.:Marlon's Travel:. Cusco Trips

	Duration:	06 DAYS/ 05 NIGHTS

	TOUR DESCRIPTION
	Trekking the Ausangate Circuit 6 days is one beautiful treks in Cusco. The Cordillera Vilcanota is an impressive range of mountains which include the massive Ausangate snowcapped mountain (6,372m) and three others over 6000m. A hike around the base of Nv. Ausangate contains both spectacular mountains scenery and highland life. Unsurprisingly, the Ausangate Circuit has become a popular hike, one that is possible to complete in a week or as little time as six days. Freezing cold nights and amazing sun glories around the snowcapped top of Ausangate is how many remember a trek to Ausangate. And it is many times freezing at night, but the reward for the cold feet are great days with impressive views of the massive of Ausangate Snocapped Mountain with icy snowpeaks, blue and turquis lakes and a insight to the rugh life of the ancesters of the incas, who still live in small stonehouses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas. In the trek of Ausanget Circuit you can also enjoy the luxury of a relaxing bath in the hot springs that are found at both the beginning and the end of the trek.



	ITINERARY
	DAY 01: CUSCO TO TINKI
	We leave the city of Cusco in a private transportation, and drive along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado highway in the direction of Tinki (3800m/12464ft). On the way we stop in Urcos, where we may visit a beautiful lake with the same name. We then go on to Cattca, an agricultural and cattle raising community where we can appreciate the region’s spectacular views and finally pass through Ocongate, capital of the district with the same name and only half an hour away from our destination. After an approximated 6-hour drive, we arrive in Tinki, where we sleep in a local lodge and start the trek the next morning. Meals: L, D

	DAY 02: TINKI TO UPIS
	We leave Tinki initiating a slight climb that crosses through puna (dry, high area with little vegetation) to then arrive at our lunch spot after a three-hour walk. From here we already have beautiful views of the sacred Ausangate peak (6372m/20900ft). After lunch, we continue walking for another hour and a half to reach our campsite in Upis at 4400m/14432ft. From this point, we may appreciate fabulous views of all the snow peaks in the area. We camp and dine directly in front of Ausangate. Meals: B, L, D

	DAY 03: UPIS TO AUSANGATECOCHA
	After breakfast, we continue our hike ascending for two hours to reach La Arapa pass (4850m/15908ft). We then descend to our lunch spot, crossing an area of falcons and ¨vizcachas¨ or Andean rodents. This area also boasts three beautiful lakes with tones of reds, greens, and turquoises (Pukacocha, HatunPukacocha, and Qomerqocha) and spectacular views of the surrounding snow peaks. After lunch, we continue on a long and slow ascent that will take us, after about two hours, to the second mountain pass, the Abra de Apuchata (4900m/16072ft), from which we descend, for another half an hour, towards our campsite at Ausangatecocha (4440m/14563ft). Meals: B, L, D

	DAY 04: AUSANGATEQOCHA TO Q´AMPA
	Today, we depart early to climb for two hours towards the third mountain pass, the Abra de Palomani (5200m/17056ft). This is the highest part of the entire hike, from which we then descend for another 2h through an area of llamas, alpacas and ¨vizcachas¨ to reach Pampacancha (4050m/13284ft). From here we follow an uphill trail until that leads us to our campsite in Q´ampa (4300m/14104ft). Along this easy 3-hour climb we may have the chance to spot llamas, alpacas, and maybe even pumas. We will camp and dine at this place. Meals: B, L, D

	DAY 05: Q´AMPA TO PACCHANTA
	We climb for 2 hours until we reach Q´ampa mountain pass (5000m/16400ft), where we may have the chance to spot the Andean deer. From here we descend towards the Qomerqocha lagoon to finally arrive at Pacchanta (4100m/13448ft) after an approximated five-hour walk. Pacchanta is a little community with attractive hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing dip. We camp and spend the night at this place. Meals: B, L, D

	DAY 06: PACCHANTA TO TINKI
	We leave Pacchanta and start to walk our way back to Tinki, which will take approximately 2 hours. Once in Tinki, we board a private transportation that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate to arrive after nightfall. Meals: B, L


	End of Our Services

PRICE per person:

* min. 3 participants, max 10 participants - Private Service - Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative) - Students: US$ 15.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card. Please beware that Youth Travel Cards are not valid). - Additional discounts (that may be added to the above-mentioned)
SAE: US$ 10.00 (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required).

Departures: Daily departures are available along the year.

INCLUDED

Professional guide (English - Spanish; 2 guides for groups over 8 people).
Collection from your hotel and transfer in private bus to Tinki, starting point of the trek.
Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, 2005-new, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field.
Dining tent with tables and chairs
Kitchen tent
Toilet tent
Cook and cooking equipment
Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food, cooking equipment and things of the passengers).
1 emergency horse every 3 persons.
Accommodation for our guides, cook and horsemen
Meals (05B, 06L, 05D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day)
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Private transportation from Tinki to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel in Cusco

NOT INCLUDED

Sleeping bag
Tips: please beware that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not according to your wish.

YOU SHOULD BRING:

A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. A down jacket is especially recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at nights.
Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 4.00 / day)
Flashlight and batteries.
Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Handkerchiefs
Toilet paper
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please beware that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far.
Small towel
Swimsuit (if you intend take a dip at the hot springs along the route)
Cash in soles and/or US$
Optional: walking sticks or poles.

TRADITIONAL CUSCO 03 days/ 02 nights
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS 04 days/ 03 nights
HIKING THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 04 days/ 03 nights
HIKE HUCHUY Q'OSQO MACHUPICCHU 03 days/ 02 nights
TREKKING TO CHOQUEQUIRAO TO MACHU-PICCHU 08 days/ 07 nights
HIKING THE AUSANGATE MOUNTAIN CIRCUIT 06 days/ 05 nights
HIKING SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU 05 days/ 04 nights
HIKING TO SALKANTAY AND THE INKA TRAIL 06 days/ 05 nights
LARES VALLEY TO MACHUPICCHU TREK 04 days/ 03 nights
TREKKING VILCABAMBA