1- Ausangate Trek Day 1/5: Cusco - Tinqui - Upis
You'll depart from your hotel in Cusco early this morning for a scenic 3-hour drive to the village of Tinqui (3,800 m), located at the base of the Vilcanota mountain range. Start your trek by heading towards your campsite in Upis (4,400 m).
2 - Ausangate Trek Day 2/5: Upis to Jatun Pucacocha
From your campsite in Upis, you will climb through the Arapa pass (4,800 m) before reaching Uchuy Pucacocha (“little red lake”).
3 - Ausangate Trek Day 3/5: Jatun Pucacocha to Ausangate Base Camp
You'll start your journey to Ausangate Base Camp. The Apuchata pass (4,900 m) comes first, followed by a descent to the turquoise Laguna Ausangate Q'ocha. Continuing up Palomani pass. At 5,200 m, this is the highest pass of the trek.
4 - Ausangate Trek Day 4/5: Ausangate Base Camp to Pachanta
The last day of pass crossing begins with a tranquil hike from Ausangate Base Camp to Lake Ticllacocha. Then, rise up for your final challenge: Q'ampa pass (5,050 m).
5 - Ausangate Trek Day 5/5: Pachanta - Tinqui - Cusco
Easy 3 to 4-hour hike downhill from Pachanta back to the village of Tinqui. After lunch, transfer to your hotel in Cusco in private transport.
