AUSANGATE TREK + RAIMBOW MOUNTAIN 4 DAYS
Treks
TYPE TRIP
Hiking/Trekking
SEASON
Year Around
DIFFICULTY
Challenging
DISTANCE
36 km/22.037 miles
OVERVIEW
This Ausangate Trek +Rainbow Mountain in 4 days gives you the opportunity to know two majestic destinations in Peru exploring a magical environment surrounded by glaciers, lagoons, Andean culture and its history.
We take you to know the Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca (5,200 masl / 17,060 ft) plus the fifth highest mountain in Peru, the Ausangate Snowy Mountain, in an unforgettable route that takes you to discover the Andean landscape and its contrast of colors, flora, fauna , textures and climates. You will be able to observe impressive peaks and glaciers, with valleys covered with lagoons, typical wild fauna of the Andes, local families, as well as llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, closing the experience in the famous and world-renowned Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Route
Route
Day 1. Cusco – Tinqui Village – Upis Hot Springs
Day 2. Upis – Arapa Pass – Pucacocha Lake
Day 3. Pucacocha Lake – Warmisaya Pass – Surine Cocha.
Day 4. Surine Cocha – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco
HIGHLIGHT DESTINATION
Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco - Tinqui Village - Upis Hot Springs
We will leave Cusco very early in the morning to the village of Tinqui in our private transportation. On the way we will see the impressive Vilcanota mountain range, as well as several traditional Andean villages and take some time to take some pictures.
When we are in Tinqui (where our trek will begin) while our team will organize all the group’s camping equipment and packs on the horses. We will then begin our hike through the farming communities and enjoy the breathtaking mountains that surround the Peruvian Andes.
Our hike will last 3 hours and then we will have an hour stop for lunch. Then we continue for another 2 hours until we reach Upis (4,100 masl / 13,448 ft), in this beautiful place we will have the opportunity to relax in some local hot springs before dinner, it is in this place where we will camp under the stars.
- Walking Distance: 7km/ 4,5 miles.
- hiking hour: 3 hours roughly.
- Trailhead Elevation: 4,220 meters / 13,840 feet.
- Difficulty: moderate.
- Campsite Elevation: 4,320 meters / 14,100 feet
- Accommodation: Camping
Day 02: Upis - Arapa Pass - Pucacocha Lake
We will begin our second day of trekking, after a great breakfast to recharge our batteries. We will walk until we reach the Arapa Pass (4,850 masl = 15,908 feet). From there we will enjoy the contrast between the dry desert like hills and the impressive views of the snow-capped mountains.
Ausangate and Pucacocha. This place has three beautiful lagoons with shades of red, green and turquoise (Pucacocha, Hatun Pucacocha and Qomercocha). We will continue our trek until we reach our second campsite near the Ausangate Glacier.
- Walking Distance: 10 km/ 6,21 miles
- hiking hour: 5 hours roughly
- Difficulty: moderate/difficult
- Campsite Elevation: 4,500 meters / 14,760 feet.
- Accommodation: Camping
Day 3. Puca cocha - Warmisaya pass - Surine cocha
Today is a difficult day, You start with Puca Cocha pass (5051m-16571.52feet), the very colorful mountains that surround you. As well as you have a spectacular view of Mount Ausangate and colorful glacier lakes then you will enter into the Red Mountain valley, an intact landscape with vivid colors all around, and llamas eating grass right close to you. Then you will have lunch at our campsite After our meal, we need to climb the second pass called Warmi Saya pass(4950m-16240.16feet) from where you see this amazing Rainbow Mountain in the distance, From this place, you go downhill until we reach our campsite surina cocha. If the weather is good, we will go to the Rainbow Mountain for the sunset.
- Walking Distance: 10 km/ 6,214 miles
- Campsite Elevation: 4,600 meters / 15091.86 feet
- hiking hour: 7 hours roughly
- Difficulty: moderate/difficult
- Accommodation: Camping
Day 04: Surine Cocha - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco
Finally we arrive to the fourth and last day of our trip through the Peruvian Andes, our day will start with a great breakfast, then we will hike gradually for 2 hours until we reach the famous Rainbow Mountain (5,020 masl / 16,469 ft).
Your guide will explain what makes these mountains unique, you will also have time to take the best pictures, you can also visit the red valley if you still have energy (optional) then we will continue hiking until we reach the village of Quesiuno.
After 3 hours of hiking we will have our lunch. Finally our private van will be waiting to pick us up. After 4 hours we will arrive to Cusco, after this rewarding and once in a lifetime experience, we will drop you off at your hotel in Cusco. We will arrive around 5:00 pm approximately.
- Walking Distance: 1 km/ 0,621 miles
- Trailhead Elevation: 4,900 meters / 16,076 feet
- Difficulty: Easy
- hiking hour: 45 minutes roughly
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Important info
- English speaking guide, plus an assistant guide for big groups.
- Professional cook and an assistant cook for a big group and horseman for the mules and horses.
- Mules which carry group gear and large duffels provided by the company, for personal belongings.
- All food on the trek, which incorporates traditional Peruvian cuisine as well as modern fusion cuisine and specific dietary needs.
- Boiled water and snacks.
- Large Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and kitchen tent.
- Tents to overnight, and Thermarest. Two-person tents are provided for a single person and three-person tents for double people to provide plenty of space for personal gear.
- Additional horses for riding can be provided for an additional cost.
- First aid kit, including oxygen.
- Private transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco..
- 7 kilograms of your personal belonging.
- Sleeping bag
- Personal trekking gear including, backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags. However, they may be rented from the company.
- Personal riding horse. Additional horses may be rented according to the needs of the individual and group
- .Voluntary Tips for Guide, Driver, and Cook-(Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated).
- Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain..
- Entrance Fee to access private land.
- Day pack with a Rain cover.
Torch/ headlamp. - Extra socks (wool is best).
- Hiking pants and shirts- layers.
- Rain pants.
- swimming suit.
- Camping shoes/ sandals- to wear in the evenings.
- Camping pillow.
- Water-resistant trekking shoes.
- Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, and gloves).
- Waterproof clothing (poncho).
- Synthetic or cotton clothing (trousers, shorts, t-shirts).
- Sunhat and sunglasses.
- Sun cream.
- Lip Balm.
- Camera/ extra battery.
- Water bottles such as Nalgene.
- Basic medications.
- Walking sticks.
- Personal items.
- Personal snacks.
- Cash (if you’d like to purchase souvenirs).
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