Day 1: Cusco – Urcos – Tinqui - Upis
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Salkantay Trail Peru
We will leave Cusco early in the morning by bus to Tinqui, we will start on foot towards the community of Upis School (4400m/14436f). we will meet with hours horseman, Then we have small breakfast in the route then we have first pass called Arapa (4800m/15748f). Thereafter, we will descend towards Yana cocha and have a picknick. Our route continues ascending towards the Ausangate pass (4850m/15912f) and ends our campsite Ananta Pass (4650m/15256f) where we will camp.
Day 2: Upis – Ananta pass – Montaña Colorada
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Nevado Ausangate
After breakfast, we will ascend towards the first pass called Arapa (4800m/15748f). Thereafter, we will descend towards Yana cocha and have a picknick. Our route continues ascending towards the Pass Warmisaya (4950m/15912f) we have box lunch then we can continue to walk to Ausangate Lake of the (4650m/15256f) where we will camp.
Hiking time: 9 hours aprox.
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Day 3: Ausangate Lake – Palomani pass – Jampa
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The 3rd day is both, the most beautiful and the most ardous one: we will first ascend towards the highest pass of this trek called the Palomani pass (5200m/17060f). From here, we will have an exceptional view of the mountains and glaciers of Ausangate. Thereafter, we will descend to the valley of Finaya Pampa and will finally arrive at our camping site called Jampa (4700m/15420f).
Hiking time: 9 hours aprox.
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Day4: Jampa – Campa pass – Pacchanta
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Nevado Ausangate
The highlight of this day is definitely the spectacular ascend to the Campa pass (5100m/16732f). Moreover, we will pass several lovely lakes on the way to our camping site in Pacchanta (4350m/14270f). Here, we will visit the hot springs and will have a typical dinner.
Hiking time:. 6 hours aprox.
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Day 5: Pacchanta - Tinqui - Cusco
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Cusco Cathedral
After breakfast, our trek continues towards the village Tinqui (3900m/12795f), from where we will take a bus back to Cusco. On the way we will visit either Tipon or Saylla and have a typical dish of the region, such as guinea-pig or chicharrón (grilled pork). (Typical dish of the region included)
Transport time: 4 hours
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