Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 3 Days
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3 days
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This will be the hike of your life, the most beautiful views of the Vilcanota range of mountains, where you will pass very close by the highest snow mountain of Cusco “Ausangate” and its 6350 mts. Undiscriptable lakes and the stunning Rainbow Mountain (VINICUNCA), where you will be one of the first one right there (tourist free), get ready.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Cusco - Ausangate - Upis - Hot springs
Accommodations
Camping
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Cena
Nevado Ausangate
We pick you up from your hotel at 5:00 am. and we’ll travel around 2 and ½ hours to Tinki, this is a small village where you will have a short free time to buy something you forget, then we keep going other 30 more minutes to Upis, where we start the hike, the view of the great Ausangate mountain welcome, first will be 2 hours uphill to arrive to the first pass ARAPA (4640 m.s.n.m.) where you will be very close to the sacred mountain of Ausangate, then we will start to going down, where we can see nice lagoons and sometimes wild Vicuñas in the trail, after 3 more hour of hiking you will arrive in Hatun Pucacocha where we will rest the fist night.
Upis - Ausangate pampa - Ausangate Pass - Uqui
Accommodations
Camping
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Almuerzo
DINNER
Dinner
Nevado Ausangate
After a healthy breakfast we will keep walking, the challenge will be to arrive to the second pass 4990 mts. (Chillca Apacheta), the views from this trail will offer an unpredictable scenary with the huge ausangate and the lakes on the bottom, every minutes more high and less oxigen, after two hours of hike uphill we will arrive to the pass, where we will make a ceremony to the great spirits of the mountains, then we will start to going down to arrive in the second camping site Ananta Pata
Auqui - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco
Vinicunca Mountain
Very early in the morning we will continue our trek, first 1 and ½ hours to arrive to the third pass (Warmisaya) where you will already see our last destination “RAINBOW MOUNTAIN”, we will walk other 1 and ½ hours to arrive that place, we will arrive early before that all the groups arrive, so you will have the best option to take your pictures, then we will start to go down to Kayrawiri where our transportation will be waiting for us to bring us back to cusco again (5pm.).
Options
Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 3 Days
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tents
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Entrance fee
Private transport
Sleeping bag
Walking poles
Traveling insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Abu Auzangate to Rainbow Mountain
Lars Mandal H,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional arranged and guided trek from Auzangate to Rainbow Mountain. The best food and sleeping arrangement I could have hopes for. I can strongly recommend Andean Part Travel.
Nature's Masterpiece;A Trek to Remember
461abigaelm,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Ausangate Trek was a dream come true! Each day brought stunning landscapes, from snow-capped peaks to vibrant valleys. Our guide, David, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making the trek enjoyable. Reaching Rainbow Mountain was the highlight—truly a sight to behold!
A Beautiful Blend of Culture and Nature
iankH5763EI,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Ausangate Trek was a wonderful mix of breathtaking scenery and rich cultural experiences. We met some amazing locals, learned about their way of life, and enjoyed some delicious meals along the way. Everything was well-organized, and I can’t recommend it enough!
A Tough but Worthwhile Challenge
E6048CSdanielm,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trek really pushed my limits! The altitude and rugged paths were challenging, but reaching Rainbow Mountain made it all worthwhile. The sense of achievement was incredible. Just make sure to pack the right gear and give yourself time to acclimatize!
An Adventure of a Lifetime with Javia!
marthanR8031JK,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An Adventure of a Lifetime with Javia! Javia made our Ausangate Trek an incredible journey! His enthusiasm and expertise kept us motivated, and he was always ready to help. The landscapes were breathtaking, and Javia's insights into local culture enriched our experience. Highly recommend this trek!
Well Organized Tour
Sherpa28324577253,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Javier made the trek so special! His passion for the mountains and caring attitude kept us motivated. The scenery was unreal, and the whole trip was well-organized. Rainbow Mountain was stunning!
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