DAY 1 Tinqui to Upis.-

We'll set off on the trek at about 09.00 a.m. The first 3 hours, until lunch, will be a great introduction to the magnificent scenery of the Vilcanota's Cordillera, with fantastic views of the Ausangate mountain. After lunch it is only another 2 hours trek until we reach the hot springs at Urpis which offer unforgettable views of the Ausangate at the end of the valley. This is, naturally, a great place to camp for the night.

DAY 2 Urpis to Lake Jatun Puqa Q'ocha.-

During the 3 hours trekking in the morning we will hike the first pass, the Arapa pass (4,850m). From this pass we get along 3½ hours downwards to the valley, until we reach the turquoise Lake Jatun Puqa Q'ocha, passing the green Lake of Puqa Q'ocha on the way. We will set up the camp here. From this campsite you can climb the small north ridge of the camp to see the Lake Vino Q'ocha. The views of the Ausangate are particularly close by and spectacular.. Camping beside Jatun Puqa Q'ocha you may find that you are kept awake at night by the sound of the dramatic falling ice into the lake,, but don't  worry , you are quite safe.

DAY 3 Lake Jatun Puqa Q'ocha to Pampacancha.-

In the morning we ascend the second pass of Apuchata (4,900m) with the turquoise  Ausangate Q'ocha lagoon below. This lagoon is fed from the melting snow of the Ausangate.. From the lagoon we ascend to the Palomani pass (5,200m), which is the highest point of the trek. From the pass we follow the trail into the valley where we'll rest and have lunch. Another hour of trekking brings us to our campsite in Pampacancha.

DAY 4 Pampacancha to Q'omer Q'ocha.-

During the morning we'll see the snowy peaks of Tres Picos and Puca Punta. We will continue east through the broad green valley of Pampa Jutunpata and up to the Rio Q'ampa's valley. After passing through the small community of Q'ampa we will go north west to the last pass of this hike: the Q'ampa pass (5000m). We will see several different colored lakes, the final lake being Q'oma Q'ocha. We will camp beside this beautiful  turquoise green lake.

DAY 5 Qomer Q'ocha to Pacchanta.-

We'll have  easy days trekking for only about 2½ hours, until we arrive at the small village of Pacchanta. You will have the opportunity to rest and relax in the hot thermal springs for a couple of hours, and even have a well-deserved beer! We will set up the camp near Pacchanta and you will have the afternoon free to explore this interesting Andean village.

DAY 6 Pacchanta to Cusco.-

It's a 3 hours trek back to Tinqui where we'll say goodbye to our arrieros (muleteer) and take the bus back to Cusco, arriving at about 18.00. You'll have just enough time to have a hot shower and a meal before hitting the nightclubs!.