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  1. AUSANGATE PROGRAM - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS


    The snowy Ausangate (6 398 m / 20 991 f) is considered one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains of the Andes mountain range. The region around the mountain offers an impressive landscape of mountains, glaciers, lagoons and streams. We will visit these places accompanied by our specialized guide who will teach us the customs and traditions (meditation). The five-hour trip of the first day Cusco – Tinki, is an excellent preparation for differences in temperature and altitude.

     

    • Altitude: 4 050 - 5 100 m. / 13 287ft - 16 732 ft.

     

    ITINERARY:

     

    DAY 1: CUSCO - TINKI - UPIS

    Early in the morning we will pick you up from your respective hotels and start the trip by bus at 6:00 am to make some stops along the route, passing through picturesque Andean villages; traveling through the heights, the panorama will be spectacular, where we can observe the whole Vilcanota mountain range. Then we arrive at the town of Ocongate (important population of great historical importance - Lord of Qoyllorrity) and after 30 minutes we arrive at the town of Tinky which is at 3 800 m / 12 467 ft. When we arrive to Tinki we will start our trek to the hamlet of Upis where we will rest tonight in our camp. (Lunch and dinner).

     

    DAY 02: UPIS - COCHA AZUL

    After our breakfast we will leave Upis to begin our ascent hike of approximately 3 hours, from where we will have a splendid view of the fascinating mountains, in the course of our way we will stop to take our lunch. During our way we will be able to appreciate lagoons surrounded by rock formations and the typical landscape of the puna, we will arrive to our second camp Azul Cocha, after 3 hours of walk approximately. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

     

    DAY 03: BLUE COCHA - PACHANTA

    After our breakfast we will continue with our walk this time down to the hamlet of Pachanta, in it we will have a delicious typical lunch the pacchamanca (food cooked in the basement), you can also enjoy the pleasant thermal baths of the place. In the afternoon they will have free time to later enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight in Camp. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).

     

    DAY 04: PACHANTA - TINKI - CUSCO

    After breakfast, we will walk for 3 hours approximately through the typical Andean landscape and then arrive at the town of Tinki where we will have lunch and then board the bus back to the city of Cusco. (Breakfast lunch).

     

     

     

    RECOMMENDATION:

    Acclimatization is recommended in Cusco two days before starting the tour; For a good acclimatization it is necessary to rest well, eat little, drink plenty of fluids. Take coca tea that has known healing and digestive properties. A suitable acclimatization prevents us from being affected by altitude sickness (soroche), which could cause numerous discomforts in our journey.

     

    INCLUSIVE:

    • Local bus (Cusco - Tinki - Cusco)
    • Specialized and bilingual guide
    • Cook and horses (equipment and food)
    • Tents and matras
    • Meals (3B - 3L - 4D)

     

    NOT INCLUSIVE:

    • Sleeping bag
    • Horse saddle

     

    WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE:

    • Original passport
    • Clothing for cold and heat
    • Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, hat or cap)
    • Lantern
    • Cantinflora
    • Walking sticks
    • Sleeping bag
    • Personal medication
    • Personal hygiene things
    • Pants and hiking shoes
    • Extra money (personal expenses)

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