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Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days

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Travel Duration: 5 Days - 4 Nights
Departure: Cusco
Group Size: 10 per group
Availability: Daily Departures
trip-styles: hiking
Max Altitude: 5200 m - 17.060 ft
Lodging Type: camps
Difficulty: Vigorous
  • OVERVIEW
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Ausangate Trek 5 Days

Ausangate trek 5 days plus Rainbow Mountain, it is a perfect trip located south of Cusco about 100 kilometers. Although it is still little known, the Ausangate trek is one of the best options in Cusco for trekking lovers, it is a journey through the foothills of the most important sacred mountain in the south of Cusco, one of the definitely unique adventures, where you will see mountains snowfalls, you will visit remote Andean villages, you will enjoy thermal baths and more than 20 colorful lakes, without a doubt the Ausangate mountain is a paradise. Pick up this circuit and live an unforgettable adventure, fully enjoy next to the (Apu) Ausangate (6.372m / 20900ft) Sacred Mountain and the largest in the Cusco region. Even this hike is much better than other typical hikes.

Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley are within this trek. Walk through beautiful hills where alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, Andean geese, among other wild animals, interact with the Andean people and take a closer look at the Ausangate mountain, one of the mountains most respected by the Inca culture.
Designed to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. A once in a lifetime adventure to return home happy and with unique memories. We take care that your trip on this adventure is 100% satisfactory and safe.

The highlight of the Ausangate trek 5 days

  • Contemplate the immensity of the valleys and huge mountains from spectacular viewpoints.
  • Discover the lifestyle of the Andean settlers and take the opportunity to make new friends.
  • Learn all about local customs and traditions as well as the local wildlife.
  • See some quite unique fauna such as Chinchillas, Condor “the largest Andean bird”, Vicunas “The only non-domesticated animal of the llama family”.
  • Enjoy the wonderful landscape with glaciers, alpine lakes, and rugged mountains around the Ausangate Peak.
  • Visit the amazing painted Hill of Rainbow Mountain of Peru.
  • isit the amazing painted Hill of Rainbow Mountain of Peru.
    Explore the impressive lakes and perform a small ceremony to Mother Earth.
  • Relaxing in the hot springs and learning traditions that have been passed down for generations.
  • ITINERARY

DAY 1Cusco - Upis - Pukaccoha campsite

Places we will arrive
Cusco
Tinki
Upis
Arapa Pass
Yanaqocha

We pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am to leave the city of Cusco, then we will have three and a half hours driving in a private transport along the Cusco-Puerto Maldonado highway until we reach Tinki (3800m / 12467 ft), in the On the way we will see picturesque villages, and we will stop for a couple many times to enjoy the landscapes, once we reach Upis (4400m / 14435ft), the main trail we will meet our chefs and local muleteers, horses and we will prepare for the adventure, we will walk uphill gradually for about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Following the highland valley inhabited by llamas and alpacas with spectacular views of Ausangate as a backdrop to reach the lunch spot located in Pampa Arapa (4,600m / 15,092ft). Today, we will have lunch in a very picturesque place with the Ausangate mountain in the background. After eating the delicious food, we will still walk for about 3 hours and 30 minutes to get to the first camp, called pukaccoha (4,650 m / 15,256ft), from the lunch place we will walk for two hours to get the first pass called Paso Arapa ( 4,850m / 15908ft), at this point we will be impressed by the breathtaking views of the eroded mountains and highland valleys. Then we will walk downhill for 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the camp, a place with incredible views around the Ausangate mountain. Lunch and dinner included.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 6.21 miles – 10 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.400 m – 14.435 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 6 – 7 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4.850 m – 15.908 ft

DAY 2Pukaccocha - Ananta campsite

Places we will arrive
Qomerqocha
Pukaqocha
Pukaqocha Pass
Ananta

In the morning we will have a beautiful sunrise on top of imposing rocks and mountains, we will enjoy this view while having breakfast, after breakfast we will begin to walk along an uneven path (ups and downs) this section of the trail is one of the most picturesque, already That blue and turquoise lagoons surround the lower part of the Ausangate mountain massif (6,384m / 20,945ft), the highest mountain in Cusco. After walking for 1 hour and 30 minutes, we will start walking along a zigzag path towards the next Hananta pass. In which, we will enjoy the dramatic views of the Vilcanota mountain range going in different directions, colored hills, and the peaks of the glaciers. From this pass, we will walk downhill to reach the valley part and follow the valley until we reach our lunch spot located at the place called Hananta (4,650m / 15,256ft). Place of our camp on the second day, when we arrive at the place we will have time to relax and explore the area.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 7.45 miles – 12 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.740 m – 15.551 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 8 – 9 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4.650 m – 15.256 ft

