Trek tour in Machu Picchu, Titicaca & Ausangate
A 20-day unforgettable experience in Peru! Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, Ausangate and Mt Chachani, together with Bruno, IFMGA guide.
Not specified
Andes
20 Days
Jun, Jul, Sep
Description
Join me for an incredible hiking experience in Peru!
We’ll traverse around Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, Ausangate and ascend Mt Chachani, at 6075 meters.
Peru is a very mountainous country of South America, where traces of pre-Columbian and Inca civilizations are the most visible.
Here, a good acclimatization is very important. Because of that, Machu Picchu will be our first step. We’ll get there from Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire.
Then, we’ll head to Vilcanota mountain range, where Ausangate rises at 6384 m, among sparkling glaciers and colorful lakes.
During eight days of walking on mule tracks that connect remote villages, we will go around this sacred mountain where Quechua shepherds live with their large herds of llamas and alpacas and the last guardians of the Inca tradition: Q’eros.
Our trip will continue in Lake Titicaca, in the border between Peru and Bolivia. There, we’ll sail to meet the people living on its islands.
Then our itinerary will take us to Colca Canyon, before reaching the white town of Arequipa and its colonial past.
At the end of the travel,there’s an optional ascent to Chachani, a volcano over 6000 m which dominates the Arequipa desert with its colorful figure. An amazing spot for altitude lovers!
Furthermore, we’ll enjoy typical food along the way.
If you are interested in this amazing trip across Machu Picchu, Titicaca and Ausagante, please contact me as soon as you can!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation included
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Group porters
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Departure from Paris in the morning. Arrival in Lima in the evening. Transfer and night at a hotel in Lima in a residential area.
Day 2: Lima / Cuzco
Flight Lima / Cuzco. Walking tour of the main sites of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire at 3350 m altitude, Cuzco, the “navel” in Quechua, offers a harmonious architectural mixture, where the Inca constructions are found alongside Spanish Baroque churches. Overnight at hotel in Cuzco.
Day 3: Sacred Valley
Excursion to the Sacred Valley along the Vilcanota river where the site of Pisac is. Before going to Ollantaytambo and the small train that takes us to Aguas Calientes, we will visit the famous Maras salt ponds whose evaporation ponds offer a wonderful spectacle. Hotel.
Day 4: Machu Picchu
Early morning bus transfer to Machu Picchu and in-depth discovery of the most famous Inca site. Ascent by foot to Huayna Picchu for an amazing overview of the entire site. Return to Cuzco in the evening. Hotel.
Day 5: Cusco / Tinki
Free morning in Cusco. After lunch departure by private bus to Tinki, the starting point of our trek around the Ausangate. Night in a lodge of Tinki at 3800 meters.
Day 6: Cordillera Vinacota
Tinki / Upis (4500 m.). First stage in the company of our mule drivers team in Cordillera Vinacota. After five hours walking, close to the first camp, we take a relaxing bath in hot springs.
Day 7: Upis / Pucacocha
Upis / Pucacocha (4650 m.). Ascents and descents follow one another with the Arapa pass at 4800 meters. In the end, extraordinary chain of lakes including the Pucacocha lake, where we establish the camp.
Day 8: Pucacocha / Finaya
Pucacocha / Finaya (4600 m.). We are now under the southern slopes of Ausangate. Two passes in today’s program: Paso Apacheta (4800 m.) and Paso Palomita (5 100 m).
Day 9: Finaya / Quebrada Acero
Finaya / Quebrada Acero (4900 m.). After three hours walking, we reach the village Jampa, and we abandon the classic route to engage us in the Quebrada of Acero to establish a camp at almost 5000 meters offering breathtaking views of Ausangate.
Day 10: Acero / Ticclacocha
Acero / Ticclacocha (4800 m.). From the camp, ascent in three hours walking round trip of Huayruro Punco Sur at 5 400 meters, then two hours walking to reach the shores of Lake Ticclacocha.
Day 11: Ticclacocha / Pacchanta
Ticclacocha / Pacchanta (4300 m.). In a very high mountain atmosphere, it’s now the north side of Ausangate that awaits our attention. In the evening, bathing in the hot springs near the village of Pacchanta.
Day 12: Pacchanta / Singrenacocha
Pacchanta / Singrenacocha (4300 m.). Head north for seven hours walking through two passes leading us to the largest lake in the region, deep blue Singrenacocha lake.
Day 13: Singrenacocha / Mallma
Singrenacocha / Mallma (4000 m.). Two-hour walk to complete our route ending at the village of Mallma where we part with our support team. Transfer in the afternoon to Puno, five hours away. Hotel in Lake Titicaca.
Day 14: Lake Titicaca
Sailing on Lake Titicaca in the morning to reach the Amantani and Taquile islands which we will discover walking. In the afternoon, new navigation to the peninsula Capachica and return to Puno. Hotel.
Day 15: Chivay
Five hours driving will be needed to reach Chivay, a small town that marks the entrance to the Colca Canyon. Local hostel facility and walk in the terraces of Chivay which draw sumptuous arabesques on the flanks of the mountain.
Day 16: Colca Canyon / Arequipa
From the viewpoint of the Cross, we can observe condors soaring above the Colca Canyon. Transfer in the afternoon by road to reach Arequipa. Hotel.
Day 17: Chachani Base Camp
After three hours driving, where we go by the foot of the Misti volcano, whose glacier gives origin to the Amazon River, we reach the Chachani Base Camp situated at 4900 meters. Two-hour walk.
Day 18: Ascent of Chachani / Arequipa
Ascent of Chachani. Starting with headlamps in the coldness of the night. The efforts will be rewarded with marvelous views from the summit at 6075 meters. Return by the same way to the base camp and transfer to Arequipa in the afternoon. Hotel.
Day 19: Arequipa
Walking tour of the colonial center of the White City. There are many buildings in white volcanic stone, that gave this nickname to the second city of Peru. Another night in Arequipa.
Day 20: Arequipa / Lima
Flight to Lima in the morning and visit Lima’s city center; the parade ground, the San Martin Square, the San Francisco Monastery, the Cathedral. Transfer in the evening to the airport for the return flight.
Day 21: Return
Return flight and arrival in Paris in the afternoon.
Details
Accommodation Accommodation as described, in hotel, double room, transfers necessary for normal development of the trip, boat trips on Lake Titicaca, full board throughout the trip, collective and individual camping and kitchen equipment. |
More info LEVEL This trip isn't very difficult. It's for anyone in normal fitness, able to endure 6-7 hours of daily walking in the mountains with a light backpack and be comfortable in a group of 7 to 10 participants. Personal belongings, group equipment and supplies are transported by horse / pack mules that we meet every night. So you will wear only a backpack (30 liters) your necessary things for the day (lunch, warm clothes, camera, so 5 or 6 kg). ALTITUDE It is absolutely essential to check that you do not have any restrictions to a prolonged stay at high altitude (4000 to 6000 m). Do not leave home without consulting a doctor, especially if your health condition requires regular treatment. The two peaks (Huayro Punco Sur: 5400 meters and Chachani: 6075 meters) require an extra effort but are two-way trips so they are optional. |
About the guide
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide and member of la Compagnie des Guides de Saint-Gervais (Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, south-eastern of France)
I will be more than happy to guide you in the Alps for mountaineering or ski touring adventures.
I also organise beautiful trips all around the world.
Get in touch with me and let's discuss about a program answering your needs and dreams!
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