Ausangate Special Short Trek – 4 days

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Great short hike through Singrenacocha & Ausangate Mountain: This trek takes us along the spectacular slopes of Ausangate Mountain, the highest peak in the Cusco Region. On the way we will see a number of communities where we will be able to observe the local way of life. We will also pass a number of lovely lakes on our way to the impressive Singrenacocha Lagoon.

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Day by Day Itinerary

* Price based in sharing one tent 2 people

Type Service: Privately Guided
Itinerary: Fixed
Destinations: Ausangate
Activities: Trekking and Walking

Day 1 – Cusco / Mallma / Singrenacocha Lagoon

Pick up from the Hotel at 7:00 am drive in our private transport to Mallma (3900m/12795ft) situated southeast of Cusco. During the walk we will observe beautiful natural scenery when we are passing high Andean plateaus. The presence of mountains, lagoons and rivers makes it unimaginable scenery. Arriving in Mallma, we will take a fresh walk of about 3 hours, during which we will enjoy the spectacular view on the Callangate Mountain that borders to our camping site called Singrenacocha lagoon (4200m/13776ft)

Meals Included: Box-lunch, Dinner

Day 2 – Singrenacocha / Pallccapampa

Breakfast; the sunrise over the Cordillera Vilcanota is very spectacular, with the scenery of glaciers, lagoons etc. around us. In spite of being high in the Andes, some flowers and plants knew to develop, such as the Andean Cactus. Also Camelids, Chinchillins, the Condor and the Puma live here. We will ascent to the Huayna Ausangate Pass (4600m/15088ft), after it to continue going through different altitude levels to the Pallccapampa Valley (4500m/14760ft), our camping place.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Pallccapampa / Pacchanta

Breakfast; the sunrise will give us some fine moments during the walk to the Acoyconca Pass (4800m/15744ft). We will have view at the glaciers Callangate and Ausangate in a colorful scene with some villages down in the valleys. After it we will easily descend to the community of Pacchanta (4300m/14104ft), where we will enjoy the thermal waters. Overnight at this place near the Hot spring

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Pacchanta / Tinqui / Cusco

Breakfast; we leave Pacchanta and start to walk our way back to Tinqui (3850m/12628ft), which will take approximately 3 hours. During the walk we will see the living culture of the farmers in the glacier chain called Cinaqara; we board a private transportation that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate to arrive around 5:00 pm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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Single supplement: $US$ 24

Includes

Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
Private transport to Tinqui, starting point of the trek
English Speaking Professional Guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
Entrance to Ausangate Area
Campsite fees
4 Season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 9 kilos/ 19 lbs per person)
One emergency horse every 2 people
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs and Kitchen tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
Toilet tent
Accommodation for all our staff
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in 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 Tinqui to Cusco

Not included

Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 24 for all the trek)
Extra porter to carry your personal things like sleeping bag, clothes, etc
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees

Optional Services

Sleeping bag during the trek ( -15°C): add US$ 24

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