AUSANGATE AND SIBINACOCHA LAGOON

The start of something new

Today, we’ll leave Cusco early toward the town of Tinke and then to Ccatca to have breakfast, passing the Huacarpay Lagoon on the way for some pictures. One hour later, we’ll start hiking next to glaciers Ccolque Cruz and Caracol, have lunch, and then continue through Andean farm lands until reaching our campsite. After that, we’ll visit the Pacchanta hot springs and then get some rest.

A day of cultural awareness
and connectivity

Today, after breakfast, we’ll start with a four-hour hike among the mountains and colorful glacial lakes. After lunch at Puka Mocco, we’ll continue trekking through the Andes to the
Ccampa Pass, where we will conduct an Andean ritual with sacred coca leaves before
continuing on to our campsite for the night.

Take a walk in wonderland

Today as we hike past valleys, rivers and wa-terfalls, you’ll also be able to see local birds!

After 5 hours of walking through these beautiful surroundings, we’ll have lunch at the Pam-
paccawa viewpoint. We’ll then continue hiking through a valley full of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas. You’ll see the colorful Rainbow Mountain in the distance before arriving at our campsite next to an impressive waterfall and enjoying a relaxing campfire with wine and sangria.

Shoot for the sky

Today, we’ll make our way to the highest point of the trek across sand and snow, the Condor Pass (5,400 m / 17,716 ft). After enjoying the scenery, taking pictures, performing a ritual and having a cup of coca tea, we’ll continue on to the Sibinacocha Lagoon and have lunch next to a waterfall. After two more hours of hiking, we’ll reach the campsite.

Cold hands, warm heart

Start the day watching the sun rise over the lake and the glacier right from your tent! After
breakfast, we’ll walk along the banks of the lagoon, stopping to watch the birds. You’ll have
the opportunity to fish here. After lunch, we’ll ascend to Vicuña Mountain (5,350 m / 17,552 ft).
We’ll take some time on this windy mountain to enjoy the scenery and then head down to our campsite near the Ccasccara Lagoon.

Just another day in paradise

This morning, we’ll visit the homes of some locals to learn about life more than 5,000 meters above sea level! This remote place doesn’t have access to a lot of school supplies, so bring gifts for the children if you can. Take advantage to buy hand-woven garments made from the wool of the people’s very own animals. We’ll walk downhill for 3 hours to have lunch and then continue enjoying glaciers, rivers and waterfalls a long the trail until arriving at our campsite in Phinaya and enjoying a free afternoon.

Just another day in paradise

This morning, we’ll visit the homes of some locals to learn about life more than 5,000 meters above sea level! This remote place doesn’t have access to a lot of school supplies, so bring gifts for the children if you can. Take advantage to buy hand-woven garments made from the wool of the people’s very own animals. We’ll walk downhill for 3 hours to have lunch and then continue enjoying glaciers, rivers and waterfalls a long the trail until arriving at our campsite in Phinaya and enjoying a free afternoon.