Join an adventure of a lifetime and explore Peru’s wild Ausangate region on this six-day trekking challenge! Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, remote communities, and great outdoor experiences.
The Ausangate Trek 6 Days Circuit is a spectacular trek around the beautiful snowy base of Ausangate, Peru. Nevado Ausangate (6,385 meters or 21,000 feet) is the first highest mountain in the Cusco region and essential southern Peru in SOUTH AMERICA.
Discover the beauty of Ausangate with this guided 6-day trek. Hike through snow-capped mountains, alpine meadows, and turquoise lakes, and reach magnificent heights with this fantastic adventure! The Ausangate Trekking Peru 6 Days offers an incredible opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes of the Andes, connect with local culture, and challenge yourself in an awe-inspiring environment. From the moment you set foot in Cusco to the final steps of your trek, every experience will leave you with lasting memories. So, are you ready to embark on this remarkable Andean adventure?
Rejuvenate your body and spirit with a 6-day trek into Peru’s awe-inspiring landscape at Ausangate! Get ready to challenge yourself in the great outdoors and come out better for it.
The Ausangate Trek is a six-day adventure through the stunning Andean mountains of Peru. You’ll hike through remote villages, past turquoise lakes, and over high mountain passes while taking in breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks of Ausangate and the surrounding valleys.
Day 1: Cusco: Trek Tinqui to Upis
Day 2: Trek Upis to Puca Qocha
Day 3: Hike Puca Qocha to Ausangate Qocha (Plus Rainbow Mountain)—Huchuy Pinaya
Day 4: Trekking Huchuy Pinaya – Jampa
Day 5: Hiking Jampa to Pacchanta
Day 6: Final Trek Pacchanta to Tinqui-Cusco
Ausangate Trek 6 Days
Why you will love this Ausangate 6 Days
The pre-trek briefing about Ausangate Trek 6 Days is held in the lobby of the trekkers’ hotel. After the tour guide explains the itinerary, the adventurers ask about the trek or other expedition details. Briefings: Prepare one day before your hike starts, at around 17:00.
Our expert guide will pick you up from your hotel at 6:00 a.m. to start the trip to Tinki, heading southwest from Cusco.
The drive south from Cusco is very picturesque as it passes through various colonial and Inca towns with a changing panorama typical of the Peruvian Andes.
We will continue our 6-day Ausangate Trek to the Andean community of Tinqui and meet our team of muleteers and pack donkeys. We load all the mountain equipment for the Ausangate Trek for 6 days and begin our adventure through the Andes of Peru. Our first hiking trail took approximately 3 hours at a moderate pace to adapt to the elevations of the Andes gradually.
The second segment of the walk takes 2 hours to reach UPIS to have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the thermal baths of Upis; it is essential to bring a bathing suit. “Being inside the hot springs is an incredible feeling for a remote adventure.”
1L, 1D
4, Intense
12km (7.5 miles)
5-6 Hrs.
Tinqui: 3,950m (12,960 ft)
Upis Town: 4,300m (14,108 ft)
Upis Hot Spring: 4,450m (14,600 ft)
The nights are cold, like every morning. We recommend wearing warm clothing for low temperatures; it helps a lot for the comfort of each hiker.
Today is one of the big days from Ausangate Trek 6 Days because we will climb our first pass of ARAPA (4850 meters or 15,915 feet). We will climb the mountain little by little until we conquer it to have two great panoramic views of contrast between the Andes, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, flora, and fauna of the Andean zone.
From the top and bottom of the trail, we have three areas of lagoons of different shades, such as reddish, green, and turquoise. For souvenir photos, count the headwaters of the great Amazonian rivers.
ARAPA Pass Summary
1B, 1L, 1D.
5, Challenging
12km (7.4 miles)
6-7 Hrs.
Upis Hot Spring: 4,450m (14,600 ft)
Ananta: 4,650m (15,256 ft)
Arapa Pass: 4,800m (15,478 ft)
A few years ago, Rainbow Mountain became famous; we will visit it in an extra walk of 1 hour and a half, taking the additional path until we reach the top of Rainbow Mountain at 5050 meters (16,568 feet) in Ausangate Trek 6 Days. The best is that we hike the additional circuit towards the rainbow.
We will return to the Ananta hiking trail after appreciating and taking in enough of the colorful mountains. From Ananta, we continue our walk for an average of 3 hours until we reach Ausangate Qocha, 4,700 meters (15,420 feet), and the Palomani hiking pass to our base camp of Huchuy Pinaya. Today’s outdoor activities vary from appreciating or observing the great snow-capped Ausangate, such as the colorful Vinicunca trail, the Red Valley, or the pass with its descent to the camp; truly remote places are ideal to de-stress from the routine to find ourselves on nature walks with picturesque landscapes.
6-Day Trek Ausangate
1B, 1BL, 1D.
5, Challenging
15km (9 miles)
8-9 Hrs.
Ananta: 4,650m (15,256 ft)
Rainbow Pass: 5,100m (16,732 ft)
Huchuy Pinaya: 5,550m (18,208 ft)
We continue our Ausangate Trek through the Andes, ascending to the Jampa Pass (5,150 meters or 16,919 feet). Throughout the hike, we accompany Mother Nature’s silence in this part of the world with an inspiring landscape view of the unique panoramas of Ausangate.
We find herds and herds of alpacas in their natural habitat, running towards the frozen mountains and inter-Andean valleys; the higher the Andean camelids are, the happier they are, laughing and jumping because it is their natural habitat. We can capture excellent panoramic views of the landscapes with alpacas of different types and styles.
From the Jampa pass, we descend the mountain for approximately 02 hours until we reach Pampacancha (4050 meters) to continue our hiking adventure on the uphill path of the Andes Mountain for 03 hours until we reach the base camp of Jampa (4300 meters).
