Ausangate Trek 4 Days: Unforgettable Journey Through Pristine Mountains & High Andean Communities
Cusco
Embark on a 4-day Ausangate Trek, a magical route in the Vilcabamba-Cusco mountain range. Explore pristine mountains, high Andean communities, and stunning landscapes. Unforgettable journey with expert guides and excellent services.
Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Cusco – Tinki – Pajchanta Hot Springs – Qomerccocha.

Nevado Ausangate - To start Ausangate Best Trek 4 Days, our private mobility will pass by your hotel at 7 in the morning, then we will travel towards the highest mountain in the Cusco region.
the trip by bus will take us 3 hours until hot springs of Pajchanta, where we will able to enjoy thermo-medicinal waters and on a half day we will go to taste the first delicious meals of our cook (lunch).
Later we will move to our Qomerqocha camp, it will take us around 2 and a half hours, walking slowly on a light road, but with fantastic views of the huge snow-capped mountains.
At 4:00 in the afternoon, we will settle into our tents, then we will enjoy the magnificent views of the sunset and at 6 pm we will have our dinner.

  • Pajchanta Hot Springs. 4,320 meters /14,137 ft.
  • Qomerqocha (Green Lagoon). 4,590 meters /15,055 ft.
  • Hiking length. 6 km /3.7 miles.
  • Trekking time. 2 hours and a half.
  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Qomerccocha – Janpa pass – Huchuy Phinaya.

Nevado Ausangate - Today we will wake up at 5:30 a.m., we will drink coca tea to get some energy and our breakfast, at 7 a.m., and we will begin to trek among the colorful lagoons and huge snow-clad picks.
As we go up to the highest point of today’s hike (Janpa Pass 01 meters), we will enjoy beautiful landscapes and high Andean animals.
At noon, we will enjoy our lunch in Janpa Pampa, then we will continue downhill next to the small river of fresh water and among hundreds of South American Camelids and finally, we will arrive at Huchuy Pjinaya where we will spend the second night.
At 5:30 pm. we will have hot drinks and at 6:00 p.m. our second dinner and camp night.

  • Jhanpa Pass. 5,010 meters / 16,433 ft
  • Huchuy Phinaya. 4,510 m /14,793 ft
  • Trekking time. 8 hours, 12 km /7.5 miles
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and snacks.

Huchuy Phinaya – Palomani pass – Ausangate Qocha – Ananta.

Nevado Ausangate - Our sunrise will be wonderful because we will able to see in 100% to Ausangate Mountain which is the highest in the Cusco region and fifth in Peru (6,374 meters / 20,907 feet).
At 6 am. We will take our energetic breakfast, then begin to ascend to Palomani Pass the highest point of our trekking. From here, you will have beautiful panoramic views in 360 ° and if you are in perfect conditions you can climb 150 meters more to be very close to the glacier.
After taking many pictures, we will go down to Ausangate Qocha where we will rest for lunch, then we will continue to Ananta where we will spend our third night and at 6:00 p.m. We will have our last dinner and camp.

  • Palomani Pass. 5,210 meters /17,010 ft
  • Ananta Campsite 4,650 meters /15,252 ft
  • Hiking time. 7 hours, 10 km / 6.2 miles
  • Foods: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and snacks.

Ananta – Rainbow Mountain – Ananta – Chillca pass – Yana Qocha.

Vinicunca Mountain - At 5:30 am. We will take our last breakfast, then we will start the trek by the last stretch of our journey.

In the rainbow mountain, we will try to be before 8:30 a.m. to take good pictures because after 9:00 a.m., this place is totally crowded, for that we will already be heading towards the red valley which is another natural wonder. Here we will have enough time to contemplate the beauty of the geological formation.

Approximately at 11 in the morning, we will begin to descend towards the community of Pampachiry where we will have our last lunch, then the saddest moment will come because we will say goodbye to our cook and muleteers and we will take our private bus to Cusco arriving at approximately 6 o’clock p.m.

  • Rainbow Mountain. 5,025 meters / 16,482 ft
  • 11 km / 6.9 miles
  • Time of the walk 6 hours
  • Foods: Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks.
  • Bus to Cusco. 3 hours
What's Included
  • Tents for dining room and kitchen.
  • Muleteers
  • Multilingual professional guide.
  • Food: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, sandwiches (optional vegetarian at no additional cost).
  • Horses to transport the camping equipment.
  • An oxygen ball
  • Chairs and dining table.
  • 1 tent 4 stations for 2 people.
  • First aid kit.
  • Bus Cusco
    – Pajchanta / Upis Hot Springs
    – Cusco
  • Professional Cook (1 assistant for a group more than 8 people).
  • Brief information about hiking a day before the start.
  • 1 mat
  • Ticket to Ausangate Natural Park and mountain of colors.
What's Not Included
  • Sleeping bags (we can rent you).
  • Travel insurance: we recommend you to take out travel insurance during the time of your hike.
  • Personal stuff.
  • Additional horse.
  • Walking sticks.
  • Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day.
  • Tips for the guide and the horsemen (optional)
Additional Information

Ausangate 4-Day Best Trek is a mesmerizing journey through the Vilcabamba – Cusco mountain range, letting you explore unspoiled and beautiful landscapes seldom visited by travelers. The adventure unfolds on an age-old Inca trail, leading you through stunning views of numerous snow-cloaked mountains, waterfalls, multiple lagoons, multi-colored mountains, and high Andean communities. The Ausangate 4-Day Best Trek guarantees an unforgettable vacation with exceptional services from a knowledgeable hiking guide, professional chef, and the friendliness of the local residents tasked with guiding the horses that will carry our camping gear.

Location
Cusco
Traveler pick-up is included Our collection is included at no additional cost if your hotel, Airbnb or another is located near the historic center of Cusco.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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