DAY 3Hananta - Rainbow Mountain - Ausangate Qocha

Places we will arrive
Minasniyuc
Surine Qocha
Rainbow Mountain
Red Valley
Ausangate Lake

Today’s nutritious breakfast that the chef prepares for us, to go out to explore Rainbow Mountain. After enjoying our breakfast very early in the morning, we will hike for about 2 hours to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain at (5038m / 16528ft). And we are sure to beat the big crowds and this place will be just for us. for about 45 minutes, enough time to enjoy the site. Your guide will be in charge of explaining to you about this amazing and imposing work of art created by nature (remember that this type of formation can be seen in only two places in the world: Peru and China), where you will learn about the formation process, minerals natural colors that form and everything related to this beauty of the world.
After having enough time in this place, we will return by the same path to Ananta (lunch place), where we will have lunch again around 12:30 pm. This afternoon, we will continue walking for 3 more hours until the next camp called Ausangate Qocha (4,700m / 15,420ft).

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 9.32 miles – 15 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.700 m – 15.420 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 8 – 9 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 5.038 m – 16.528 ft

DAY 4Ausangate Qocha - QampaPampa

Places we will arrive
Palomani Pass
Palomani lake
Phinaya
Qampa Pampa

Another great day to enjoy the amazing colored hills next to Mount Ausangate (6,384m / 20,945 feet), the highest mountain in Cusco, and see more glacial lagoons, after breakfast we will start our trekking again, we will leave early to walk uphill up for two hours to the third pass of the mountain called Palomani (5200m / 17056ft), the highest pass of the whole way; where, we will begin to take a look at the huge mountain and some other colored hills that are still nearby and in this place we will make an offering to the PachaMama (mother earth).
Then we will walk downhill for about two hours also until we reach the part of the valley, where we will have lunch at PampaCancha (4050m / 13284ft, at the end of the afternoon we will walk uphill. For 2 more hours until the next Q´ampa campsite (4300m / 14104ft), Where at night we will have tea time, then dinner All meals included Throughout this day’s walk we may have the opportunity to see llamas, alpacas and maybe even pumas.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 9.3 miles – 15 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.300 m – 14.104 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 9 – 10 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 5.200 m – 17.056 ft

DAY 5Qampa Pampa - Pacchanta Town - Cusco

Places we will arrive
Qampa Pass
Ninaparayuc
7 Lagoons
Pacchanta Hot Spring
Tinki
Cusco Hotel

We will wake up with hot coca tea in the morning to have another great day, after having breakfast, we will walk for 2 hours and 30 minutes until the last pass called Q´ampa (5000m / 16400ft), where we will have incredible glacial peaks right in front, where it is We may have the opportunity to spot the Andean deer and we will also see lakes of different colors and sizes. Then we will walk downhill to reach our last scenic spot. We will walk until we reach Pacchanta (4100m / 13448ft). Pacchanta is a small community with hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing dip, and in this place we will say goodbye to our chefs and our muleteers. In this same place our private transport will be waiting for us so that we will return to Cusco to our hotels, for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, in Cusco we will be around 7:00 pm.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 9.60 miles – 15 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: Cusco hotel
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 8 – 9 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 5.000 m – 16.400 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 (5), lunch (5), dinner (4)
  • 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 5: 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
  • Entrance to the thermal baths
  • 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 Ausangate 5 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 trip for 5 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 trek 5 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 trek 5 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
  • Insect repellant
  • 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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Lindsey

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Spectacular hike to Mount Ausangate, no doubt I can recommend this impressive tour with this agency (Peru Trek) everything it offers on the website is fulfilled and a fair price highly recommended 100% sure to book this tour Ausangate 5 days.

January 3, 2020

Alexandru

Couple Traveller

spectacular trip mountains lakes all very beautiful definitely is a dream come true to know this beautiful mountain Ausangate 🙂 apart from everything perutrek.org charges a very fair price and I highly recommend this agency that gives you a luxury service even lower price than other agencies

December 1, 2019

Family Traveller

We return happy and happy of the magnificent trek ausangate 5 days I recommend doing this tour with this agency 🙂

November 25, 2019

Erith

Family Traveller

It was the best trip we had in Peru all organized and the price was very comfortable, we asked for the place and it was very expensive that we took a tour peru trek company is the best in all thanks and I recommend it

October 1, 2019
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