Trekking holiday in Peru, Mount Ausangate
April to October Private departures daily.
Incl: Camping equip except sleeping bag, English speaking guide, pack horses (carry 7kg luggage per person), all meals, first-aid kit, transport
Description of Trekking holiday in Peru, Mount Ausangate
Perfect for hikers looking for a true adventure, this five-day fully supported trek around Mount Ausangate (6,380m) in Peru’s remote Vilcanota Range is both challenging and staggeringly beautiful.
This is one of Peru’s finest trekking circuits with spectacular Andean views, turquoise glacial lakes and hot springs. You hike three mountain passes over 5,000m in altitude, including the Palomani Pass at 5,200m. Remote and untouched, the Vilcanota Range is home to an abundance of wildlife; you’ll pass through herds of llamas and alpacas as you walk. Keep your eyes peeled on the way for Andean Geese and the impressive, soaring Andean condor.
These mountains are also home to native Quechua-speaking communities and your expert guides will be able to introduce you to the unique local culture as you pass through remote traditional villages.
This is a fully-supported trip, with a guide, chef and horse-wranglers to transport equipment, backpacks and food all included.
Overnight camping will be at altitudes over 4,000m so a few days of acclimatisation is vital before you join this tour.
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April to October Private departures daily.
Incl: Camping equip except sleeping bag, English speaking guide, pack horses (carry 7kg luggage per person), all meals, first-aid kit, transport
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On our treks, we purchase fresh, locally produced food and, where possible, prioritise local products over imported goods, including Andean ingredients in our cooking. We reduce waste by choosing products with minimal packaging, carrying rubbish out of trekking areas, avoiding litter and keeping water sources clean. Campsites are left clean after use.We operate our treks in partnership with a locally owned and managed company in Cusco. Local staff are employed and provided with ongoing training. Trek staff are not expected to carry more than the maximum permitted load and are provided with tents and food. Staff are paid and treated fairly, and the company supports the Tourism Concern Porters Policy.
Clean-burning fuel is used to prepare meals, and biodegradable detergents are used to wash cooking and eating utensils. Where any part of a tour or trek is operated by another company, efforts are made to ensure that appropriate operating standards are maintained.
We continue to donate to a reforestation project in Peru.
People
Since 2006, we have supported the Huchuy Yachaq community project in the Hermanos Ayar neighbourhood on the outskirts of Cusco and continue to contribute annually.The project was established by volunteer social workers and teachers to provide social and educational support to children and families in the neighbourhood. Children are encouraged to attend afternoon study and recreational sessions and participate in holiday programmes. Previous contributions have supported educational books and games, tables and chairs, improvements to the community-owned building, functioning toilets, school materials and holiday activities.
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