Singrenacocha Lagoon & Ausangate Trek |

code: AUTTRE4

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Night

Activity: Hiking / Trekking

Transport: private transportation, walking

Accommodation: Camping (3 Nights)

Treking Grades: Moderate/Demanding ?

Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 12

Type Service: We run only private groups ?

Highlights:

Ausangate Mountain, Singrenacocha lagoon, remote mountain scenery, High Mountain passes, quieter trails, less tourists, local villages.

Difficulty degree of this hike:

Difficult/Challenging due to the altitude: we recommend a period of at least 2 days for acclimatization in Cusco or over 3000m/9840ft.

Great short hike through Singrenacocha & Ausangate Mountain

This trek takes us along the spectacular slopes of Ausangate Mountain, the highest peak in the Cusco Region. On the way we will see a number of communities where we will be able to observe the local way of life. We will also pass a number of lovely lakes on our way to the impressive Singrenacocha Lagoon.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Cusco / Mallma / Singrenacocha Lagoon

Pick up from the Hotel at 07:00 drive in our private transport to Mallma (3900m/12795ft) situated southeast of Cusco. During the walk we will observe beautiful natural scenery when we are passing high Andean plateaus. The presence of mountains, lagoons and rivers makes it unimaginable scenery. Arriving in Mallma, we will take a fresh walk of about 3 hours, during which we will enjoy the spectacular view on the Callangate Mountain that borders to our camping site called Singrenacocha lagoon (4200m/13776ft)

Meal Include: L (box-lunch), Dinner

Day 2 – Singrenacocha / Pallccapampa

Breakfast; the sunrise over the Cordillera Vilcanota is very spectacular, with the scenery of glaciers, lagoons etc. around us. In spite of being high in the Andes, some flowers and plants knew to develop, such as the Andean Cactus. Also Camelids, Chinchillins, the Condor and the Puma live here. We will ascent to the Huayna Ausangate Pass (4600m/15088ft), after it to continue going through different altitude levels to the Pallccapampa Valley (4500m/14760ft), our camping place.

Day 3 – Pallccapampa / Pacchanta

Breakfast; the sunrise will give us some fine moments during the walk to the Acoyconca Pass (4800m/15744ft). We will have view at the glaciers Callangate and Ausangate in a colorful scene with some villages down in the valleys. After it we will easily descend to the community of Pacchanta (4300m/14104ft), where we will enjoy the thermal waters. Overnight at this place near the Hot spring

Day 4 - Pacchanta / Tinqui / Cusco

Breakfast; we leave Pacchanta and start to walk our way back to Tinqui (3850m/12628ft), which will take approximately 3 hours. During the walk we will see the living culture of the farmers in the glacier chain called Cinaqara; we board a private transportation that will take us back to the city of Cusco, where we estimate to arrive around 17:00

Meal Include: Breakfast, Lunch

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What is included?

Pre-departure briefing
Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure.
Private transport to Tinqui, starting point of the trek
English Speaking Professional Guide (2 guides for groups of over 8 people)
Entrance to Ausangate Area
Campsite fees
4 Season tents, 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent
Therma-Rest self-inflating mattress
Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 9 kilos/ 19 lbs per person)
One emergency horse every 2 people
Chef and cooking equipment
Dining tent with tables, chairs and Kitchen tent
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food)
Toilet tent
Accommodation for all our staff
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Private transport from Tinqui to Cusco

Not included is:

Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$ 24 for all the trek)
Extra porter to carry your personal things like sleeping bag, clothes, etc
Tips for the guide, cook and porters
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic airfare to and from Cusco (+/- US$ 290 per person round trip)
Visa fees (if required)
Passport & Visa Costs
Vaccination Costs
Personal Spending Money
Drinks
International Flights
Travel Insurance
Airport departure taxes
Border taxes or fees

Optional Activities

Machu Picchu extensions
Cusco Add Ons (Hotel and tours)
Lima Add ons (Hotel and tours)
Amazon Jungle Trips
Northern Peru
Lake Titicaca
Lima City stop over
Arequipa extension

Checklist

Equipment List / Check List:

Travel documents: original passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, vouchers
Health requirements arranged
Money: travellers cheques/cash/credit card
A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold, Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
Handkerchiefs and Toilet paper
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. Optionally: water -sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
Small towel
Cash in soles and/or US$
Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites)

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Passport number
Date of Birth
Gender
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Details should be filled in for each group member. Please do not make a reservation until you have all the details below. We cannot accept a booking without all the names, nationalities, passport numbers, ages, etc

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Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class
Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C)
Extra night at Aguas Calientes after the trek

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