You are an adrenaline lover and you love challenges, in Cusco you will find one of the most impressive routes, with its scenic beauties and a climate with temperatures of up to 30 ° below zero, our experts created this route for adventure lovers, combining everything you need and the comfort of traveling.
RESUME:
Ausangate trek is located in the Andes of Peru which is also known as Nevado Ausangate. It is one of the largest and most beautiful mountain ranges in Peru, and is a popular destination for hikers and climbers. The Ausangate is surrounded by lagoons of different mountain colors and is considered as Apu Ausangate. It is an impressive place to admire the natural beauty of the Andes, and is a major tourist destination for those interested in the Andean culture and biodiversity of the region.
PERCE: 500 USD PER PERSON
STAND OUT
- The Ausangate Trek is one of the most impressive and popular trails in the Andes of Peru.
- Panoramic view of the snow-capped Ausangate, offers panoramic views of the mountains and valleys of the Andes, including the Nevado Ausangate and other snow-capped peaks.
- To the snowy slopes of Ausangate. a great variety of flora and fauna, including alpacas, llamas and vicuñas, as well as impressive natural landscapes
- The Ausangate Trek is an opportunity to learn about the culture of the Andean peoples and learn about their traditions and customs.
- The Ausangate Trek is a demanding physical adventure that requires good physical condition, but offers an unforgettable experience for mountain lovers.
- The Ausangate Trek is a less crowded trail than other routes in the Andes, making it ideal for those looking to escape the crowds and enjoy nature in its purest form.
- the Ausangate Trek is an exciting adventure that combines nature, mountains, and a physical challenge, and is a unique experience for mountain lovers.
WHY CHOOSE US?
- Our horse riders are specially prepared to attend in a respectful and humble way, we provide them with a fair salary, they have a family at home to support.
- Our work team is trained to provide the best service,
- Danzak Peru is a company 100% located in Cusco, which operates responsibly and reliably and we do not share our 4 day Ausangate trek group.
- We have professional guides in tourism, they are prepared to provide the best service.
- We work in coordination with the work team with our guides, drivers, cooks, with the rider staff and with the office operations staff.
- We do not share our groups with other companies, we ourselves do not operate in a responsible and reliable manner.
TO RESERVE:
To book the 4-day Ausangate trek. It is done 2 months in advance before the travel date. A deposit of $200 per person must be made to confirm your reservation.
DETAILS OF THE TRIP:
- Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
- Departure: Cusco
- difficulty: moderate
- Season: April to October
- Type: adventure, culture and history
- Destination: Nevado Ausangate
ITINERARY AUSANGATE 4 DAYS
DAY 1: CUSCO – TINKE – UPIS
Our guide will pick you up along with private transportation at 6:00 am from your hotel. Then we go to the town of Tinke with a trip of 3 hours and a half until we reach the hiking point. Once we get there, your professional chef will prepare the first breakfast and we will also meet our trekking team that will accompany us during the trip. After enjoying breakfast. Then we prepare to start our walk. During the walk, you will have moments to observe the landscape, nature, and animals of the area such as alpacas, llamas, sheep, and you will be able to see the Nevado de Ausangate from afar. Once we arrive at the Upis camp there will be lunch prepared by your chef. After lunch you will have free time to rest or you can also go up to visit the Upis Cocha lagoon. It is above our camp, 1 hour walk. The lagoon is at the foot of the snowy Ausangate. The visit is optional depending on your personal preferences. We return to our camp in Upis where you will have dinner and spend the night.
- difficulty: moderate
- Walking hours: 7 hours
DAY 2: UPIS – PUCA COCHA
We get up with a coca tea or tea. Then a delicious breakfast prepared by their chef awaits us to feed us. After breakfast we prepare to continue with our excursion. We continue with the trip to Puca Cocha, on the way you will have to observe the mountains that surround the snowy Ausangate, animal lagoons such as alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, sheep, vizcachas, foxes and you will have time to observe the snowy Ausangate up close ( 6384 m /20944 ft), and you will also have a moment to observe different lagoons of different colors. Around noon we will arrive at our Puca Cocha camp, it depends on how we walk and there you will have a delicious lunch. After lunch you will have free time to explore and take souvenir photos. There you will have dinner and spend the night.
