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Ausangate-Trek-3-Day-2-Nights

Aventura y Trekking
4 Días 3 Noches

Locación

Cusco, Perú

Altura Máxima

4,950 m.s.n.m.

Dificultad

Moderada

Descripción General

Ausangate Trek 3 Days to Rainbow Mountain

Explore the 3-Day Ausangate Trek and the famous Rainbow Mountain. These outstanding places are located in the Cordillera Vilcanota, which is an impressive range of mountains that includes the highest mountain in all of Cusco, Ausangate 6,384 m (20,940 ft).

It’s an excellent trekking area, offering travelers spectacular colorful lagoons, glacier scenery, snow-capped peaks, hot springs, wild flora and fauna, hike through herds of alpacas, see wild vicuñas, and chinchillas. Picturesque villages and traditionally dressed local people.

At Vidal Expeditions we designed an intenerary 3 Days Trek beside of the Apu Ausangate that allows you to explore this part of the Peruvian Andes, one of the most remote area with stunning views, making it ideal for experienced hikers with limited time.

Why You Will Love This

This Ausangate Trek 3 Days will lead you to the most sacred mountain Nevado Ausangate, it includes a visit to the vibrant Rainbow Mountain and culminating in the Red Valley. Perfect for adventure lovers who are looking for an intense experience in high mountains and remote areas away from the crowds.

Highlights: Ausangate Mountain, Rainbow Mountain, and Lakes
Hiking distance: 28km/13 miles
Considerations: acclimatation is required
Season: April through November

Itinerario

Day 01

Cusco – Tinki – Upis

Highlight of the Day:Stunning Apu Ausangate and herds of alpacas

Campsite Elevation:  4,424 meters /14,514 feet

Accommodation: Camping (tent)

For the Ausangate Trek 3 Day, you will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco at about 5:30 a.m. in private transport and headed in the direction of the village of Tinki, at 3,800m (12,467 ft).

After a short stop, we continue our bus drive to Rodean (Upis) Village, where our hike begins. The hike will be easy ascending for about four hours with with spectacular views of Ausangate mountain, picturesque Andean communities.

We will arrive at our first camp, at 4,424 meters (14,514 feet), enjoy our lunch, during the afternoon you can relax in the hot springs.

 

Day 02

Upis – Arapa pass – Ausangate Pass – Anantapata

Highlight of the Day: Explore breathtaking views of the lakes and colorfull mountains

Campsite Elevation:  4,720 meters /15,485 feet

Accommodation: Camping (tent)

After a delicious breakfast, we will begin ascending to the first pass called Arapa (4,860 m/15,944 ft). Along the way you’ll observe Chinchillas, alpacas grazing freely, and the sacred Apu Ausangate as you approach the pass.

From there, we descend toward Hatunpuca Qocha where we have lunch with an incredible view of the Ausangate glacier. Along the way you will cross some other lagoons of different colors, streams and snowy-peaks.

Our route continues ascending toward Puca pass (4,980 m/16,338 ft).Here, you’ll feel the energy of the mountain and see its incredible beauty. Your guide will make a small offer to say thank you to Apu Ausangate for creating life.

We then continue descending to Anantapata camp. About 4 to 5 p.m., we end our hike, and the tents will be already set up for us to rest, have dinner, and before we go to sleep, our guide will show you the constellation (4,720m / 15,485ft).

 

Day 03

Anantapata – Warmisaya – Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley – Cusco

Highlight of the Day: Stunning Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley

Accommodation: Camping (tent)

Adventure: Discover the hidden gem in the Andes Mountains

We left the campsite at 4 a.m. in the morning to start hiking up to the next pass, Warmisaya (5,000 m; 16,320 ft). From here, you can appreciate in the dustance the amazingness of the Rainbow Mountain.

We descend for half an hour, then hike for another hour more to reach the Rainbow Mountain (5,036m / 16,522 ft). Here, we will arrive before the crowds and enjoy this incredible place.

After your guide explain about the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain colors, you will have plenty of time to explore the area and capture amazing photos. Also you will have option to hike the Red Valley which is another incredible place around the area. After exploring it, we continued hiking down for 3 hours for our lunch. At 1:30 pm, we have our transportation back to Cusco. The arrival time is around 6 p.m.

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Información Importante

WE INCLUDE

Vidal Expeditions Team Provide

  • Pre-departure briefing

    Once you book the tour with us, you will get a notification about the pre-departure briefing, where you will meet with your trekking guide and the tour group in our office the night before your Ausangate trek departure. During this briefing, you will receive important details about the trek. After this time, you will receive your duffle bag for your extra luggage, which will be carried by the horses while you are hiking.

  • Professional Adventure Guide

    All our tour guides have a great reputation for customer service. Through their patience, responsibility, knowledge, passion for trekking, and pride in having been born in the land of the Incas, we ensure our guides provide an excellent experience for you when you explore the Andes.

  • Entrance Fees to Ausangate park

    Once we receive your details and the deposit for your tour, we will purchase all the necessary tickets for your trek. They will be for a specific date and will be in your name.

  • Accommodations

    At Vidal Expeditions, we include accommodations for two nights along the Ausangate trek. with suitable camping equipment to make sure your trek is an experience of a lifetime. Our tents are Mountain Gear or Doite pro Aconcagua for 4 people, which will be shared only with 2 people to ensure your comfort and enough space for your luggage. The same way we include inflatable mattresses. There will also be a spacious dining tent for you to enjoy each meal on this tour.

