About this experience
This wonderfull trek is operate by locals from Ausangate area with years of experience in trekking and enough knowledge about the area.
The Ausangate trek will provide you a lot of natural views like crystal lagoons, glacial peaks, wildlife, and the colorful striated Vinicunca mountains.
Be one of the first people on the Rainbow Mountain and convine with the red valley.
Small groups. 02 to 08 people maximum. This fact sets us apart from other travel companies that take bigger groups.
Hotel to Hotel service. Direct pick-ups and drop-offs from your hotel in Cusco. We will never leave you stranded before or after our Ausangate trek!
Highly Trained Guide. Our Tour Guides pride themselves on being up-to-date and have a comprehensive program of continual professional development. We love showing what a fascinating and amazing Ausangate in Peru is.
We don't share our group of Ausangate trek 3 days with other companies.
We pay on time our horsemen, guides, driver, and Cooks
At a glance
- Duration: 72 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 72 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Entrance to Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain, and Upis Hot Springs
- Extra-thick foam mattress
- 2 breakfast, 2 Dinner and 3 lunch
- Emergency horse, Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
- English speaking professional guide
- Private transport to starting point of the trek back to your hotel in Cusco
- Personal porter to carry your overnight gear up to 8kg
Not included
- Sleeping bags 20 USD
- Travel interruption & travel medical
- Entrance to Red Valley 20 soles
- walking poles 15 USD
Itinerary and highlights
The Ausangate + Rainbow Mountain trek is a new route located in the high Andes and traverses the incredibly colorful Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountains. This beautiful multi-day hike is tucked away in a well-hidden section of the Vilcanota Mountain range. Surrounded by glacial mountains, this route treks in the shadow of the highest mountain in the Cusco Region, Ausangate (6300m/21,000ft).which is the highest mountain in southern Peru , this snowy peak has been considered sacred for hundred of years by the ancient inhabitants of the Andes .This is a true off the beaten path wilderness trek – above the tree line with incredible views of the Andes and glacial peaks.
DAY 1 : CUSCO -UPIS COMMUNITY- UPIS CAMPSITE – UPIS LAKE -HOT SPRINGS
WALKING DISTACE : 10km
HIGHEST ELEVATION : 4480m/14,698ft
WALKING TIME : 5 hours
CAMPSITE ELEVATION : 4250 m/13,779 ft.
DAY 2 : UPIS CAMPSITE – ARAPA PASS -PUKAQOCHA -ANANTA
ACOMODATION : Camps
WALKING DISTACE : 14km
HIGHEST ELEVATION : 4800m/15,748ft
WALKING TIME : 8 hours
CAMPSITE ELEVATION : 4700 m/15,400 ft.
DAY 3 : ANANTA -RAINBOW MOUNTAIN -HANCHIPATA- CUSCO
WALKING DISTACE : 13km
HIGHEST ELEVATION : 5030m/16,568ft
WALKING TIME : 6 hours
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Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from your hotel
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Apu Ausangate Trek
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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