Short Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Cusco – Qomercocha Lagoon:
    Early pickup (6:00 AM) and 3-hour drive to Tinqui, continue 30 minutes to Pacchanta (hot springs) to meet muleteers and have lunch. 3-hour gentle climb up Pacchanta valley to Qomercocha lagoon camp with views of Ausangate range.
    Elevation: 4500m (14,763 ft). Hiking time: 3–4 hrs. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Accommodations: Camping at Qomercohca Lagoon.
  • Day 2 – Qomerqocha Lagoon – Yanamayo:
    Start ~7:00 AM; 3-hour ascent to Abra Q’ampa (5,100 m), 1-hour descent to Ticllaqocha lagoons for lunch. Continue 2–3 hrs to Yanamayo camp beneath Tres Picos, Colquecruz & Pucapunta.
    Elevation: 5,100m (16,732 ft). Hiking time: 6–7 hrs. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Accommodations: Camping at Yanamayo.
  • Day 3 – Yanamayo – Condor Pass:
    Gradual 2-hour climb to Yanacocha (Black Lagoon) and pass (5,050 m), cross colorful valley with three lagoons and herds of camelids, then another pass (5,100 m); 1 more hour to Condor Pass campsite.
    Elevation: 5,050 m (16,404 ft). Hiking time: 6–7 hrs. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Accommodations: Camping at Condor Pass.
  • Day 4 – Condor Pass – Source of Sibinacocha Lagoon:
    1.5-hour climb to Abra del Cóndor (5,200 m), highest point with views of Vilcanota & Sibinacocha. Continue ~3 hrs over another pass and descend to camp near the lagoon’s turquoise source beneath a glacier; wildlife spotting possible.
    Elevation: 5,200 m (17,060 ft). Hiking time: 4–5 hrs. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Accommodations: Camping at Sibinacocha Lagoon.
  • Day 5 – Sibinacocha Lagoon – Ccascara Lagoon:
    Skirt Sibinacocha ~4 hrs to Yayamari community for lunch with views of rocky peak (5,500 m). Cross pampa with llamas, alpacas, vicuñas toward Abra Ccascana (5,000 m) and descend to Ccascara lagoon camp amid remote peaks Montura & Chumpi.
    Elevation: 5,000 m (16,400 ft). Hiking time: 7–8 hrs. Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Accommodations: Camping at Cascara Lagoon.
  • Day 6 – Ccascana – Phinaya – Cusco:
    3.5-hour hike to Phinaya village (church & glacier views en route). Lunch, then private transport back to Cusco (~6:00 PM arrival).
    Elevation: 4,600 m (15,091 ft). Hiking time: 3–4 hrs. Meals: Breakfast & lunch.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: CUSCO – QOMERCOCHA LAGOON

Early transfer from your hotel in Cusco with 6:00 am departure. We drive for 3 hours on a new highway to Tinqui a small community, enjoying breathtaking views of the Ausangate mountain.

After an approximate 30 minutes drive, we arrive at Pacchanta, a rural community that has some hot springs. where we can enjoy a good dip overlooking the mountains of Ausangate. At this point we meet our muleteers and horses and then we will enjoy a delicious first lunch.

In the afternoon we will continue our hike for 3 hours through a slight climb up the Pacchanta valley, where we will have the opportunity to observe llamas and alpacas, until we reach the beautiful Qomercocha lagoon where we set up our camp and have dinner. Our campsite will be located in a spectacular place with spectacular views of the snowy mountains of Ausangate, Santa Catalina, Maria Huamantiqlla, Pucapunta and Colquecruz.

Elevation: 4500m (14,763 ft)
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodations: camping at Qomercohca Lagoon

DAY 2: QOMERQOCHA LAGOON – YANAMAYO

After breakfast we begin our trek around 7.00 am and continue on towards the first mountain pass of our trek, the Abra Q´ampa at 5100m/16732ft, which we will reach after about 3 hours. And then we will descend for 1 hour towards the Ticllaqocha Lagoons, a beautiful group of little turquoise lagoons next to which we have lunch. In the afternoon we continue our hike for an additional 2-3 hours until we reach Yanamayo where we set our camp in an impressive valley overlooked by the stunning Tres Picos, Colquecruz and Pucapunta peaks.

