Ausangate to Quelccaya Trek 4 Days

The night before your trip to Ausangate to Quelccaya Trek 4 Days, information meetings are held at your hotel at 6 pm with your trekking guide. And if you cannot attend at this time, you must arrange to do it at another time.
During the breffing, you will receive your duffel bag for your belongings that you intend to take on the hike, which will not be in your backpack.
These informational meetings last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

You will receive a duffel bag during your briefing, where you will pack the necessary things for the Ausangate to Quelccaya Trek 4 Days, the maximum weight you must carry is 6 kilos. All duffel bags will be carried by the horses or porters and will only be available at your campsite every day (morning and afternoon). Any items that are necessary during the hike should be packed in your backpack.
Duffel bags measure (2ft / 66cm long) x (1ft / 36cm wide).

During the trip, you need a day pack big enough to carry your personal belongings like a warm jacket, raincoat, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Generally, a 30 to 50 liter backpack is sufficient.

The trek you have booked must be paid in full at the time of breifing or days before departure.

We would greatly appreciate it if you would pay the balance of the trip in cash in US dollars or in local currency. To withdraw here in Cusco we have several ATMs along Av. El Sol (either in US dollars or in local Peruvian soles).
You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance with traveler’s checks.

Our PERU TREK Company transports will pick you up from your hotel, as long as you are in the Historic Center of Cusco. Pick-up time will be coordinated with your guide at the briefing. The pick-up time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic.
Cusco is a very old city, therefore it has many narrow and cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnb may be located on streets with no car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to carry luggage. We strongly recommend that you book an accommodation with good access.

Average daytime temperatures in Cusco and surrounding areas typically range between 55º and 75º F (13º–24ºC), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 40º–50º F (4º–10ºC). However, much of this itinerary takes place deep in the Andes mountains, where weather conditions can change rapidly. At higher elevations, especially above 4,500 m (14,764 ft), nighttime temperatures often fall to 30º–40º F (-1º to 4ºC), with frequent frost forming on tents and open plains.

During the dry season, days are generally clear and sunny, with clouds building up in the afternoon and occasional light rain or snow showers, particularly at higher passes. Morning temperatures at altitude can range between 35º–45º F (2º–7ºC), often feeling colder due to wind chill. In shoulder months such as April and November, there is a slightly higher chance of precipitation, although continuous rain throughout the day is uncommon.

This trek reaches extreme altitudes, crossing mountain passes above 5,000 m (16,400 ft), including remote areas of the Ausangate region and approaching the Quelccaya Ice Cap, the largest tropical glacier in the world. Because of these conditions, it is essential to bring proper high-altitude gear and cold-weather clothing suitable for the Quelccaya Trek 4 Days, ensuring comfort and safety throughout this high-Andean expedition.

Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also agree that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, everyone can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wants to modify the route; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications can be made.

It is very important to be well acclimatized to the altitude before exerting yourself on a hike. We recommend that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek begins to help you acclimatize and avoid possible problems with altitude sickness during the trek.

Suppose you have already been to another area of Peru at a high altitude before arriving in Cusco. In that case, we still recommend that you have a full day in Cusco to rest, recover from your trip and fully enjoy your trek and have a unique experience.

Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored in our office (you can coordinate during the day of the briefing or by email) or at your hotel, both for free.
Any equipment you don’t need on the trek can be safely stored at your hotel. Almost all hotels will offer this service. Do not leave valuables with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and get an itemized receipt (in the unlikely event of theft, many insurance companies require you to have a copy of the receipt with all items). It’s best to put items like credit cards in a sealed and signed envelope for added peace of mind.

Strikes and demonstrations are often frequent in Peru, and this can interrupt some of our planned tours. They can block the roads and take control of the railroad tracks. However, we will try to keep your tour as planned, even if it means leaving the night before your scheduled date. In these circumstances, tours can also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our top priority and decisions will be made appropriately.

You are responsible for your personal belongings during the Ausangate to Quelccaya Trek 4 Days. Please pay attention to where you leave your belongings and remember to take everything once you leave your bus, tents, and restaurants.