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Duration: 7 Days - 6 Nights
Distance: 60 miles / 97 km
Difficulty: Challenge - Hard
Ideal: Trekking / Hiking

Ausangate trek to Sibinacocha Lake 7 days

Discover the 7-Day Ausangate Trek to Sibinacocha Lake, one of Peru’s most spectacular and least-explored high-altitude hiking adventures. Located in the heart of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, this off-the-beaten-path expedition takes you past towering glaciers, turquoise alpine lakes, vibrant Andean landscapes, and remote Quechua communities preserving ancient traditions.

The highlight of this journey is reaching Sibinacocha Lake (15,974 ft / 4,869 m), one of the largest lakes in the high Andes and a vital glacial source feeding the Amazon River basin. Throughout this 7-day loop, you will cross dramatic high-altitude passes including Khampa Pass and Condor Pass spot native wildlife like wild vicuñas, alpacas, and llamas, and experience some of the most pristine mountain scenery in southern Peru.

If you are looking for an authentic, uncrowded alternative to traditional Peru treks, the Ausangate & Sibinacocha Expedition offers an all-inclusive mountain experience. Led by expert local guides with full camping support and personalized service, this trek combines world-class wilderness hiking, rich cultural immersion, and provide an extraordinary trekking experience in the heart of the Peruvian Andes.


Itinerary - Ausangate Trek & Sibinaqocha Lake 7 days.

Day 1: Cusco – Pukarumi – Ausangate Blue Lagoon

We will come to your hotel to pick you up at 5:00 a.m. in our private transportation to start the adventure to the village of Pukarumi at 4000 m / 13,123 ft. Starting point of the hike, which is located in the middle of the Ausangate mountain range. Once there, you will meet our trekking team, which consists of cooks and muleteers. Before starting the hike, our high-altitude chef prepares a delicious and energizing breakfast exclusively for high-altitude trekking.

We will begin the hike in an ascending and gradual manner, passing through the valley of the Ausangate community. During the hike, we will observe various activities of the people living in the community (alpaca farm, cattle ranching, guinea pig farm, high Andean potato cultivation). We continue to the viewpoint of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain, Q'ayangate snow-capped mountain, and the Sinaq'ara snow-capped mountain; halfway, we will stop for lunch in front of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain (6,384 m / 20,945 ft).

Then, we continue toward the Azulqocha camp (blue lagoon) 4,600 m / 15,092 ft; in that place, we can see the first seven lagoons of Ausangate. Later, we will have hot drinks before dinner. We will camp at the first campsite under the sacred mountains of Ausangate, where the Milky Way can be seen in the star-filled sky.

  • Approx. distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
  • Max. altitude: 4,800 m / 15,748 ft
  • Min. altitude: 3,500 m / 11,482 ft
  • Campsite altitude: 4,600 m / 15,092 ft
  • Weather: Cold mountain climate
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 2: Ausangate Blue Lagoon – Abra Khampa – Soraqocho Camp

At a spectacular sunrise at the base of Ausangate, we will bring you a cup of coca or coffee directly to your tent when you wake up in the morning. After breakfast, we will start our hike around the seven lagoons of Ausangate, heading toward the Ausangate Trek trail. We continue along the trail with a slow ascent, a flat section, and the last part a gentle climb until we reach Abra Khampa at (5,070 m / 16,633 ft). In this place, you can observe the disappearance of glaciers from the Ausangate snow-capped mountain and the Qayangate snow-capped mountain. At Abra Khampa, it is windy and cold.

On the way, we can find animals such as vicuñas, llamas, alpacas, sheep, and a variety of birds living along the route. We will be rewarded with an impressive view of both sides of Ausangate.

After a well-deserved lunch and some time to enjoy the views, we will continue at a leisurely pace for about two more hours until we reach the Soraqocho camp at (4,600 m / 15,092 ft) where the tents will be set up. In the evening, dinner will be ready, and then we will rest and prepare for the adventure of the next day.

  • Approx. distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles
  • Max. altitude: 5,100 m / 16,732 ft
  • Campsite altitude: 4,600 m / 15,092 ft
  • Weather: Cold mountain climate
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 3: Soraqocho – Killita Camp.

We will start the day with an energizing and nutritious breakfast to go hiking in the high mountains of the Vilcanota range. After breakfast, we begin the hike in the Chilca Valley; the landscape opens up into green meadows where llamas and alpacas graze freely: a cultural, glacial, and photographic experience. As we progress, the views become even more impressive: the Andean glaciers lie before us, shining under the sunlight and reflecting magical hues on the mountains.

Halfway, we will enjoy an energizing lunch at a strategic point, where we can observe snow-capped mountains and crystal-clear streams.

Afterward, during the hike, we will encounter people who live in these high mountains where llamas, alpacas, and sheep graze in abundance. We continue with a gentle and flat ascent until we reach the Killita camp (4,800 m / 15,748 ft), where we will arrive with enough time to see the sunrise, the mountains turn reddish, and enjoy the sunset in the Andes.

Our hike ends with a comforting dinner at our camp; we rest under the starry sky, ready for the next day of this Ausangate trek.

