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Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days

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Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days

Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days

5 Days from $ USD 450.00

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.

Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days
Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 5 Days

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY
1

Cusco - Upis - Pukaccoha campsite

DAY
2

Pukaccocha - Hananta campsite

DAY
3

Hananta - Rainbow Mountain - Ausangate Qocha

DAY
4

Ausangate Qocha - QampaPampa

DAY
5

QampaPampa - Pacchanta Town - Cusco

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DAY
1

Cusco - Upis - Pukaccoha campsite

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 Pamparapa (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
Physical Level

1, Easy

DAY
2

Pukaccocha - Hananta campsite

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
Physical Level

1, Easy

DAY
3

Hananta - Rainbow Mountain - Ausangate Qocha

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
Physical Level

1, Easy

DAY
4

Ausangate Qocha - QampaPampa

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
Physical Level

1, Easy

DAY
5

QampaPampa - Pacchanta Town - Cusco

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
Physical Level

1, Easy

Included

High Quality Service & Safety

  • Pre-departure briefing: Before your departure to Ausangate peru trek 2 days, you will meet your guide at your hotel where you are staying, for an orientation before your trek. At this time, it is where we will provide you with the duffel bags for your items that our horses will carry. The meeting takes place in the evening before the trip begins.
  • Experienced Guide: Travel guides are part of the core of PMA TRIPSand your perfect local companion.
    Our team of PMA TRIPSLeaders is comprised of passionate, local travel veterans, seasoned tour veterans with rich backgrounds in history, culture, geology, archeology, biology, cuisine, and more.
    They will make sure your trip is memorable.
  • Camping Equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs, and cooking equipment (all carried by the horses).
  • 1 duffle bag: There, you can carry your personal belongings (including sleeping bag) up to a maximum weight of 6 kg / 14 lbs.
    All duffel bags will be carried by your porters or horses and will only be available at your campsite every day (morning and evening). Any items that are necessary during the hike should be packed in your backpack.
  • Medical Kit:  All PMA TRIPSguides have received first aid training. Your tour guide will always have a first aid kit for basic medical situations (traveler’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen. If necessary, we will evacuate you from the road as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment.

Food

  • Meals: PMA TRIPSchefs cook the best dishes in the middle of the mountain. We respect all food restrictions (vegetarian, vegan or special menus are available at no additional cost), so be sure to add the ones you have on your booking form and let your guide know at your briefing. Food is typically served family style.
  • Wake up tea: Every morning at the camp, you will wake up to a cup of hot drink! Our staff will bring the tea to your store.
  • Tea time daily: Happy hour for tea and snacks! Every evening before dinner, our chefs will provide you with popcorn, hot chocolate, cookies, teas, coffee, hot water, etc. After a long day of hiking, you won’t have to wait until dinner to relax.
  • Snacks on the trail daily: Every morning we’ll give you your snack to enjoy it during the walk; our tour leader will provide you a Cloth bag with local fruits, biscuits, chocolate, caramels, etc. We will give this snack to you at the beginning of each day in your cloth bag.
  • Water: From your first lunch to your last breakfast, PMA TRIPSwill provide all the water you need. This water is boiled, filtered, and then cooled before distributing. You must bring personal water bottles and / or camel back. We recommend bringing around 2 liters. You will be able to refill your water at every meal.
  • Products for hygiene: You will be provided with a small towel before each meal to clean your hands.

Transportation

  • Transport:
    Day 1: You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and travel by private transport to Upis, the starting point of the Ausangate peru trek 2 days.
    Day 2: Once you complete the tour, we will take you back to the door of your hotel in Cusco.
  • Cargo Mules
    The muleteers are responsible for carrying your luggage on days 1 and 2.
    The pack mules carry all the camping equipment and your personal travel bag (7 kgs / 15 lbs).

Permits & Entrance Tickets

  • Entrance Tickets
    Entrance ticket to Ausangate trek
    Entrance ticket to rainbow mountain

EXTRAS included in our service

  • Emergency horse: In the Ausangate peru trek 2 days, we include emergency horse so that you can accompany you during your tour and use it if necessary for a rest in the trek.
  • Sleeping bag: Sleeping bags are comfortable and suitable for the mountains.
  • Walking sticks: The trekking poles are of great help during the walk that we are going to do.
  • Extra oxygen: We include an oxygen tank for any emergency that may arise during the trip.

No Included

  • Travel insurance: Travel and health insurance.
  • Gratuities for our staff: cook, porters or muleteers and other personnel.
  • Additional cost: Delays beyond management’s control: landslides, bad weather conditions, modification of the itinerary due to a security problem, illness, pandemic, change in government policy, political instability, strikes, etc.

What to Bring

  • Original Passport
  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
  • Warm jacket
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Insect repellant
  • Toiletries and hand sanitiser
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Torch with spare batteries
  • Daypack

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