Ausangate & Sibinacocha Lagoon Trek 6 Days

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The day begins with a wake-up call in your tents with coca tea. After breakfast, we’ll start our approximately 3-hour uphill hike, exploring the seven lakes of Ausangate, and finally heading towards our lunch spot. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking glacial landscapes dotted with crystal-clear lagoons. One of the highlights is Comerccocha, known for its striking green waters.

Around noon, we’ll arrive at Pachaspata, a spectacular lunch spot surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks. Take a moment to feel the love and embrace of the mountains, opening your spirit to the energy of the Andes.

After recharging, we’ll continue deeper into the heart of the Andes. Open your mind to nature, stretch your arms to the sky, and release any burdens you may have carried.

Finally, we reach the Ccampa Pass (5,100m – 16,732ft), where we will perform a traditional Andean ritual ceremony with coca leaves in honor of these majestic sacred mountains. Our descent takes us to our campsite, located in the Qampa Camp mountain valley, where we will rest and prepare for the next stage of this unforgettable trek.

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After enjoying a nutritious breakfast, we’ll bid farewell to the camp with a spectacular view of the valley, the river, and the waterfalls. You’ll also be able to feel the imposing presence of the mountains and observe small clusters of turquoise lakes, as well as local birds: geese, seagulls, and various types of ducks.

Today’s hike will be easier. We’ll begin the ascent, and after a few minutes, the path becomes easier, leading us to Killita where a delicious lunch awaits us, accompanied by Andean herbal tea to aid digestion.

Following lunch, we’ll hike the final stretch to Yanamayo Camp, always under the watchful gaze of the gigantic glaciers. After dinner, we’ll build a campfire to enjoy mulled wine and sangria while contemplating the vastness of the Andean night sky.

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Prepare your body and spirit, because today we will reach the highest point of our trek. After breakfast, we will begin our hike at 7:30 a.m. with a gentle two-hour ascent. By then, llamas and alpacas will already be grazing. You can approach and touch them if you wish. We will continue our ascent for an hour over soft sand and snow. If you are lucky, some wild vicuñas will cross your path! Later, we will reach Condor Pass at 5400 m / 17,716 ft. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the incredible scenery of the surrounding mountains. It is a strategic spot to take the best photos and awaken your senses! Our team will offer you a hot coca leaf tea to help you cope with the extreme altitude.

Before continuing, we will give thanks to the mountains with a brief ritual. Some people leave coca leaves, flowers, or food to receive the mountains’ protection and enjoy excellent weather.

During this leg of the journey, we’ll also see herds of vicuñas, as well as llamas and alpacas. We’ll have lunch overlooking the beautiful Sibinacocha Lagoon. Here, we’ll have time for a short nap to recover from the day’s hike. We’ll continue for another two hours until we reach our campsite. Along the way, we’ll see traditional Andean houses and the charming chinchillas, Andean animals similar to squirrels.

Places we will arrive

We’ll wake you up with a delicious hot coca leaf tea to warm your body and start the day off right. Take advantage of the opportunity to contemplate the beautiful sunrise over the lake and glacier from your tent. After a tasty breakfast, we’ll begin our hike at 7:30 a.m. We’ll walk along the shores of Laguna Sibinacocha, the most famous and largest body of water in the area. We’ll make several stops to observe the birds you’ll find there. You’ll also have the opportunity to fish with permission from the locals.

We’ll arrive at a spot for lunch where, after satisfying your appetite, you can take a short break. We’ll continue with a gentle 2-hour ascent to Vicuña Mountain (5,150 m / 17,552 ft). From there, you can admire the abundant potato crops of the local farmers and curious rock formations. Enjoy a peaceful and fulfilling life in deep connection with nature!

We’ll arrive at our campsite near Ccasccara Lagoon (4,950m – 16,240ft). You can relax after five days of trekking! Some locals will approach our campsite and invite you to fish with them. Break down your mental barriers, make new friends, and enjoy fresh fish for dinner. This is the best campsite on the route, as you’ll sleep facing the lagoon and the glacier. Pure magic in the heart of the Andes!

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Today we’ll wake up early for a scenic downhill hike. We’ll walk approximately 11 km through the heart of the Andes, surrounded by llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas, on our way to the traditional village of Phinaya, where we’ll enjoy a well-deserved lunch.

After lunch, we’ll bid farewell to the majestic mountains we’ve crossed and to our trekking gear. The journey continues back to Cusco, passing through breathtaking Andean landscapes, including the stunning Pitumarca Canyon, before arriving at your hotel. The return trip by car will take approximately 5 hours.

Take the Ausangate and Sibinacocha trek home—a combination of spectacular scenery, cultural encounters, and a peaceful descent, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the Andes.

1. Departure and arrival times are approximate.
2. Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s criteria and the group progress.