Ausangate 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.

Yes, our work policy is to be in contact with our customers as long as necessary to inform them of all the details and changes that could occur after they have confirmed the reservation. Please check your email constantly, and if you have any issues, let us know so we can solve them as soon as possible.

Definitely! This is an extraordinary trek in a remote area where nature has created stunning spots where snowy peaks combine with lakes, valleys, herds of alpacas, llamas, and colored mountains that are unique to the entire planet.

Yes, we collect to all our customers from their hotel or Airbnb in Cusco, the pickup time will set up a night before during the meeting.

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, it is also recommended to spend a few days in Cusco to acclimatize to the altitude before departing for the trek because part of the segments along this trek are located over 4,500 m/14,763 ft.

No, because this trek is located in a remote place where there is no electricity. Some local villages located along the trek have solar panels, and your guide can talk with them in extreme cases to recharge your cellphone. We recommend that you bring your extra power bank for the days you are on the mountains.

The best time to hike around Ausangate Mountain is from May to October. This is the dry season in Cusco, and you will have more chance to see the fantastic views with rare rain. Even during the night, you could do stargazing because this is a remote area away from the city lights. From November to April is the rainy season in Cusco, and it can be cold as well.

The Ausangate Trek does not require any permits for now; you will pay the entrance fee at the checkpoint before going into the park.

No worries; our guides and team are professional, and they know what to do in case someone in the group gets sick during the trek. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit with some medications and oxygen ballon, they are well trained to supply it. there will be also an extra emergency horse to take you to the best place where you can recover.

The prices for Ausangate Trek will be depending which company is the tour operator, which route, what is included and how big is the group. At Vidal Expeditions we included everything and our size group is 8 people.

• Ausangate Trek 5 Days: $550 USD
• Ausangate Trek 4 Days: $440 USD
• Ausangate Trek 3 Days: $340 USD

Yes. Walking sticks are always helpful to trekkers, especially if it is raining along the trek. Using walking sticks can help take the pressure off your knees while doing some portions of the trek. Plus, they will help you get up the mountain as well.

All hotels in Cusco have free storage where you can leave your luggage, they also store it if you change hotels after the trek. We also have storage available in the Vidal Expeditions office. Get more information from our office team.

Yes, some campsites along the Ausangate Trek have basic cabins that are used as bathrooms; however, the Vidal Expeditions team will take a portable toilet and tent for you to use along the way if needed.

Of course! You can join this Ausangate trek whenever we have a fixed group departing. To operate this tour, we need a minimum of two people.

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.

The hike around Ausangate Mountain is considered one of the most challenging treks in the Andes due to its altitude. That is why we have a short walk on the first day (8 km), second day (about 16 km), a third day (about 18 km), a fourth day (about 15 km), and a last day (around 11 km). However, it can vary according to the hikers, and the guide could decide to hike a longer or shorter distance.

Yes, you can rent some hiking gear from us. During the meeting with your trekking guide, you should tell him what kind of hiking equipment you want to rent from us. We usually rent sleeping bags at -15°C. Walking sticks, hiking backpack