Ausangate Trek 5 Days: Experience Unique Andean life, Mountains, Lakes and Local Culture in Cusco

The Ausangate Trek is located in the south of Cusco, where you can get an authentic Andean experience. Hike between snowy mountains, turquoise lakes, herds of alpacas and llamas, learn the local culture, be impressive with the energy of Apu Ausangate, considered the deity of the Andes. Learn about Pachamama (Mother Earth).

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Cusco - Tinqui - Upis

Nevado Ausangate - Your guide will meet you in Cusco early in the morning, and take you via private transportation to Tinke where we have a stop to buy the last stuff, you also be able to take some breakfast, afterwards we continue to Rondoca the beginning of the trek. Here you’ll meet with the rest of our trekking team Cook…

What's Included
  • Horses for equipments
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Camping equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee (20 soles)
  • Sleeping bag
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Faraway20905993111
Jun 15, 2025
Ausangate Walk - We went to Ausangate 3 days where we finished in a mountain of colors, our guide Jesus was one of the best, always taking care of us and offering the best, very informative and attentive. Our friends with the horse were also very friendly and always willing to give us good service. The food and equipment were always first class. The hike is very demanding, with camps over 4600 meters and points where the road reaches over 5,000. Very grateful to have done this hike and to know amazing places. Highly recommended for everyone.
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Mkr61
Jun 6, 2025
Fantastic team, astonishing mountains, wildlife and local people, highly recommended! - We were incredibly well looked-after by Vidal Expeditions Team on our five-day Ausangate Trek. Our guide, Guillermo, was generous in sharing his vast knowledge of the area, its wildlife, and the local culture. Guillermo was also very good company on the trek and we enjoyed spending time with him. Our chef, Benigno, was an absolute marvel, producing a wide variety of delicious food three times a day from his camp kitchen. We will miss his food and his laugh, which was infectious. Angel, the horseman, looked after our gear so well, and worked really hard putting up/taking down tents, and helping Benigno with all the camping chores. We were also grateful for the good gear that was provided, and to Vidal for running the trek for just the two of us. We have backpacked through the Himalaya and did find the Ausangate area could be just as cold as there in the evenings and overnight, so we recommend taking the warmest mountain gear you can muster. The rewards in seeing the Andean mountains and culture up close are phenomenal and I highly recommend Vidal Expeditions for any trip you'd like to do whilst in beautiful Peru. The Ausangate Trek we did was also amazingly empty of other trekkers, which is becoming a rare thing for such a well-known route, and which we thoroughly enjoyed. Vidal Expeditions totally exceeded our expectations, professional and caring. I did a lot of research before choosing Vidal Expeditions, and we are thrilled to have made the right choice:). Thank you to all the team!
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908mariepierrel
Apr 19, 2025
Perfect trip in the mountains ! - I had an amazing experience with this company. Very professional, excellent guide and delicious food. They are very helpful and reliable. I would go for them again anytime.
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Seange4603zs
Apr 8, 2025
Unreal experience with Vidal Expeditions – can’t recommend them enough! - We booked our trek through Vidal Expeditions kind of last minute, and they seriously came through. From the jump, the communication was clear and easy. They got everything organized quickly without sacrificing quality or safety—which, let’s be honest, is impressive when you're heading into the mountains of Peru. The whole experience felt incredibly well-run. You could tell these guys are pros. Everything was safe, well-structured, and thoughtfully put together. The food? Insanely good. Way beyond what I expected on a trek. Every meal was hot, fresh, and hit the spot after a long day on the trail. Big props to the chef and team for keeping us well-fed and happy. Our guide, Urbano, was one of the best parts of the trip. Not only was he super knowledgeable about the local culture, the terrain, and the wildlife—we also learned a ton just from chatting with him along the way. You could feel how much he cared about the experience. He also had a great eye for photography and took some incredible shots for us throughout the trek, which was an awesome bonus. The rest of the crew was just as great—supportive, upbeat, and made the whole journey feel like an adventure with good friends rather than a tour. You can tell this company cares deeply about what they do and goes out of their way to make sure guests are comfortable and well taken care of. This was my first time trekking in Peru, and I can confidently say I’ll be using Vidal Expeditions again when I come back. Genuinely grateful for the experience they gave us. If you’re thinking about booking with them—do it. You won’t regret it!
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Franziskah591
Sep 15, 2024
Perfect guided Trek in all aspects - The guided Trek in Ausangate was just amazing in all aspects. Started with a reliable and easy communication before the Trek, perfect and delicious food for every meal and unique insights and information about the local mountain lifestyle, Peruvian culture and flora&fauna. The provided equipment was in hood condition and kept me warm and dry in all conditions. Also the guiding itself was perfect. Definitely recommend to go with Vidal Expeditions!
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Jackbe1638vf
Sep 12, 2024
Amazing - Great guide, friendly staff, incredible experience, stunning views, delicious food! Couldn’t be better. Would do it again.
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2exploretheworld
Aug 17, 2024
Ausangate trek - what a success with Vidal - We recently did the Ausangate trek in Peru with Vidal expeditions. They took real care of us before, during, after the journey. We had friends with dietary restrictions and were well accommodated. Highly recommend Vidal and his team. They know the area very well and guided us based on our experience and interest. Very friendly and will go to lengths to make it a success for his customers.
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Excursion05398610513
Jun 10, 2024
Amazing Experience!! - The 5 day Ausangate Trek with guide Chino was absolutely incredible. I am so glad I booked Vidal Expeditions for this trip, it would have been extremely difficult doing solo. Chino was an amazing guide, he supported our group and catered our trip based off our wants (adding rainbow mountain, duration of hikes). The scenery was breathtaking the whole way and the accommodations/food were excellent. Leo, Rosa, and Miguel worked tremendously hard each day to provide us the best experience. Miguel's cooking was the best I've had in Peru! I will 100% book through Vidal Expeditions in the future, they made my trip extremely memorable!
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Juliedavignon
May 15, 2024
Amazing experience with Vidal Expeditions - I 1000% recommend booking with VE for any tours around Cusco area. I booked the 5 day Ausangate trek and it was 5 star service from start to finish. Chino was an amazing guide, Miguel an amazing chef and the lovely couple or horseman/horsewoman Leo and Rosa were the most hardworking people I have ever met. I thought of doing this trek on my own and I am so glad I decided to go with this guided tour. The altitude hits everyone differently and having a guide there to monitor your symptoms is a peace of mind that has no price. Thank you for an amazing trek, I will gladly book again on my next trip to Peru!
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Melissadr6120ne
Apr 28, 2024
Best experience in Ausangate trek - I am a solo traveler woman looking for adventure and prioritising safety. Vidal offered me not only safety but also a lot of learning (adventure is guaranteed). I had the opportunity to meet Urbano and if you want to have conversations about culture, science and geography I recommend him. If I had to choose an agency in Peru it would always be Vidal 🩵. Ps. They made me a birthday cake in the mountains and I will never forget it. ✨
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From $680
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).