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Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 4D/3N

Ausangate, Cusco, Peru.

Overview

Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 4D/3N, The abundance of phenomenal treks in the Peruvian Andes is well known. The Vinicunca Rainbow mountain & Ausangate Trek does not disappoint…but provides something that is not seen anywhere else on this continent and in only one other place in the entire world (China). This is the spectacular, recently discovered Rainbow Mountain, officially named Vinicunca. The majesty of this trek is hard to put in to words, but the best comparisons are to Iceland and Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Your mind will be blown by the wealth of waterfalls and turquoise lakes. In addition to the scenery, you will see hoards of alpacas and llamas, as well as the only indigenous habitat of the Incan Vicuña (which has the most expensive wool in the world). You will also learn about the traditions of the Andean people with visits to local villages.

Tour Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 4D/3N

Machu Picchu is the gem of the Sacred Valley in Peru, which leads many people to skip this stunning region. However, if you are coming to Peru, we believe these mountains fall into the category of bucket list destinations along with Machu Picchu.

Activities: Trekking Adventure
Shuttle to Upis: 3½ hour by bus from Cusco.
Difficulty Levels: 3 of 5
Maximum Altitude: 4350 masl. / 14271 ft.
Accommodation: 3 Days Camping
Optional Activities: Horse Reading, Hotspring.
Locations: Lares, Ollantaytambo, Machupicchu.
Departures Day: Daily Departures.
Starts: Pick up at your accommodation in Cusco around 4:00 AM
Ends: Drop-off at Cusco around 18:15 PM

Price Includes

Bilingual English speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.
Private van transportation from your Cusco hotel to Tinqui (the trailhead)
Private van transportation from Quesiuno Village to your Cusco hotel
Four person tent for each 2 persons.
Thermarest Inflatable Mattress
Kitchen tent
Professional chef and assistant chef
Dining tent with tables and chairs
Toilet tent and portable toilet
Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
Horse to carry 8 kg of your personal gear
Emergency horse in case we need it
Four breakfasts, four lunches, and three dinners
Hot water for washing twice daily
Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles
Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
Admission fee for the Upis Hot Springs

Price Excludes

Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
Trekking poles (can be rented from us)
Travel Insurance
Day 4 dinner
Tips for the crew (muleteers, chef and guide)

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco ‐ Tinqui Village – Upis Hot Springs

We set off early from Cusco traveling by private van to the small village of Tinqui. We will see the impressive mountain range of Vilcanota and pass through several traditional Andean villages en route and take time to stop to take some photos. When we arrive at Tinqui (our trailhead), we will have a delicious breakfast prepared by our master chef. Then our horsemen will arrange all the group gear and packs on the horses and our trek officially begins. We begin our walk through farming communities and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains. We will walk for around 3 hrs and then its time for a lunch stop. After lunch we continue for another 2 hours to reach Upis (4,100 m / 13,448 ft). There we will have the opportunity to soak in the local hot springs before dinner, and camp for the night.

Hiking distance: 12 Km. / 7.4 mile.
Hiking time: 6½ to 7 hour approximately.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Climate: hot in the day and cold in the night.
Acomodation: Camping.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Maximum Altitude: 4400 masl. / 14432 ft.
Minimum Altitude: 3800 masl. / 12464 ft.

Day 2Upis ‐ Arapa Pass – Pucacocha

After a big breakfast we are ready to leave our camp and get started on our hike for the day. We will climb to the Arapa Pass (4,850 m / 15,908 ft). From this vantage point we will enjoy the contrast between dry desert like hills and breathtaking snow capped views of Mt. Ausangate and Pucacocha. This area also boasts three beautiful lakes with tones of reds, greens, and turquoises (Pucacocha, Hatun Pucacocha, and Qomercocha). Our second campsite is close to Ausangate glacier.

Hiking distance: 12 Km. / 7.4 mile.
Hiking time: 7½ to 8 hour approximately.
Level of Difficulty: Challenging
Climate: hot in the day and cold in the night.
Acomodation: Camping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Maximum Altitude: 4850 masl. / 15908 ft.
Minimum Altitude: 4100 masl. / 13448 ft.

Day 3Pucacocha – Ausangate Pass – Minasniyuq Pass – Surine Cocha

Today, you will be woken up with “room service” (a hot cup of coca tea). This is going to be one of the most beautiful days of the trek. We will see the Rainbow Mountains in the distance. Also, on today´s journey, we will pass through Alccatauri Village. This is where we will see their traditional village life. There are no trees in the area, so there is no wood to make houses or build fires. The residents are extremely enterprising and make their adobe houses out of mud and build fires with nature´s fertilizer, a.k.a. manure. J.

