Ausangate 3 days 2 nights

Price:

$200 per person

Full Itinerary:

Day 1: Cusco – Tinki – Pacchanta
We leave the city of Cusco in a private transport, and drive along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado highway in the direction of Tinki
(3800m/12464ft). On the way we stop in Urcos, where we may visit a beautiful lake with the same name. We then go on to Cattca, an
agricultural and cattle raising community where we can appreciate the region’s spectacular views and finally pass through Ocongate, capital of the district with the same name and only half an hour away from our destination. After an approximate 6-hour drive, we arrive in PACCHANTA. After lunch we can walk around or just stay in the hot spring all night long where we sleep in a local lodge and start the trek the next morning.

Day 2: Pacchanta – Uturunco Lagoon
We leave Pacchanta starting a slight climb that crosses through puna (dry, high area with little vegetation) to then arrive at our lunch
spot after a four-hour walk. From here we already have beautiful views of the sacred Ausangate peak (6372m/20900ft).

We arrive at Uturuco Lagoon (4300m/14448ft) after an approximate four-hour walk. Pacchanta is a little community with attractive hot
springs where we can enjoy a relaxing dip. We camp and have lunch there. 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. This area also boasts three beautiful lakes with tones of reds, greens, and turquoises (Azul Cocha,Uturungu Cocha, and Pucacocha) and spectacular views of the surrounding snow peaks.

Day 3: Uturunco Lagoon – Cusco
After breakfast we continue our hike ascending for four hours to reach Pacchanta (4100m/12464ft). We then stay at our lunch spot,
crossing an area of falcons and ¨vizcachas¨ or Andean rodents. After lunch we have optional activities; swimming in the hot springs or riding the Andean horses.

Included:

Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to Tinki, starting point of the trek
Personal tents: 2 people in each tent. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field
One foamy sleeping pad per person
Dining tent with tables and chairs
Kitchen tent
Toilet tent
English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
Chef and cooking equipment
Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
1 emergency horse every 6 persons
Accommodation for all our staff
Meals (2B, 3L, 2D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian menu is available at no extra cost
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Private transport from Tinki to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel in Cusco
Healer Master Highland Priest (2 Masters for groups of over 8 people).
Offering to Pachamama
Offering to the Apus (Protector mountains
Optional: Cleansing & flourishing Ceremonies (please enquire for further information)

What is not included:

Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day

Tips: please note that our agency staff are well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.

What we recommend that you bring:

A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
Sandals or jogging shoes for more comfort while at camp
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. A down jacket is especially recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at night
Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 4.00 / day)
Sleeping pad: will be provided by the agency but is to be carried by you
Flashlight / headlamp and batteries
Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Toilet paper
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied
Non-disposable water bottle (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optional: water-sterilizing tablets in case you pick up
water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water which is safe to drink and has had no reported health problem so far
Small towel
Swimsuit (if you wish take a dip at the hot springs along the route)
Cash in soles and/or US$
Copy of passport
Optional: walking sticks or poles