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COMMUNITY OF AUZANGATE TREK 6D/5N
This trek takes place at 4000 meters above sea level, reaching 5,200 m.a.s.l. at the mountain passage called "Alto Palomani". The trek of the Ausangate snow peak is one of the most famous in Cusco, for it was one of the most important "Apus" in Inca times. Nowadays the Ausangate is visited by thousands of tourists, taking its route about six days. The trek is rich with beautiful sightseeing: a combination of glacial lagoons and typical fauna of the heights.
The villages surrounding the Ausangate massif are home to various Quechua speaking indigenous groups, as are the people living in the area of our “community trek”with Machu Picchu visit. On this extraordinary journey we circumnavigate the 20,945-foot Ausangate, one of the most sacred mountains of the Incas, and we travel to Machu Picchu, the most well-known sanctuary of the former Inca Empire. Along the way we have excellent opportunities for cultural exchange, learning about the Inca Empire, high altitude trekking in isolated areas, and chances to ascend unknown peaks to nearly 19,000 feet.
You will also have close encounters with native fauna, such as the marmot like Vizcacha. You will catch sight of a herd of rare Vicuña, a wild relative of the Llama, high Andean birds such as geese, puna ibis, caracara hawks, torrent ducks and the majestic Andean Condor.
Community of Ausangate Trek Trip Itinerary
- DAY 1 : CUSCO /TINKI / UPISPAMPA: Morning, drive to the head of the trail at the town of Tinki, 3,800 meters. Here we join our pack animals for a 5 hour trek to the hot springs of Upispampa, just below the Ausangate glacier and camp.(L+D)
- DAY 2 : UPISPAMPA/FINAYA/PACCHANTA : You start your trek around Mt.Ausangante, with a spectacular view of the highest peak in the Vilcanota Range. , maybe close encounters with Vicuñas, but for sure herds of Alpacas and llamas grassing (B+L+D)
- DAY 3+4+5 : After a hearty breakfast, we continue our trek around this great mountain, regarded as an Apu (Great Spirit) by the local natives. These highlanders speak ´´quechua´´ the Incas dialect and dress in traditional colorful costumes taking care of their herds of llamas and alpacas. You'll pass pristine lakes, sparkling glaciers and a couple of 5,000 meter passes. The day before the end of the trek you will camp by the hamlet of Pacchanta where we can relax in the local hot Springs.(B+L+D)
- DAY 6 : TINKY / CUSCO : After a 3 hour walk we arrive back to Tinki, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Dinner on your own. (B+L)
INCLUDES :
- Transfer from Cusco to the head of the trail
- All meals during trek
- Pack animals for bearing luggage
- Saddle horse for emergency
- Guide, cook, assistant
- Double-occupancy tents
- All camping gear, plus First Aid kit
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International or local flights
- Additional tours or meals in the cities
- Laundry, liquor, tips
TIME OF THE YEAR: March through October
COST:With Premium Service
From 2 to 6 participants US $ 597
From 7 to 12 participants US $ 527