At Tunqui Expeditions, we clearly outline what is included and not included in every tour listed on our website. We handle all logistics so you can focus on enjoying your adventure—just make sure to review the details carefully.
Some items may vary depending on the program, so please read thoroughly before booking.
Permits and Entrance Tickets
All permits and entrance fees for the Ausangate Trek
Entry to the Pacchanta Hot Springs
High-Quality Service and Safety
Pre-Trek Briefing
You’ll meet your guide and group at our office the evening before your trek at 5:00 pm. During this session, you’ll receive your duffel bag, which will be carried by our muleteers or porters. This bag must not exceed 7 kg (15.4 lb) and should include your sleeping bag and inflatable mattress if you’re bringing or renting one.
Experienced Tour Guide
An official bilingual (English-Spanish) guide, all graduates from the Tourism program at UNSAAC – National University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco. We choose our guides for their professionalism, experience, passion, and deep knowledge of the Andean culture. They are all locals who will make you feel safe, supported, and inspired throughout your trek.
First Aid Kit
Our guides are first aid certified and trained annually every February. Your guide will carry a complete first aid kit and oxygen for high-altitude emergencies. If necessary, we will arrange evacuation and transport to a clinic as quickly as possible.
Private Camping Equipment
All equipment is carried by our team of porters and pack animals.
Spacious dining tents
Tables, chairs, and cooking utensils
Portable toilet tent
Sleeping mat
Duffel bag (up to 7 kg / 15.4 lb)
Inflatable mattress for extra comfort
Additional Comforts Included
We believe it’s the little details that set us apart:
Rain cover for your backpack
Rain poncho
Small pillow for sleeping
Foam sleeping mat
Hot water bottles each night for washing
Ausangate Circuit T-shirt at the end of the trek
Evening Happy Hour with snacks and drinks
We work hard to create your best vacation
24/7 Customer Support
We’re available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anything you need before or during your trek.
Satellite Phone
Each guide carries a fully charged satellite phone to stay connected even in remote areas. These can be used for emergencies or personal calls (fees apply). Radios often have limited range, so we include satellite phones for extra security.
Accommodation
1 night of camping in high-quality tents (Eureka Timberline or Mountain Hard Wear)
Meals
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Our mountain chef prepares delicious meals daily, and we cater to all diets at no extra cost—vegetarian, vegan, or any dietary restrictions. Enjoy warm meals, hot drinks, and tasty snacks.
Drinking Water
From the first lunch to the last breakfast, we provide boiled, filtered, and cooled water. Bring a 2-liter bottle or CamelBak for refills at every meal.
Wake-Up Tea
Each morning starts with a cup of hot coca tea delivered to your tent.
Tea Time / Happy Hour
Before dinner, enjoy popcorn, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, and more to unwind after your hike.
Daily Snacks
You’ll receive a reusable cloth snack bag filled with fruit, cookies, chocolate, and candy. It will be refilled every morning.
Eco-Friendly Snack Bag
To reduce plastic waste, every hiker gets a reusable snack bag.
Hygiene Items
You’ll receive a small towel and soap before each meal for hand washing.
Transportation
Day 1: Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to Huchuy Phinaya (starting point of the trek)
Day 2: Return transport from Pacchanta to your hotel in Cusco
Pack Animals
Mules carry all camping equipment and your 7 kg duffel bag. Muleteers are responsible for your gear each day.
Taxes and Fees
All taxes and permit fees related to this trek are included in the price. No hidden costs.
The Tunqui Difference
While these inclusions may be less tangible, they are essential to the way we work:
Ethical Treatment of Our Porters
Our porters are the backbone of every trek. Tunqui Expeditions was founded by Silvio Tunqui, a former porter himself, who understands their needs. We provide:
Fair wages
Warm jackets, boots, sleeping bags, mats, backpacks, headlamps, and tents
Support for their families through education, medical outreach, and reforestation
Porter Appreciation Trips
Every year, we organize 4 trips to Machu Picchu for our porters and their families—many of whom had never been there. They finally get to touch the stones and walk the paths of their ancestors.
Gender Equality
Since 2022, we’ve included female guides, porters, and cooks. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a 50/50 team of men and women in the mountains.
Sustainable & Responsible Travel
We are proud to be a green operator. We leave no trace, clean up trash left by others, and use local biodegradable products whenever possible. We even include an extra porter to ensure the trails stay clean.
