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The Ausangate Trek - (with Jungle Tour) 17/D
Make the most of your trip to Peru by combining the natural wonders of the high Andes and the Amazon jungle with the archaeological marvels of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. This memorable tour combines two of the main regions of Peru for an in-depth taste of what this stunning country has to offer. Visit the legendary Machu Picchu and hike through the Andes alongside the highest mountain in southern Peru, Ausangate. The journey ends with a couple of days in one of the most biodiversity areas on Earth, as we explore the rain forest in search of macaws, giant otters and other exotic fauna.
The Ausangate Trek is the true image of the high Andes, the Incas worshipped this sacred mountain. Ausangate is considered an apu, a holy mountain, traditionally a place of worship and offerings from pre-Inca times. Apu Ausangate is located in the Cordillera Vilcanota (6,342m). In our trek we cross spectacular passes, explore a radiant landscape below ice peaks and enormous glaciers. Ausangate is a stronghold of traditional Quechua culture/world immersion, the native people who live at 14000ft tending their herds of llamas and alpacas surrounded by colourful glacial lakes, deep red cliffs and relaxing hot spring with Andean atmosphere.
If you’re lucky there is a chance of encountering condors, and other Andean fauna such as Andean fox. Although you will be hiking at altitudes of 5,100 m, this is a superb trip for seasoned trekkers who love a true outdoor adventure. From Cusco, fly from the Andes to Puerto Maldonado, a jungle town located in the lowlands of the Amazon. Travel by motorized canoe to our eco-lodge in the Tambopata Rainforest Area. Get lost in this wonderful place and observe the noisy and joyful parrot flocks, as well as the more than 1200 bird species. Learn and explore with our expert local guides.
Ausangate Trek / Jungle Tour - BRIEF ITINERARY

Day:1: Arrive Lima (Overnight in Lima hotel).
Day :2: Arrive Cusco (Overnight in Cusco hotel).
Day :3-4: Tour and trek of the Sacred Valley. (One night camping, final night in Pisaq hotel).
Day:5: Sacred Valley (Overnight Aguas Calientes)
Day:6: Visit Machu Picchu. (Overnight Cusco)
Day:7: Cusco (Overnight Cusco)
Day:8 -12: Ausangate Trek (Camping)
Day:13: Arrive Cusco (hotel)
Day:14-15: Ecological Jungle Tour, Puerto Maldonado (Overnight Eco Lodge).
Day:16: Arrive Lima (Overnight Lima hotel).
Day:17: Depart Peru. 

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: Walking and journey times are approximate

