Departures 2008: (min. 2 participants)
Daily

Price per Person: US$ 760

Day 01
We start the trip in the early morning leaving Cusco in our private bus. After a four hour journey through the southeastern highlands of Peru and picturesque Andean villages you will arrive in Tinki, the starting point for your hike through the Cordillera Vilcanota. There you will meet your local guides and pack animals. We will spend our first night in a hostel.

Day 02
Today is the beginning of your trekking tour leaving from Tinki. After some three hours uphill you will get to the altiplano of Upis. You will spend the night at the hot springs of Upis, at the foot of the Nevado Auzangate, surrounded by llamas and alpacas. Camp at 4,200 meters.

Day 03
After a hot bath in the morning you will continue your hike, ascending the slopes and crossing the picturesque landscape at over 4,650 meters (Rapa Pass). In the afternoon you will reach Lake Pucacocha with the western icefall of the Nevado Auzangate which is dominating the view of the campsite at 4,400 meters near the Lake Huchuypuca.

Day 04
Today we will cross two high passes (4,800 and 5,200 meters), and with some luck you will see vizcachas (highland rabbits) and condors, the world's largest flying bird. From the second pass you will see the beautiful turquoise lake called Ausangatecocha. Camp at Uchuy Finaya at 4,600 meters.

Day 05
You will continue your trek along the peaceful Jampamayo River Valley, surrounded by the snowcapped mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota. You will have to master the last pass of this trip, the Jampa pass at 5,050 meters. Beach camp at the Lake Ninaparayoc at 4,600 meters.

Day 06
Early in the morning you have to master a final hike downhill to the Pacchanta valley. After approximately 4 hours you will have the possibility to take part in the preparation of a typical food, called Pachamanca: vegetables and Alpaca meat cooked in a stone oven. Besides you will be invited to a relaxing bath in the hot springs. Finally you will hike back to Tinki and return to Cusco by bus, arriving in the evening.

Service includes:
Private bus, accommodation: one night in a hostel / four nights in tents, camping equipment

Recommended equipment:
- Binoculars
- Camera + extra batteries
- Flash-light + extra batteries
- Sunscreen lotion (SPF at least 30)
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Long pants
- Hiking boots
- Sneakers/ sandals
- Rain suit
- Swimsuit
- Sleeping bag