Elevation: 5100m (16,732 ft)
Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodations: camping at Yanamayo

DAY 3: YANAMAYO – CONDOR PASS

We leave form our camp after breakfast around 7: 00 am and start a gradual climb up for 2 hours toward Yanacocha or “Black Lagoon” its name being due to the dark color of its waters. In this area we can appreciate a soil of volcanic origin, its color turning to dark red and black, as well as moraines, showing the previous presence of glaciers in this region. We will go over Yanacocha mountain pass (5050m/16564ft) to then discover a surprisingly beautiful valley with an explosion of colored mountains, three spectacular lagoons and the presence of Llamas and Alpacas, which we will cross to head towards our next mountain pass (5100m/16728ft). From this point, an additional hour of hike leads us to Condor Pass, our next campsite, located very close to the mountain pass of the same name which will be our challenge for the next day.

Elevation: 5050 m (16,404 ft)
Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodations: camping at Condor Pass

DAY 4: CONDOR PASS – SOURCE OF SIBINACOCHA LAGOON

After breakfast, we continue on a gradual climb up the valley that takes us to the mountain pass Abra of Condor (5200m/17056ft) after an approximated 1 ½ hours walk. From the pass, the highest point of our trek, we may not only enjoy spectacular views of the Vilcanota mountain range and the Sibinacocha Lagoon, our next milestone, but also hopefully see wild vicuñas. Immediately, we continue our hike for an additional 3 hours, crossing another mountain pass on the way and then descending into the valley of the Sibinacocha Lagoon’s source. We will camp next to the lagoon and very close from its source, where an impressive glacier stands and nourishes the lake with its turquoise waters that contrast with the dark blue pure color of the lagoon. The lagoon boasts a wide biodiversity, we will most probably be able to spot Andean Coots, “Huallatas” or Andean Geese as well as Andean Ducks from our camp.

Elevation: 5200 m (17,060 ft)
Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodations: camping at Sibinacocha Lagoon

DAY 5: SIBINACOCHA LAGOON – CCASCARA LAGOON

Today, we continue in a beautiful landscape, we will walk around the Sibinacohca Lagoon for 4 hours until we reach the Yayamari community where we will have our lunch, from where we will also have a view of an impressive rocky peak overlooking the lagoon (5500m/18040ft). We then continue across a pampa where we will most probably see hundreds of llamas, alpacas and hopefull and Vicuñas, to then follow towards the Abra Ccascana at 5000m/16400 ft, which will lead us to the lagoon of the same name, in which area we will set our last camp. In this remote spot, surrounded by impressive snow-capped peaks such as Montura and Chumpi and inhabited by small rural communities, we may have the chance to see Huallatas or Andean geese and maybe even flamingoes.

Elevation: 5000 m (16,400 ft)
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodations: camping at Cascara Lagoon

DAY 6: CCASCANA – PHINAYA – CUSCO

After our delicious breakfast, we leave Ccascara to walk for 3 ½ hours towards Phinaya. This is a small Andean community with a beautiful little church, Along the path between our camp and the end of the trek we will see majestic landscapes and a glacier that can be seen in the distance of the trail.

Once we arrive at Phinaya, which is the end of the trek, we will have our lunch, and then we will take our private transportation back to Cusco City, we will arrive approximately at 6 pm

Elevation: 4600 m (15,091 ft)
Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • WHAT IS INCLUDED ON THE TRAIL
  • Pre-Trek briefing the night before the trek to go over the itinerary, meet your guide(s) and answer any questions
  • Private transportation to start of the trek
  • Professional guide, fluent in English
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • 8 kgs personal luggage allowance to put on the horses.
  • Toilet tent and toilet paper
  • Personal duffel bags for your extra luggage to put on the horses
  • Spacious tents ; sleeping mats ; dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent
  • .Chef and cooking equipment
  • kitchen tent
  • Horses to carry the group’s equipment (food, tents, tables, etc.)
  • Emergency horse to ride if you are tired or ill
  • Emergency oxygen bottle and first aid kit
  • .Entrance to the Ausangate trail
  • .Hot water every morning and evening for hand washing purposes
  • .Boiled water to fill your water bottle every morning and afternoon
  • Private transport from Tinki to Cusco, including transfer to your hotel in Cusco
  • WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED ON THE TRAIL
  • Breakfast on the 1st day
  • .Dinner on the last day
  • Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
  • Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
  • Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
  • Personal tent -$30 USD – (Tent for solo trekkers)
  • .Entrance to hot springs
  • .Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)
  • Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters

Price

The Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha Lagoon: 6 Days service is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.

