Leaving from the Lake Titicaca area we cross over the highland
savannah (puna) with beautiful views of the roof of the world
and the snow-capped craggy peaks in the horizon until we drop
into the glacial valley at Corani and start our 8 day trek
into the Cordillera Vilcanota and the beautiful high Andean
scenery culminated by a couple of days below Mt. Ausangate
the highest peak in the area finishing our trip in the city
of Cusco.
Day 01: Puno / Corani / Pajra Kunka
We drive from Lake Titicaca across the grassland
savannah (or Puna) surrounded by small villages and rolling
hills some sprinkled with forest of queñuales (Polylepis)
a rare andean tree found above 13,000 ft. We cross a few passes
befores reaching Macusani – we follow a narrow road
until we reach a rim over looking a glacial valley, below
us the charming thatch roofed town of Corani. Splendid views
from the passes—open pampas, flanks of steep carved
mountains, the deep gorge of the Rio Corani and the Peruvian
icecap called Quelqaya. Camp near Pajra Kunka. (L+D).
Day 02: Colqa
Travel west through spacious pampas and lava flows that
appear as stone forests. We’ll be continually at altitudes
over 15,000 feet from now until Day 9. We will follow a
grass valley and continue slowly uphill passing a few communities.
Camp at Colqa. (B+L+D).
Day 03: Chimboya
Short hike to the village of Viluyo to visit with the local
people. After lunch, head southwest toward the Peruvian
icecap. Camp in an isolated shepherds valley splashed with
colorful rocks and ringed with ice at Chimboya. Possibility
of seeing vicuña herds. (B+L+D).
Day 04: Pampa Mates
Early start to cross a 17,000foot pas and enter the “Departamento
de Cuzco” where the mountain range is now called the
Cordillera Vilcanota. Descend past ice-covered 20,000-foot
peaks. Great views of the extensive ice cap and pampas.
Pass countless llama and alpaca. Camp at Pampa Mates (15,700),
a marshy plateau in the midst of rolling hills. (B+L+D).
Day 05: Qasqara
Cross high rolling hills with splendid 360-degree views
of ice peaks. Possibility of seeing vicuna and Andean flamingo.
Lunch at a 16,500-foot pass with some of the most spacious
views on the trip. Reach the Qasqara lake with its hundreds
of waterbirds and camp on its shores at about 16,000 feet,
surrounded by snow-capped peaks. (B+L+D).
Day 06: Sibinacocha / Cochauma
Cross over the Yanamani Pass at (4,900m / 16,072 ft) and
reach Lake Sibinacocha, where buff-necked ibis, Andean geese
and gulls can be observed. Incredible views of the lake
and towering ice peaks all around. Camp at the upper inlet
(15,700m / 51,496 ft). (B+L+D).
Day 07: Killita
Pass the headwaters of Sibinacocha, where glaciers reach
the valley floor, ascend a 16,300-foot pass where deer and
vicuña, a camelid known for its fine wool, are often
seen, and explore the “Rincon” with its peaks
and valleys to the north. Cross a second pass (Vicuna Pass
at 16,900), then a third (Condor Pass at 17,400m) and descend
to camp at 15,500 feet, near Killita. (B+L+D).
Day 08: Acordo
A very difficult hiking day with stunning views of beautiful
lakes and the Cordillera Vilcanota and Carabaya. We’ll
cross two more passes (at 16,900, and 17,240 feet) and camp
at Acordo at 16,100 feet. (B+L+D).
Day 09: Pacchanta
Cross moraines below the icy massifs of Colque Cruz and
Comerqocha, then climb to Campa Apacheta Pass at 16,500
feet. Descend, to Pachapata and head down a valley past
two lakes, raching Pacchanta, a community where hot springs
can be found. (B+L+D).
Day 10: Pacchanta / Tinki / Cusco
Vehicle pick-up at the roadhead near Pacchanta. From here
a five hour ride the way we came, will bring us back to
Cusco. (Overnight at hotel not included). (B+L+D).
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
Prices per person 2008: US$ On
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Daily Departures: Departures are available
along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended
period for this trek is April to November.
SERVICES INCLUDED: Transportation by vehicle
to start and from the end of trek to the city, two-man tents
including sleeping pads, pack animals, kitchen crew and
commissary gear with all meals included as well as a bilingual
guide on the trek, who will handle the first aid kit.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED: Meals in the cities
alcoholic beverages, extras, tips, laundry service, additional
tours, insurance and airline tickets (where applicable)sleeping
bags, hiking boots and other personal gear.
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