Ausangate
Discover the most important Apu of the Andean region, its beautiful lagoons, and high Andean landscapes.
Trip Overview
Ausangate is the highest mountain in the Cusco region and the fifth highest in Peru, reaching 6,385 meters above sea level. It is located approximately 84 kilometers southeast of Cusco. This sacred mountain is one of the most important in Andean culture. Apu Ausangate is considered the father of all surrounding mountains and a powerful protector spirit of the region. The area is also renowned for its traditional Andean textiles—ancestral knowledge that remains alive and is passed down through local families.
APU: Quechua word meaning God or Sacred Mountain Spirit.
Highlights
Includes
- Round-trip transportation from the meeting point
- Guide
- Full board for 3 days / 2 nights
- One night accommodation in a local family home
- Entrance to the Ausangate Conservation Area
- Entrance to Hot Springs
- Mountain equipment for one night (tent)
Not Included
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Personal mountain equipment (Poles, footwear, rain cover)
Itinerary
We depart from Urubamba by private transport and transfer to the town of Pacchanta (4,200 m.a.s.l.). Approximate travel time: 4 hours by private vehicle.
Arrival in Pacchanta. Accommodation in a local family home and lunch.
The afternoon is dedicated to acclimatization, with a gentle walk around the area and time to relax in the natural hot springs.
Dinner and overnight.
Requirements & What to Bring
To ensure a safe and pleasant experience, make sure you meet these requirements:
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Cash
- ID or Passport
- Camera
- Warm clothing
- Rain gear
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Small backpack for hikes
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking poles
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