JAMPA Information
1B, 1L, 1D.
5, Challenging
11km (6.8 miles)
5 Hrs
Huchuy Pinaya: 5,550m (18,208 ft)
Jampa Pampa: 4,700m (15,420 ft)
Jampa Pampa: 4,700m (15,420 ft)
We are nearing the end of our 6 Days Ausangate Hike vacation through the Peruvian Andes. We begin hiking for an average of 1 hour, arriving near the base and at the top of the mountain glacier. The Ausangate glacier is one of the essential mountains in South America because it is part of the source of freshwater that passes its waters through the Andes of Peru and other South American countries. For this reason, reaching this point in Ausangate is satisfactory for the whole group to take a couple of photographs.
During the afternoon, we will descend for approximately 5 hours towards and around the Qomer Qocha lagoon to conquer the last outdoor camp of Pacchanta. Pacchanta is an Andean community with attractive hot springs to dip in and relax your muscles after several days of trekking through the Andes.
Pacchanta Details
1B, 1L, 1D.
4, Intense
13km (8 miles)
6-7 Hrs.
Jampa Pampa: 4,700m (15,420 ft)
Pacchanta: 4,350m (14,271 ft)
Jampa Pass: 5,080m (16,667 ft)
Wow, how incredible it is to be a few hours away from returning to Tinqui via Pacchanta. It is like going around the world, but in our case, it is going around the Ausangate glacier.
The last section of hiking is only 3 hours until you reach Tinqui. In Tinqui, we have lunch, say goodbye to our team of horses, and return to Cusco after having enjoyed this incredible walk of the Ausangate Trek 6 Days. Thank you for exploring the Andes with our team.
1B, 1L.
4, Intense
7km (4.3 miles)
3 Hrs.
Pacchanta: 4,350m (14,271 ft)
Tinqui: 3,950m (12,960 ft)
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Inhale life’s fresh mountain air as you explore Ausangate during an epic six-day trek! Immerse in this pristine environment, discovering unique wildlife and panoramic views of unparalleled beauty
The Ausangate Trek’s six-day circuit brings us closer to the nature of the real Andes with impressive panoramic views. We camp in the surroundings of the thermal waters of Tinqui, frozen turquoise lakes, mountains, and spectacular geographies, which combine with the habitat of the fauna of the Andes of Peru in high mountains.
Take your adventures up a notch with this 6-day trekking journey to the Ausangate Region! Let us show you this magical land through a fantastic trekking experience.
*The price is based on two people sharing one tent.
Kondor Path Tours operates the Ausangate Hiking Trail 6 days.
Discover the wonders of Peru’s Ausangate region on this thrilling six-day trek! Explore ancient ruins, discover hidden gems along lush nature trails, and experience an unforgettable journey.
The Ausangate trek is through the Andes mountains in Peru, culminating at the Ausangate glacier.
The Ausangate trek is challenging with its high altitude and varying terrain.
The highest point of the Ausangate trek is the Ausangate mountain, which stands at 6,384 meters (20,945 feet) above sea level.
The best time to do the Ausangate trek is from April to October, the dry season in Peru.
The starting point of the Ausangate trek is in Tinki, a four-hour drive from Cusco.
The Ausangate trek can be completed in 6 days, depending on the itinerary.
The weather during the 6 Day Ausangate trek can be unpredictable and varies depending on the time of year. It is recommended to pack for both hot and cold weather conditions.
The Ausangate Trek 6 Day reaches high altitudes, and altitude sickness can be risky. It is recommended to acclimatize in Cusco before beginning the trek.
Accommodations during the Ausangate trek 6 Days from camping to rustic lodges
Doing the Ausangate trek without a guide is possible, but hiring a guide or joining a guided tour is highly recommended for safety reasons.
Packing warm clothing, sturdy hiking shoes, a sleeping bag, a backpack, sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, and snacks is recommended.
No permits are required to do the Ausangate trek.
Visiting small Andean communities and interacting with residents during the Ausangate trek offers opportunities.
Combining the Ausangate trek with a visit to Machu Picchu by taking a train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes is possible.
Several tour companies offer guided Ausangate treks, including Kondor Path Tours, Peru Treks, and Llama Path.
For the Ausangate 6-Day Trek, we have the local logistics of Ausangate, such as packing donkeys, muleteers, and residents of the area, thus providing indirect and direct work to the communities of the last original direct descendants of the Inca empire, where clothing prevails in colorful traditional Explore Peru south of Cusco towards Ausangate, hiking for six days and five nights with open-air camps of spectacular glacial views and uninterrupted beauty in the mystical solitude of mother nature; this is recommended for hikers who love a true adventure through remote, iconic places.
The Ministry of Culture of Peru fully authorizes our travel company. Embark on an unforgettable journey and traverse the sacred Ausangate mountain in six days! Discover amazing views and unique cultures.
HIKING PRIVATE SERVICE: Season 2025. We carry out this trekking circuit through the Andes of Ausangate.
There must be at least two trekkers to go on the Ausangate Hike 6 Days, private service.
Number of persons | Price per person | |
2 | $ 1 079.00 USD |
At least three hikers must sign up to initiate a shared group service for the Ausangate Hike 6 Days.
Number of persons | Price per person | |
$ 779.00 USD |
Ausangate Hike 6 Days: Explore one of Peru’s most breathtaking mountains in a thrilling six-day trekking adventure to Ausangate. Uncover some incredible sights!
Join us on a breathtaking 6-day journey through the majestic mountain range of Ausangate! Enjoy stunning views, intricate flora, and fauna, and make unforgettable memories.