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Ausangate-Trek-4-Day-3-Nights

Aventura y Trekking
4 Días 3 Noches

Locación

Cusco, Perú

Altura Máxima

4,950 m.s.n.m.

Dificultad

Moderada

Descripción General

Discover Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain in 4 Days Trek in the Andes

Upis, Pucaqocha, Anantapata, Rainbow Mountain, Cusco

Explore this fascinating area in short day hikes through our 4-Day Ausangate Trekking Tour, it combines stunning spots such as Ausangate mountainRainbow Mountain and Red Valley, hiking 4 days through stunning Andean landscapes. Perfect trek for these adventure hiker and love getting off-the-beaten path.

Not only will you be surprised by the impressive view of Ausangate Mountain, but you will also feel the energy of this Apu, today known as the creator of life and protector of the Andean people. At Vidal Expeditions, we combine hiking with a spiritual and mystical journey to reconnect with Mother Earth (Pachamama). Feeling the energy of Mother Earth and understanding its importance to our lives is fundamental for the body and soul.

If you are looking for areas less crowded with beautiful landscapes, they are even better than other tourist destinations. The Ausangate Trek 4 Day will transport you to the most outstanding spots in the middle of the Peruvian Andes. Hike around Ausangate Mountain the highest snow peak in Cusco (6,384 meters/20,944 feet).

During this 4-day adventure, you’ll discover incredible remote communities, soak in the natural thermal baths, join the Pachamama offering ceremony, recharge your energy, and culminate at the Rainbow Mountain area with its impressive natural colors.

Highlights: Ausangate Mountain, Rainbow Mountain, and Red Valley
Hiking distance: 32km/ 19.8 miles
Considerations: Acclimatization is required
Season: April through November

Itinerario

Day 01

Cusco-Tinki-Upis-Campsite

Walking Distance:  8km / 5miles

Starting Elevation: 4,150 meters / 16,615 feet

Highest Elevation: 4,430 meters / 14,534 feet

Campsite Elevation:  4,430 meters /14,534 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Meals: Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea)

Accommodation: Camping (tent)

Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

Our Ausangate Trekking Adventure begins with the pick-up from your hotel at 5:30 a.m. And head to Tinki town located about three hours drive. Here, you’ll be able to buy the last items that you could need along the trek. After we continue driving to Rodeana Village, where our hike begins.

Our walk this day will be relative easy, ascending through a wide path with a spectacular view of the north face of Ausangate Mountain. After 3 hours of trekking through herds of alpacas, rivers, and green valleys, we will reach Upis Community, where our lunch spot and camp are.

In the afternoon, we’ll have the option to hike to Upisqocha Lake, where our guide will do an offering for Apu Ausangate and Pachamama. The hike will take around 2 hours round-trip. Once you return the camp, you’ll join the happy hour tea time, and later, before dinner, you can join the thermal baths.

Have dinner in the evening, after you can stargazing at the Milky Way, which is amazing, and spend the night in front of the sacred mountain of Ausangate.

 

Day 02

Upis – Arapa pass – Pucaqocha

Walking Distance:   9 km / 5.5miles

Starting Elevation: 4,430 meters /14,534 feet

Highest Elevation: 4,800 meters / 15,748 feet

Campsite Elevation:  4,520 meters /14,829 feet

Difficulty: Challenging

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea)

Accommodation: Camping (tent)

Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

You’ll be woken up by our team with a hot tea and admire the beauty of Ausangate Mountain once you open your tent. Then, you’ll join a delicious breakfast prepared by our professional Andean chef.

We begin our hike by ascending through a picturesque path for about two hours towards the Arapa Pass, 4,800 meters (15,748 feet). Along the way, you’ll be able to see some wild Vizcachaz and birds, including the famous condor, one of the largest birds in the Andes.

Then, we start descending for an hour and a half. Along the way, we will see several lakes, Yana Qocha and Pucaqocha lakes, those are created by the snowmelting from Ausangate and surrounded mountains. We continue walking to reach our lunch spot and campsite. Be ready to have one of the most impressive views of the south face of Ausangate Mountain.

After lunch, you will walk around and capture the stunning view of the different lakes located in the valley. Your guide will take you to one of the lakes where you can enjoy the immense tranquility in front of this huge mountain. Later, you will have tea time, followed by a delicious dinner. Spend the night while the Apu watches over you while you sleep.