OptionPrice (USD per person)
Standard (2+ persons)750.00

Extras

  • Sleeping Bag: $20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
  • Air Mattress: $20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
  • Walking Poles: $15 USD per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)
  • Personal tent: $30 USD – (Tent for solo trekkers only)

Important Info

Please read carefully the following information; it will help with your questions about our services and the Ausangate trek and Sibinacocha

The Briefing

We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time will be ready any time for our clients.

Can I Store My Luggage at Your Office?

Of course! During the Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha, your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you. Please pack only what you will need for the 6 days trek!

How to Book the Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha?

FIRST, to book your Ausangate trek and Sibinacocha , we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
* Copies of each participant’s passport will be required at the time of booking.

SECOND, we require an initial payment equivalent to the indicated percentage of the total agreed amount, per person. You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page.

What About the Balance?

The customer agrees to make an initial payment equivalent to the indicated percentage of the total agreed amount, to ensure the date of the service. And the remaining payment will be paid immediately before one or two days of the start of the service in cusco. And ( if you want to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru you can pay in cash in US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in cusco there are many ATMs, or you can do it by this same means.

What Is the Weather Like on the Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha?

The weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee. But you will have many different seasons as you pass through the numerous microclimates and will depend on the altitude. With the Ausangate Trek, we highly recommend you bring some very warm clothes and good rain gear in your day backpack. It can be very cold at the high altitudes of this trek.

What About Altitude Sickness on Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha?

In general if you exercise regularly and spend 3 days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley for acclimatization to the altitude, you may be just fine.
We offer the Cusco City Tour and Sacred Valley tours that you can book while you are acclimatizing.

Duffel Bag and Small Backpack

The evening before you start your Ausangate trek and Sibinacocha , you will be given a duffle bag to pack your clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 8kg/15lbs. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 8 kilograms (15lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the porters and animals.

Is the Trek Difficult, Do I Need to Be Fit?

Yes, it is a challenging trek with most of the trail over 5,200 meters or 17,060 feet. You need to be in good physical condition and used to hiking.
In preparation: try walking 10kms in a day or go to the fitness club in the months leading up to the trek. It is also important to be well acclimatised to the altitude. Try to spend at least 3 days in Cusco (3350m/11,047ft) prior to starting the Ausangate trekking .

What About Toilets on the Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha?

This has been highly appreciated by most of our clients, especially by our trekkers, who want a private, clean and sanitary toilet! NOMAD IN PERU toilet facilities have an individual tent and a camping toilet with a seat.

What Happens If I Am Unable to Finish the Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha?

In the unlikely scenario that you are unable to finish the Ausangate trekking due to a health issue, Nomad In Peru will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We always carry oxygen on the trek for any respiratory problems. (Travel insurance required). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the Ausangate trekking .

What Type of Wildlife Can Be Encountered Along the Trek ?

The Ausangate trek has a variety of ecosystems in the Peruvian Andes, from high-altitude puna grasslands to lush valleys and Lagoons. This diverse environment supports a wide range of wildlife such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and if you are very lucky you can see the condor along the trek.

Tipping

If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip though not compulsory is appreciated. While it may not be customary in your country, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the trek.

Packing List

What Should You Take with You for the Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha?

  • Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
  • Comfortable daypack (the smaller, the better)
  • Water storage: 2-3 litre reusalbe bottles
  • Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
  • Sleeping bag (can be rented from Nomad In Per)
  • Headlamp: essential
  • Toilet paper

What to Put in Your Duffel Bag for the Ausangate Trek and Sibinacocha?

As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and Include an extra pack horse who will carry up to 8 kgs or 16 pounds including your 2 kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 8 kilograms (16lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the porters or horses. your personal gear.

  • 2 t-shirts
  • 2 hiking pants at least
  • 4 sets of undergarments
  • 3 sets of hiking socks
  • Bathing suit for the thermal waters
  • Fleece/ Thermals
  • Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º Celsius.
  • Gloves
  • Comfortable shoes for camp
  • Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
  • Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
  • Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us.

Toiletries

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Wet wipes
  • Toothbrush and paste
  • Personal medications
  • First aid kit: band aids, etc.

What to Put in Your Backpack

On the trail you should carry a day pack with your .

  • Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Headlamp: essential
  • Wool hat
  • Rain gear
  • Fleece
  • Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
  • Rain plastic poncho
  • Camera
  • Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
  • Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
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