Five-Day Hiking Tour on the Apu Trail in Cordillera de Vilcanota Mountains of Cusco, Peru

Nature Lodge in Pitumarca, Cusco

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This five-day hiking tour is located in the heart of the Peruvian Andes and offers an unforgettable experience on the Apu Trail in Cordillera de Vilcanota Mountains of Cusco, Peru. A trek through Apu Ausangate, Cusco’s sacred mountain, is perfect for intrepid glampers looking to explore one of the most phenomenal locations the country has to offer.

The five-day trek is specifically designed to immerse glampers in the sublime wilderness and ancient cultures of Peru and offers four nights in four ecological lodges along the way. The lodges offer comfortable rooms with double beds or twin beds, as well as private bathrooms that come with hot showers. Linen, towels, and bathroom essentials are provided for convenience.

To kick-start each day, glampers can enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by locals. The five-day trek includes hikes that vary between six and 11 miles per day and stops at beautiful natural attractions, where glampers can eat lunch and take in the impressive views. The temple of Checacupe, the Pjachaj waterfall, the Ausangate Cocha Lake, and Mt. Vinicunca are some of the sites glampers will visit during the trekking experience.

After a long adventurous day, the lodges provide comfort and delicious dinners, curated and hosted in partnership with the local communities of Chilca and Osefina. This experience promotes sustainable community-based rural tourism with local men and women from the surrounding communities who are dedicated to sustainable development and proud of their culture.

This five-day trekking experience offers four nights in four ecological lodges that come with modern amenities and plenty of comfort after a long day of hiking. The rooms include bathrooms with hot showers, as well as linen, towels, and bathroom essentials.

Additionally, private bus transportation is provided from Cusco to the trailhead and a return trip to Cusco on day five. During the five-day trek, glampers are accompanied by guides and llamas carrying baggage and equipment and will enjoy a variety of cultural experiences along the way.

All breakfasts and dinners are served at the lodges, while lunches and snacks are enjoyed during the hikes. A first aid kit and oxygen supply are available at all times.

The hosts plan the entire experience and provide the necessary information and the itinerary. Expert mountain guides lead the trek.

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  • Breakfast included

  • All meals included

  • Bathtub

  • Hiking

  • Lake

  • Fireplace

  • Mountain

  • Wildlife watching

  • Bathroom

  • Firewood

  • Shower

  • table

    Dining table

  • Water

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • Double bed

  • single-bed

    Twin/Single bed

  • Airport

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Pitumarca, Cusco

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  • Mountain

  • Lake

This one-of-a-kind experience is set in the heart of the Peruvian Andes and starts in Cusco which was once the capital of the Inca Empire. This incredible area attracts glampers from around the world and offers a unique insight into Cusco’s sacred mountain and the ancient traditions of the local people. The five-day trekking experience takes glampers through the Vilcanota Mountain Range, from Cusco to Ausangate and back. During the trip, glampers will come across attractions such as the temple of Checacupe, the Pjachaj waterfall, the Ausangate Cocha Lake, and Mt. Vinicunca.

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is the major airport in Cusco, Peru, and offers domestic and international flights.
Activities near Pitumarca
  • Hiking

  • Wildlife watching

Set in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, this five-day trekking experience is unique and perfect for intrepid glampers from around the world. The trip begins in Cusco, the once capital city of the Inca Empire. The Ausangate Route carves through a dramatic landscape made up of glaciers, pristine lakes, ancient trails, and snow-capped mountains. Some trails may be more challenging than others but every bit worth the unique experience.

From Cusco to the temple of Checaupe on day one, glampers will explore the picturesque upper valley of Pitumarca and enjoy the sights and sounds of native Andean music. On day two, glampers trek along the glacier valley of Phinaya, home to alpacas and llamas. The trail to Mt. Santa Catalina climbs past Pjachaj waterfalls, which offers astounding vistas and serene experiences.

Glampers trek the first mountain pass on day three and ascend to an elevation of 5,100 meters. Panoramic views abound and the stillness of nature alongside glaciers and dramatic shifts in the landscape get the adrenaline pumping and ease the mind and soul at the same time. On day four, glampers hike up the next mountain pass and descend past Lake Kayrawiri. During this hike, glampers are surrounded by vibrant hillsides and rugged peaks, passing vast valleys below before arriving at Mt. Vinicunca.

The final day involves a trek up the last mountain pass, where glampers can admire the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. On the way to Trapiche, where the trail ends, glampers will pass a Karst limestone rock forest and encounter impressive fauna and flora before the trip back to Cusco.
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Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: Flexible

  • Check-out: 04:00 PM

House rules

  • No infants allowed
    Under 2 years old

  • No children allowed
    2-12 years old

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • No events

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Additional info

Acclimation programs are available for glampers.

The hiking distances can vary from around six to 11 miles per day.

Glampers should be aware of difficulties that may arise during the five-day trekking experience. These include constant changes in altitude, unexpected weather changes that may affect the difficulty of the hike, and dehydration. The hosts have prepared a suggested packing list.
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