From Cusco: 5-Day Ausangate Circuit & Rainbow Mountain Trek

Highlights

• Embark on a 5-day trek through the Ausangate Circuit and Rainbow Mountain.
• Trek among snow-capped peaks, glaciers, turquoise lakes, and red valleys.
• Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, local culture, and starry nights.
• Experience an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Andes.

Description

Day 1: Cusco | Ocongate – Upis – Arapa Pass – Yana Qocha Begin your 5-day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain adventure with hotel pickup in Cusco. Travel approximately 3.5 hours to Upis, passing through Andean villages and stopping in Tinke. Enjoy breakfast with views of Ausangate before starting the trek through fields, grasslands, streams, and traditional communities. After lunch, ascend to Arapa Pass, enjoying spectacular mountain and glacier views. Descend to Yana Qocha campsite for dinner and overnight camping. Day 2: Yana Qocha – Hatun Puka Qocha – Puka Pass – Ananta – Qomer Qocha After breakfast, hike through valleys with glacial lakes, waterfalls, llamas, and alpacas. Pass Yana Qocha and Puka Qocha before ascending to Puka Pass, offering panoramic views of glaciers, turquoise lakes, red valleys, and snow-capped peaks. Continue to Ananta for lunch, then climb to Warmisaya Pass for your first view of Rainbow Mountain. Descend to Qomer Qocha campsite for dinner and rest. Day 3: Qomer Qocha – Rainbow Mountain – Ananta Pass – Ausangate Qocha Wake before dawn and hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). Reach the viewpoint early to enjoy its colorful mineral formations before the crowds arrive. Your guide will explain the geological history of this unique landscape. After taking photos, descend to camp for lunch. Continue hiking through colorful mountain slopes to Ausangate Qocha, your third campsite. Day 4: Ausangate Qocha – Palomani Pass – Sorapata – Jampa Camp After breakfast, begin a challenging ascent toward Palomani Pass, the highest point of the trek. Enjoy impressive views of Ausangate, glaciers, valleys, and red mountains. Descend through remote landscapes where llamas and alpacas graze. After lunch, continue through rugged terrain and Andean wetlands until reaching Jampa Base Camp. Relax with hot drinks and prepare for the final day. Day 5: Jampa Camp – Jampa Pass – Pacchanta Hot Springs – Tinke – Cusco Begin with an ascent to Jampa Pass, enjoying panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and valleys. Descend toward Qomercocha (Green Lake) and continue to Pacchanta, a traditional Andean village. Enjoy your final lunch and relax in the natural hot springs surrounded by spectacular mountains. Finally, board private transportation back to Cusco for hotel drop-off.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Private transportation Pre-trek briefing Professional English-speaking trekking guide 5 breakfasts 5 lunches 4 dinners Daily snacks Tea time and hot drinks Boiled drinking water Camping accommodation Four-season mountain tents Inflatable sleeping mats Dining tent Kitchen tent and cooking equipment Duffel bag service (up to 7 kg / 15.4 lb) Pack horses for camping equipment and personal belongings Ausangate Trek entrance fee Rainbow Mountain entrance fee Pacchanta hot springs entrance fee First-aid kit Portable oxygen tank Communication radios Vegetarian and vegan meal options

Excludes

Sleeping bag Trekking poles Dinner in Cusco on Day 5 Personal hiking clothing and gear Personal expenses Additional costs caused by adverse weather conditions Additional costs caused by itinerary changes for safety reasons Additional costs related to illness or medical emergencies

Important Information

• Please make your reservation at least 2 days in advance so we can properly organize transportation, guides, horses, camping equipment, and meals.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund