Visão geral
A five-day breathtaking trek in the Cordillera Vilcanota, on a route we call the “Camino Del Apu Ausangate” located in close proximity to 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.
Our treks will be accompanied by llamas and horses that will carry our gear. These are owned by shepherds of the community of Chillca who are proud to share their land with us, as well as the Spirit of their inspiring world. On our hikes and in our unique “Tambos” or Andean Lodges, daily meals will be prepared by experienced chefs who will introduce you to a great variety of delicious Peruvian dishes and produce, and for your entertainment: authentic vernacular music, played by local inhabitants, will liven up some of our evenings at the “tambos.”
To go on the Apu Ausangate’s Trail Trek, one must be in good physical condition, and we recommend a preliminary 3 to 4 day acclimatization stage, for your body to react better during the trek, as we will be hiking up to mountain passes at altitudes of about 5,000 meters, and it also is important to drink
plenty of water and/or coca leaf tea.
Detalhes da viagem
Destaques da viagem
Caminhada pela espetacularmente colorida Vinicunca (Montanha do Arco-Íris), observação da vida selvagem andina
Explorar o antigo templo de Checacupe e o pitoresco vale de Pitumarca
Música andina e gastronomia local.
Experimente o deslumbrante vale glaciar de Phinaya, as pitorescas cascatas de Pjachaj e uma caravana de lamas a transportar as suas malas
O que esperar
Travel Style: Cultural Immersion
Physical Rating:
Excellent fitness level required and a good aclimatation
Tipo de tour
Privado
Programado
Partilhado
Próximas partidas
23 de agosto de 2024
13 de junho de 2025
18 de julho de 2025
22 de agosto de 2025
Temáticas
Aventura
Expedição
Fotografia
trekking
Itinerário
DIA 1 - Sexta-feira, 23 de agosto de 2024
CUSCO - CHILLCA
In a comfortable coach we head along the Vilcanota River 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 instru...
In a comfortable coach we head along the Vilcanota River 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 greet us in your first “Andean Lodge”, as we sip coca tea. Hot showers and full bathrooms as well as 8 double and matrimonial bedrooms are available. We emphasize tasty and nutritious
local cuisine (such as Alpaca meat) but vegetarian and other preferences are welcome.
By car: Cusco – Molino Viejo, 104 km / Time 3h 30m / Range 3384 3590 m 4292 m
Hike: Molino Viejo – Chillca Tambo, 3.3 km / Time 2h / Altitude range: 4290 m 4350 m / Level: Low
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L, D
2h
Chillca Lodge (ou similar)
3h 30min
DIA 2 - Sábado 24 de agosto de 2024
CHILLCA - MACHURACAY
Depois do pequeno-almoço, caminhamos ao lado de milhares de alpacas e lamas no vale glaciar de Phinaya. No caminho para mais glaciares em Santa Catalina, subimos pelas inspiradoras cascatas de Pjachaj. Lá em cima, o nosso piquenique aguarda-nos...
Depois do pequeno-almoço, caminhamos ao lado de milhares de alpacas e lamas no vale glaciar de Phinaya. No caminho para mais glaciares em Santa Catalina, subimos pelas inspiradoras cascatas de Pjachaj. Lá em cima, o nosso almoço de piquenique espera-nos. Depois, rodeados de paredes de morena, glaciares e lagoas, caminhamos cerca de 5 horas até Machuracay Tambo, situado mesmo no fundo do Apu Ausangate. As nossas malas, transportadas por uma caravana de lhamas, vão lá ter e a família que gere o alojamento vai receber-nos.
Hikes:
Chillca – Huchuy Phinaya, 6.4 km / Time 4 h / Altitude: 4350 m 4530 m / Level: Medium
Huchuy Phinaya – Machuracay, 3.5 km / Time 2h / Altitude: 4530 m 4850 m / Level: High
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B, L, D
6h
Machuraccay Lodge (ou similar)
DIA 3 - Domingo 25 de agosto de 2024
MACHURACAY - ANANTAPATA
Hoje, chegamos ao nosso primeiro desfiladeiro de montanha (1.500 metros), com vistas panorâmicas espectaculares. Descendo ao longo dos glaciares, caminhamos até ao Lago Ausangate Cocha para almoçar. Aqui, a paisagem muda drasticamente devido à...
