Ausangate Trek 5D/4N
Cusco | Natural and Cultural Routes of Deep Cusco
5 Days / 4 Nights
Starting from US$450 per person
Overview
The Ausangate Trek is one of the most breathtaking and remote high-altitude hikes in Peru. This 5-day adventure offers a deep immersion into the natural beauty of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, featuring snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes, hot springs, and encounters with traditional Andean communities. The highlight of the trek includes views of the sacred Ausangate Mountain (6,384 m) and the colorful Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain.
Route
- Cusco
- Ocongate
- Tinqui
- Upis
- Arapa Pass
- Ausangate Cocha
- Palomani Pass
- Huchuy Pinaya
- Qampa Pass
- Pacchanta
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Itinerary
Customize this itinerary by adding additional days to any location. Contact one of our expert travel advisors for advice.
Day 1: Cusco – Ocongate – Tinqui – Upis
Day 2: Upis – Arapa Pass – Ausangate Cocha
Day 3: Ausangate Cocha – Palomani Pass – Huchuy Pinaya
Day 4: Huchuy Pinaya – Qampa Pass – Pacchanta
Day 5: Pacchanta – Tinqui – Cusco
Route Map
Important Information
- Pre-trek briefing with guide
- Round-trip transport: Cusco – Tinqui – Cusco
- Professional trekking guide
- Cook and kitchen assistant
- Horses to carry equipment and arriero (horseman)
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners (vegetarian option available)
- Hot beverages (coffee, tea, coca leaf infusions)
- 1 tent for every 2 people + sleeping mat
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, chairs and tables
- Entrance tickets to Ausangate Reserve and Rainbow Mountain
- Sleeping bags (available for rent: US$10–15)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Personal items and toiletries
- Extra horse for additional luggage (over 6 kg)
- First day breakfast and last day dinner
- Trekking poles
- Tips (optional)
- Original passport
- Sleeping bag (or rent from us)
- Trekking poles
- Warm clothing for high-altitude nights
- Lightweight clothes for the day
- Waterproof jacket and rain gear
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Hat, gloves, and scarf
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Snacks and personal medications
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Swimwear (for Pacchanta hot springs)
- Extra cash in Peruvian soles
- Personal hygiene items
- Small backpack for daily essentials
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- ISIC card (if student) for possible discounts
Reservations
Starting from US$450 per person
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