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Jampapampa Campsite
Camp at 4,630 m among vibrant valleys and lakes, reached after the descent from Palomani Pass, the highest point of the trek.
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First camp of the trek at 4,800 m, overlooking the K'airahuiri Alto valley; reached after the descent from the Red Valley, with an optional sunset viewpoint hike in the late afternoon.
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Camp at 4,680 m set among serene lakes, reached after the Apacheta Pass crossing on Day 2.
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Village at 4,360 m at the foot of the Ausangate massif, known for its hot springs and as the gateway to the Seven Lagoons circuit; the trek pauses here for a soak and lunch before the private drive back to Cusco.
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Small highland village at 4,700 m on the Ausangate circuit between Warmisaya Pass and the Surimani climb — one of the trek's best chances to watch llamas, alpacas and wild vicuñas.
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Small village at 4,540 m below Palomani Pass, reached by a gradual two-hour descent past red and turquoise lakes; the trek stops here for an early lunch.
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Trailhead village at 4,640 m on the quiet northern side of the Ausangate massif, where the five-day hike to Vinicunca and the Seven Lagoons begins after the three-hour drive from Cusco.
Read MoreDeparture day in Lima at leisure
A departure day in Lima left open at leisure, with the hotel night not included and international check-in recommended 3 hours before departure.
Read MoreViconga Hot Springs
Viconga Hot Springs at 4,365 m / 14,320 ft is a natural thermal spring channeled into a man-made soaking pool with constantly flowing hot water, cold drinks available and evening light filtering through the steam. Clothes can be hand-washed in the naturally warm stream.
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