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Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 4 Days

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Travel Duration: 4 Days - 3 Nights
Departure: Cusco
Group Size: 10 per group
Availability: Daily Departures
trip-styles: hiking
Max Altitude: 5.038 m – 16.528 ft
Lodging Type: camps
Difficulty: moderate
  • OVERVIEW
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Ausangate Trek 4 Days

Ausangate trek 4 days, it is the best trek you will have in your whole life, with dynamic views where you will have a unique connection with mother nature and appreciate the entire valley that surrounds the mountain (APU) Ausangate (6372m / 20905ft) with colorful lakes, Rainbow mountains, where on the way we will see the mountains covered with snow, remote and colorful Andean towns, we will pass through the mountains with unique views of the natural landscape that this site offers.

Ausangate Mountain (6372m / 20905ft) is one of the highest mountains in Cusco, and where you can see more than 20 brightly colored lakes surrounded by alpacas and llamas, Andean ducks floating on the lakes and Andean people are also seen of the place that still keep alive the customs of the ancestors.

The highlight of the Ausangate trek 4 days

  • View ice-clad Ausangate mountain, and the diverse ecosystems of the Cordillera Vilcanota.
  • Trek in a high Andean realm close by to herd of llamas, and alpacas.
  • A trek designed for a smoother and leisurely experience in the remote place of Ausangate.
  • Connect your body and mind with the best energy of the (Apus), sacred mountains.
  • Submerge your knowledge about the agriculture of the Incas, in these towns it is possible to see this activity.
  • Camp along remote mountainsides, where we can savor peaceful nights beneath a star-filled sky
  • Discover the ancestral paths of the Quechuas during the Ausangate trek 4 days.
  • Observe animals typical of the region, such as the chinchilla, condor, or vicuna.
  • Seeing Rainbow Mountain and watching the warm sunset behind its colorful body.
  • Exploring the naturally beautiful Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley and spending time there before big crowds arrive.
  • Explore the unique natural formations on earth the Rainbow Mountain with a specialist guide.
  • ITINERARY

DAY 1Cusco – Tinki – Upis

Places we will arrive
Cusco
Ocongate
Tinki
Upis
Upis Qocha
Upis Hot Sprin

We leave Cusco around 6:00 am in a private transport and drive along the Cusco – Puerto Maldonado highway in the direction of Tinki (4100m / 13448ft), an agricultural and livestock community. Where we will have a delicious breakfast.
The start of our trek we start from the town called Tinki, at the base of the impressive Ausangate mountain, we walk through the local villages until we reach the small settlement of Upis (4400 m / 14.435 ft) and with the opportunity to take a dip in the local hot springs (10 soles). Here the camp will be ready and you will have the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque backdrop of the mountains as the sun sets on the mountains. Our chef will prepare a succulent lunch and dinner.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 4.35 miles – 7 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.400 m – 14.435 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 4 – 5 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4.400 m – 14.435 ft

DAY 2Upis – Arapa Pass - Pukaqocha

Places we will arrive
Arapa Pass
Hatun Yanaqocha
Qomerqocha
Ausangate mountain
Pukaqocha

In the morning we will wake up with hot drinks in our tents and afterwards we will have a delicious and nutritious breakfast, to then start the walk with a slight gradual ascent towards the Arapa pass (4850 m / 15,908 ft).
Then, we will walk a slight descent to the place where we will have lunch, where we will be able to observe several lagoons of different colors (Pukaqocha, HatunPukaqocha and Qomerqocha). After lunch we continue to Lake Pukaqocha, a perfect stop for a break. Along the way see local shepherds and llamas, and your knowledgeable guide will explain the history of the locals and the scenery along the way. Our camp for tonight is located just below the mighty Ausangate Mountain.
Your evening will be enjoyed with a unique dinner and a view of the mountain and incredible glaciers (APU) Ausangate (6,372 m / 20,900 ft).