 

Day 03

Pucaqocha – Apacheta Pass – Anantapata – Warmisaya

Walking Distance:  10km / 6.2miles

Starting Elevation: 4,520 meters /14,829 feet

Highest Elevation: 5,000 meters / 16,404 feet

Campsite Elevation: 4,800 meters / 15,748 feet

Difficulty: Challenging

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Camping (tents)

Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

Ready to explore the most captivating views? You’ll be woken up by our trekking team with a hot Coca tea, that gives you an energy boost.

Enjoy the Andean breakfast with a spectacular view of Ausangate. Then, we walk up for an hour to reach Apacheta Pass 5,000 meters (16,404 feet). While you go higher, the views become incredible.

Once you have reached the pass, you’ll have breathtaking views of red mountains and green valleys in front of you. At the backside, you can feel the immense energy it boasts and understand why locals call it «Life Creator». Have a moment to catch your breath and say thanks to this impressive mountain for an incredible day.

From here, we’ll walk down to Anantapata. On the way, you’ll see some herds of alpacas grazing quietly. Get your cameras ready for some great photos. Anantapata is our lunch spot and rest.

Then, we begin ascending for an hour to reach Warmisaya Pass, 5,010 meters (16,437 feet) above sea level. From here, you’ll see the iconic Rainbow Mountain, in the background, it is still possible to see the gigantic Ausangate Mountain.

After, we descend to Surineqocha, where our camp is. All your tents will be already set up, and have time to rest. Around 3:30 p.m., we hike to Rainbow Mountain and observe the wonderful sunset on the horizon after everyone has already left the area. In the evening, enjoy the delectable dinner and spend our last night surrounded by mountains.

 

Day 04

Surineqocha – Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley – Cusco

Walking Distance:  7 km / 4.3miles

Starting Elevation: 4,800 meters / 15,748 feet

Highest Elevation: 5,036 meters / 16,522 feet

Campsite Elevation

Difficulty: Challenging

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation:

Adventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

After our Andean breakfast, we make our way to the Rainbow Mountain to explore its natural colors, and have a chance to admire the sunrise early in the morning before the large groups arrive.

Our expert guide will explain to you concerning the colors, history, and local traditions of the area, and of course he will take you to the best spots to capture stunning photos.

After exploring this such a nice spot, we will continue our hike towards the Red Valley. It takes only 30 minutes to get there, and not many people go there. This place seems like another planet; you’ll be surprised by the reddish color coming from the iron existing in the place.

Definitely, you will take your time to admire all the red mountains around you and enjoy the tranquility of the area. Finally, we will make our way back towards the bus station, where our delicious lunch awaits us, then board our bus and drive back to Cusco.

Personalice este itinerario agregando días adicionales a cualquier ubicación. Comuníquese con uno de nuestros asesores de viajes expertos para obtener asesoramiento.

Información Importante

WE INCLUDE

Vidal Expeditions Team Provides

  • Pre-departure briefing

    After you have completed the booking, 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 hike departure. During this briefing, you will receive important details about the trek. you will also 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. They have graduated with a tourism career from the National University San Antonio Abad of Cusco, and they have also studied English in a private language institute. 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 three nights along the Ausangate Hike. 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 4-day Ausangate Rainbow Mountain. 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 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 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 hike needs a proper sleeping bag, which has to be for -10°C or 14°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.

    • Entrance to the Rainbow Mountain

      The ticket for this iconic mountain is not included, it cost S/20 soles and you can pay directly at the Rainbow Mountain on the final day.

    • Entrance to Red Valley

      If you decide to visit the Red Valley, we dont include the ticket which is S/ 20 Soles per person, 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.

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.

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Itinerary at a Glance

  • Day 01

    Cusco – Tinky – Upis Village

    Have the first view of the imposing Ausangate Mountain (6,384 meters), soak in the thermal baths, and join the Pachamama ceremony.
  • Day 02

    Upis – Arapa Pass – Pucaqocha

    Today you will hike through stunning landscapes, different-colored mountains, gorgeous turquoise lakes, and herds of alpacas.
  • Day 03

    Pucaqocha – Apacheta pass – Anantapata – Warmisaya Pass – Surineqocha

    Enjoy the breathtaking views from Apacheta Pass, feel the energy of Apu Ausangate, and have an afternoon hike to Rainbow Mountain to see the sunset.
  • Day 04

    Surineqocha – Rainbow Mountain – Red Valley – Cusco

    Wake up early and hike to Rainbow Mountain to beat the crowds and enjoy the stunning sunrise, then continue to explore the Red Valley. In the afternoon, after lunch, board the bus back to Cusco.

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