Ausangate Trek 2 Days / 1 Night
Ausangate Trek located in the Cordillera Vilcanota, which is an impressive range of mountains and includes the highest mountain peak in Peru, Ausangate, with 6384 meters (20,944 feet) and three others over 6000 meters.
It’s an excellent trekking area, offering travelers more than they could ask for: spectacular and colorful mountains, glacier scenery, snow-capped peaks, hot springs, turquoise lakes, glaciers, flora (most of the plants are medicinally used by the locals), and fauna like condors, llamas, alpacas, vicuas, and chinchillas. Picturesque villages and traditionally dressed local people.
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Would you like to explore the best of the Peruvian Andes? Stunning landscapes, snowy peaks, beautiful lakes, hot springs, Peruvian wildlife, small Andean communities high in the mountains, and much, much more... With our short version of Ausangate Trek we have created the perfect itinerary to experience all of this in just 2 days!
Highlights: Ausangate Mountain, Lakes and Hot spring
Hiking distance: 23km/ 14 miles
Considerations: acclimatation is not required
Season: April through November
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day01
Cusco – Tinky - Azul Qocha - Pachas Pata
Inmerse in the most fascinating adventure to explore a remote area in the Peruvian Andes, with a view of the imposing Ausangate. -
Day02
Pachas Pata - Qomer Qocha – Pacchanta - Cusco
Discover the real Andean culture with the beauty of turquoise lakes as the highlight of the day .
Cusco –Tinke-Pachaspata
We depart from Cusco early the morning 5:00am approximately for our three hour ride in private transport to the small village of Tinke (3800 metres/ 12 464 feet). As Tinqui is located on the new Interoceanic Highway, we can now arrive here much more quickly than in previous years. We pass through beautiful countryside and several traditional villages, including Urcos, Cattca, and Ocangate. Where you can get the breakfast, then we will take our bus to keep driving to Pacchanta village, where we will start our hike for 2 hours, visiting wonderful lakes Azul Qocha (the blue lake), where we have our lunch. After lunch, we will keep walking toward our camp site. 3 hours on the path are filled with wonderful and magnificent scenery of the Cordillera Vilcanota, with great views of Ausangate. and we spend the night at 4620 meters (15,157 feet).
Pachaspata – Pacchanta - Cusco
Wake up early, have our Andean breakfast, then we are hiking for 3 hours, seeing several different colored lakes where we have a chance to see some herds of llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat. We also see the other mountains. Pucca Punta and Pacchanta, finally arrive at our lunch spot beside Q'omerQ'ocha Lake. After lunch, we hike for a few hours to Pacchanta. We can soak in the thermal springs for a couple of hours, and even have a well-deserved beer! Afterwards we will take in the afternoon our bus to back to Cusco.
At Vidal Expeditions, we are transparent and provide specific details of what is included and excluded in our 2 Days Ausangate Trek. We know this is very important so that you know exactly what to bring and don’t miss anything. We provide this information to ensure that you have an incredible experience during your trek.
WE INCLUDE
Vidal Expeditions Team Provide
Pre-departure briefing
Once you book the tour with us, you will get a notification about the pre-departure briefing, where you will meet with your trekking guide and the tour group in our office the night before your Ausangate trek departure. During this briefing, you will receive important details about the trek. After this time, you will receive your duffle bag for your extra luggage, which will be carried by the horses while you are hiking.
Professional Adventure Guide
All our tour guides have a great reputation for customer service. They have graduated with a tourism career from the National University San Antonio Abad of Cusco, and they have also studied English in a private language institute. Through their patience, responsibility, knowledge, passion for trekking, and pride in having been born in the land of the Incas, we ensure our guides provide an excellent experience for you when you explore the amazing Ausangate.
Entrance Fees to Ausangate park
Once we receive your details and the deposit for your tour, we will purchase all the necessary tickets for your trek. They will be for a specific date and will be in your name.
Accommodations
At Vidal Expeditions, we include accommodations for one night along the Ausangate trek. with suitable camping equipment to make sure your trek is an experience of a lifetime. Our tents are Mountain Gear or Doite pro Aconcagua for 4 people, which will be shared only with 2 people to ensure your comfort and enough space for your luggage. The same way we include inflatable mattresses. There will also be a spacious dining tent for you to enjoy each meal on this tour.
