Luxury Ausangate Trek & Machu Picchu – 8 days
$2999
per personThe Ausangate Trek is a five day trek in the Cordillera Vilcanota that travels along a route we call the “Camino Del Apu Ausangate”. Near the highest sacred mountain in the Cusco region, the “Apu” is the bearer of life and the guardian of one of the most pristine mountain ecosystems in the world.
Your trek will be accompanied by llamas and horses, as well as shepherds of the community of Chillca who are proud to share their land with us. Daily meals will be prepared by experienced chefs who will introduce you to a great variety of classic Peruvian dishes and produce. Each night, you will stay in unique “Tambos” or Andean Lodges. Some evenings, you will even experience authentic vernacular music played by local inhabitants.
Highlights of the Ausangate Trek with Andean Lodges & Machu Picchu:
Itinerary Overview:
Please review the “Tour Plan” tab for a full itinerary of the lodge to lodge Ausangate Trek & Machu Picchu.
Day 1: Arriving in Cusco:
First, you’ll arrive in Cusco, then begin your adventure with a Cusco city tour to Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara, Temple of the Sun, and Tambomachay. Today, you’ll prepare by acclimatizing before beginning your Ausangate trek with Andean lodges.
Day 2: Ausangate trek -Cusco to Chillca:
Now, you’ll begin your trek in the Cordillera Vilcanota, afterward hiking to Chillca. Thereafter, you’ll be warmly received at your Andean Lodge, where you can take rest. Furthermore, you are able to feast on local specialties.
Day 3: Ausangate trek-Chillca – Machuracay:
Today, you’ll trek beside thousands of alpacas and llamas, waterfalls, and glaciers. Accordingly, you will make your way to Machuracay.
Day 4: Ausangate trek-Machuracay- Anantapata:
Furthermore, today you’ll cross the first mountain pass to Ausangate Cocha. Amidst the sandstone formations, you’ll have a chance to spot vicuñas and condors before arriving at your lodge.
Day 5: Ausangate trek –Anantapata – Huampococha:
Travel over the second mountain pass, to experience glaciers, Cerro Laya Grande, and the many colors of Rainbow Mountain. Spend the night in a comfortable Andean lodge and rest up for the final day of your trek.
Day 6: Ausangate trek–Huampococha – Cusco:
Climb over the final mountain pass past incredible limestone formations on the final day of the trek. Depart by bus to Cusco.
Day 7: Cusco – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes:
Depart Cusco for an adventure through the Sacred Valley. You will visit the Pisac for the terraced ruins and Pisac Market, Urubamba for a lunch rich with traditional flavors, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Machu Picchu. Spend a restful night in the town amongst mountains as you rest up for early morning departure to Machu Picchu.
Day 8: Machu Picchu – Cusco :
Venture to Machu Picchu by bus, where you will learn about it’s tremendous history with a local guide. Trek high above the ruins to Waynapichu (optional, must be pre-booked) for spectacular views of the park below. In the evening, you will return by train to Ollantaytambo by train, and private transfer to Cusco.
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Important Information:
We recommend you book this tour at least 2 months in advance.
This trip start every wednesday only from March to December.
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Day One:Cusco
Qorikancha in Cusco the most important temple in the Inca Empire
Transfer from the airport in Cusco to accommodation . This morning you will be flying to the city of Cusco, once the capital of Inca civilization. You'll spend the day visiting palaces, traversing a local fruit market and wandering around Cusco's main square, Plaza de Armas. You'll be walking with your tour guide, having lunch in a local restaurant along the way. After lunch, you'll be driven to Cusco’s most important archaeological sites: Kenko, Puka Pukara and Sacsayhuamán. Constructed from giant boulders intricately cut to fit together without the use of mortar, these fascinating ancient ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Accommodation: Tierra Viva hotel or similar - 3 star hotel
Activities: All the activities described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Two : Cusco - Chillca - A Welcome to the Cordillera Vilcanota
Head along the Vilcanota River by comfortable coach to visit the temple of Checacupe, then the upper valley of Pitumarca. At Japura, we'll trek a short distance to Chillca. Locals and musicians playing Andean instruments welcome us with coca tea to our first Andean Lodge. High in the mountains, you will still have a comfortable stay with hot showers and full bathrooms in one of 8 double or matrimonial bedrooms. You are invited to experience tasty and nutritious local cuisine (such as Alpaca meat) but vegetarian and other preferences are welcome.
Hiking Time: Approximately 2 hours
Hiking distance: 3,3 km approximately
Hiking Level: Moderate
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Lodge Chillca Tambo at 4368 metres o.s.l / 14327,04 feet
Activities: All the activities described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Three : Chillca – Machuracay: Trekking alongside the Llama Caravan
After breakfast, trek beside thousands of alpacas and llamas in the glacial valley of Phinaya. En route to the glaciers at Santa Catalina, ascend alongside the stunning Pjachaj waterfalls where our picnic lunch await us. Surrounded by glaciers, lagoons, and moraine walls, continue on your trek for 5 hours to Machuracay Tambo. We will travel lighter with our bags being carried by a llama caravan, before being welcomed in by the family that runs the lodge.
Hiking time: Approximately 7 hours
Hiking distance: 14.9 km. approximately
Hiking level: Moderate - strenuous
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Lodge Machucaray Tambo at 4'805 meters o.s.l./15'760.40 feet
Activities: All the activities described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Four: Machuracay – Anantapata: Ausangate Cocha and Local Wildlife
Today we take in spectacular panoramic views from our first mountain pass at 16,587 ft. Descending beside glaciers, we hike to the Ausangate Cocha Lake for lunch.
Here, the landscape shifts dramatically due to the deep red sandstone formations where we will find vicuñas, and sometimes, Andean condors. After a rewarding day of hiking we arrive at the third Andean Lodge to relax and enjoy the comfortable amenities.
Hiking Time: Approximately 6 hours Hiking distance: 11,63 km approximately Hiking Level: strenuous Meals: B, L, D Accommodation: Lodge Ananpata Tambo at 4700 metres o.s.l /15416,00 feet Activities: All the activities described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guideDay Five : Anantapata – Huampococha: A Colorful Encounter with Rainbow Mountain
After breakfast, we travel on to our second mountain pass. Dropping down, we'll hike by Lake Kayrawiri, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and an enormous valley below. Then we go on to Cerro Laya Grande via massive glacier del Inca, and find the most striking colors in the sediments of Yauricunca Mountain, more famously known as Rainbow Mountain. We eat lunch here while taking in this unique landscape. On our way to the fourth Andean Lodge we’ll have the chance to see hundreds of Andean geese nesting in the cliffs of Anta, and the flatiron formations of Apu Labrayani near Huampococha Tambo where we will spend the night.
Hiking Time: Approximately 6 hours
Hiking distance: 11,63 km approximately
Hiking Level: strenuous
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Lodge Huamanpococha Tambo at 4818 metres o.s.l /15813,00 feet
Activities: All the activities described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide Day Six : Ausangate trek–Huampococha – Cusco
Enjoy a great view of the mountains, as we hike to the top of our final pass. It’s all downhill from here! We encounter some capricious limestone formations from the Cretaceous age and hike until the end of the trail in Trapiche. Here, we have lunch and return by bus to Cusco while reminiscing on the wonderful experiences we shared in the Andes.
Hiking Time: Approximately 5 hours
Hiking distance: 10,51 km approximately
Hiking Level: moderate
Meals: B, L
Accommodation: Tierra Viva hotel or similar - 3 star hotel
Activities: All the activities described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide Day Seven: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
Day Eight :Exploring Machu Picchu - Cusco
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