Day 1.Cusco - Andamayo - Ccoñamuro (Ocongate)
We leave Cusco through a road that crosses the Vilcanota valley, then we will visit the temple of San Juan Bautista de Huaro, the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylilllas and the chapel of the Purified Virgin of Canicunca, which They are part of the artistic treasure that is preserved in the so-called Andean Baroque Route, a cultural and religious circuit that allows you to discover the best and most representative Peruvian Catholic art from 17th-century. We will arrive at the town of Andamayo after about 4 - 5 hours with stops, the land of farmers, ranchers, weavers and guinea pig breeders. There we will taste a delicious local lunch. Then we will spend the afternoon with Andamayan residents who will show us the main production activities in the area; We will learn how a guinea pig farm works, how to handle mushrooms or mushrooms that farmers collect in pine forests from the rainy months; dairy derivatives in these high altitude communities.
At the end of the tour, we will move to Ccoñamuro community (3960 masl), where the Condori family will wait for us. After a warm welcome and dinner, we will spend the night in a comfortable cabin equipped to keep you warm.
Overnight Ccoñamuro cabin
meals: lunch and dinner.
Day 2. Ccoñamuro - Upis community (trekking: 4-5 hrs 11 km)
After breakfast, we will travel by car for 30 min to Upis sector (4220 masl); the starting point of our walk. We will begin our ascent gradually to walk more easily, after approximately 1 hour walking we will arrive to Upis hot springs, we will continue walking gradually for 1 more hour until we reach the Huayna Ausangate lagoon where we will have the spectacular view of the splendid and mystical Ausangate mountain, known as “the creator of the waters”. This second section is a bit more demanding due to the altitude. After celebrating our arrival, we will head back along the same route to Upis community, where a delicious lunch with organic and local products will await us. Here you will have the option to use the hot springs if you wish. At the end, we will continue our walk to the point where we started it. Transportation will be waiting for us to take us back to Ccoñamuro community.
In the afternoon, if you still have energy, we walk in the surroundings of Ccoñamuro community.
Overnight Ccoñamuro cabin
meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3. Cusco-Kuporo Lodge.
We Pick up from Ccoñamuro and continue our trip by a great descent to the tropical humid forests in which we will be able to observe the different ecosystems, the increase in vegetation cover, waterfalls, the Arazá river, etc. After descending we arrive at Kuporo Lodge where we spend the night, we will have a welcome by the lodge staff, dinner and an information talk about the area, the role of the lodge, conservation projects and sustainable economic activities for the local population.
Overnight at Kuporo Lodge.
meals: breakfast, picnic-lunch and dinner.
Day 4. Kuporo Lodge
Today, after a hearty breakfast, we will choose from a variety of options. The first half of the day we can take a hike on the trails around the lodge and end up at the river for a swim. These trails will enable us to get close to the ecosystems of the cloud forest, comprehending the dynamic processes of forest growth and understanding the symbiosis of plants and animals. A chance for close-up encounters with monkeys, birds and insect life – and possibly other mammals. Back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we can go out for another hike or we can jump in the car and go to the nearby Cock of the Rock nests to try and spot the Peruvian national bird in its natural habitat. In the evening we will return to the lodge to rest and enjoy the surrounding environment.
Overnight at Kuporo Lodge.
meals: breakfast, picnic-lunch and dinner.
Day 5. Kuporo lodge - Cusco or Puerto Maldonado
Wake up early to walk along a trail with a chance to view birds and small monkeys. After breakfast we can head to the river for a swim or a walk along the beach. At midday we will depart for Puerto Maldonado or Cusco with a box lunch for the ride. (Vehicle: 3-4 hrs. 260 kms)
meals: breakfast and box lunch.
SERVICES INCLUDED: Overnight in Ccoñamuro cabins and Kuporo lodge, mentioned meals, trail and excursion guides and transportation.
NOT INCLUDED: Tips and Extras.
***Availability of activities is subject to weather and safety, at the discretion of the staff at the time***
PRICE PER PAX FROM $691.00 USD in private transportation (min 2 - max 6 pax)
PRICE PER PAX FROM $573.00 USD in public transport (min 2- max 6 pax)
ASK FOR THE EXTENSION OPTION : 2 DAYS MORE , IN CCOÑAMURO (AUSANGATE) AND IN TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE.