Tour Ausangate With Rainbow Mountain - Cordillera Vilcanota

Accommodation

The Classic Camping Set-Up: We always make sure to have the best equipment on our treks. On the basic trek, you will always find sleeping tents (double occupancy) with Thermarest sleeping mats, dining tents (with tables, stools, and dining tools) and cooking tents (where our staff will prepare your delicious meals).

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-Transportation -Professional bilingual guide -Double occupancy tents with Thermarest sleeping pads -All meals during trek -Non-alcoholic drinks -Kitchen and dining tents -Cook and field staff -Horses and drivers -Entrance tickets -Solar energy lamps -Toilet tents -Adequate garbage disposal -First aid kit and oxygen tank

Transport

Transportation by vehicle from hotel to the start of the trek. Transportation by vehicle from the end of the trek to Cusco.

Not included:

Others

-Personal travel insurance -Laundry service -Airline tickets -Sleeping bags (rent available) -Personal gear -Alcoholic beverages -Additional services -Tips -Extras

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Day 1 Day 1: Cusco – Ocongate – Yanama – Cojahuri – Ranrapata Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cusco – Ocongate – Yanama – Cojahuri – Ranrapata Camp

From Cusco, we will drive to Ocongate and then take a side road to Yanama, a picturesque village perched on the canyon’s edge. From there, we’ll drive about 15 km (9.3 mi) to Cojahuri, where the trail begins (total 4-hour drive). Now we’ll have 2 hours of easy hiking, starting at 4180 masl (13,713 fasl) before arriving at Ranrapata Camp at 4315 masl (14,157 fasl). The camp is a large esplanade spread out just below the northeast flank of snowy Ausangate. Enjoy the beautiful sunset after walking 6.5 km (4 mi), and camp beneath the stars with great views of Mt. Ausangate and the Jampa Pass of our last day’s hike.

(L / D)

Driving distance: 125 km (77.7 mi) – Time: 4 hours

Trekking distance: 6.5 km (4 mi) – Time: 2-3 hours
Day 2 Day 2: Ranrapata Camp – Upper Yanama Valley – Puka Rumi Pass – Cusipata Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ranrapata Camp – Upper Yanama Valley – Puka Rumi Pass – Cusipata Camp

Today we’ll head up the upper right side of the Yanama Valley, traversing a long slope that winds along Mt. Surinami and Mt. Inca, until we reach the Puca Rumi (Quechua for “red stone”) Pass, after 8 km (5 mi) for a total time of around 5:30 hours of trekking. The pass is at a height of 4986 masl (16,358 fasl). We will have amazing views of the brilliantly hued Red Mountain and Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain, in the distance. From here, we will begin our descent to the Cusipata Valley where our camp is located, just below the colorful Vinicunca Mountain at 4639 masl (15,220 fasl).

(B / L / D)

Trekking distance: 11.6 km (7.2 mi) – Time: 8 hours
Day 3 Day 3: Cusipata Valley Camp – Vinicunca – Wasacocha Pass – Ausangatecocha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cusipata Valley Camp – Vinicunca – Wasacocha Pass – Ausangatecocha

Setting out early in the morning, we will hike the last 3 km (1.86 mi) for 1.5 - 2 hours until reaching Mt. Vinicunca at 5034 masl (16,516 fasl) where we will feast our eyes on the impressive color bands of this Mountain, formed by the layering of diverse striations of minerals. After visiting the Rainbow Mountain, we will first descend towards brilliant, cold Quirillacocha and Surini Lakes, and then ascend to the Wasacocha Pass at 4982 masl (16,345 fasl). We continue to Ausangatecocha, a brilliant reflective turquoise mountain lake at 4656 masl (15,276 fasl) of altitude. Our hike will bring us 480 m (1574 ft) downhill, and 130 m (426 ft) uphill, before we finally head down the Anantapata Valley, to our tranquil and peaceful camp.

(B / L / D)

Trekking distance: 14.7 km (9.2 mi) – Time: 7-8 hours
Day 4 Day 4: Ausangatecocha – Palomano Pass – Wanu Wanu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ausangatecocha – Palomano Pass – Wanu Wanu

From camp, we ascend for a 2.5-hour, 500-meter (1640 ft) climb towards the Palomani Pass at 5180 masl (16,994 fasl) for 2.7 km (1.67 mi) of trekking. This is the highest mountain pass of the entire route. Breathe the rarified mountain air as we hike along (if we are lucky) the sparkling snow-covered trail. We’ll take a breather to recoup our energy before beginning our descent, which will take around 4.5 hours, towards the Chilca Valley and up to our camp at Wanu Wanu at 4616 masl (15,144 fasl).

(B / L / D)

Trekking distance: 11.2 km (7 mi) – Time: 7 hours
Day 5 Day 5: Wanu Wanu – Jampa Pass – Pacchanta- Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Wanu Wanu – Jampa Pass – Pacchanta- Cusco

We will begin our trek with a gentle ascent to our last pass; the Jampa Pass, which is located at 5070 masl (16,633 fasl). After climbing for 4 hours, we then begin a 3-hour descent to Qomerqocha Lake and Pacchanta Village, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us on the 4-hour drive to our hotel in Cusco for a much-deserved rest.

(B / L)

Trekking distance: 16.6 km (10.3 mi) – Time: 7 hours

Driving distance: 126 km (78.3 mi) – Time: 4 hours

End of services

B- Breakfast / BL- Box Lunch / L- Lunch / D- Dinner

Notes*

- Wildlife in the Ausangate route: Vicuñas, vizcachas, eagles, hawks, and condors

- Domestic animals: llamas and alpacas along the whole route

- Nature: Mountain glaciers, glacial lagoons, and highland grasslands

5 days tour

Ausangate With Rainbow Mountain - Cordillera Vilcanota

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Itinerary of your trip Ausangate With Rainbow Mountain - Cordillera Vilcanota

Day 1: Cusco – Ocongate – Yanama – Cojahuri – Ranrapata Camp

Day 2: Ranrapata Camp – Upper Yanama Valley – Puka Rumi Pass – Cusipata Camp

Day 3: Cusipata Valley Camp – Vinicunca – Wasacocha Pass – Ausangatecocha

Day 4: Ausangatecocha – Palomano Pass – Wanu Wanu

Day 5: Wanu Wanu – Jampa Pass – Pacchanta- Cusco

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