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W W W . A U S A N G A T E P E R U . C O M THE SPIRIT OF APU 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

The Spirit of Apu Ausangate, 4 Day Trek, is one of This 4-day hike takes us through a genuinely . the best options that Peru offers to hike lovers. unusual circuit, hidden between the Vilcanota Explore the heights on a walk that will be smooth Don’t miss the excitement of this adventure Mountain Range, at the foot of the majestic Apu and pleasant at times, but that will also require heading to the Rainbow Mountain, located in the Ausagante (6,384 masl / 20,945 fasl), which is your effort. Escape the tourist crowds and middle of the Andes mountain range. You’ll the highest mountain in southern Peru. This connect with nature in absolute tranquillity. You observe gigantic glaciers, crystalline lagoons, snowy peak has been considered sacred since won’t regret it! and herds of llamas and alpacas. ancient times by the ancient inhabitants of the

HIGHLIGHTS Ÿ Enjoy the most impressive and remote routes in Ÿ Dive into the wonderful landscape full of glaciers TREK, ADVENTURE CAMPS Peru. and lagoons. Trip styles Accommodation Ÿ Live adventures completely out of the ordinary. Ÿ Make new friends in the local communities we will Ÿ Walk near crystal clear multi-coloured lagoons. visit. Ÿ Observe animals typical of the region such as the 5109 M. / 16469 FT. CHALLENGE Ÿ Visit the amazing and colourful Rainbow chinchilla, the condor, or the vicuna. Max. Altitude Activity Level Mountain.

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UPIS (HOT SPRING) 4400 m. / 14436 ft. 1 NIGHT ARAPA PASS 4850 m. / 15912 ft.

PUCACOCHA CAMP 4599 m. / 15088 ft. AUSANGATE MOUNTAIN 2 NIGHT 6384 m. / 20945 ft. PUCACOCHA.

UPIS RIVER

ANANTAPATA TINKI 4650 m. / 15252 ft. 3 NIGHT 3800 m. / 12467 ft. QUESIUNO TINKI RIVER

PITUMARCA

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN PASS RAINBOW MOUNTAIN 5020 m. / 16469 ft. CHECACUPE

CUSIPATA

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CUSCO 3350 m. / 10990 ft.

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DAY 1: | Catcca - Ocongate - Tinki - Upis Thermal Baths

DAY 2: Upis Thermal Baths | Arapa Pass - Yanacocha - Pucaqocha Camp

DAY 3: Camp Pucaqocha | Pucaqocha Pass - Ananta Camp

DAY 4: Ananta Camp | Rainbow Mountain - Quesiuno - Pitumarca - Cusco

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W W W . A U S A N G A T E P E R U . C O M 1 DAY Cusco | Catcca - Ocongate - Tinki - Upis Thermal Baths

We’ll start our adventure very early. We’ll pick you up from your hotel at this great mass of snow in your heart. As we advance, we will meet local 5:00 am and go in a private vehicle towards Urcos, the capital of the people using their beautiful and colorful traditional clothing. Herds of llamas , located southeast of Cusco. On the way, we’ll be and alpacas will also accompany us. We’ll arrive at the Upis thermal baths able to observe picturesque villages, lagoons, and fertile valleys. We’ll (4,198 masl / 13,776 fasl) to enjoy our lunch. Here our camp will be waiting continue to the town of Ocongate and then to Tinque where you can make for you, just in front of the Apu Ausangate. In the afternoon, we’ll have time your last-minute purchases before reaching the community of Upis (3,799 to relax, immerse ourselves in the relaxing thermal waters of the place masl / 12,464 fasl), the starting point of our trek. After breakfast, our first (S/10.00), and contemplate the sunset that will fill the perpetual snows of day begins on a plain that looks directly at the enormous Ausangate glacier the glaciers around us with colors. (6,384 masl / 20,945 fasl). You can focus and feel the emotion caused by

Ausangate Mountain

Ÿ Travel distance: 11 km / 6.21 miles Ÿ Altitude of the camp: 4,600 masl / 15,091 Ÿ Food included: All. Ÿ Walking time: 6 to 7 hours. fasl Ÿ Difficulty level: Moderate.

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We’ll wake you up today with a hot herbal tea of coca leaves or coffee in more about the impressive local flora and fauna. Then we’ll begin to your tent. Then we will savor a delicious breakfast in the cold of the high descend and will encounter the beauty of the multi-colored crystalline mountains. We’ll begin our walk in a beautiful high Andean valley towards lagoons of Yanaqocha (black lake) and Pukaqocha (red lake) and several Abra Arapa, always in the spectacular Ausangate Mountain company. From waterfalls. Later, we’ll arrive at our camp where, after an excellent meal, the top of the open (4,798 masl / 15,744 fasl), the beauty of the landscape you’ll have time to take a refreshing nap. In the afternoon, we can explore multiplies. You’ll be able to observe the size of the mountain range and, if the vicinity of the lakes and drink delicious tea. Obviously, before going to you’re lucky, the beautiful flight of the condor. Our guide will explain a little sleep, a nutritious dinner awaits you.