  • Approx. distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
  • Max. altitude: 4,700 m / 15,420 ft
  • Campsite altitude: 4,650 m / 15,256 ft
  • Weather: Cold
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 4: Killita – Osqollo Camp.

We will start the day with a nutritious and energizing breakfast for high mountain, accompanied by coca or muña tea, highly recommended for altitude. The trail starts from Killita, and we begin with a gentle ascent in the Killita valley, surrounded by landscapes and peaks with views of the imposing snow-capped Ausangate mountain.

During the hike, we will pass by crystal-clear lagoons and high Andean meadows; in that place, we can see llamas and alpacas grazing freely. On the way, we will have to stop to enjoy lunch in the middle of the mountains. As we progress, the wind blows colder and thinner, so we will walk at a slow and steady pace until we reach Abra Paso Condor (5221 m / 17,129 ft). In this place, we will have a panoramic view of the Osqhollo Ananta glacier and the valleys; if we are lucky, we will be able to appreciate the flight of the Andean condor. We will begin a gentle descent toward the Abra Cóndor camp (4,800 m / 15,748 ft).

Upon arriving at the camp, our high-altitude trekking team will greet us with hot tea and snacks and later with a nutritious dinner to regain energy, and we will spend the night under a starry sky.

  • Approx. distance: 8 km / 5 miles
  • Max. altitude: 4,850 m / 15,912 ft
  • Campsite altitude: 4,800 m / 15,748 ft
  • Weather: Cold
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Hiking time: 5 hours

Day 5: Osqollo Camp – Sibinaqocha Camp.

Wake up to a cup of coca tea or coffee in your tent; you'll have a spectacular sunrise view. Our high-altitude chef prepares breakfast amidst the mountains. After breakfast, we continue along the trail, with its ups and downs; along the way, we see herds of vicuñas. Halfway along the path, we will have lunch and pass through the community of Murmurani; in the area, there are local people who live by herding alpacas and llamas. From Murmurani, we can observe the immense and vast Sibinaqocha Lake watershed; it is one of the largest high Andean lakes in the world.

We continue to the Sibinaqocha Lake camp; 4,869 m (16,000 feet) is at the head of the Sibinaqocha watershed. We will circle the lagoon; we can see a number of birds in the lagoon. The guide will explain the importance and scientific research of the ecosystem being conducted in this Sibinaqocha basin, which is abundant in wildlife.

Once we arrive at the camp, we will have the tents set up and boiled water ready for mate; then we will explore the area, observing the Montura glaciers and the Ch’umpi (red) snow-capped mountain. We return to the camp; later we will have dinner to share with the entire high-altitude trekking team, then rest and prepare for the next day.

  • Approx. distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
  • Max. altitude: 5,221 m / 17,129 ft
  • Campsite altitude: 4,890 m / 16,043 ft
  • Weather: Cold
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 6: Sibinaqocha Lagoon – Yayamari Pass – Qhasqara.

Wake up to a cup of mate, coffee, or coca with a spectacular view of the surrounding glaciers. Then, we will enjoy a nutritious breakfast before starting our hike from the camp at the head of Laguna Sibinaqocha, skirting the pristine shores of the lagoon. The location is a fantastic and incredible place, boasting impressive biodiversity. Wild herds of vicuñas and taruca deer roam freely, while the majestic puma lurks in the hills.

At the head of Sibinaqocha, we will be surrounded by glacial peaks reaching 6,100 m / 20,000 feet; the environment is an impressive natural beauty and wildlife.

We continue along the trail toward the slopes of Yayamari summit; halfway, we will stop for lunch, and then we will make a light ascent to Qhasqara Pass at 5,040 meters / 16,535 feet. From that place, we can observe the snow-capped Qhasqara.

Then we descend to reach the Qhasqara camp at 4,700 m / 15,419 feet. Later, we will have an energizing dinner and prepare for the last day of this expedition.

  • Approx. distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles
  • Max. altitude: 5,040 m / 16,535 ft
  • Campsite altitude: 4,700 m / 15,420 ft
  • Weather: Cold mountain climate
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 7: Qhasqara – Phinaya – Cusco

On our last day of hiking, in Qhasqara, a small community located on the heights of Phinaya, after an energizing and nutritious breakfast, we will begin the walk toward the town center of Phinaya.

It is a relatively flat path that passes through high Andean grasslands, streams, and wetlands. The community members of the area graze their alpacas around the trail; we will have a view of the Quelccaya snow-capped mountain, which is the largest tropical glacier in the world. We continue along the trail and arrive at Phinaya, 4,800 m / 15,748 ft.

In Phinaya, we stop for lunch and meet with the entire trekking team to say goodbye. Our private transportation is waiting for us to return to Cusco. The journey takes approximately 5 to 6 hours.

We will arrive in Cusco between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., thus concluding our experience in the Andes of Peru. From Ausangate to Sibinaqocha Lake.

  • Approx. distance: 7 km / 4.3 miles
  • Max. altitude: 4,920 m / 16,141 ft
  • Min. altitude: 4,800 m / 15,748 ft
  • Weather: Cold
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Hiking time: 4 hours

 



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