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Tours/South America/Peru/Peruvian Andes

Lodge-Based 5-Day Apu Ausangate Trek

Trek underneath some of the most stellar mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota

4.8 (32 ratings)

Peru, South America

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About this tour:

5 days

Apr-Nov

Walking

Guided, Private, Scheduled

Lodges

Very Hard (5/5)

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, and snacks are included.

Transfers

Check out the 'What's Included' tab for more info on personal transfers during your tour.

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Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

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Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Lodge-Based 5-Day Apu Ausangate Trek

This trek is based in lodges with spectacular views. The rooms in the lodges are double occupancy.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Standard rooms are of double occupancy and those wishing to have single rooms can pay a supplement of $440USD.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

Chillca Tambo

This eco-lodge is located in a gorgeous glacial valley at 4369m. With only nine rooms, this lodge is an exclusive stay in a far-flung locale.

Night 2

Machuracay Lodge

Cozy up in a lodge located in absolute mountain paradise, with tall summits filling your view. Expect simple rooms and warm hospitality when you arrive here.

Night 3

Anantapata Lodge

With llamas grazing outside and big mountain views outside your windows, you’ll feel like you’re in another world while you stay at this simple mountain lodge.

Night 4

Huampococha Lodge

Rest up nestled in the Andes at this lodge. While you’ll want to enjoy the cozy rooms and hospitality, it’ll be hard to leave the windows with their gorgeous mountain views.

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Lodge-Based 5-Day Apu Ausangate Trek Tour Details

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Itinerary

Lodge-Based 5-Day Apu Ausangate Trek Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Cusco to Chillca

Overnight Location - Lodge in Chillca | Distance - 1.5 hrs, 3.3km | Meals - Lunch, dinner, snacks

In a comfortable coach you’ll head along the Vilcanota River to visit the temple of Checacupe, then the upper valley of Pitumarca. At Japura, you'll trek a short distance to Chillca. Locals and musicians playing Andean instruments greet you in your first Andean lodge as you sip coca tea. Hot showers and full bathrooms are available.

At dinner, enjoy the emphasis on tasty and nutritious local cuisine (such as Alpaca meat), but vegetarian and other preferences are welcome.

Day 2

Day 2: Chillca to Machuracay

Overnight Location - Lodge at Apu Ausangate (4,850m/15,846ft) | Distance - 6 hrs, 9.9km | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks

After breakfast, begin your Apu Ausangate trek alongside thousands of alpacas and llamas in the glacier valley of Phinaya. On the way to more glaciers at Santa Catalina, you’ll climb by the inspiring Pjachaj Waterfalls. Above, your picnic lunch awaits! Then, surrounded by moraine walls, glaciers, and lagoons, you’ll walk about 5 hours to Machuracay Tambo. Your bags, carried by a llama caravan, meet you there and the family that runs the lodge will welcome you.

Day 3

Day 3: Machuracay - Anantapata

Overnight Location - Lodge in Ausangate (4,800m/15,748ft) | Distance - 5 hrs, 9.5km | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks

Today on the Camino Del Apu Ausangate trail you will take in your first mountain pass at just over 5000m which has spectacular panoramic views. Descending alongside the glaciers, you’ll hike to the Ausangate Cocha Lake for lunch. Here, the landscape dramatically shifts due to the existence of red sandstone formations where you will see vicuñas and sometimes condors.

After a day of great hiking, you’ll arrive at the third Andean lodge ready to relax and enjoy.

Day 4

Day 4: Anantapata - Huampococha

Overnight Location - Lodge in Ausangate (4,800m/15,748ft) | Distance - 6 hrs, 10.1km | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks

After breakfast, take the trail to another mountain pass. Dropping down, you’ll hike by Lake Kayrawiri, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and the great valley below. Striations of colour are embedded in the hillsides. Next, you’ll go on to Cerro Laya Grande via the massive Glacier del Inca, where you discover the striking colours in the sediments of Vinicunca (also known as the “Rainbow Mountain”). Eat lunch here while taking in this unique landscape.

On your way to the fourth Andean lodge, you could see hundreds of Andean geese nesting in the cliffs of Anta, and the flatiron formations of Apu Labrayani near Huampococha Tambo where you will spend the night.

Day 5

Day 5: Huampococha - Cusco

Overnight Location - None | Distance - 4.5 hrs, 8.3km | Meals - Breakfast

You’ll begin today enjoying a great view of the mountains as you reach the top of our final pass. It’s all downhill from here! You’ll 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, have lunch and then return by bus to Cusco while reminiscing on the wonderful experiences you’ve had in the Andes.

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What's Included

Dates & Prices

This guided tour is run either as a mixed group on a scheduled departure. Private departures are available on request.

Prices below are per person:

* Single Supplement may apply
Day Of Week	Price Per Person *
Monday	Not Available
Tuesday	Not Available
Wednesday	Not Available
Thursday	Not Available
Friday	$1,850USD	Book Now
Saturday	Not Available
Sunday	Not Available

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FAQ

FAQ for Lodge-Based 5-Day Apu Ausangate Trek

How hard is the Lodge-Based Trekking in Ausangate tour?

We rate this tour as a 5/5. You will need to be able to hike 4-6 hours in high elevation conditions for consecutive days, and we recommend a preliminary 2-day acclimatization stage for your body prior to the trek if possible.

How can I prepare to hike at high elevation?

There are a few things you can do to make hiking at high elevation more comfortable: arrive at the tour starting point early for an initial acclimatization stage. The recommended length of this stage depends on the altitude you’re used to, but generally 2-3 days is recommended. Drink lots of water while hiking. If you start to experience a headache, nausea, dizziness, or confusion, let your guide know right away. They will be equipped to handle any signs of altitude sickness as required.

When is the best time to travel to Peru for this tour?

The best time to take this tour is between April and November when the weather is most favourable for hiking.

Do I need a visa to travel to Peru?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Lodge-Based Trekking in Ausangate tour?

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, and snacks along the way are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Cusco to start this tour?

Fly into Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ) from where you will be driven up to Chillca.

Is the Lodge-Based Trekking in Ausangate tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Lodge-Based Trekking in Ausangate tour end?

The trekking ends in Chillca from where you’ll be transported back to Cusco.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Peru?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Peru?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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