1ST DAY : LIMA PICK UP Pick up upon arrival and overnight at the Hotel located in Miraflores, Lima. (no meals)
Day 2: Arrive Cusco (Overnight in Cusco hotel). Fly from Lima to Cusco. Transfer to hotel and meet your tour leader who will be with you during your trip. The rest of the day is free to relax and acclimatise. Take a look round Cusco’s beautiful Main Square with its colonial architecture or take an optional city tour (this can be arranged through your tour leader).
Day 3: CUSCO-PATABAMBA-HUCHUYQOSQO (camping): Early this morning we travel for 1 ½ hours to the town of Patabamba (3700m), where we will briefly visit the Artisan market. Later we will take a walk along an old horse trail where we will observe the wild vegetation and appreciate the remains of the Inca Path. As we reach the community of Siwa we will ascend gradually. The ascent increases the difficultly of the walk and we will arrive in 1 hours time at the Pukamarka Pass (4200m). Throughout, this hike has a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley and the Inca towns of Pisac, Coya, Lamay, Granary and all the mountains that surround the sector. After the lunch we will descend (approx 1 1/2 hours) to reach at the Archaeological Site of Huchuy Qosqo crossing by the Leon Punku Canyon where we can appreciate the Inca path. Later in the afternoon we visit the archaeological Park that will also serve as our camping place for the night. Approx walk. 5 hours
Day 4: HUCHUY QOSQO - CHINCHERO – PISAQ (Overnight Pisaq):After the breakfast we begin our trek crossing the small village of Huchuy Qosqo by way of the cultivated farmlands. We walk the stoned covered path until Huallata Pass (4300 m), where we will have a panaramic view of the valley as well as of the mountain range of Vilcanota. We begin our descent (approx. 2 hours) until we reach our place of lunch which is near to the town of Kuper Alto. Here we will take our bus in the direction of Pisaq (3000m). Tonight we spend the night in a hotel in the town of Pisaq. Approx. walking time 5 1/2 hours.
Day 5: Sacred Valley (Overnight Aguas Calientes): Travel through the Sacred Valley and visit the towns and Inca ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Ollantaytambo and afterwards get a chance to learn a little about the local people and their way of life. In the afternoon we catch the train to Aguas Calientes where we stay for the night in a hotel.
Day 6: Visit Machu Picchu. (Overnight Cusco): Rise early to take advantage of viewing Machu Picchu in the early morning light, the best time to view the 'Lost City of the Incas'. There is free time to explore on your own after our tour, and the opportunity to climb Wayna Picchu, which will allow you to view Machu Picchu from a different vantage point. In the afternoon we return to our hotel in Cuzco, by train, then bus, arriving in the evening.
Day 7: Cusco (Overnight Cusco): Free day in Cusco. Enjoy this beautiful colonial city or visit the archeological Inka sites that overlook Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. Alternatively use the time to buy some souvenirs. (All this can be arranged in advance with your tour leader).
Day 8: Ausangate Trek: (Camping): CUSCO - TINKI– PACCHANTA: Today we have an early morning pick up from the hotel and 4 hours travelling by private bus ride to the small village of Tinki (3820 meters), located in a valley south of Cusco. We pass through the beautiful Cusco countryside and several traditional villages, before reaching the small town of Pinchimuro, where we have lunch and meet the rest of our team (handlers and horses/mules). After lunch we hike to the village of Pacchanta (4200m) our campsite for the night. Set up the camping gear and then, if you wish you can enjoy the natural thermal spring until dinner time. Don’t forget your bathing clothes for the hike!! Approx. walking time 3 1/2 hours
Day 9: PACCHANTA - PACHASPATA: After breakfast we begin our climb from where we can enjoy wonderful vistas not only of Ausangate itself, but of many nearby snow peaks Hatun Punta, Puca Punta and Qolque Cruz. With plenty of time at the top of the pass we continue descending to have the opportunity to see beautiful lakes and multi-coloured lagoons. We may even be lucky enough to see alpacas and the elusive vicuna. After lunch and a rest we hike to our camping place at the Pachaspata (4750m). Approx. walking time 5 hours
Day 10: PACHASPATA – CHILCA PHINAYA: Today we will encounter the Jampa Pass, our first pass of over 5000m, from which we have the privileged view of the beautiful snow-covered summits of the Vilcanota mountain range. All that remains is for us to descend to the valley of Phinaya 4500m where we set up camp for the night. Approx. walking time 5 hours.
Day 11: CHILCA PHINAYA – PUCA COCHA: Our Challenge for today is the Palomani Pass (5100m) from which we will have a fantastic view of the south face of Ausangate, following which we will descend until the Ausangate Lagoon where we will have lunch. After our delicious lunch we will be renewed with energy to continue our trek and to the second pass. We then descend to our located camping spot at the foot of Ausangate and the lagoon Puca Cocha.(4570m) Approx. walking time 5 hours
Day 12: PUCA COCHA - UPIS: One of the least demanding days of our trek, yet even so, we still have an ascent of 4750m. We gently descend the Arapa pass (4765m) to arrive at our lunch spot which also serves as our camp site. After lunch and a brief siesta we will be able to take a comforting bath in the thermal waters that are situated beside our campsite at Upis (4200m). Approx. walking time (4 hours)
Day 13: UPIS - TINKI - CUSCO (Overnight Cusco) Our last day trekking in the Cordillera Vilcanota. As we leave the Majestic Ausangate we gently descend into the village of Pinchimuro from where we began our journey. Here the bus shall be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Arriving at lunchtime. Approx. walking time (3 hours)
Day 14: Ecological Tour, Puerto Maldonado (Overnight Eco Lodge): Fly out to Puerto Maldonado in the Peruvian Amazon. From here we transfer to boats and begin our magical journey along the Madre de Dios River. Enjoy welcome drinks at the lodge and then with the help of our specialized guide we will visit Monkey Island, located only five minutes from the lodge. On the way to the island, we pass many beautiful landscapes with all the flora and fauna that they host. Return to the lodge for dinner and the amazing jungle sunset.
Day 15: Eco Lodge (Overnight) After breakfast we start our journey with a hike into the depths of the jungle. Along the way our knowledgeable guide will keep us informed on the native flora and fauna. We continue on our walk and arrive at the LOST COCHA (COCHA PERDIDA). The Lost Cocha is a refuge and feeding ecosystem for a tremendous diversity of animals. There, we’ll have the opportunity to observe otters, caimans, turtles, sachavacas, birds of every colour, the majestic jaguar and a variety of fish. This is a unique area, as it belongs to the Ecoamazonia Reserve and remains utterly intact, with large marshes and natural springs. We ascend to an extraordinary vantage point, from where we’ll have a chance to observe the magical jungle. We enjoy a pleasant canoe ride around the lake, before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, we offer an optional visit to the botanical gardens. If you’d rather relax, you can enjoy the Amazonian Pool and dinner.
Day 16: Arrive Lima (Overnight Lima hotel). Say goodbye to our jungle hosts as we transfer back to Puerto Maldonado and catch our flight to Lima. Your tour leader leaves you to journey onwards to Lima and the rest of the day is free to spend as you wish. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish. You may want to book a city tour.
Day:17: Depart Peru: Transfer to airport to catch your international flight.

