedition to Ausangate, once we are ready we start hiking towards the famous Rainbow Mountain (5030 meters / 16503 feet). Trying to arrive before the crowd and take excellent photos with the first sun's rays and to continue enjoying the charm of nature, we headed to the Valle Colorado viewpoint, where its incredible geological formation and Andean landscape will amaze us, after experiencing These rewarding moments, it is time to descend to Chilliwani community, where we get the last lunch of the trek, this time togueter with the expedition team and finally we will be able to say goodbye to them and then we get on our transport to continue back to the Cusco city  arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.
end of our service

Hiking length: 9 km / 5.6 miles
Trekking time: 5 hours
Rainbow Mountain: 5,030 meters / 16,503 feet
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

 What does the 4Day trek to Ausangate include?

· Brief information about the hike the day before the trek
· Private mobility Cusco - Pajchanta / Rainbow Mountain (Chilliwani) Cusco
· Professional English or Spanish speaking guide
· Professional chef (1 assistant for a group of more than 8 people)
· Muleteers of the Ausangate community
· Horses to transport camping equipment and backpacks
· Food: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, snacks (optional vegetarian at no additional cost)
·  Tent for the dining room and kitchen
· Chairs and dining table
· 1 tent 4 stations for 2 people and mats
· First aid kit and oxygen
·  Ticket to Ausangate Natural Park and Rainbow Mountain.

What is not included in our price?

X  Sleeping bags (we can rent you)
X  Travel insurance
X  Personal stuff
X  Additional saddle horse
X  Use of hot springs in Pajchanta (US$ 2)
X  Walking sticks
X  Breakfast the first day, dinner the last day
X  Tips (optional)

What do I need to bring for this expedition?

· Light backpack
· Sleeping bag, minimum of 12°C below zero
· Sweater and a thick jacket
· Hiking shoes
· Walking sticks
· Hat or cap
· Gloves
· Thermal socks
· Camelback / canteen
· Waterproof jacket or rain ponchos
· Sunglasses
· Personal medications
· Toilet paper
· Sunscreen
· Lipstick
· Flashlight
· Camera with extra charger 
· Some cash in small bills (PEN)

RECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend that you take out travel insurance during your trip in Peru

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

It would be better if you come from another high place, like Arequipa, Puno or Bolivia

Develop physical activity in height (Hiking, Cycling among others) check our programs

Wear appropriate clothing for Treks

Drinking coca tea during the day helps to reduce the effect of altitude (avoid drinking it before bedtime)

Inform us if you have setbacks or delays when arriving in Cusco

Leave your heavy suitcase in Cusco

OPTIONAL SERVICES

These services are not included in our price, if you want to add any of them, please let us know at the booking time.

· Comfortable feather sleeping bags minus 20 ºC below zero ($20.00)
· Inflatable mats ($15.00 )
· If you prefer to sleep in a single tent, you must add ($30.00)
· If you want to rent an extra horse for riding $ 100.00  for 4 days
· Walking sticks ($15.00 for the entire excursion)

NOTE

· THE STANDARD SERVICE shares a group with other participants
· THE SUPERIOR SERVICE is Private and the tour will be exclusive
· The times mentioned in this itinerary are approximate.
· The tour guide has the power to change both the place for lunch and the camping site, all this depending on the progress of the group as well as the weather condition.
· If you need an additional horse to ride or for your extra luggage, you can rent it for a reasonable price
· The expedition to AUSANGATE is a great adventure, the rainy season is between the months of (December - March)
· To do the AUSANGATE TREK, a good physical condition is required.
· Average group size 4 people, maximum 10 per group
·  We DO this Excursion any day of the year with a minimum of 2 participants
· If you rent equipment and damage it, you are responsible for the price of replacement/repair. (Please make correct use of the equipment provided)
·  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 of age.
· This discount will also apply to 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
· Discounts will NOT be applied in high season months (June, July and August)
· To receive the discount benefit, we need you to send us a high-quality photo or scan of the card. We also need to see the high quality image or passport scan of the student under 17 and children under 8

Price 4 DAYS AUSANGATE TREK EXPEDITION

SUPERIOR SERVICE

Our prices vary according to the number of people that book it together.

THE PRICE APPLIES PER PERSON

2 people $ 579.00 Each One
3 people $ 489.00 Each One
4 people $ 409.00 Each One
5 people $ 359.00 Each One
6 to more people $ 320.00 Each One