Yanacocha

Ÿ Travel distance: 11 km / 6.21 miles Ÿ Altitude of camp: 4,599 masl / 15,088 fasl Ÿ Difficulty level: Challenging. Ÿ Walking time: 7 to 8 hours. Ÿ Food included: All.

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Get ready for a truly amazing day! After breakfast, we'll head for 2 hours to and alpacas grazing right next to you. You can take as much time as you the Pukaqocha pass, which is localized at 5,050 masl / 16,571 fasl. From want to relax or take pictures, but don't forget the lunch that awaits you at there, you'll have a phenomenal view of the multi-colored lakes and the two the camp. sides of the valley. Then we'll descend to our camp. You will have llamas

Pucaqocha

Ÿ Travel distance: 7 km / 4.35 miles Ÿ Altitude of camp: 4,599 masl / 15,088 fasl Ÿ Difficulty level: Challenging. Ÿ Walking time: 4 to 5 hours. Ÿ Food included: All.

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Emotions are running high! Today you will get to see the impressive surrounds us, we’ll begin our descent for 2.5 hours to the lunch point where mountain of colors, ! We’ll wake up early this last day to try to be we will also board our private transport to Cusco. Our service will end at the one of the first to reach the Rainbow Mountain and appreciate its beauty door of your Cusco hotel. before the other tourists arrive directly from Cusco. We’ll walk 2 hours to the Rainbow Mountain and, after enjoying the spectacular landscape that

Rainbow Mountain

Ÿ Travel distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles Ÿ Food included: All. Ÿ Walking time: 4 to 5 hours

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Ÿ Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office Our passengers love our food! We respect all diets, so let us know if you for an orientation before your trek. At this time, we will provide you with the have any particular restrictions on your reservation form and remind your duffle bags which will be carried by our horses. The meeting will be at 5:00 guide during the briefing. You will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in PM the evening before the trip begins. addition to hot drinks and snacks. Every morning we will give you your Ÿ Transportation: All your transportation is included in this package. We snack so you can enjoy it during the walk. will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point of the Ÿ Water: Ausangate Peru will provide you with all the water you need. The trek. Once you complete the tour, we will take you back to the door of your water is boiled, filtered, and cooled. You must bring your water bottles or hotel. camelback. We recommend a capacity of 3 liters. You'll be able to fill your Ÿ Qualified guides: Our guides have dominion of English and Spanish, bottles during each meal. professional education and official certification. They will explain to you Ÿ Meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. Special menus such as about the history, culture and environment along the trail, as well as lead vegetarian or vegan meals are available without additional costs. the group in ancestral rituals and ceremonies. They’ll also take care of Ÿ Morning tea: Every morning in our campsites, you’ll enjoy a cup of hot your safety, health and comfort during the trip so you can enjoy the trek coca tea as soon as you wake up. It will be an excellent way to start the worry-free. day. Ÿ Porters and horsemen: They will be in charge of preparing and Ÿ Tea time: In our campsites, we’ll serve you popcorn, cookies, coffee, transferring the duffle bags of all our passengers. chocolate, tea, hot water, etc. After a long day of hiking, you won’t have to Ÿ Emergency horse: All our alternative routes include an extra horse if any wait until dinner to fill your stomach. of our passengers cannot continue the tour on foot. Ÿ Snacks (Days 1, 2, 3 & 4): We’ll offer you delicious snacks in a cloth bag: Ÿ Equipment: Ausangate Peru uses the best equipment to ensure your local fruits, cookies, chocolates, candy, etc. safety and comfort. Every two people will share Eureka Timberline tents Ÿ 1 cloth bag: As we’ve already mentioned, we’ll give you a cloth bag to with a capacity for four people. Also, you'll have a spacious dining tent carry your snacks. In this way, we avoid using plastic bags, which where you can enjoy your food problem-free. contaminate our environment. Ÿ Camping equipment: We have tents for cooking and eating, as well as Ÿ First aid: All Ausangate Peru guides have received specialized training tables, chairs and complete kitchen equipment. All of this is transported in first aid. We hold mandatory training sessions with our guides every by horses. February. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit to face basic Ÿ 1 duffle bag: There, you can carry your personal belongings (including emergencies (altitude sickness, traveler's diarrhea, cuts, scrapes.) and your sleeping bad) up to a maximum weight of 7 kg / 15 lbs. oxygen. If necessary, we'll evacuate you from the path as quickly as Ÿ Pack mules: Our pack mules will transport all camping equipment, as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment. well as your personal luggage in the canvas bag. Ÿ Oxygen bottle Ÿ Food: Our chef prepares the best dishes in the middle of the mountain.

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Ÿ Sleeping bag: However, you can rent one from us. We have sleeping Ÿ Tips for our team: Keep in mind that our personnel receive payment for bags that will protect from down to -18 °C (0 °F). their services, so feel free to give tips or not. Ÿ Trekking poles: You can also rent these from us. Ÿ Additional costs: There could be additional expenses, delays or Ÿ Lunch and dinner on the last day modifications of the itinerary that are outside of the responsibility of the agency, such as: bag weather conditions, security or health problems, Ÿ Clothing and personal equipment changes in government policies, political instability, strikes, etc. Ÿ Travel insurance

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