Others

- Entrance fee for Rainbow Mountain park - Roll mat - Cook, Porters and horsemen - 7kg duffel bag for personal items (to be carried by horses) - 4-man tent per 2 persons - Kitchen/Diner tent - Cutlery & plateware - Water (only during hike ie. Days 1 to 4, only from afternoon onwards on Day 1)

Meals

- Day 1: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Afternoon tea - Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Afternoon tea - Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Afternoon tea - Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch

Guide

- Professional bilingual certified local guide (Days 1 to 4)

Transport

- Private tourist van transfer Cusco to Upis(Day 1) - Private tourist van transfer Rainbow Mountain to Cusco (Day 4)

Accommodation

- Camping (Days 1 to 3)

Not included:

Insurance

- Not included (please see Terms and Conditions, travellers responsible for and advised to arrange Travel insurance as required)

Others

- Walking poles - Sleeping bag - Air Mattress - Additional snacks - Tips - Personal equipment (clothing, medical supplies, camera etc.)

Flights

- NULL

Optional

- Ausangate hot springs - 1D Sacred Valley tour - Machu Picchu tour by train

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Day 1 Day 1: Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cusco

We set off early from Cusco driving by private van to the small village of Tinqui near Rainbow Mountain. En route we will see the impressive mountain range of Vilcanota and pass through several traditional locals villages on the way where we will have time to stop to take some photos. When we arrive at Tinqui, the starting point of the Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain, we will have a delicious breakfast prepared by our master chef. Then our horsemen will arrange all the group’s 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 mountain. We will walk for around 3 hours before stopping for lunch. 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.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 3,810 m / 12, 564 ft

Maximum Elevation: 4,500 m / 14,532 ft

Walking Distance: 12 km / 7 miles

Approximate Walking Time: 6 – 7 hours

Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2 Day 2: Ausangate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Ausangate

Early in the morning we wake you up with nice coca tea, and then there is time to pack our staff. After a big breakfast we are ready to leave our camp site and get started on our hike to Vinicunca Rainbow mountain. We will climb to the Arapa Pass which over (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 a beautiful site close to the Ausangate glacier.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 4,300 m / 13,560 ft

Maximum Elevation: 4,890 m / 15,909 ft

Walking Distance: 12 km / 7 miles

Approximate Walking Time: 7 – 8 hours

Level of Difficulty: Challenging
Day 3 Day 3: Ausangate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ausangate

You will be woken up with a hot cup of coca tea. Then we embark on one of the most beautiful days of the trek. We will see the Rainbow Mountain range in the distance. Also, on today´s journey, we will pass through Alccatauri Village. This is where we will see 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 fertiliser, manure! 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 the multi-coloured Vinicunca rainbow mountain and also have the opportunity to see Andean wildlife such as Vicuñas, chinchillas and alpacas. After we enjoy the pass, we descend for 1 ½ hours until we reach the Alccatauri Village (4,410 m / 14,455 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 treasured Peruvian staple can not be grown in this climate. Following this, we will hike a further 30 minutes uphill to our lunch spot at a rustic lodge. After a satisfying lunch, we will begin our uphill trek to the second pass. After 1 ½ hours, we will follow the Llama trail to Minasniyuq Pass. Here we will have our first views of the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (5,023 m / 16,489 ft). At this pass, we will make offerings to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). The remainder of the day´s hike is a 1 hour downhill hike to our camp at Surine Cocha (4,800 m / 15,748 ft). Our campsite is on the bank of the gorgeous Surine Lake.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner + snacks

Minimum Elevation: 4,410 m /14,455 ft

Maximum Elevation: 5,023 m / 16,489 ft

Walking Distance: 12 km/ 7 miles

Approximate Walking Time: 8 – 9 hours

Level of Difficulty: Demanding
Day 4 Day 4: Rainbow Mountain / Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Rainbow Mountain / Cusco

Another early morning wake up call with nice cup of coca tea. After breakfast we hike gradually uphill for 2 hours until we reach the famous Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain (5,030 m / 16,480 ft). Your guide will walk you to the best spots to get the perfect pictures of the incredible Vinicunca rainbow mountain and the surrounding mountain range. Your guide will explain what makes these mountains so unique; they are composed of various minerals, which make different colours 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. Our approximate arrival time back in Cusco is 6 pm (dependent on traffic conditions).

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Minimum Elevation: 5,030 m / 16,480 ft

Maximum Elevation: 11 km / 6.4 miles

Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Level of Difficulty: Moderate

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Itinerary of your trip Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 4 Days

Day 1: Cusco

Day 2: Ausangate

Day 3: Ausangate

Day 4: Rainbow Mountain / Cusco

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