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This is one of the hikes that is different from the rest but always covering the most important places on its itinerary, join us on this Ausangate + Palomani Pass to the Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days.
On this tour you will appreciate the highest point of the Ausangate hike which is the Palomani Pass (5200 m. – 17.060 ft). At this point it really feels like being in heaven with a background of the Ausangate glacier.
Throughout this hike we will observe a diversity of wild and domestic animals such as: llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, chinchillas. And the imposing mountains such as the Apu Ausangate, the Rainbow Mountain and the impressive Red Valley. Are you ready for this hike?
This day we start with your pick up at your hotel in Cusco at 4.30 am. And we head in our private transport to Alkatarwi (4,400 m / 14,436 feet), with a duration of approximately 3.30 hours. And we arrive at the mentioned place and it is there where we will have our first nutritious breakfast.
After that breakfast we start our walk uphill approx. 3 hours, heading towards Ausanagate qocha (4,700 m / 15,420ft). Passing through incredible landscapes and animals such as alpacas, since they abound in that place, and most importantly, always enjoying the beauty of the place and taking the respective breaks. Once we arrive at the mentioned place we will have our lunch and take a good rest before continuing.
Before continuing we refill water and start the walk again approx. 2 hours, uphill to the Palomani Pass (5200 m / 17,056 ft), the highest point of this trek. At the point we explored everything around like the brown lake, the imposing Ausangate and feeling the energies emanating from the sacred Ausangate mountain.
Finishing the exploration we headed downhill, approx. 1 hour, to our camp which is at the base of the Ausangate mountain. There we had our dinner and rested for the next day.
This day we wake up with a coca tea in our tents, then we will have an energizing breakfast. After this we begin our walk towards the Pukacocha pass (5,000 m / 16,404 ft). This point is sacred because you can feel the energies of the mountains and the lagoons, in this place we will have a ritual towards the Pachamama (mother earth).
After having explored these places, we head towards our lunch point. Ananta (4,700m / 15,420 ft), is the place for lunch, and we will rest before continuing.
After lunch we continue uphill passing through the Warmisaya pass and descending towards our camp which is in Surine Lake. Approx. 2 hours. From this point you can see the rainbow mountain. We will have dinner and enjoy a well-deserved rest.
In the morning we will have wake-up tea in our tents with coca leaves and then the nutritious breakfast to go explore the Rainbow Mountain and this day we set off earlier to beat the crowd and be the first.
We will walk for about 1 hour uphill until we reach the Rainbow Mountain, savor the unique views of the Rainbow Mountain (5,038 m / 16,528 ft) while enjoying some hot drinks.
After having enough time to enjoy this site, we will walk the Red Valley (a natural attraction out of reality) once we have appreciated the incredible views and taken the main photos.
We head towards the point of our lunch and say goodbye to our cook and muleteer. We continue towards Cusco to the door of your hotel. Ausangate + Palomani Pass to the Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days, will remain in our memories forever on your visit to Peru.
The night before your trip to Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days, information meetings are held at your hotel at 6 pm with your trekking guide. And if you cannot attend at this time, you must arrange to do it at another time.
During the breffing you will receive your duffel bag for your belongings that you intend to take on the hike, which will not be in your backpack.
These informational meetings last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
You will receive a duffel bag during your briefing, where you will pack the necessary things for the Ausangate + Palomani Pass to the Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days, the maximum weight you must carry is 6 kilos. All duffel bags will be carried by the horses or porters and will only be available at your campsite every day (morning and afternoon). Any items that are necessary during the hike should be packed in your backpack.
Duffel bags measure (2ft / 66cm long) x (1ft / 36cm wide).
During the trip, you need a day pack big enough to carry your personal belongings like a warm jacket, raincoat, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Generally, a 30 to 50 liter backpack is sufficient.
The trek you have booked must be paid in full at the time of breifing or days before departure.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would pay the balance of the trip in cash in US dollars or in local currency. To withdraw here in Cusco we have several ATMs along Av. El Sol (either in US dollars or in local Peruvian soles).
You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance with traveler’s checks.
Our PERU TREK Company transports will pick you up from your hotel, as long as you are in the Historic Center of Cusco. Pick-up time will be coordinated with your guide at the briefing. The pick-up time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic.
Cusco is a very old city, therefore it has many narrow and cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnb may be located on streets with no car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to carry luggage. We strongly recommend that you book an accommodation with good access.
Average daytime temperatures in and around Cusco generally range between 55º and 75º F and cool to 40º and 50º at night. Much of this itinerary takes place in the mountains, where the climate can change very quickly and night temperatures regularly drop to 30º and 40º. During the “dry season”, the days are usually clear and pleasant, with clouds in the afternoon that occasionally accumulate and cause small amounts of rain, and the morning temperatures usually oscillate between 35º and 45º with some frost on the tents. Plains in some places. While April and November departures may experience slightly higher amounts of rain, rain throughout the day is unusual. We will hike up several mountain passes that are over 15,000 ft / 4600 m,
therefore you have to bring the necessary things for the Ausangate + Palomani Pass to the Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days.
Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also agree that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, everyone can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wants to modify the route; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications can be made.
It is very important to be well acclimatized to the altitude before exerting yourself on a hike. We recommend that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek begins to help you acclimatize and avoid possible problems with altitude sickness during the trek.
Suppose you have already been to another area of Peru at a high altitude before arriving in Cusco. In that case, we still recommend that you have a full day in Cusco to rest, recover from your trip and fully enjoy your trek and have a unique experience.
Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored in our office (you can coordinate during the day of the briefing or by email) or at your hotel, both for free.
Any equipment you don’t need on the trek can be safely stored at your hotel. Almost all hotels will offer this service. Do not leave valuables with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and get an itemized receipt (in the unlikely event of theft, many insurance companies require you to have a copy of the receipt with all items). It’s best to put items like credit cards in a sealed and signed envelope for added peace of mind.
Strikes and demonstrations are often frequent in Peru, and this can interrupt some of our planned tours. They can block the roads and take control of the railroad tracks. However, we will try to keep your tour as planned, even if it means leaving the night before your scheduled date. In these circumstances, tours can also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our top priority and decisions will be made appropriately.
You are responsible for your personal belongings during the Ausangate + Palomani Pass to the Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days. Please pay attention to where you leave your belongings and remember to take everything once you leave your bus, tents, and restaurants.
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I hiked at an altitude of 5200 m. It was a real challenge for me, especially for my mentality, since it depends a lot on it. Being close to the sacred mountain is comfortable and you feel like you are transported back in time. I booked this hike with this company and the logistics were wonderful and the people I hiked with were very kind and professional.
I hiked at an altitude of 5200 m. It was a real challenge for me, especially for my mentality, since it depends a lot on it. Being close to the sacred mountain is comfortable and you feel like you are transported back in time. I booked this hike with this company and the logistics were wonderful and the people I hiked with were very kind and professional.
I hiked at an altitude of 5200 m. It was a real challenge for me, especially for my mentality, since it depends a lot on it. Being close to the sacred mountain is comfortable and you feel like you are transported back in time. I booked this hike with this company and the logistics were wonderful and the people I hiked with were very kind and professional.