DÍA 3:AUSANGATE QOCHA LAKE AUSANGATE Q’OCHA A QAMPA:

Ausangate Trek 4 Days/3 Nights A Breathtaking High Altitude Adventure in Peru

From the lagoon we ascend again to the Palomani pass (5,200 meters/ 17,056 feet) – the highest point of the trek. From the pass we follow the trail to the valley where we can rest and have lunch. In the afternoon we will be able to appreciate the snow-capped mountains Tres Picos and Punta Puca. We will continue through the wide green valley of Pampa Jutunpata and up the valley of the Q’ampa River. We will spend the third night in this area.

We will wake you up at 05:00 am with coca tea or coffee delivered to your Cabins and you are given a delicious breakfast for the day ahead. In The morning start hiking up to Arapa Pass (4968m) Along the way we are going to observe local farmers and alpacas, Ausangate snow-capped to your left side, and you will have English- a speaking guide explaining about flora, and fauna and talking about the landscape along the trail. if we are lucky we might see condor, chinchillas, and vicuñas. Also, we will enjoy colorful lakes and get to our campsite of Puca Cocha where we are going to be surrounded by high mountains and unbelievable hanging glaciers, watch and hear the glacier crashing into the tarns below! As usual, tents are going to be set up inside the mountain huts for us to change, take a nap, and have our lunch. Since this campsite is close to Puca Cocha Lake, you will go to the lake where you will see many types of ducks, Andean geese, and many other types of birds. Then you will have dinner at our dining room which is built with rocks and mud.

• Elevation Gain: 490 m / 1607 ft.

• Elevation Loose: 294 m / 964 ft.

• Walking Distance: 10 km/ 6,21 miles

• hiking hour: 5 – 6 hours roughly

• Difficulty: moderate/difficult

• Campsite Elevation: 4,577 meters / 15,016 feet.

• Accommodation: Mountain Huts

• Highest Point: 4740 m / 15,551 ft.

DAY 2:UPIS TO AUSANGATE AUSANGATEQOCHA:

We leave Cusco very early in the morning, pick you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco and head south-east of the city, approximately three hours drive by private transport to the small village of Tinqui (3800 meters/12,464 feet). We pass through beautiful landscapes and several traditional villages such as Urcos, Cattca and Ocangate. After lunch in Tinqui, we will start the hike where the first 3 hours of the trail will be an unforgettable experience as we cross the mountains in the Cordillera del Vilcanota and if the weather allows us we will be able to see the snow-capped mountain or Apu Ausangate. We will hike for two more hours until we reach the hot springs at Upis (4,400 meters/14,432 feet). We will camp here for the night (4-5 hours of trekking).

• Elevation Gain: 330 m / 1082 ft.

• Elevation Loose: 56 m / 183 ft.

• Walking Distance: 8 km/ 4,9 miles.

• Hiking Hour: 3 hours roughly.

• Trailhead Elevation: 4,179 meters / 13,710 feet.

• Difficulty: moderate.

• Campsite Elevation: 4,432 meters / 14,540 feet.

• Highest Point: 4,432 meters / 14,540 feet.

• Accommodation: Cabins.

DÍA 1: CUSCO – TINQUI – UPIS:

Ausangate Trek 5 Days/4 Nights A Breathtaking High Altitude Adventure in Peru​ Enjoy , the most famous trek to get Peru’s most timeless and wilderness regions, in Southern Cusco. This tour will guide you through time and is apt for travellers who want to explore vast and rich heritage and splendour of nature. Gain more knowledge regarding trips, just get in touch with the most expertise travel agents of Peru by visiting https://incalandadventures.com/ is is a hike around the snow capped, a dramatic scenery located in South America; Perú, the largest peak in Cusco southern region.We offer you one traditional circuit around Ausangate and one very non-traditional to Vinicunca, will satisfy most demanding and will get unforgettable memories as sumptuous panoramas of high mountain, formidable glaciers and crystalline rivers, turquoise lakes.

DAY 4:Q’AMPA TO PACCHANTA CUSCO

​Very early in the morning we will start with the trek where we will pass through the small community of Q’ampa, then we will head northwest to the last pass of this trek – abra Q’ampa (5,000 meters/16,400 feet). Once again we will have the opportunity to observe colorful lagoons and have lunch near 7 lakes the Q’omer Q’ocha lagoon. We will walk for several hours before arriving at the small village of Pacchanta. We can enjoy the hot springs for a couple of hours and even have a well-deserved beer! We will set up camp near Pacchanta and have the afternoon free to explore this interesting Andean village
Notes:
We will climb up to 5200m / 17060f. Combined with the extreme weather this trip can be hard work. We want you to remember this trek with a smile on your face, therefore please make sure you are well acclimatized, fit and healthy.
Since the weather can be very cold and cloudy your clothes once wet will not dry at night.
So take some clothes to change.

