Climbing Ausangate (6,384 m) in private is a unique experience designed for adventurers who prefer freedom, privacy, and personalized logistics in one of the most challenging and sacred mountains of the Peruvian Andes. Unlike group expeditions—where participants often have different skills and paces—a private climb allows you to move at your own rhythm, fully focused on the mountain.
Whether you’re an experienced mountaineer seeking a solo ascent, or you prefer a private expedition with a partner or close team, our itineraries are customized to match your level of experience and acclimatization. With The Ausangate Trek, every detail—from the route planning to the summit push—is carefully adapted to ensure safety, technical precision, and an authentic high-Andean adventure.
A Private Experience Above the Clouds
For those seeking a truly personal and exclusive expedition, the Private Ausangate Climb offers an ideal alternative to group climbs. Many adventurers prefer to avoid group expeditions where participants often have different experience levels, paces, and goals. This private option is designed for climbers who want to move at their own rhythm — whether climbing solo or in a private team with friends or partners who share the same motivation.
Our private expeditions provide tailor-made itineraries that adapt to your mountaineering experience, physical condition, and acclimatization level. You’ll be guided by certified local mountain experts from The Ausangate Trek, ensuring safety, comfort, and complete focus on your summit goal.
Flexible Options and Pricing
We offer two private climbing options:
- Solo Expedition: USD 2,900 per person
- Two Climbers (Private Group): USD 1,535 per person
- Larger private groups: custom quotations available upon request
Every expedition includes private transport, professional guides, mountain equipment, meals, tents, and logistics from Cusco to the Ausangate summit and back.
Itinerary Summary: Ausangate Climb – 4 Days
Day 1: Cusco – Surapata – Base Camp (4,800 m)
Private transport from Cusco at dawn, crossing the Vilcanota range to reach Surapampa. After breakfast, begin a short 3 km hike to Base Camp beneath the Ausangate glacier. Afternoon acclimatization hike to Mariposa Mountain.
Day 2: Base Camp – Camp 1 (5,476 m)
Morning ascent through moraines and rocky terrain to reach Camp 1. Technical briefing and gear check upon arrival.
Day 3: Camp 1 – Ausangate Summit (6,384 m) – Base Camp
Midnight start for the summit push. Climb through crevassed glaciers and a 200 m, 60° ice wall before reaching the final ridge to the top of Ausangate. After celebrating at the summit, descend carefully with fixed ropes and rappels back to Base Camp.
Day 4: Base Camp – Surapata – Cusco
Final descent to Surapampa, return transport to Cusco, and arrival around mid-afternoon. End of the expedition.
Why Choose a Private Ascent
A private climb means freedom, focus, and flexibility. No waiting for others, no adapting to mixed experience levels — just you, your guide, and the mountain. This setup is ideal for climbers who:
- Prefer individual attention from certified guides.
- Need a custom itinerary for acclimatization or experience level.
- Want a quiet, introspective ascent without the dynamics of large groups.
Each expedition is designed to balance challenge and safety, ensuring an authentic experience at one of the most sacred and beautiful mountains in the Andes.