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 6.21 miles – 10 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.559 m – 15.088 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 6 – 7 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4.850 m – 15.908 ft

DAY 3Pukaqocha – Pukaqocha Pass - Ananta

Places we will arrive
Pukaqocha Pass
Ananta
Minayniyuc
Surine Qocha

We will have a beautiful sunrise like every day, but this day will be even more beautiful for its amazing views of the panorama and it will also be the shortest hike.
As every day we will wake up with hot drinks before a delicious breakfast and then start the walk with a considerable ascent to the PukaQocha pass, once there we will be rewarded, from this viewpoint we will appreciate all the impressive 360 ° views of one of the landscapes most incredible in the world. After conquering the pass, we will continue through a green valley full of alpacas and llamas, and if we are lucky we will be able to appreciate one of the mythical animals of the Andean area that is the Condor. As we get closer to our campsite to spend the night in Ananta (4740m / 15551ft), we will have everything set up for you to enjoy your surroundings and relax after your hard trek.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 5.50 miles – 9 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.740 m – 15.551 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 4 – 5 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 5.000 m – 16.404 ft

DAY 4Ananta - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco

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

This morning our goal is to get up earlier and leave the camp at 5 am, this allows us to get closer and experience the Rainbow Mountain in all its splendor with solitude. So, after a hot breakfast and some coca tea, we start with an ascent towards the Ananta pass. From here, you see the beautiful Rainbow Mountain in the distance. We descend to a large valley and continue walking through an Andean plain until the final ascent to Rainbow Mountain is presented, your guide will be in charge of explaining you about this amazing and imposing work of art created by nature (remember that this type of formation is can be seen in only two places in the world: Peru and China), where you will learn about the formation process, the natural minerals that make up colors and everything related to this beauty of the world.
Then from the mountain we head downhill to the town of Qesuno, where we will have lunch and pack all our luggage, where our private transport is waiting for us ready for the return to Cusco to your hotels. We normally arrive back in Cusco around 6:00 p.m.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 7.45 miles – 12 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: Cusco hotel
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Aruond 5 – 6 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 (4), lunch (4), dinner (3)
  • 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 4: 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 Ausangate 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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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Briana Lay

Solo Traveller

I would 1000% recommend booking with peru trek for any tour around the Cusco area. I booked the 4 day Ausangate trek and it was 5 star service from start to finish. Cesar was an amazing guide, angel an amazing chef and the horsemen were the hardest working people I have ever met. I thought about doing this trek on my own and I am so glad I decided to go with this guided tour. Altitude affects each person differently and having a guide there to monitor your symptoms is priceless peace of mind. Thank you for an amazing trek, I will gladly book again on my next trip to Peru!

October 17, 2024

Bruno P

Couple Traveller

This was an amazing trip! The scenery was fantastic and every step brought us new views better than the last. Peru trek expeditions was amazing. Our guide was Jhon, we knew the area, local plants and animals very well. Peru trek expeditions also prepared amazing food for us for every meal! We were never left hungry after a meal. I would recommend a minimum of 3 days in Cusco to acclimatize first. We spent only a day and a half in Cusco and had a hard time sleeping the first night.

August 30, 2024

Cris Morris

Group Traveller

A walk out of the ordinary, PERU TREK complied with everything offered, responsibility, punctuality, good friendly weather.

December 1, 2022

Richard F

Couple Traveller

Our four-day trek with Peru Trek was absolutely perfect!
The hike was absolutely spectacular – we managed to climb to around 5200 meters above sea level to see several beautiful lakes with different shades of blue. Jhon, our guide, spoke excellent English and told us a lot about the mountain, but also about the local culture and history. We really enjoyed the trip with him.
And he would recommend it anytime.
Please note that the weather can change very quickly in the mountains (between the dry season and the rainy season at the end of November). During our 8 hour hike we experience sunshine with blue skies, rain and snow, so bring your waterproof clothing and put on sunscreen).

September 20, 2022

Alex

Family Traveller

Ausangate Trek 4 days was my best choice for this adventure in Peru, with the agency perutrek.org was an unforgettable experience all the service and kindness and I recommend it.

December 15, 2019
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