ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY AUSANGATE CUSCO TOUR 2D / 1N

Stargazing the Skies of Ausangante Peru

Peru is an exceptional country for stargazing and astrophotography in South America. The Andes Mountains beholds the ideal setting, during the summer to appreciate and photograph the dreamlike clear skies, the Milky Way, and the unique constellations that can only be seen from the Southern Hemisphere. This astrophotography tour in Peru will take you to impressive Ausangate Mountain (6384 mt.), located in the Vilcanota Mountain range to stargaze the beautiful constellations in the clear night. Kallpa has made it possible for astrophographers to stargaze the beautiful Peruvian skies.

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1 Astrophotography Stargazing the Ausangate Skies (L, D)
Day 2 Pacchanta Hot Springs Ausangate – Cusco (B, L)

 

Day 1: Astrophotography Stargazing the Ausangate Skies (L, D)

Our tour begins early in the morning, departing Cusco with our professional guide and drive to the striking Ausangate. After a 3 hours’ drive, we will stop at Pacchanta, a quaint native Quechua community near Ausangate. Here, we will meet our wrangler with horses that will carry our camping equipment and your camera gear during our 3 hours trek to Otorongo, an impressive lagoon at the foot of Ausangate Mountain in Peru. While we set up the camp site, you will have time to connect with nature, identify the best spots for your night astrophotography shoot, and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Andes. After a delicious dinner in nature, dress warmly and get your camera ready for a spectacular photo shoot of the Milky Way in the clear night sky in the Peruvian Andes. Snap away and experience a magnificent time stargazing.

Astrophotography Cusco

Day 2: Pacchanta Hot Springs Ausangate – Cusco (B, L)

Oh, what a night, of stargazing the Ausangate clear skies, snapping away amazing photos, an Astrophotographer’s dream come true.
After a delightful breakfast prepared by our cook, we will start our hike to the Pacchanta Community. Explore the beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes and take a dip in the Pacchanta hot springs while gazing at the striking views of the snow-capped Ausangate in the background. Later, we will have lunch in Pacchanta, surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, we will board our vehicle and return to Cusco.

Ausangate Hot Springs

Included:

  • Professional English Spanish – Quechua speaking guide
  • Briefing before the start of your hike
  • Private transport for your excursion
  • 1 night camping
  • All meals on the itinerary (B= Breakfast L= Lunch, D= Dinner). Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free meals on request at no extra cost. (Home cooked meals during the homestay using organic fresh ingredients from the region)
  • Admission fees
  • Tour as per itinerary
  • First-aid kit and oxygen

Services NOT Included:

  • Domestic Flights (we can book for you)
  • Breakfast on day 1
  • Meals not mentioned on itinerary
  • Any unforeseen expenses
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Gratuities

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