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Ausangate trek 5 days plus Rainbow Mountain, it is a perfect trip located south of Cusco about 100 kilometers. Although it is still little known, the Ausangate trek is one of the best options in Cusco for trekking lovers, it is a journey through the foothills of the most important sacred mountain in the south of Cusco, one of the definitely unique adventures, where you will see mountains snowfalls, you will visit remote Andean villages, you will enjoy thermal baths and more than 20 colorful lakes, without a doubt the Ausangate mountain is a paradise. Pick up this circuit and live an unforgettable adventure, fully enjoy next to the (Apu) Ausangate (6.372m / 20900ft) Sacred Mountain and the largest in the Cusco region. Even this hike is much better than other typical hikes.
Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley are within this trek. Walk through beautiful hills where alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, Andean geese, among other wild animals, interact with the Andean people and take a closer look at the Ausangate mountain, one of the mountains most respected by the Inca culture.
designed to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. a once in a lifetime adventure to return home happy and with unique memories. We take care that your trip on this adventure is 100% satisfactory and safe.
We pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am to leave the city of Cusco, then we will have three and a half hours driving in a private transport along the Cusco-Puerto Maldonado highway until we reach Tinki (3800m / 12467 ft), in the On the way we will see picturesque villages, and we will stop for a couple many times to enjoy the landscapes, once we reach Upis (4400m / 14435ft), the main trail we will meet our chefs and local muleteers, horses and we will prepare for the adventure, we will walk uphill gradually for about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Following the highland valley inhabited by llamas and alpacas with spectacular views of Ausangate as a backdrop to reach the lunch spot located in Pamparapa (4,600m / 15,092ft). Today, we will have lunch in a very picturesque place with the Ausangate mountain in the background. After eating the delicious food, we will still walk for about 3 hours and 30 minutes to get to the first camp, called pukaccoha (4,650 m / 15,256ft), from the lunch place we will walk for two hours to get the first pass called Paso Arapa ( 4,850m / 15908ft), at this point we will be impressed by the breathtaking views of the eroded mountains and highland valleys. Then we will walk downhill for 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the camp, a place with incredible views around the Ausangate mountain. Lunch and dinner included.
In the morning we will have a beautiful sunrise on top of imposing rocks and mountains, we will enjoy this view while having breakfast, after breakfast we will begin to walk along an uneven path (ups and downs) this section of the trail is one of the most picturesque, already That blue and turquoise lagoons surround the lower part of the Ausangate mountain massif (6,384m / 20,945ft), the highest mountain in Cusco. After walking for 1 hour and 30 minutes, we will start walking along a zigzag path towards the next Hananta pass. In which, we will enjoy the dramatic views of the Vilcanota mountain range going in different directions, colored hills, and the peaks of the glaciers. From this pass, we will walk downhill to reach the valley part and follow the valley until we reach our lunch spot located at the place called Hananta (4,650m / 15,256ft). Place of our camp on the second day, when we arrive at the place we will have time to relax and explore the area.
Today’s nutritious breakfast that the chef prepares for us, to go out to explore Rainbow Mountain. After enjoying our breakfast very early in the morning, we will hike for about 2 hours to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain at (5038m / 16528ft). And we are sure to beat the big crowds and this place will be just for us. for about 45 minutes, enough time to enjoy the site. Your guide will be in charge of explaining to you about this amazing and imposing work of art created by nature (remember that this type of formation can be seen in only two places in the world: Peru and China), where you will learn about the formation process, minerals natural colors that form and everything related to this beauty of the world.
After having enough time in this place, we will return by the same path to Ananta (lunch place), where we will have lunch again around 12:30 pm. This afternoon, we will continue walking for 3 more hours until the next camp called Ausangate Qocha (4,700m / 15,420ft).
Another great day to enjoy the amazing colored hills next to Mount Ausangate (6,384m / 20,945 feet), the highest mountain in Cusco, and see more glacial lagoons, after breakfast we will start our trekking again, we will leave early to walk uphill up for two hours to the third pass of the mountain called Palomani (5200m / 17056ft), the highest pass of the whole way; where, we will begin to take a look at the huge mountain and some other colored hills that are still nearby and in this place we will make an offering to the PachaMama (mother earth).
Then we will walk downhill for about two hours also until we reach the part of the valley, where we will have lunch at PampaCancha (4050m / 13284ft, at the end of the afternoon we will walk uphill. For 2 more hours until the next Q´ampa campsite (4300m / 14104ft), Where at night we will have tea time, then dinner All meals included Throughout this day’s walk we may have the opportunity to see llamas, alpacas and maybe even pumas.
We will wake up with hot coca tea in the morning to have another great day, after having breakfast, we will walk for 2 hours and 30 minutes until the last pass called Q´ampa (5000m / 16400ft), where we will have incredible glacial peaks right in front, where it is We may have the opportunity to spot the Andean deer and we will also see lakes of different colors and sizes. Then we will walk downhill to reach our last scenic spot. We will walk until we reach Pacchanta (4100m / 13448ft). Pacchanta is a small community with hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing dip, and in this place we will say goodbye to our chefs and our muleteers. In this same place our private transport will be waiting for us so that we will return to Cusco to our hotels, for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, in Cusco we will be around 7:00 pm.
Before your departure to Ausangate trek 5 days, you will meet your guide at your hotel where you are staying, for an orientation before your trek. At this time, it is where we will provide you with the duffel bags for your items that our horses will carry. The meeting takes place in the evening before the trip begins.
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Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs, and cooking equipment (all carried by the horses).
There, you can carry your personal belongings (including sleeping bag) up to a maximum weight of 6 kg / 14 lbs.
All duffel bags will be carried by your porters or horses and will only be available at your campsite every day (morning and evening). Any items that are necessary during the hike should be packed in your backpack.
