Day Highlight: Conquering the high mountain pass with sweeping views across multi-tiered ecological microclimates.
We pick you up early from your hotel and transfer you by bus to Tinki, a small rural community which is the starting point of the trek. In Tinki we will meet the horseman and horses that will transport our staff during the expedition. On the route we will pass striking small villages such as Urcos, continue to Calca and then to Ocongate. In these villages we will see people dressed in the traditional clothes of the country. Then we continue through the communities until we reach Tinki. The bus ride will take approx. 2 hours.
Then we will walk through the grand green pastures of the Andean villages maintaining their traditions and customs. The impressive mountain scenery will make for an wondrous hike. You will see many llamas and alpacas that people use to transport their crops and belongings, we will continue to the camp in Upis.
Day Technical Data:
Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.
Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.
Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.
Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.