Transportations
Private Transport
We included all the transportation during your tour. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the beginning of the trail, and the bus returning from Ausangate to Cusco will drop you off at your hotel.
Horses
We include horses to transport all the duffle bags and equipment during this tour, and there will also be a horseman. At Vidal Expeditions, we know safety comes first, so we include an emergency horse in case someone feels tired or gets altitude sickness.
Equipment
Personal Duffle bag
We included a personal duffle bag for your 2-day Ausangate trek. You will get this duffle bag at Vidal Expeditions office during your pre-departure briefing the night before your trek. This bag will be carried by horses during the trek. You will find it in your tent every afternoon when you arrive at the campsite. It can be filled with your personal items, sleeping bag, and mattress, but the maximum allowable weight is 7 kg (17 lb). The duffle bag must be returned to our office no later than one day after your trek.
Toilet Tents
During our trek to Ausangate, we bring our own portable toilet tent because we know how important it is to protect our environment, and we are trained to leave no traces along the route.
Medical First Aid Kit
All tour guides at Vidal Expeditions are very well trained in first aid. They received training courses every six months on how to assist someone who is in an emergency situation. Also, they are trained on how to supply balloon oxygen if someone requires it.
Meals
Meals
At Vidal Expeditions, we know food is such an important part of any vacation, and getting the right fuel on an active holiday is crucial. We include 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner. And of course, we cater to all dietary restrictions. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others—just let us know. Our chefs are well-trained to prepare the best food you've ever had with local and organic ingredients.
Water
Vidal Expeditions will provide you with water from the first lunch to the last breakfast. This water will be filtered, boiled, and cooled by our chef. You must bring your own water container, bottle, or camelback that can hold water for hiking for a few hours. We recommend a capacity of 2 liters.
WE NOT INCLUDED
Sleeping bag
Every trekker along the Ausangate trek needs a proper sleeping bag, which has to be for -20°C or 2°F. We recommend you bring your own, but if you don’t want to bring your own or don’t have one, you can rent a sleeping bag from us.
Walking Sticks
Hiking with trekking poles has its benefits. They protect your knees while you are hiking downhill, especially in remote areas where there are many ups and downs. Trekking poles also help you during the ascent with increased stability. If you don’t have a pair of trekking poles, you can rent them from our office.
First Breakfast
We do not provide breakfast on the day of your departure. However, most hotels offer breakfast during your stay. In case your hotel does not provide breakfast, we will stop at a restaurant near Ocongate where you will be able to purchase breakfast.
Travel Insurance
Tips for our team
We recommend buying travel insurance before leaving your country in case something happens during your visit to Peru.
Tips are not included. Tipping the team is usual on any excursion to Ausangate, and although we pay good salaries to our entire team, tips are welcome as a token of your appreciation for the team's hard work.
At Vidal Expeditions we focus to make your trip an unforgettable experience and we want to provide all details which you need to know before to leave your country and start your life experience in Peru.
What you need to pack? Important- Passport
- Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
- Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
- Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelback is encouraged - but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
- Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)
FOR YOUR DUFFEL:
Horses will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and air matt (if you bring/rent one). From us these two items weigh 3 kg.
- 2 wicking t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants
- 2 sets of undergarments.
- 1 Fleece
- 1 Warm, down jacket: gets very cold at night
- 1 Rain jacket and pants
- 1 sun hat
- 1 wool hat
- Bathers / swimsuit for the hot spring
- Small towel
- Headlamp: essential
- Waterproof gloves
- Comfortable shoes for camp or flip flops
- Walking boots
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
Battery Charger: There is no place to plug in while trekking!
Large plastic bags: to help organize and keep clean from dirty.
Sleeping bag: Recommend down bags for -10C at least
INSIDE YOUR DAYPACKS:
A daypack can be any size for hiking, but we always say the smaller, the better. If it is larger, try to make it as light as possible. Water: We supply clean water at each meal. You are responsible for your first morning's water only, as we won't have time to filter water until your first lunch.
- Sun hat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Camera
- Music (iPhone)
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
- Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
- Earplugs
- Some snacks (Chocolate, fruits, energy bars, etc.)
