AUSANGATE SACRED JOURNEY

A PRIVATE 7-DAY IMMERSION INTO THE MYSTICAL ANDES WITH APU RETREATS

Hidden deep within the Peruvian Andes rises the sacred presence of Ausangate — a revered mountain spirit worshipped for centuries by Andean communities as an Apu, a living protector of the land. This exclusive 7-day expedition is far more than a trek. It is an intimate passage through untouched high-altitude landscapes, glacial lagoons, ancient silence, and the spiritual heart of Peru.

Guided by a Q'ero community member.

DAY 1

SACRED JOURNEY IN PISAC

(AUGUST 23RD)

A day of grounding, connection, and intention-setting in the mystical Sacred Valley.

Morning yoga, meditation & nourishing breakfast
Sacred opening, Andean rituals & BreathRelease
Sacred cacao ceremony & evening connection

Preparation, intention and heart alignment before entering the sacred Ausangate. Overnight in Pisac.

DAY 2

PISAC • UPIS • YANA QOCHA

ENTERING THE REALM OF THE SACRED MOUNTAIN

We journey to Upis and begin our ascent beneath the majestic Ausangate. Trekking through golden puna landscapes and wide open skies, we arrive at the pristine lagoon of Yana Qocha.

Overnight at our exclusive wilderness camp beside the sacred waters.

DAY 3

YANA QOCHA • QOMER QOCHA

GLACIAL LAGOONS & ANCIENT SILENCE

We continue deeper into one of Peru’s most breathtaking mountain corridors. Crystal-clear lagoons, vast grasslands, views of Ausangate and endless valleys of llamas and alpacas.

Overnight at the emerald-toned lagoon of Qomer Qocha.

DAY 4

QOMER QOCHA • RAINBOW MOUNTAIN • AUSANGATE QOCHA

SUNRISE ABOVE THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

We rise before dawn to witness the sunrise over Rainbow Mountain in exclusive silence. We continue toward Ausangate Qocha, surrounded by towering peaks and glacial beauty.

Overnight beside the mystical lagoon of Ausangate Qocha.

DAY 5

AUSANGATE QOCHA •
JHAMPAPAMPA

CROSSING THE HIGHEST PASS

We ascend to the highest point of the trek (~5,130 m / 16,831 ft). From the summit pass, breathtaking views unfold across glaciers, valleys, and endless Andean ranges.

We descend to Jhampapampa where our final mountain camp awaits.

DAY 6

JHAMPAPAMPA • PACCHANTA • RETURN TO PISAC

SACRED WATERS & CLOSING CEREMONY

We descend to the Andean community of Pacchanta and relax in the natural hot springs.
After lunch, we return to Pisac in the late afternoon.

DAY 7

INTEGRATION & SACRED CLOSING IN PISAC

Morning yoga, breakfast, meditation and sharing circle

Ancestral Andean Sweat Ceremony and herbal flowering bath

Afternoon for rest, reflection, journaling and nature

Final dinner together

Sound healing and integration ceremony

A gentle return — not only from the mountains, but back to yourself.

INVESTMENT

USD $2.000

PER PERSON

(Based on a private group of 7 to 10 guests)

Private departures and personalized experiences can also be arranged through Apu Retreats.