HIGHLANDS OF PERU, AUSANGATE TREK (7D/6N)

Season: March through October

A magnificent trek, the true image of the high Andes. One of the most spectacular Andean trekking adventures. You will have the chance to meet traditional, native Quechua Indians who live at 14,000 feet, tending their herds of llamas and alpacas. They live in an isolated region of the Cordillera Vilcanota among sparkling glaciers, colorful lakes and relaxing hot springs. You will also have a good chance of encountering condors, the worlds largest flying bird, and other Andean fauna such as vicuña, practically extinct elsewhere.

DAY 1 : CUSCO / TINKI :

Morning, drive to the head of the trail at the town of Tinki, 3,800 meters. Here we join our pack animals and camp.(L+D)

DAY 2 : TINKI / UPISPAMPA :

You start the trek around Mt.Ausangante, camping by the hot springs of Upispampa with a spectacular view of the highest peak in the Vilcanota Range. (B+L+D)

DAYS 3,4,5,6 : UPISPAMPA/FINAYA/PACCHANTA :

After a hearty breakfast, we continue our trek around this great mountain, regarded as an Apu (Great Spirit) by the local natives. These highlanders speak ´´quechua´´ the Incas dialect and dress in traditional colorful costumes taking care of their herds of llamas and alpacas. You'll pass pristine lakes, sparkling glaciers and a couple of 5,000 meter passes. The day before the end of the trek you will camp by the hamlet of Pacchanta where you can relax in the local hot Springs.(B+L+D)

DAY 7 : TINKY / CUSCO :

After a 3 hour walk we arrive back to Tinki, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Dinner on your own. (B+L)

INCLUDES :

-Transfer from Cusco to the head of the trail
-All meals during trek
-Pack animals for bearing luggage
-Saddle horse for emergency
-Guide, cook, assistant
-Double-occupancy tents
-All camping gear, plus First Aid kit

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

-International or local flights
-Additional tours or meals in the cities
-Laundry, liquor, tips