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Ausangate + Palomani Pass to Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days

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Travel Duration: 3 Days - 2 Nights
Departure: Cusco
Group Size: 10 per group
Availability: Daily Departures
trip-styles: hiking
Max Altitude: 5.200 m – 17.056 ft
Lodging Type: camp
Difficulty: Moderate
  • OVERVIEW

Ausangate + Palomani Pass to the Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days

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?

The highlight of the Rainbow Mountain hike 3 days

  • Share experiences with the last descendants of the Incas, you will learn their ancestral rites and traditions, celebrate a ceremony to mother earth with the sacred coca leaves.
  • Observe the best part of the Ausangate mountain from the Palomani pass 5200 m.
  • Camp on the side of the wild mountain, where we can enjoy quiet nights under a sky full of stars.
  • End your trip in the impressive Rainbow Mountains and the Red Valley.
  • Connect your body and mind with the best energy of the (Apus), sacred mountains.
  • Immerse your knowledge of Inca agriculture, in these villages it is possible to see this activity.
  • ITINERARY

DAY 1Observe Ausangate Mountain from the highest point

Places we will arrive
Cusco
Alkatarwi
Ausangate Lake
Palomani Pass
Chocolate lake
Ausangate Camp

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.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 7.45 miles – 12 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.700 m – 15.420 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Around 6 – 7 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 5.200 m – 17.056 ft

DAY 2Feel the spirit of Ausangate Mountain

Places we will arrive
Ausangate Lake
Pukaqocha Pass
Hananta
Warmisaya
Surine Lake

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.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 6.83 miles – 11 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.740 m – 15.551 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Around 7 – 8 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 5.000 m – 16.404 ft

DAY 3Exploring Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley

Places we will arrive
Rainbow Mountain
Red Valley
Pitumarca canyon
Checacupe
Vilcanota River
Cusco Hotel

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.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 4.34 miles – 7 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: Not
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Around 4 – 5 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 5.038 m – 16.528 ft
  1. Departure and arrival times are approximate.
  2. Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s criteria and the group progress.
  • INCLUDED
  • High Quality Service & Safety
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced tour guide in English and Spanish
  • Private Camping Equipment
  • 1 duffle bag
  • Medical Kit or First AID Kit
  • A professional chef
  • Customer service 24/7
  • Meals
  • Meals: Breakfast (3), lunch (3), dinner (2)
  • Food: (vegetarian and vegan food options available)
  • Wake up tea
  • Tea Time or Happy Hour
  • Snacks on the trail daily
  • Water during the hike
  • Products for hygiene
  • Transportation
  • Day 1: Private transportation from Cusco to the hiking point
  • Horses, and muleteers; cargo mules will carry your (7 kg / 15.4 lb) personal items
  • Day 3: Private transportation back to your hotel in Cusco
  • Permits & Entrance Tickets
  • Entrance ticket to Ausangate trek
  • Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
  • Entrance ticket to Red Valley
  • Extras included in our service
  • Emergency horse to ride
  • Sleeping bag
  • Extra oxygen
  • Hiking poles
  • PRO Air sleeping pad
  • What is not included?
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities for our staff
  • Additional costs or delays beyond our control
  • BEFORE YOU GO

> Information meeting or briefing

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.

> Duffel bag or canvas case

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.

> Payment of trek balance in Cusco

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.

> Pick up from your hotel

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.

> How is the trip?

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

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.

> How many days do I need to acclimatize in Cusco before the trip?

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.

> Can I store my luggage at your office?

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

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.

> Lost objects

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.

  • TRIP CHECKLIST
  • Original Passport
  • Flashlight with spare batteries
  • Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves for the nighttime
  • Water bottle or canteen
  • Good hiking boots with ankle protector or similar, and one pair of flip-flops or light sandals
  • Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes for the nighttime
  • Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March)
  • Hiking poles
  • Hiking socks
  • Personal medication
  • Sunblock and sunglasses
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Toiletries and hand sanitiser
  • Hiking long-sleeve T-shirts
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Phone and Camera charger and adapter
  • Some snacks such as chocolate, cereal bars, candies, nuts, energy bars
  • American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash
  • Backpack to carry your things
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Lourdes MC

Couple Traveller

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.

December 29, 2024

Lourdes MC

Couple Traveller

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.

December 29, 2024

Lourdes MC

Couple Traveller

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.

December 29, 2024
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