Best of Peru and Ausangate Trek

Expedition in Lima

Sacred Ausangate:   Highlights of the Trek Southeast of Cusco, the awesome Cordillera Vilcanota includes a number of peaks of which Ausangate is the highest at 20,945 feet (6,384 meters). On a clear day, the peak is visible from Cuzco. The snow-capped peaks of this area offer spectacular mountain scenery, hot springs, turquoise lakes, glaciers, herds of llamas and alpacas, picturesque villages and traditionally dressed Indians. It's also high and can be tough and cold, so be prepared. The seven day circular trek starts and finishes at the small Andean village of Tinqui and takes you around the massif of Ausangate and over three high passes (two of them over 5000m). Meet the Locals:   The high Andean countryside is home to many farmers and Shepard's with their flocks of sheep and alpaca. Along the way we'll pass near several small villages and you will meet the inhabitants of the area as we trek. In the evenings it is not unusual for visitors from nearby villages to come by our campsite to show us hand-crafted items they have made or just because they are curious about us. Most of the locals speak only Quechua, which our staff and guides will translate for us. DAY 1 LIMA - CUSCO Arrive Lima and transfer planes to final destination of Cusco. Upon arrival reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to adjust to the altitude DAY 2 / COMBINED TOUR of CUSCO Afternoon tour of the city and surrounding ruins. Temple of the Sun, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay DAY 3 / SACRED VALLEY TOUR Visit the Indian market & ruins in Pisac to see a blend of color, tradition and people. After lunch, Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the Americas. Ollantaytambo's narrow streets, with canals unchanged since Inca times, recall its ancient heritage. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. DAY 4 / OLLANTAYTAMBO - MACHUPICCHU Full day excursion to Machupicchu, the Lost City of the Incas". Overnight In Aguas Calientes Town. DAY 5 / MACHUPICCHU - CUSCOFree all morning to shop in Aguas Calientes or return to Machu Picchu. Afternoon return to Cusco by train and transport to hotel. DAY / 6 FREE DAY IN CUSCO Shopping or optional tours of museums etc. DAY 7 - 12 AUSANGATE TOUR Trekking around the sacred Ausangate Mountain DAY / 13 AUSANGATE - CUSCO Tink?i the end of the trail to Cusco by car. DAY / 14 CUSCO - LIMA Transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight to Lima. Trekking Style: We will be totally self-sufficient. We will have our own cook who will prepare all of our meals, and we will camp in tents through out the whole trek. Food on the trek consists of local fresh food. All your luggage will be carried by horses except for a small day pack. Each day's hiking is not too long 4-5 hours allowing time to enjoy the scenery, take photos and meet the local people. Weather: This period is the dry season, with hot, dry days (20-25°C) and cold, dry nights, often hovering just above freezing.

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