Today we take in our first mountain pass (16 587 ft.) which has spectacular panoramic views. Descending alongside the glaciers, we hike to the Ausangate Cocha Lake for lunch. Here, the landscape dramatically shifts due to the existence of red sandstone formations where we will see vicuñas and sometimes condors. Breathtaking views of the glaciated south face of the “Apu” will inspire us as we continue towards the red sandstone formations of the “Nevado Del Inca”. After a day of great hiking we arrive at the third “Andean Lodge” ready to relax and enjoy. Overnight stay in Anantapata Tambo.
Hikes:
Machuracay – Palomani Pass, 1.3 km / Time 1h / Altitude: 4815 m 5150 m / Level: High
Palomani – Ausangatecocha, 2.4 km / Time 1h / Altitude: 4650 m 5150 m / Level: Medium +
Ausangatecocha – Anantapata, 5.8 km / Time 3h / Altitude: 4650 m 4730 m / Level: Medium
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B, L, D
5h
Anantapata Lodge (ou similar)
DIA 4 - Segunda-feira 26 de agosto de 2024
ANANTAPATA - HUAMPOCOCHA
After breakfast, we take the trail to another mountain pass. Dropping down, we’ll hike by Lake Kayrawiri, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and the great valley below. Striations of color are imbedded in the hillsides....
After breakfast, we take the trail to another mountain pass. Dropping down, we’ll hike by Lake Kayrawiri, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and the great valley below. Striations of color are imbedded in the hillsides. Then we go on to Cerro Laya Grande via massive glacier del Inca, and find the most striking colors in the sediments of Vinicunca (recently known as the “Rainbow Mountain”). We eat lunch here while taking in this unique landscape. This section offers us a glimpse of a marvelous geological wonder of natural beauty. Be on the lookout for groups of fascinating vicuñas, as they are frequently spottedin this isolated area.
Anantapata – Warmisaya Pass, 1.3 km / Time 1h / Altitude: 4730 m 4985 m / Level: High
Warmisaya – Surinicocha, 1.2 km / Time 1h / Altitude: 4792 m 4985 m / Level: Medium
Surinicocha – Vinicunca, 2.5 km / Time 1h30m / Altitude: 4792 m 4985 m / Level: Medium +
Vinicunca – Huampococha, 5.1 km / Time 2h30m / Altitude: 4900 m 4985 m / Level: Medium
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B, L, D
6h
Huampococha Lodge (ou similar)
DIA 5 - Terça-feira 27 de agosto de 2024
HUAMPOCOCHA - CUSCO
As we hike up; enjoying a great view of the mountains, we reach the top of our final pass. It’s all downhill from here! We encounter some of the most capricious shapes of limestone formations from the Cretaceous age and ...
As we hike up; enjoying a great view of the mountains, we reach the top of our final pass. It’s all downhill from here! We encounter some of the most capricious shapes of 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.
Hikes:
Huampococha – Huampoccasa, 0.8 km / Time 1h / Altitude: 4820 m 4960 m / Level: High
Huampoccasa – Congomire, 7.5 km / Time 3h30m / Altitude: 3965 m 4960 m / Level: Medium +
By car:
Congomire – Cusco, 125 km / Time 3h / Altitude: 3384 m 3965 m
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Preços
Incluído
Refeições indicadas no programa
Alojamento em casa de hóspedes (ocupação dupla)
Transporte em veículos confortáveis
Guia de turismo e guia que fala inglês
Guias locais especializados na região
Taxas de entrada
Transporte local
Não incluído
Voos internacionais
Voos domésticos
Bebidas e refeições adicionais
Dicas
Seguro de saúde
Despesas não especificadas no programa
Preço base
Price for 2 people:
2.690 USD
Price from 3 to 4 people:
2.090 USD
Price from 5 to 6 people:
1.750 USD
* O preço é indicado por pessoa
Termos e condições
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Espécies vistas
Eis uma lista não exaustiva das espécies animais que pode observar durante esta excursão
Pato Torrent
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Vizcacha de montanha
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Alpaca
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José Ivan Cano
Línguas: Inglês, Espanhol
Orientando desde então: 2000
Especialidades: Fotografia, Vida selvagem, Comunidades, Trekking
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