Price not Includes

Price Includes

Flights to and from Peru /
Cusco, or any kind of transport before or after completion of the program.
Tipping staff
Flights to and from Peru /
Cusco, or any kind of transport before or after completion of the program.
Tipping staff

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
We recommend you bring:
A light day pack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek – prepare for a vast range of changes
in temperature
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be bought for about $1 in Cusco.
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended. Extra socks are a must.
Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath in the evenings if you wish
to carry them.
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie. Thermal clothing is also recommended,
especially for sleeping.
Sleeping bag
Torch/ Flashlight and spare batteries
Camera, films and batteries (batteries are consumed quicker in cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported
Toilet paper – pack in & pack out
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams.
Your own medical kit with any special medications that you might require, paracetamol, second skin for blisters
etc.
Small towel or sarong
Bathers/swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in hot springs)
Cash
Original passport & ISIC (International Student Identity Card) if you have one.
Walking sticks or poles (can be hired from us)
Binoculars (if you have them)Optional extras:
Walking poles
Extra mule for personal belongings (e.g. camera equipment) US$25 per day

Services of expert guides in
high mountain trek.
Private transport round trip
Accomodation: camping in tent
3 Breakfast 3dinner 3 lunches &
snack
Waterproof bags
First aid kit and oxygen
Services of expert guides in
high mountain trek.
Private transport round trip
Accomodation: camping in tent
3 Breakfast 3dinner 3 lunches &
snack
Waterproof bags
First aid kit and oxygen

Ausangate Trek

• Trips Managed by Local Experts

• Easy, Fast, Risk-Free Bookings

• Personalized Small Group Tours

• Great Value for Money

• Unique, Customized Itineraries

• Best Local Certified Guides.

• WHY CHOOSE Inca land adventures?inca land adventures is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking. inca land adventures is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.
  Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
  We take pride in our reputation as a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. Our staff are our extended family. We ensure they are supported financially by offering them a fair salary. We are so proud of our team! Without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients.
  Inca land adventures knows how important it is to trust in a reliable honest operator to create your adventure of a lifetime while in Peru.

• SMALL GROUPSTo ensure a more personalized service for our guests, at Inca land adventures we have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.

4 days Private Service Prices: 2025

1 person : US$1350.00 per person
2 people : US$700.00 per person
3 people: US$650.00 per person
4 people : US$600.00 per person
5 people : US$550.00 per person
6+ people : US$500.00 per person.

DISCOUNTS
18 to 25 years old: $30 USD Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of
student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card is required at booking for government approval for discount.
Under 18 years old: $30 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 11 years old: $40 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Group of 5 or more: $30 USD – All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.
EXTRAS
EXTRAS. Confort package usd 120.00
Sleeping Bag –per trek (It will be clean and warm)
Air Mattress –per trek (Therma rest mattresses)
Walking Poles - per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)
Pillow per trek:
Personal tent- $35 USD – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
ADDED VALUES FOR FREE
TRANSFER – from the Airport to Hotel (Cusco Only)
DUFFEL BAG AND LINER BAGS – included in the trekking price!
BOILED WATER is included along the Inca Trail
OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
EMERGENCY HORSE is included in the price which can be ridden if you get tired or sick
PLASTIC RAIN poncho made by Inca Land Adventures is included.TIPS FOR OUR PORTERS
We always we take care our hosremans and horses during our alternative treks so tiping it will be the seim as
for the portersBeware of this when booking they might be cheaper because of this!2 people (minimum group size) should have a maximum of 7 porters and 16 people (max group size) should have 22
porters.
** Tips for porters, cooks or guides are optional and are NOT included in our price. However our advice is that
you tip our staff based on their performance, service and knowledge. Our guidelines for tipping our staff is the
following:
Each porter gets 100 Soles, each assistant cook 150 Soles, the Main Chef gets 300 Soles.make sure to tip more if
your trip it is more than 5 days or if it is luxury treks
Assistant Tour guides can be tipped collectively by the members of the group, we suggest a 5% of the total cost
of the tour.
Main guides are tipped on a one on one basis and based on their performance. Tour guides are professional people
who spend a lot of time training in different other fields such archaelogy, history and WFA. We suggest people
to consider tipping our guide a 10% to 15% of the value of your tour.
Train included in all tours is the Expedition train (to Ollanta). Train times will only be confirmed once full
amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 2:55 PM and the 9:20 PM being the last train
(high season June to September). We will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).ZERO PLASTIC BOTTLES ON THE INCA TRAIL AND MACHU PICCHU AUSANGATE TREKS
Due to New goverment regulations for the Inca Trail it will be 100% PROHIBITED to TAKE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES. We believe that in the first days the new enforced regulations may NOT be 100% controlled however as the days go it will be more and more strict therefore WE KINDLY suggest you getting your aluminum plastic bottles to avoid any dissapointment at the check points along the Inca Trail an