---
title: Ausangate Trek 5 Days
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 601
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 89
duration_minutes: 7200
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 25 (Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/ausangate-trek-5-days/
---

# Ausangate Trek 5 Days

**Guidekin's take:** The Ausangate Trek passes snowy mountains and turquoise lakes, with chances to see alpacas and llamas. Camping equipment, horses to carry gear and meals are included; entrance fees and a sleeping bag are extra. 4.99 from 89 reviews at €601 per person for 5 days.

In our comparison: #8 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The Ausangate Trek is located in the south of Cusco, where you can get an authentic Andean experience. Hike between snowy mountains, turquoise lakes, herds of alpacas and llamas, learn the local culture, be impressive with the energy of Apu Ausangate, considered the deity of the Andes. Learn about Pachamama (Mother Earth).

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 05:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €601 per person
- Duration: 5 days
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 89 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vidal Expeditions
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 05:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.99 from 89 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 89.

- 5 stars: 88 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the knowledgeable team, varied meals and quiet mountain scenery; altitude makes the trek demanding.

**Praised:**
- Guides share detailed knowledge of Andean culture, wildlife and mountains
- Flexible pacing and attentive support for hikers affected by altitude
- Varied, plentiful meals prepared in remote mountain camps
- Good camping equipment and efficient camp setup
- Remote mountain scenery with few other trekking groups

**Complaints:**
- Demanding climbs and altitude sickness trouble some hikers

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2022-06-19 to 2026-10-16); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Camping equipment
- Horses for equipments
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Entrance fee (20 soles)
- Sleeping bag

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 25** | €601 | 5 days | 4.99 (89) | shared |
| [Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night](/peru/cusco/tours/lares-valley-trek-with-hot-spring-4-day-3-night/?format=md) | €592 | 4 days | 5.0 (705) | shared |
| [Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N Including Hot Springs](/peru/cusco/tours/lares-trek-to-machu-picchu-4d-3n-including-hot-springs/?format=md) | €640 | 4 days | 4.98 (549) | shared |
| [Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-jungle-trek-4-days-to-machu-picchu/?format=md) | €391 | 4 days | 5.0 (150) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 25 in Lares, Inca Jungle & Other Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €103 to €1028, median €592; typical length 4 days. 1 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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