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Ausangate Trek and Machu Picchu
From $ 2195.00 / £ 1535.00 per person 14 Days
In summary: For those in the know, this is the best trek in Latin America. Remote, rugged and breathtaking; the Ausangate Trek is a real challenge for experienced hikers only. This is a sample itinerary,
All of our tours are custom made, contact our experts for free information and advice on trekking in Peru.
Highlights
- Hike around the spiritual 'apus' of Ausangate
- Varied high altitude scenery with glaciers and lagoons
- Machu Picchu tour included
- Visit remote, traditional communities
Day 1. Lima
Arrive into the capital city of Lima, private transport to your hotel.
Day 2. Cusco
Fly to Cusco and transfer to your hotel. We suggest you take it easy today to get used to the high altitude. If you do feel like a stroll there are shops, restaurants and museums within a short walk of your hotel.
Day 3. Cusco City Tour
Half day tour of Cusco and the outlying Inca sites with the option of a gentle hike in the countryside. In the evening you will have a full trek briefing.
Day 4. Sacred Valley Tour
Full day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas including Pisac market and the extensive ruins of Ollantaytambo before returning to Cusco to spend the night.
Day 5. Day Hike in Sacred Valley
The Ausangate trek is a high altitude route. We include a day hike today to allow you to get used to walking at altitude while getting off the beaten track in the beautiful countryside around Cusco and the Sacred Valley. There are countless possible routes to choose from, our experts will go through the options with you.
Day 6. Trek to Upis
Drive to Tinki (4 hours), and begin walking with a slight climb that crosses through puna - high Andean grasslands. Soon we are treated to beautiful views of the sacred Ausangate peak (6372m/20900ft). After lunch, we continue walking to reach our campsite in Upis and hot springs (4400m/14432ft). From this point, we may appreciate fabulous views of all the snow peaks in the area. We camp and dine directly in front of Ausangate.
Day 7. Trek to Ausangatecocha
We ascend this morning for two hours to reach La Arapa pass (4850m/15908ft). We then descend to our lunch spot, crossing an area of falcons and ¨vizcachas¨ or Andean rodents. This area also boasts three beautiful lakes with tones of red, green, and turquoise and spectacular views of the surrounding snow peaks. After lunch, we continue our ascent to the second mountain pass, the Abra de Apuchata (4900m/16072ft), from which we descend, for another half an hour, towards our campsite at Ausangatecocha (4440m/14563ft).
Day 8. Trek to Q´ampa
Today we ascend for two hours towards the third mountain pass, the Abra de Palomani (5200m/17056ft). This is the highest part of the entire hike, from which we then descend for another 2 hours through an area of llamas, alpacas and ¨vizcachas¨ to reach Pampacancha (4050m/13284ft). From here we follow an uphill trail until that leads us to our campsite in Q´ampa (4300m/14104ft).
Day 9. Trek to Pacchanta
We climb for 2 hours until we reach Q´ampa mountain pass (5000m/16400ft), where we may have the chance to spot the Andean deer. From here we descend towards the Qomerqocha lagoon to finally arrive at our campsite, Pacchanta (4100m/13448ft). Pacchanta is a little community with attractive hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing soak.
Day 10. Trek to Tinki Return Cusco
This morning an easy 2 hour walk takes us back to Tinki from where take our private transport back to Cusco.
Day 11. Machu Picchu
Tired legs get a welcome rest this morning on the beautiful train journey to Machu Picchu. A short bus journey takes you up to Machu Picchu where you will have a guided tour before returning to your hotel in Aguas Calientes at your leisure.
Day 12. Revisit Machu Picchu
We include a second day to give you ample time for personal exploration, perhaps some additional hiking and of course plenty of photo taking! Afternoon return to Cusco by train and bus.
Day 13. Lima
Fly to Lima.
Day 14. Fly home
Transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Included
- safe private transfers
- all tours as described
- all entrance fees
- accommodation in 3 star hotel with breakfast
- fully supported Ausangate trek with 3 meals a day and all equipment
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