- difficulty: moderate
- Walking hours: 8 hours
DAY 3: PUCA COCHA – ANANTA – KAYRAWIRE
We wake up with a coca tea or tea and your chef will prepare an energizing breakfast. After breakfast, we get ready to go up to the pass and continue our excursion to our kayrawire camp. During the walk we will have many panoramic views, once we arrive at the Apachheta de Ausangate, there you will have time to take photos and you will be in front of Nevado Ausangate. After enjoying our time we will go down to Ananta for 2 hours, there you will have lunch. After lunch we continue to our camp, and we will go up to the Warmi Saya pass (a giant rock). We will rest for a while, then we continue until we reach our Kayrawire camp, which is near the rainbow mountain. There you will have the last supper.
- difficulty: moderate
- Walking hours: 9 hours
DAY 4: KAYRAWIRE – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – CUSCO
We will wake up very early for the last day of our excursion with a coca tea. After breakfast we will leave a little early to arrive first and be the first to visit, we will walk 30 minutes to the Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca. Your guide will explain about the history, flora and fauna and the colors of the mountain. You will have time to take photos, you can also visit Valle Rojo near the rainbow mountain. After exploring everything we will go down for 2 hours to the Cusipata bus station. Private transport will wait for you to pick you up and return to Cusco. Lunch will be in the town of Cusipata. After lunch we came to Cusco for a 2-hour trip and you will be at your hotel around 4 pm.
- difficulty: easy
- Walking hours: 1 hour
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
INCLUDED:
- Professional tourist guide.
- Information section. At 06:00 p.m. at your hotel
- Pick up from your hotel and drop off.
- professional chef.
- Entrance tickets to the entire site.
- Private transport.
- Trekking equipment.
- Comfortable tents to sleep.
- sleeping flask
- Water for your consumption.
- Mules of load during trip.
- Food during the trip.
- Boiled water to fill your bottle.
- Oxygen bottle.
- First aid kit.
NOT INCLUDED:
Rentals:
On a walk we need sticks with rubber tips, sleeping bag. In case you do not have it, we rent it and it is available to rent with Danzak Peru.
- Sleeping bag ($20).
- Tips (optional).
- Trekking poles ($15).
- Passenger safety.
RECOMMENDATIONS
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING DURING THE TRIP
- Shoes for the walk, waterproof pants, jackets, rain jacket.
- Hiking backpack, 25 liter capacity.
- Sunglasses
- Personal hygiene, toothbrushes and toothpaste, toilet paper,
- Bottled water in a squeeze bottle.
- Trekking sticks.
- Trekking shoes.
- Comfortable and suitable clothes and shoes for the walk, make sure you wear comfortable and suitable clothes and shoes for the walk. It is also important to bring warm clothing and layers to protect yourself from the changeable weather.
- Take personal first aid kit, any medicine you need and first aid basics.
- Bring a flashlight and extra batteries.
- Warm clothing Ausangate’s weather can be quite changeable, so it is important to bring warm clothing and layers to protect yourself from the cold and rain.
- Take a camera or mobile phone with a camera to capture your memories of the 4 days ausangate trek.
- Be sure to bring toiletries such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, and soap.
- Minimum extra money 100 dollars per person.
- Some other items you may consider bringing are sunglasses, hat.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- It is not recommended for pregnant people.
- It is not recommended for people who suffer from back pain.
- It is not recommended for people over 60 years of age.
- It is not recommended for people suffering from cardiac arrest.
- It is not wheelchair accessible.
- The level of difficulty of the trek is moderate to difficult due to the unevenness and the altitude. Make sure you are in good physical shape before embarking on the trip.
- The weather on ausangate trek can be unpredictable, so it is important to wear appropriate clothing and footwear, as well as protection from rain and sun.
- Bring a good backpack, headlamp, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, appropriate clothing for the weather, and personal medications if you need them.
WEATHER IN AUSANGATE 4 DAYS
The weather on the Ausangate Trek varies depending on the altitude and the time of year. In general, the climate is cold and humid due to the altitude and the proximity to the Andes mountain range.