TOILETRIES:
- Sunscreen
- Face moisturizer
- Bug spray
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Small towel
- Toothbrush and paste
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
PREPARING FOR YOUR TREK
At Vidal Expeditions, we try to make the booking system as easy as possible for you. Once you decide to do this trek, we will send you a booking form where you need to complete all the required details that are important to book your tickets. We need a previous deposit of 50% per person. As soon as you pay it, we immediately book a spot for this tour. Once we are done with it, we will send you your invoice and a confirmation form that all the booking processes have been satisfactorily set up.
Well, you need more than two days to explore the complete natural wonder that has Ausangate mountain; however, a two-day tour is perfect for those who are limited in time and want to see the beauty of the Andes..
This Ausangate Trek 2 Days is not very demanded due to the long distance during the day. However, you need a previous day in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude, and being in moderate fitness shape will help a lot.
When you are doing this hike, you will start hiking at 4,100 meters and reach at 4,630 meters as the highest point during this 2 days trek.
Not, because we will have a team of horses who will transport all our camping gear, including your personal luggage, which has to be no more than 8kg. We will provide you with a duffel bag a day before your departure for the tour, and it must be filled with your personal items.
This trek is particularly challenging, especially for people who do not have experience hiking in the mountains. We recommend training with some exercises a few times per week to avoid problems, we also recommended to spend a few days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude because the trek is over 4,400 m/14,435 ft.
No worries; our guides and team are professionals; they know how to solve any issue during your trek. Your guide will always have a first aid kit with some medications, and they will also be carrying an oxygen tank for any emergencies that happen during our tours.
Definitely, it is always recommended to wear light hiking boots if possible. Ones with ankle support are extra helpful, especially for the inexperienced hiker. Because you're hiking through a difficult terrain, especially on day 2, some of them are slippery, now uneven, and at varying heights. The extra support helps prevent twisting your ankles.
Yes. Hiking around this mountain, you'll be away from the noisy cities, and you will reconnect with the spirit of the mountains. Our guide will make a ceremony to better understand the energy of those mountains. Recharge your energy with the right ceremony and feel the tranquility of the area.
Yes. Walking sticks are always helpful to trekkers, especially if is raining along the trek. Using walking sticks can help take the pressure off your knees while doing some portion of the trek. Plus they will help you get up the mountain as well.
All hotels in Cusco have storage where you can leave your luggage completely free even if you'll change hotel after the trek, In case they will say no, we have storage available in the Vidal Expeditions office. Get more information from our office team.
The weather in Cusco and parts of the Andes is unpredictable, even if the weather forecast says it’s sunny. We can’t trust it. It is an impossible question for us to answer. Historically, April through September is the dry season; November through February is the rainy season; and March and October are bridge months—a mixture of both. But the clouds have not followed these rules in the last few years. Prepare for sun and rain, no matter when you come. As far as temperatures go, that is consistent throughout the year. Mornings and evenings are always cold. Make sure to bring a fleece jacket for the mornings and a down jacket for the evenings.
From: USD 260.00 per person
USD 230.00: from 4 people to more
*Sleeping bag -15°C / 5°F for the entire trip: $10USD
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2 Days / 1 Night
Ausangate Trek
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
At Vidal Expeditions we offer the best service for all our customers and here is what makes us different than others.
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Small groups: Along our excursion group size is a capped at 8 people. This guarantees that you will enjoy every step of our excursion
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Hotel: During our excursion to Machu Picchu, we offer a 3 stars hotel stay for the last night. This ensures you are well rested and ready to explore Machu Picchu.
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Bus to Machu Picchu: To enjoy Machu Picchu, we provide a round trip ticket on the bus from Aguas Calientes to the main entrance of the archaeological site.
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Local Tour guides: Our team consists of 100% local tour guides, who have expert knowledge in our ancient culture.
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Best Camping Equipment: We have the state-of-the-art camping equipment for our excursion. The equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after every excursion.
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Best Trekking team: At Vidal Expeditions we focus to create the best experience during our excursions. Our team that consists of tour guides, cooks, porters, horse drivers are handpicked. We train our team to offer you the best service. We take care of our team by providing them with good equipment and paying them fairly.
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