The day begins with a 1 ½ hour uphill climb until we reach the Ausangate pass (4,930 m / 16,170 ft). At this pass, we will see red mountains and also have the opportunity to see Vicuñas, chinchillas and alpacas.

After we enjoy the pass, we descend for 1 ½ hours until we reach the Alccatauri Village (4,400 m / 14,435 ft). During our time at the village, in return for their generous hospitality, we will give them offerings of coca leaves. This is extremely valuable because this treasurable Peruvian staple can not be grown in this climate.

Following this incomparable experience, we will hike a further 30 minutes uphill to our lunch spot at a rustic lodge.

After a satisfying lunch, we will begin our voyage uphill to the second pass. After 1 ½ hours, we will follow Llama trail to Minasniyuq Pass. Here we will have our first views of the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,469 ft). At this pass, we will make offerings to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth).

The remainder of the day´s journey is a 1 hour downhill hike to our camp, Surine Cocha (4,800 m / 15,748 ft). The camp is on the banks of the gorgeous Surine Lake (pictured above).

Hiking distance: 12 Km. / 7.5 mile
Hiking time: 8-9 hour approximately.
Level of Difficulty: Demanding
Climate: hot in the day and cold in the night.
Acomodation: Camping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Maximum Altitude: 5023 masl / 16479 ft.
Minimum Altitude: 4400 masl / 14435 ft.

Day 4Surine Cocha – Rainbow Mountain – Quesiuno Village – Cusco

After breakfast we hike gradually uphill for 2 hours until we reach the famous Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,469 ft). Your guide will walk you to the best spots to get the perfect pictures of these incredible mountains and the other surrounding mountains. Your guide will explain what makes these mountains so unique: they are composed of various minerals, which make different colors of stone striations. Not only is this one of the most stunning places in Peru and South America, these type of mountains are seen in only one other country in the world, China.

After taking photos and enjoying the view, we will continue on the trek until we reach Quesiuno Village. This is a 2 ½ hour downhill hike. We will have lunch there.

Our private van will be waiting to pick us up in this village after lunch. We will then drive 3 ½ hours back to Cusco. After one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, we will drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is 6 PM.

Hiking distance: 10 Km. / 6.2 mile
Hiking time: 5-6 hour approximately.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Climate: hot in the day and cold in the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Maximum Altitude: 5130 masl / 16831 ft.
Minimum Altitude: 4600 masl / 15093 ft.

Photos

Tour Map Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 4D/3N

FAQs

What Should I Bring for the Tour?

Original passport
For students: ISIC card
Insurance card/certificate
Walking stick ( Highly Recomemded )
Hiking boots
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Warm jacket
Hat and gloves
2-4 t-shirts
2 pairs of pants (1 for hiking, 1 for camp)
Long underwear for sleeping
Hand sanitizer
Comfortable trousers
Sun hat or cap
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Water
Toiletries/ Toilet paper
Personal medication
Camera
Flashlight or headlamp
Extra money for tips/snacks/beer.

Reviews

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 2024-06-22
 
 
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Excellent experience, A1 service, the best guides. Definitely the best service. Thank you very much Adventure Cusco.
  
 
       
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 2024-06-01
 
 
 Verified The best experience in Cusco
Excellent service. Well organized, with very good explanations of the activities and the history of the tours. All the staff were very friendly and attentive to anything we needed.
  
 
       
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 2024-05-30
 
 
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 2024-05-10
 
 
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   Rajat B 
 2024-04-22
 
 
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Elizabeth at Adventure Cusco curated a beautiful trip of Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu for us. The team ant Adventure Cusco arranged the best travel options and tour guides, for an extremely competitive price. I would highly recommend Adventure Cusco. Their service providers are extremely helpful, reliant and accommodating of all needs. We had the best time at Machu Picchu, all because of a private tour arranged by the team. Their tour guide Edwin at Machu Picchu is extremely knowledgeable, funny and patient. He knows the best spots for Instagram and literally takes the best pictures. The ATV tour at Sacred Valley was organised so well. I would do the entire trip again because it was organised so well and was so much fun. Go with these guys. I can vouch for them. I have spoken to some 7-8 friends who have visited Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. None of them were able to do it in such an affordable price, especially with high quality travel options and tour guides.
  
 
       
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 2024-04-21
 
 
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 2024-04-11
 
 
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