During the dry season (April to October), daytime temperatures are moderate and nights are cold. The rainy season (November to March) is wetter and there can be snowfall and heavy rain, so it is important to be prepared for inclement weather.
At the base of Nevado Ausangate, temperatures can fluctuate between 10°C and 20°C during the day and drop to freezing or below at night. As you ascend to higher altitudes, temperatures drop and the weather becomes windier and colder.
It is important to be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for cold and wet weather, and to keep in mind that weather conditions can change rapidly.
DUFFEL BAG
We will give you a duffel bag after having a briefing, before the briefing ends, the pack mules will carry your things, but you must carry what you need during the walk or just what you need such as a bottle of water, a jacket for the cold, etc.
INFORMATION SECTION
There is a briefing at 06:00 pm, one day before your trip and it will be at your hotel. It is very important for your output. If you cannot arrive at this time, you must coordinate with the Danzak Peru team by email. The informative section lasts approximately 30 to 40 minutes, you will meet with your guide and provide all the detailed information about your trip.
Ausangate And Rainbow Mountain 4 Days
Please, carefully fill out our RESERVATION FORM with your correct personal data.
FREQUENT ASK QUESTION
Faq
WHAT IS THE AUSANGATE TREK?
It is a four-day trek through Snowy de Ausangate in Cusco Peru. It is a popular choice for nature and adventure lovers who want to experience the natural Andean beauty of Peru. The route includes hiking through mountains, high mountain scenery, panoramic views of glaciers and turquoise mountain lakes, and wild animals.
CAN I LEAVE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?
Yes, during the 4 days Ausangate Trek, we can store your luggage in our office or you can also drop it at your hotel. To what is convenient, we can only take what is necessary.
HOW ABOUT THE YOUTH DISCOUNT?
According to Peruvian law, you must be under 18 years of age. For Ausangate trek (if 18 years or older, you must have your valid student card or card. And you will be shown card.
- All students from 11 to 18 years old have a discount of 25 USD.
- for children from 02 to 11 years have a discount of 30 USD.
All students must send us their student card, in order to make the following reservations.
SHOULD I BRING CANES?
Yes. It is very necessary that you must carry trekking poles with rubber tips, it helps us in different places on the road, it can be more difficult to climb and it also helps to hold and avoids fatigue. If you do not have it, we can rent for each person.
WHAT MONTH IS GOOD TO VISIT AUSANGATE TREK?
The best time to visit Snowy Ausangate on a 4-day trip depends on personal preferences and weather conditions. However, the months from April to October are usually the most recommended because in those months the climate is drier and more stable. During these months, the trails are in better condition and good weather is more likely. However, it is important to be prepared for any eventuality, as weather conditions in the mountains can change rapidly.
CAN I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER BOOKING THE AUSANGATE TREK PERMIT?
Yes, it is possible to change. But you must notify us before 48 hours. And send your request to the Danzak Peru reservation office or send us a message by email.
DO I NEED TO BRING MY PASSPORT?
It is not necessary to bring your passport, but if you want to take it there is no problem.
WHERE IS AUSANAGTE TREK LOCATED?
The Snowy Ausangate is located at an altitude of 6384 m, in the Andes of southern Peru, in the community of Upis in the district of Ocongate in the department of Cusco. Considered the most representative of the region.
WHY IS AUSANGATE TREK IMPORTANT?
The Nevado Ausangate is an impressive place to admire the natural beauty of the Andes and is a popular tourist destination for those interested in the biodiversity of the region.
The Nevado Ausangate is Cusco's sacred mountain also known as Apu Ausangate and is an important place for the preservation of the ancestors.
The Nevado Ausangate is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna species found nowhere else in the world. The lagoons of different colors and also by domestic wild animals on the slopes of snowy Ausangate.
IS AUSANGATE TREK DANGEROUS?
Ausangate Trek can be challenging due to difficult weather and terrain conditions. Altitude can be a problem for some people, and lack of oxygen at higher altitudes may require acclimatization. It is not dangerous, but you should know about the altitude, the weather. If we are used to walking or trekking at altitude, there is no problem, you can do it.
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