Ausangate Trek & Cusco Trip Description
We do the 4-day Ausangate trek as a part of a 13-day (this can be flexible) guided trip to Cusco. We'll visit the ruins of Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, the Maras salt mines, the circular terraces of Moray, the weaving community of Chincheros, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, and Cusco itself before we begin or trek. The trek itself begins about three hours from Cusco in Upis. Our first night we camp near hot springs with the most incredible view imaginable. From there our route ascends into the heights passing many lakes and beautiful vistas the whole way. The two high passes, and these are the highest passes used by any established trek in Peru, are approached by gradual ascents so they are not too difficult. We finish near more hot springs in Pacchanta. The full trip itinerary is flexible.
So ManyAusangate Notes
• To do this trip we need a group of at least four people.
• Trip Length: 13 days (12 nights)- Trek length: 4 days
• Difficulty: moderate to strenuous (difficult only due to the altitude) Expect to walk from 6 to 8 hours every day.
• Best time of the year: May-September
• Altitude: 4400m to 5200m
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Included in Ausangate Trek & Cusco Trip
• All hotels
• All transportation airport to airport
• English speaking guide with Wilderness First Responder certification
• All food during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks)
• All park entrance fees
• Professional mountain cook and all cooking gear
• Tents (two and three person)
• Inflatable sleeping pads
• Dining tent with chairs, table, and eating utensils
• Burros and burro drivers for equipment
• Emergency horse
• Extensive first aid kit
• Emergency satellite messager
• Transportation to and from trek (Cusco to Cusco)
Does not include:
• Sleeping bag or any other personal camping/trekking items (see packing list)- We can arrange the rental of various items if you need them.
• Any extra costs incurred in an early departure from the trek or evacuation
• Food before or after the trek
• Anything else not listed above in the "includes" section
IMPORTANT GENERAL TREKKING INFORMATION
(including acclimatization tips)
