4-day Ausangate Trek in the Cordillera Vilcanota from Cusco

Join a local certified mountain guide from our team for this unforgettable and amazingly scenic 4-day variation of the Ausangate Trek, near Cusco, Peru.

Private

Andes

4 Days

May - Nov

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Peruvian Andes.

* Get the chance to see rare wildilife, including pumas and Andean condors.

* Camp in a unique and beautiful spot each night.

Description

Situated just 100 kilometers from Cusco, the Ausangate Trek is one of the top hiking routes in all of Peru!

Over the course of four days, we will hike around this beautiful mountain, taking in amazing views as we go and staying in stunning locations each night.

Expect to see snow-capped peaks, glaciers, lagoons, ice caverns, and thermal waters. We’ll even get the chance to soak in these hot springs at the end of one of our days.

We will also see plenty of natural beauty as we go as well; hiking through valleys filled with wildflowers and Andean cacti.

Since we wake up quite early on several of the days, we may also get the chance to some of the rare and native wildlife, including camelids, chinchillins, Andean condors and even a puma!

The two middle days of our trek will take us over various mountain passes that afford stunning views out over the surrounding landscapes. These views are the most spectacular on the trip. Be sure to bring your camera and extra batteries.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for an unforgettable 4-day adventure along the Ausangate Trek in the heart of Peru’s stunningly scenic Cordillera Vilcanota.

If you like the look of this trip then I think you might also enjoy my 5-day version of this trek or my 5-day trek along the Salkantay trail to Machu Picchu!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

- Luggage transfer

Price details

Please contact us for a price quote.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco to Mallma and Singrena cocha

We will drive to Mallma from Cusco, enjoying the views as we go. We will then hike for two hours to our campsite at Singrena cocha lagoon.

Day 2: Singrena cocha to Tarapata Pass and Añasñiyucpampa

We will hike up to the Tarapata Pass, enjoying phenomenal views along the way and getting the chance to see some wildlife too. We will then descend into Añasñiyucpampa Valley, where we will make camp. Expect to hike for 7 hours this day.

Day 3: Añasñiyucpampa to Pupusayoc Pass and Pacchanta

We will hike up to Pupusayoc Pass, where we will get some impressive views out into the mountains, including Ausangate. We will then hike down into Pacchanta and relax by the local hot springs. Expect to hike for 6 hours this day.

Day 4: Pacchanta to Tinqui and Cusco

We will hike up to the manor of Tinqui before taking a bus back into Cusco. Expect to hike for 3 hours this day.

About the guide

Peru

4.8

(12)

Guide Agency

Peru Expeditions is a Guide Agency and Tour Operator based in Huaraz, Peru.

It's a family-owned travel agency, which was founded more than 35 years ago, and is now managed by IFMGA-guide Juventino and his son, Eric.

We organize trekkings and mountain expeditions in Cordillera Blanca, and all around Peru.

Languages

| English

Certificates

AGMP | IFMGA

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