Transportations

  • Private Transport

    We included all the transportation during your tour. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the beginning of the trail, and the bus returning from Ausangate to Cusco will drop you off at your hotel.

  • Horses

    We include horses to transport all the duffle bags and equipment during this tour, and there will also be a horseman. At Vidal Expeditions, we know safety comes first, which is why we include an emergency horse in case someone feels tired or gets altitude sickness.

Equipment

  • Personal Duffle bag

    We included a personal duffle bag for your 3-day Ausangate trek. You will get this duffle bag at Vidal Expeditions office during your pre-departure briefing the night before your trek. This bag will be carried by horses during the trek. You will find it in your tent every afternoon when you arrive at the campsite. It can be filled with your personal items, sleeping bag, and mattress, but the maximum allowable weight is 7 kg (17 lb). The duffle bag must be returned to our office no later than one day after your trek.

  • Toilet Tents

    During our trek to Ausangate, we bring our own portable toilet tent because we know how important it is to protect our environment, and we are trained to leave no traces along the route.

  • Medical First Aid Kit

    All tour guides at Vidal Expeditions are very well trained in first aid. They received training courses every six months on how to assist someone who is in an emergency situation. Also, they are trained on how to supply balloon oxygen if someone requires it.

Meals

  • Meals

    At Vidal Expeditions, we know food is such an important part of any vacation, and getting the right fuel on an active holiday is crucial. We include 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners. And of course, we cater to all dietary restrictions. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others—just let us know. Our chefs are well-trained to prepare the best food you’ve ever had with local and organic ingredients.

  • Water

    Vidal Expeditions will provide you with water from the first lunch to the last breakfast. This water will be filtered, boiled, and cooled by our chef. You must bring your own water container, bottle, or camelback that can hold water for hiking for a few hours. We recommend a capacity of 2 liters.

WE NOT INCLUDED

    • Sleeping bag

      Every trekker along the Ausangate trek needs a proper sleeping bag, which has to be for -20°C or 2°F. We recommend you bring your own, but if you don’t want to bring your own or don’t have one, you can rent a sleeping bag from us.

    • Rainbow Mountain Entrance

Rainbow Mountain entrance ticket is not included, it cost S/20 soles that you can pay directly there.

    • Walking Sticks

      Hiking with trekking poles has its benefits. They protect your knees while you are hiking downhill, especially in remote areas where there are many ups and downs. Trekking poles also help you during the ascent with increased stability. If you don’t have a pair of trekking poles, you can rent them from our office.

    • First Breakfast

      We do not provide breakfast on the day of your departure. However, most hotels offer breakfast during your stay. In case your hotel does not provide breakfast, we will stop at a restaurant near Ocongate where you will be able to purchase breakfast.

    • Travel Insurance

We recommend buying travel insurance before leaving your country in case something happens during your visit to Peru.

    • Tips for our team

Tips are not included. Tipping the team is usual on any excursion to Ausangate, and although we pay good salaries to our entire team, tips are welcome as a token of your appreciation for the team’s hard work.

AUSANGATE TREK 3 DAYS PACKING LIST

At Vidal Expeditions, we focus on making your trip an unforgettable experience, and we want to provide all the details you need to know before leaving your country and starting your life experience in Peru.

What you need to pack?

Essential Items

  • Passport
  • Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
  • Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
  • Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
  • Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelback is encouraged – but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
  • Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)
  • Trekking poles

FOR YOUR DUFFEL:

Horses will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and air mat (if you bring or rent one). From our perspective, these two items weigh 3 kg.

    • 2-3 wicking t-shirts
    • 2-3 hiking pants
    • 2-3 sets of undergarments
    • 1 Fleece
    • 1 Warm, down jacket: gets very cold at night
    • 1 Rain jacket and pants
    • 1 sun hat
    • 1 wool hat
    • Bathers / swimsuit for the hot spring
    • Small towel
    • Headlamp: essential
    • Waterproof gloves
    • Comfortable shoes for camp or flip flops
    • Walking boots
    • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho

Battery Charger:

    • There is no place to plug in while trekking!

Large plastic bags:

    • to help organize and keep clean from dirty.

Sleeping bag: 

    • Recommend down bags for -10C at least

 

INSIDE YOUR DAYPACKS:

A daypack can be any size for hiking, but we always say the smaller, the better. If it is larger, try to make it as light as possible. Water: We supply clean water at each meal. You are responsible for your first morning’s water only, as we won’t have time to filter water until your first lunch.

  • Sun hat
  • Rain gear
  • Fleece
  • Camera
  • Music (iPhone)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
  • Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
  • Earplugs
  • Some snacks (Chocolate, fruits, energy bars, etc.)

TOILETRIES:

  • Sunscreen
  • Face moisturizer
  • Bug spray
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Wet wipes
  • Small towel
  • Toothbrush and paste
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal medication
  • First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.

Mapa de Recorrido

Ruta

Itinerary at a Glance

  • Day 01

    Cusco – Tinky – Upis Village – Arapa Pass – Puca Qocha

    Have the first view of the imposing Ausangate Mountain, which stands as the highest peak in the entire Cusco region at 6,384 meters.
  • Day 02

    Puca Qocha – Ausangate pass – Anantapata

    Be amazed by the breathtaking views of the different lakes and the biggest glacier in the area.
  • Day 03

    Anantapata – Warmisaya Pass – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco

    Explore the iconic Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley of Peru before the large groups of the day tour arrive..

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