Overview
Our Mother Nature will surprise you with an impressive display of vibrant and varied colors spread over the high peaks of Cusco. Remember that when you put your eyes on Rainbow Mountain, you’ll be contemplating millions of years of geological history and a natural wonder that’s not repeated on almost any other corner of the planet.
You can also feel extreme tranquillity as you walk through the surreal Red Valley, surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains and beautiful slopes. At times, your only company will be alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Also, from time to time, you’ll be able to observe the daily life of the Andean communities that are located in that sector.
It is not easy to believe in the beauty of the Andean night skies if you do not see them with your own eyes. Let the constellations and shooting stars hypnotize you before sleeping in our comfortable tents that you will find ready, with mattresses and pillows. So why not escape the hordes of tourists that saturate Cusco?
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Meal: vegetarian and vegan
Sleeping bag
Water for the road every day
Pre-departure briefing
Emergency horse to ride
A professional cook only for our group
PRO Air sleeping pad, Therma-Rest brand
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
One duffle bag per person
Experienced Guide speaks English and Spanish
Trekking stick
Snacks on the trail daily
Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
Extra oxygen
Entrance ticket to Ausangate Trek
Every morning: Wake up tea
Tea Time or Happy Hour
Medical Kit – First Aid Kit
Polar Sheets for every traveler
Heaters for every night
PRO 4 season tent in Eureka or North Face Summit Series brand (04 people tent for 02 people).
Pillows for every traveler
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will meet in the middle of Cusco's main square at 4:30 am.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Cusco, Upis To Yana Qocha Campsite
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6 hours
Today we will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 am and travel 3 hours to the start of the trek, then we will have breakfast and begin the adventure on a flat trail to the lunch camp, and a 2-hour climb to the Aarapa pass (4,800 m / 15,748 ft).
Then we continue 2 more hours of hiking on a flat trail to our camp called Yana Cocha (4,570 m / 14,993 ft) a place surrounded by snow-capped mountains and colorful lakes.
In total 5 to 6 hours of walking a distance of approximately 15 km / 9.32 mi.
Day 2 Yana Qocha To SurineCocha
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6 hours
Today we will wake up very early with a cup of tea or coffee, to appreciate the beautiful sunrise in a beautiful landscape, where you will see beautiful crystal clear lakes and white mountains covered with glacier.
We will have breakfast with a view of the Ausangate mountain, then we will start the hike uphill for 2 hours to the Pucacocha pass (4,870 m / 15,977 ft), from this place you can appreciate 100% of the Ausangate landscape.
Then we will continue downhill for 2 hours to Hananpa camp where we will have lunch, then we will walk 1.5 hours uphill to Warmisaya pass (4985 m / 16354 ft), from this place you will be able to see the rainbow mountain, then we will continue 30 minutes downhill and 30 minutes inclined to Suinecocha camp (4,570 m / 14,993 ft).
In total 5 to 6 hours of walking a distance of approximately 14 km / 8.69 mi.
Day 3 Surine Cocha, Rainbow Mountain To Ausangate Qocha Camp
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Rainbow Mountain Peru
2 hours Admission ticket included
Today we will wake up very early with a cup of tea and then have breakfast and walk for 30 minutes to see the rainbow mountain (5,100 m / 16,732 ft.) and the red valley and be the first to arrive and take pictures.
at the rainbow mountain we will have a cup of coffee to appreciate and listen to the explanation of our guide about this natural phenomenon in the Peruvian Andes.
then we will return by a trail downhill and uphill to the Warmy saya pass for 2 hours, then downhill for 30 minutes to the Hananta lunch camp.
After lunch we will continue through a landscape surrounded by thousands of alpacas to Ausangate cocha camp (4,500 m / 14,763 ft).
In total 5 to 6 hours of walking a distance of approximately 14 km / 8.69 mi.
Day 4 Ausangate Qocha To Qampa Camp
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Nevado Ausangate
6 hours
Today will be a great day, so recharge energy with a good breakfast prepared by our professional chef, then continue uphill to the highest pass of the entire circuit called Palomani Pass (5,200m / 17,060 ft), in this place we will make a small offering to the mountains and mother earth, a custom that has been practiced since the Inca empire.
then we will continue downhill for 1 hour until palomani pampa, place of our lunch, this place is a green valley where alpacas graze freely all over the place.
then we will continue on an inclined trail to Qampa camp (4,700 m / 15,419 ft). from our campsite we will be able to see the 3 peaks mountain in a beautiful landscape surrounded by alpacas and chinchillas, where a river passes by the side of our camp.
In total 4 to 5 hours of hiking a distance of approximately 13 km / 8.07 mi.
Day 5 Qampa Camp, Pacchanta village To Cusco Hotel
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5 hours Admission ticket included
Today we will wake up surrounded by alpacas, our cook will wake you up with a cup of tea and then have breakfast and start the hike all inclined for 2 hours to the Qampa pass, from this place we will appreciate the snowy Qollquecuz and the snowy Ausangate.
Then we will continue downhill for 2 hours until the 7 lagoons of Ausangate where we will have lunch with a view of the lagoons.
Then we will walk through the 7 lagoons, also called by the color of each lagoon in Quechua, we will also pass by the most important lagoon called Otorongo cocha.
Then we will continue for 1.5 hours to our final camp where you can bathe in the hot springs of Pacchanta, then we will travel back for 3 hours to Cusco and we will take you to your hotel where we will say goodbye.
In total 4 to 5 hours of walking a distance of approximately 14 km / 8.6 mi.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Ausangate Trek And Rainbow Mountain 5 Days - All Inclusive
Can I cancel Ausangate Trek And Rainbow Mountain 5 Days - All Inclusive for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We will meet in the middle of Cusco's main square at 4:30 am. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Meal: vegetarian and vegan
- Sleeping bag
- Water for the road every day
- Pre-departure briefing
- Emergency horse to ride
- A professional cook only for our group
- PRO Air sleeping pad, Therma-Rest brand
- Lunch
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Rainbow Mountain Peru, Nevado Ausangate.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Peruvian Hike
