Situated to the south of Cusco, the Ausangate Trek offers an unparalleled experience. Witness Andean lifestyle, majestic mountains and lakes, Alpacas & Llamas, and meet the local inhabitants. Trek around Apu Ausangate, the tallest mountain in Cusco, create memorable moments with the locals, and revel in the essence of Pachamama (Mother Earth).
Cusco - Tinqui - Upis
Nevado Ausangate - Your guide will meet you in Cusco early in the morning, and take you via private transportation to Tinke where we have a stop to buy the last stuff, you also be able to take some breakfast, afterwards we continue to Rondoca the beginning of the trek. Here you’ll meet with the rest of our trekking team Cook & horse driver. Then, we starting our hike for about 2 hours, we’ll get to the lunch spot along the section you will appreciate the Apu Ausangate mountain. After lunch we continue the hike to our first camp. This day we only hike for a few hours until we reach the village of Upis. Here you can take a soak in the hot springs, while enjoying coca tea, and relax your muscles until dinner.
Duration: 4 hours
Distance: 8km/ 3 miles
Elevation: 3800m- 4200m
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Camp: 4200m/ 13,780ft
- Horses for equipments
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Camping equipment
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee (20 soles)
- Sleeping bag
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.