Note: All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control including, weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules. we recommend to book your INCA TRAIL in advance in order to get Wiñayhuayna as your last camping spot ( 02 hours walk far from Wiñayhuayna to Machupicchu) there are some Alternative Inca Trails to Machupicchu ( INCA JUNGLE, SALKANTAY, LARES)

  INCLUDES:

• English Speaking Tour GUIDE leader (who is your guide in the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and Cusco)
• Cook who is charge of making the food,
• 4 season (MOUNTAIN HARD WEAR Tent) 4 man tent for 2-people so there will be plenty of space to set up your backpacks ,
• THERM-A-REST Sleeping mattresses ( a whole new way to sleep in comfort.), equipment (double-, dining- and kitchen-tents, mats, table, chairs etc.)
• Entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu.
• English speaking local tour guides at Colca Canyon and Puno.
• All internal Transport connections
• Group Size: 6 – 16 Group Leader: Bilingual tour leader from Arequipa to Cusco.
• Accommodation: Hotel (10 Nights), camping (3 Nights), homestay – basic with the locals (1 Night)
• Transport: Train, Bus, Plane, Boat, Hiking
• Meals Included: All meals while on the Inca Trail. This includes snacks and fresh drinking water. Meals while on the island tour. Breakfasts included when staying in the hotels.

   DOESNT INCLUDE:

• Meal Budget : Allow approx. US$10 US$15 for every meal not included.
• Sleeping bags, and hiking poles can be easily rented in Cusco at a price of 5US$ per day. Just ask your tour leader.
• Tips for the guides, porters and other staff.
• Lunch and dinner whilst staying at hotels. City tours of Lima and Cusco.
• All airport departure tax - Lima International Departure tax is approximately US$35 and Lima Domestic Departure tax is approximately US$8 US$.
• Alcoholic drinks, tickets for the hot springs at Aguas Calientes,
• Travel Insurance and things of a personal nature – laundry and telephone calls, personal taxis, souvenirs etc.
• Travel and health insurance.(bring copies with you please):Quechuas Expeditions highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance.
 

  WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.

  List of things you must bring:

• Original Passport (and some copies)
• Travel insurance (and some copies)
• Airline tickets (and some copies)
• US$ cash and travellers cheques
• Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
• Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
• Camera and films
• Rechargeable batteries and adapters
• Reading/writing material
• Binoculars
• Cover for backpacks
• Pocketknife.
• Fleece top
• Windproof/waterproof jacket
• Small towel and swim wear
• shirts/t-shirts
• Sun hat
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2 pairs of long trousers *zipp off
• 1 pair hiking pants/track pants
• Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes
• Knee-length socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the jungle lodge)
• Sport hiking sandals
• Sun block
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (biodegradable)
• Watch or alarm clock
• Water bottle
• Purifying tablets or filter (Micropur recommeded)
• Flashlight (head light recommended)
• Money belt
• Sleeping silk liner (for sleeping bags)
• Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
• Rain poncho, plastic bags for your personal stuff to keep dry
• Sleeping bag (it can be hired form us )
• Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
• Thermal underwear
• Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhoea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

Money Exchange: Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit cards or debit cards will actually work in Peru. Check with your bank. You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies. Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US$ dollar cash, travellers cheques and cards is best, although you will usually be charged a commission or given a less-favourable exchange rate for travellers cheques. Always take more rather than less.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100 US$ (or equivalent).
 

• Permits are subject to availability - book at least 5 months in advance for peak season (May to September) departure dates.Up to date permit availability can be viewed at : ( INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY 2010) and for those who have missed the Classic Inca Trail ( We have some Alternative Inca Treks to Machupicchu. SALKANTAY / INKA JUNGLE / LARES MACHUPICCHU / CHOQUEQUIRAO / CACHICATA TREK.
• PLEASE NOTE: that we are not in control of the camping spots we are issued with from the Institute of National Culture (INC). In general your camping spot allocation is dependent on how early you book, or rather, how many permits are left. The first 250 spaces are generally given to Winay Wayna (3rd camping spot that affords you sunrise over Machupicchu 2 hours walking to Machupicchu) otherwise we could get Phuyupatamarca as your 3rd camping spot.(6 hours walking to Machupichu. so BOOK IN ADVANCE !!! Trains are subject to availability - book early to get the best schedules.
• If you want to stay 1 night in Aguas Calientes, let us know and we can arrange your hotel and return train for the required dates.
• We can start the trail from the Sacred Valley if you are staying there.
• We are committed to departing with 02 of you on this trek - we will never pass you onto another operator! We are the sole operators of all our treks!
• Extra porters (Porters carry a maximum load of 15kg): Please note that if you want to hire an extra porter you need to tell us this at the time of making your reservation as our Porters also require permits to enter the trail and we cannot add on more porters after we have obtained your permits!

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