4-Day Ausangate Trek from Cusco with Rainbow Mountain

4 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Sign up for this adventure trek to the beautiful snow-capped Ausangate peak, one of the main features of the Cusco skyline. Pass by beautiful lakes and amazing...

Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cusco, Ausangate · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Know before you go: If you don't have some of the required equipment, you can rent it from us.; The tour is available from 01 Apr to 01 Dec on all days of the week.

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What's Included

All transportation
Bilingual guide
Entrance fees to the Ausangate Route and Rainbow Mountain
All meals during the route
Ozonated water (we will provide it for all the tours, but you must carry your own canteen)
Camping equipment
Emergency horse
Horses and horsemen
First aid kit and oxygen
Snacks

Not Included

Breakfast on the first day
Sleeping bag (-15 degrees)
An additional horse for USD 100
Personal requirements
Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Cusco to Upis via Tinki and the Vilcanota Valley

We will pick you up from your hotel at around 05:00 am and take you on a three-and-a-half-hour drive to Tinki. On the way, we will stop at the village of Ocongate, known for its unspoiled local culture. We will pick you up from your hotel at around 05:00 am and take you on a three-and-a-half-hour drive to Tinki. On the way, we will stop at the village of Ocongate, known for its unspoiled local culture. Upon reaching Tinki, we start trekking through the Vilcanota Valley before steadily climbing to the high grasslands. Here, you will get your first glimpse of the Vilcanota Range, including Ausangate and Colque Cruz Peak. We cross the Mapacho River before continuing through local community villages towards the base of the Ausangate glacier. Upon reaching Tinki, we start trekking through the Vilcanota Valley before steadily climbing to the high grasslands. Here, you will get your first glimpse of the Vilcanota Range, including Ausangate and Colque Cruz Peak. We cross the Mapacho River before continuing through local community villages towards the base of the Ausangate glacier. Enjoy camping near the thermal baths at Upis (4,400 meters). Once you are at the campsite, it will be a great moment to take out your camera equipment and start capturing the spectacular views of the sunset over the Ausangate mountains. Enjoy camping near the thermal baths at Upis (4,400 meters). Once you are at the campsite, it will be a great moment to take out your camera equipment and start capturing the spectacular views of the sunset over the Ausangate mountains. Overnight stay at the camp.
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Day 02

Larapa Pass to Puqa Q'ocha and Yanacocha Lagoon

After breakfast, we continue our hike for 3 hours to reach Larapa Pass (4,850 meters). The views of Ausangate from Larapa Pass are absolutely photogenic. After breakfast, we continue our hike for 3 hours to reach Larapa Pass (4,850 meters). The views of Ausangate from Larapa Pass are absolutely photogenic. After stopping for a short while to enjoy this unique view, we begin descending to the valley, which is home to a variety of birds. After stopping for a short while to enjoy this unique view, we begin descending to the valley, which is home to a variety of birds. We will camp next to Yanacocha Lagoon, right beneath the crevasses of the glacier, after 6 or 7 hours of walking on a well-trodden gravel trail. On our way, we pass by the green lake of Puqa Q'ocha (4,556 meters). We will camp next to Yanacocha Lagoon, right beneath the crevasses of the glacier, after 6 or 7 hours of walking on a well-trodden gravel trail. On our way, we pass by the green lake of Puqa Q'ocha (4,556 meters). Once we get back down into the valley, we will camp beside the gorgeous blue lake of Hatun Puqa Q'ocha. Enjoy photographing its picturesque beauty. Once we get back down into the valley, we will camp beside the gorgeous blue lake of Hatun Puqa Q'ocha. Enjoy photographing its picturesque beauty. Overnight stay.
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Day 03

High-Altitude Trek to Yanaorqo Lagoon

After an early breakfast, we begin the most exciting day of the tour with a trek up the valley. After an early breakfast, we begin the most exciting day of the tour with a trek up the valley. We hike up to an elevation of 5,200 meters, only to be spellbound by the views of the majestic Ausangate snow-clad peaks. Enjoy taking nature walks before settling down for lunch. We hike up to an elevation of 5,200 meters, only to be spellbound by the views of the majestic Ausangate snow-clad peaks. Enjoy taking nature walks before settling down for lunch. After lunch, we continue walking through the spectacular landscape, meeting flocks of sheep herded by lamas. After 3 hours, we will reach the campsite at Yanaorqo Lagoon. After lunch, we continue walking through the spectacular landscape, meeting flocks of sheep herded by lamas. After 3 hours, we will reach the campsite at Yanaorqo Lagoon. Overnight stay at the camp.
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Day 04

Vinicunca Pass, Rainbow Mountain, and Return to Cusco

We'll have an early breakfast, and then we will set out for a two-hour walk towards Vinicunca Pass, the site famous for Ausangate Rainbow Mountain. At this point, our breathing will become increasingly laboured as we gain a lot of altitude. Enjoy the scenic views and capture some great shots. We'll have an early breakfast, and then we will set out for a two-hour walk towards Vinicunca Pass, the site famous for Ausangate Rainbow Mountain. At this point, our breathing will become increasingly laboured as we gain a lot of altitude. Enjoy the scenic views and capture some great shots. You will be rewarded for your trekking efforts when you finally see the incredible Vinicunca Mountain. Also known as Rainbow Mountain due to its vibrant multi-hued layers of rock sediments, the site offers majestic views of the Ausangate Range. You will be rewarded for your trekking efforts when you finally see the incredible Vinicunca Mountain. Also known as Rainbow Mountain due to its vibrant multi-hued layers of rock sediments, the site offers majestic views of the Ausangate Range. Enjoy photographing the spellbinding landscape before starting the descent. Have lunch once you reach the valley. Enjoy photographing the spellbinding landscape before starting the descent. Have lunch once you reach the valley. Travel back to Cusco. Travel back to Cusco. Trip ends.