We will wake with the first rays of sun for a long, challenging day, in which we have to climb two very high mountain passes. After breakfast we will start the hike, ascending to Arapa pass. From there we descend to Pucacocha (a lake) where we will take a break and eat lunch. From there, we start ascending again to Apuchata pass, which will challenge our physical strength and stamina. The imposing mountains watch over us as we go and we will pass flocks of llamas and alpacas as we finally descend to camp at Laguna Ausangate.

• Campsite: Ausangatecocha 4660m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude: 4860m.a.s.l.
• Minimum altitude: 4450m.a.s.l.
• Hiking Distance: 15km

Today we will climb up to the Palomani Pass, from where the views of Ausangate and the Vilcanota mountain range is absolutely incredible. We will take a brief break here, before beginning the descent to Huchuyfinaya where we will spend the night..

• Campsite: Huchuyfinaya 4606m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude: 5120m.a.s.l.
• Minimum altitude: 4606m.a.s.l.
• Hiking Distance: 11.5km

Today is a day of incredible scenery as we cross the Qampa pass, where we will be surrounded by various big mountains including Tinky, Caracol, Pukapunta and the Callangates. During the descent, we will hike past different coloured lagoons and flocks of llama and alpaca. Once we get to Pacchanta in the afternoon, we will have the chance to enjoy the thermal waters as we rest before dinner..

• Campsite: Pacchanta 4320m.a.s.l.
• Maximum altitude:5074m.a.s.l.
• Minimum altitude: 4320m.a.s.l.
• Hiking Distance: 17.5km

The last day involves a hike through local communities where you can see what their daily life is like. We end the hike in Tinky, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Cusco.

• Maximum altitude: 4320m.a.s.l.
• Minimum altitude: 3800m.a.s.l.
• Hiking distance: 11km

• Guide in English/Spanish
• Specialist trekking chef

Orientation briefing the day before the trek

• All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 3, including snacks
• Camping equipment: 4 season tents, inflatable sleeping pads, kitchen tent, dining tent, sleeping bag, portable toilet
• Mule handlers and pack animals for transporting gear including personal belongings
• Saddle horse for emergencies
• Use of duffle bag (for personal belongings to be carried on the horses
• Private transport
• Oxygen and first aid kit
• Entrance fees
• Communication: satellite phone or spot x

• Medical or travel insurance
• Tips (optional)
• Evacuation costs

• Baseball cap or sun hat with visor and neck protector
• Wool or fleece beanie
• Bandana or Buff to cover the neck/face
• Fleece or wool gloves
• Synthetic base layers (long pants and long-sleeved shirt) (polypropylene or Capilene)
• Sweater or fleece jacket
• Warm synthetic or down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers (recommended)
• Hiking trousers
• Light synthetic t-shirts
• Thick wool or synthetic socks
• Thin hiking socks
• HIking boots or shoes (waterproof recommended)
• Dry bags or plastic bags to keep clothes dry
• Sun block
• Insect repellent  
• Daypack (20-30l).
• Sunglasses
• Swim suit
• Personal medication
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