Highlights
- Embark on a 2-day trek through the Andes from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain
- Hike through the Ausangate Mountains and see llamas and alpacas grazing
- Enjoy a hot breakfast in Alqatari and a hearty lunch at the Ananta camp
- Admire the vibrant colors of Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley
- Benefit from a professional guide, cook, and private transportation
Description
Day 1: Cusco – Alqatari – Cordillera del Ausangate – Ananta Camp
Start your adventure with a hotel pickup in Cusco at 4:00 AM. Travel in a private vehicle for approximately 3 hours to the Alqatari community, where a hot breakfast prepared by your cook awaits.
After breakfast, begin your hike, passing through high Andean plains, local homes, and llama and alpaca grazing areas. The trail gradually ascends to the Pucacocha Pass, offering open views of the Ausangate Glacier, the highest mountain in the Cusco region (6,370 m).
Next, descend to the Ananta camp, located at over 4,700 m. Enjoy lunch in a dining tent, then spend the afternoon resting, walking around, or simply enjoying the scenery.
At the end of the day, your team sets up the tents and serves dinner. In favorable weather conditions, you can see a clear night sky typical of the high Andes.
Day 2: Ananta – Warmi Saya Pass – Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley – Cusco
Begin the second day early with coca tea or coffee served in your tent, followed by an energizing breakfast. Start the ascent to the Warmi Saya Pass (5,150 m), the highest point of the trek.
From the pass, descend to a circular lagoon and continue along a trail that skirts two lagoons until you reach Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. Enjoy plenty of time to explore the area, take photos, and listen to your guide’s explanations about the geological formation of the site.
Next, continue your hike to the Red Valley, a less traveled area characterized by its reddish hues and open landscapes. The final descent takes approximately 2 hours.
After the hike, enjoy a hot lunch before boarding your private transport back to Cusco, a journey of approximately 3.5 hours. Arrive around 3:00 PM.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop off in Cusco
Private tourist transportation throughout the tour
Professional guide
Professional cook for the 2 day trek
Meals: 1 dinner – 2 lunches – 2 breakfasts
Shared tent accommodation (maximum 2 people per tent)
Horses to carry equipment and up to 7 kg of personal luggage
Duffle bag for personal belongings
First aid kit and emergency oxygen
Entrance fees to private lands
Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
Entrance ticket to Red Valley
Excludes
Sleeping bag
Trekking poles
Tips for the team (guide, cook, and horsemen)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
