ADVENTURE TOUR AUSANGATE

Ausangate Tour 4 Days. It is an amazing hike through Ausangate Mountain, Pajchanta Hot Springs, 7 lagoons, Mountain of 7 Colors and the Red Valley.

This hike is recommended for those who are experts in hiking and for those who are in excellent physical condition, because you will walk more than necessary each day. You will cross 4 highest points that exceed 5,000 meters above sea level, the weather varies from 0°C / 32°F to 15°C / 46°F and you will walk through diverse and beautiful landscapes that will change daily from snow-capped mountains, colorful mountains and wetlands full of Andean biodiversity. You will also have the opportunity to walk among hundreds of South American camelids (vicuñas, llamas and alpacas).

The tour begins and ends in the city of Cusco. Departure from Cusco at 7 am and return at 6 pm

DAY 1Cusco – Tinki – Pajchanta – Pachaspata

To start the Ausangate trek 4 Days Tour, depart from Cusco at 7:00 am, and then travel in a private tourist van to the south of Cusco city. On this 3.5-hour trip, you will pass through the beautiful small and picturesque villages, Urcos, Ocongate, Tinki and finally arrive at the community of Pajchanta, located near the Ausangate and Qolqe Cruz mountains.

Before your first lunch at the Pajchanta camp, take a relaxing bath in the hot springs.

After your first lunch, start a stunning 3-hour hike in gentle ascent to the Pachaspata camp, situated between the huge snow-capped peaks from where you can enjoy the magnificent scenic beauty and the wonderful sunset. Admire also the amazing and famous 7 lagoons.

• Meals: A and C
• Physical Level: 2, Moderate
• Walking Distance: 6 Km
• Tour Duration: 3 hours
• Starting Altitude: 3350 masl, Cusco
• Minimum Altitude: 4,320 masl, Pajchanta
• Maximum Altitude: 4,750 masl, Pachaspata Camp

DAY 2: Pachaspata – Jhampa Pass – Huchuy Phinaya.

Today you will wake up to stunning views of the Vilcabamba mountain range.

Have breakfast outdoors with stunning views of the scenic beauty. Then, start the uphill hike to the first highest point of the Ausangate trek 4 Days, Jhampa Pass. From here, you will enjoy incredible landscapes.

At midday, enjoy a nutritious lunch at Jhampa Pampa. Next, descend along the banks of a small freshwater river and among hundreds of South American camelids and spend the second night of the adventure at the Huchuy Phinaya campsite, located just behind Ausangate Mountain and close to the base camp for climbing the Ausangate Glacier.

• Meals: D, A and C
• Physical level: 3, Demanding
• Walking distance 13 km
• Tour duration 8 hours
• Initial altitude 4,750 meters above sea level, Pachaspata
• Minimum altitude 4,510 meters above sea level, Camp Huchuy Phinaya
• Maximum altitude 5,010 meters above sea level, Jhampa Pass

DAY 3: Huchuy Phinaya – Palomni Pass – Ananta

This morning will be unforgettable because you will be able to see 100% of the Ausangate Mountain, which is the highest mountain in the Cusco region and the fifth highest in Peru (6,385 masl).

At 6 am. Have your nutritious breakfast and then start ascending to the highest point of the Ausangate 4 Days Tour, the Palomani Pass. From this point, you will have beautiful 360° panoramic views and you will be especially amazed by the view of the small red lagoon.

If you are in perfect condition, from the Palomani Pass, you can ascend close to the perpetual ice, it will be an unforgettable experience. After photographing, descend to Ausangate Qocha (Ausangate Lake), where you will enjoy a rewarding lunch.

After lunch, continue walking along a gentle path to the Ananta Camp, where you will spend the last night of the adventure.

• Meals D, A and C.
• Physical level: 5, Challenging
• Walking distance 12 km Tour duration 6 hours
• Initial altitude 4,510 meters above sea level, Huchuy Phinaya
• Minimum altitude 4,650 meters above sea level, Ananta Camp
• Maximum altitude 5,210 meters above sea level, Paso Palomani

DAY 4: Ananta – Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley – Chilliwani – Cusco.

Today is the last day of the Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hike 4 Days / 3 Nights. However, it is a long-awaited day, as you will visit one of the most touristic places in the Cusco region, “the 7-color mountain and the red valley”.

To be the first to reach the rainbow mountain, have breakfast at 5:30 am, then cross the Warmisaya Pass or Vicuña Pass (4,985 meters). From here, on the horizon, you will already be able to see the Rainbow Mountain or the 7-color Mountain.

Try to get to the rainbow mountain viewpoint before 9:00 am and also before the crowd arrives by bus from Cusco. When you get to the viewpoint, take great photos without tourists. After 9:00 am, this place is packed, more than a thousand tourists visit every day, by then you will be heading towards the red valley, which is another fantastic place.

After appreciating the natural beauty, start descending to the Chilliwani community, where your private minivan will be waiting to take you to the city of Cusco.

Before starting a 3 and a half hour trip to Cusco, say goodbye to the adventure team (muleteers and cook).

Arrival in the city of Cusco – Hotel at approximately 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

End of the Ausangate 4 Day Tour.

Important:

• All the buses the coming back from the Inca Trail leave the passengers one block from the main square, you are going to return to the hotel by yourself.

THE SERVICE INCLUDES:

• What is included in the Ausangate 4 Days Tour
• Brief information about the Ausangate 4 Days tour one day before the hike
• Tourist transportation from Cusco – Upis / Chilliwani – Cusco
• Professional guide who speaks English, Spanish and Quechua
• Local cook and 1 assistant for groups of more than 8 people
• Local muleteers to drive the horses and mules.
• Horses and mules to transport the camping equipment and duffel bags of each passenger (6 Kilos).
• Food: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, snacks (vegetarian optional at no additional cost)
• Dining tent and kitchen tent
• Dining chairs and table
• 1 4-season tent for 2 people plus mats
• Basic first aid kit
• Oxygen bottle
• Hiking radio communication
• Entrance to Ausangate Natural Park, 7-color mountain and red valley

What is NOT included in the Ausangate 4-Day Tour

• Sleeping bags (If you do not wish to bring your sleeping bag, we have them available for rent)
• Walking sticks (If you do not wish to bring your walking sticks, we can rent them for you)
• Travel insurance: It is highly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your tour.
• All flights
• Accommodation in Cusco
• Personal things and medications (only altitude sickness pills)
• Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day
• Tips for the guide, cook and muleteers (optional)

PRICES TOUR AUSANGATE 4 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS

Packing List

The Machupicchu Andes Tours travel agency will provide you with a canvas backpack where you can carry all the things mentioned below.

• Long pants
• Sweater and a thick jacket
• Sunglasses
• Personal medications
• Walking shoes or tennis shoes
• Walking sticks
• Hat or cap
• Gloves
• Thick socks
• Water bottle or camelback
• Raincoat
• Toilet paper
• Sunscreen
• Lipstick
• Snacks
• Binoculars (optional)
• Flashlight with extra battery
• Camera with extra battery
• Some cash in small bills (PEN)
• A light backpack for the route

Recommendations

• To do the Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hike 4 Days / 3 Nights, you must be in Cusco at least 2 days in advance to acclimatize.
• For the best acclimatization, drink coca leaf tea. You should take short walks around the city of Cusco on your own, or you can also book a short tour such as the Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley, Maras – Moray Salt Mines or Machu Picchu 1-Day Tour (book separately). If you book one of these tours, you will get a special discount.
• Wear appropriate clothing for the walks and thermal clothing for the ni