All Machupicchu Tierra Felizguides have received first aid training. Your tour guide will always have a first aid kit for basic medical situations (traveler’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen. If necessary, we will evacuate you from the road as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment.
Machupicchu Tierra Felizchefs cook the best dishes in the middle of the mountain. We respect all food restrictions (vegetarian, vegan or special menus are available at no additional cost), so be sure to add the ones you have on your booking form and let your guide know at your briefing. Food is typically served family style.
Every morning at the camp, you will wake up to a cup of hot drink! Our staff will bring the tea to your store.
Happy hour for tea and snacks! Every evening before dinner, our chefs will provide you with popcorn, hot chocolate, cookies, teas, coffee, hot water, etc. After a long day of hiking, you won’t have to wait until dinner to relax.
Every morning we’ll give you your snack to enjoy it during the walk; our tour leader will provide you a Cloth bag with local fruits, biscuits, chocolate, caramels, etc. We will give this snack to you at the beginning of each day in your cloth bag.
From your first lunch to your last breakfast, Machupicchu Tierra Felizwill provide all the water you need. This water is boiled, filtered, and then cooled before distributing. You must bring personal water bottles and / or camel back. We recommend bringing around 2 liters. You will be able to refill your water at every meal.
You will be provided with a small towel before each meal to clean your hands.
Day 1: You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and travel by private transport to Upis, the starting point of the Ausangate 5 dyas trek.
Day 5: Once you complete the tour, we will take you back to the door of your hotel in Cusco.
The muleteers are responsible for carrying your luggage on days 1, 2,3,4 and 5.
The pack mules carry all the camping equipment and your personal travel bag (7 kgs / 15 lbs).
Entrance ticket to Ausangate trek
Entrance ticket to rainbow mountain
In the trek to Ausangate 5 days, we include emergency horse so that you can accompany you during your tour and use it if necessary for a rest in the trek.
Sleeping bags are comfortable and suitable for the mountains.
The trekking poles are of great help during the walk that we are going to do.
We include an oxygen tank for any emergency that may arise during the trip.
Travel and health insurance.
cook, porters or muleteers and other personnel.
Delays beyond management’s control:
landslides, bad weather conditions, modification of the itinerary due to a security problem, illness, pandemic, change in government policy, political instability, strikes, etc.
The night before your trip to Ausangate 3 days, information meetings are held at your hotel at 6 pm with your trekking guide. And if you cannot attend at this time, you must arrange to do it at another time.
During the breffing you will receive your duffel bag for your belongings that you intend to take on the hike, which will not be in your backpack.
These informational meetings last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
You will receive a duffel bag during your briefing, where you will pack the necessary things for the Ausangate trip for 3 days, the maximum weight you must carry is 6 kilos. All duffel bags will be carried by the horses or porters and will only be available at your campsite every day (morning and afternoon). Any items that are necessary during the hike should be packed in your backpack.
Duffel bags measure (2ft / 66cm long) x (1ft / 36cm wide).
During the trip, you need a day pack big enough to carry your personal belongings like a warm jacket, raincoat, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Generally, a 30 to 50 liter backpack is sufficient.
The trek you have booked must be paid in full at the time of breifing or days before departure.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would pay the balance of the trip in cash in US dollars or in local currency. To withdraw here in Cusco we have several ATMs along Av. El Sol (either in US dollars or in local Peruvian soles).
You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance with traveler’s checks.
Our Machupicchu Tierra FelizCompany transports will pick you up from your hotel, as long as you are in the Historic Center of Cusco. Pick-up time will be coordinated with your guide at the briefing. The pick-up time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic.
Cusco is a very old city, therefore it has many narrow and cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnb may be located on streets with no car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to carry luggage. We strongly recommend that you book an accommodation with good access.
Average daytime temperatures in and around Cusco generally range between 55º and 75º F and cool to 40º and 50º at night. Much of this itinerary takes place in the mountains, where the climate can change very quickly and night temperatures regularly drop to 30º and 40º. During the “dry season”, the days are usually clear and pleasant, with clouds in the afternoon that occasionally accumulate and cause small amounts of rain, and the morning temperatures usually oscillate between 35º and 45º with some frost on the tents. Plains in some places. While April and November departures may experience slightly higher amounts of rain, rain throughout the day is unusual. We will hike up several mountain passes that are over 15,000 ft / 4600 m,
therefore you have to bring the necessary things for the Ausangate trek 3 days.
Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also agree that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, everyone can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wants to modify the route; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications can be made.
It is very important to be well acclimatized to the altitude before exerting yourself on a hike. We recommend that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek begins to help you acclimatize and avoid possible problems with altitude sickness during the trek.
Suppose you have already been to another area of Peru at a high altitude before arriving in Cusco. In that case, we still recommend that you have a full day in Cusco to rest, recover from your trip and fully enjoy your trek and have a unique experience.
Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored in our office (you can coordinate during the day of the briefing or by email) or at your hotel, both for free.
Any equipment you don’t need on the trek can be safely stored at your hotel. Almost all hotels will offer this service. Do not leave valuables with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and get an itemized receipt (in the unlikely event of theft, many insurance companies require you to have a copy of the receipt with all items). It’s best to put items like credit cards in a sealed and signed envelope for added peace of mind.
Strikes and demonstrations are often frequent in Peru, and this can interrupt some of our planned tours. They can block the roads and take control of the railroad tracks. However, we will try to keep your tour as planned, even if it means leaving the night before your scheduled date. In these circumstances, tours can also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our top priority and decisions will be made appropriately.
You are responsible for your personal belongings during the Ausangate trek 3 days. Please pay attention to where you leave your belongings and remember to take everything once you leave your bus, tents, and restaurants.
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