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ausangate trek to rainbow mountain | Tour 7D/6N

Ausangate Trek 7 Days with Rainbow Mountain

Short Hike

ausangate trek to rainbow mountain | Tour 7D/6N

Ausangate Trek 7 Days with Rainbow Mountain

7 Days Short Hike

Trip Style:

Hike

Physical Level:

Group Size:

Hiking Distance:

45 KM

Departures:

Daily Departures

Max Altitude:

3300 msnm

Meals:

6 B, 6 D, 5 B

Sites to Visit:

Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Km 82, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu

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ausangate trek to rainbow mountain | Tour 7D/6N Overview

Ausangate is one of the most impressive hikes kuskAndes offers you to know a little part of the Andean mountain range better known as Vilcanota located southeast of the city of Cusco in which is also located the highest snowy of the Cusco region (6385 m.a.s.l.) about 100 kilometers from the capital of the Tahuantinsuyo navel of the world where you will have the opportunity to meet the South American camelids such as llama, alpaca, vicuña, which are animals of the South American camelids such as llama, alpaca, vicuña. m) about 100 kilometers from the capital of Tahuantinsuyo navel of the world where you will have the opportunity to meet the South American camelids such as the llama, the alpaca, the vicuna, which are animals that are part of the Andean culture of the people of these communities in the district of Ocongate to the same that overcame this difficult geography having a very extreme life of survival.

The Ausangate Trek or Ausangate Trek offers a true wildlife experience, and is the most challenging hike offered in the Cusco region. This is a great hike for nature lovers, you can observe a lot of wildlife. The scenery in this part of Peru is very impressive: snow-white snow-capped peaks and bright blue and green lagoons are just some of the scenic highlights. There is also a cultural element to this Ausangate trek, as it passes through several isolated Andean communities where the way of life has changed little since the reign of the Incas.

The Ausangate 7 day trek starts in the city of Cusco, this is part of the Andean Cordillera, one of the highest and most desolate areas and fantastic Andean landscapes in Peru. The Ausangate is the most representative mountain within the Andean culture in the Andes of Cusco.

It is part of a solid group of mountains whose peaks reach up to 6,372 meters above sea level (20,905 feet). The turquoise lagoons, large fields and stone forests have turned the area into a moonlit paradise completely separated from the modern world.

The Ausangate 7 day trek is a fantastic adventure in which it is possible to get to see a sunset in the mountains and eternal snow. Often there are rock peaks that climb to over five thousand meters high and also pieces of ice that fall vertiginously and the formation of lagoons of glacial origin.

The access to the Ausangate snow-capped peak is by an asphalted track taken from the road to Tinki. You need to be in good physical condition for this trek, since this trek has a duration of 5 days and suffers changes in altitude and temperature.

Our experience as a tour operator on this route gives us the support that your stay on this trip will be as pleasant as possible and you can be sure to trust our services, as well as the quality of the staff that our company, Peru Andean Travel, has.

You will be able to see a spectacular scene of Andean Quechua villages that continue to live in a typical way (developing community agriculture and raising llamas, alpacas and vicuñas).

Some high altitude treks or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travelers.

HIGHLIGHTS: Full-day treks (8-10 hours), mountainous and rugged terrain (climbing or descending up to 3,500 feet) on many treks. In this category are trips with hikes at average altitudes of 9,515 to 10,005 feet.

Trip Details:

Distance: A 56 km /34.79 miles
Altitude: 4050 – 5100 m. / 13287ft – 16732ft
Max. Elevation: 5,200m (17,060 ft)
Duration 07 Days – 06 Nights
General Difficulty – Difficulty
Distance: The difficulty of the Ausangate trek starts with the distance. It is 56 km in total, covered in 7 days and 3 nights. The trek is divided into two parts:

7 Days from FROM $ 650.00

Trip Style:

Hike

Physical Level:

Group Size:

Hiking Distance:

45 KM

Departures:

Daily Departures

Max Altitude:

3300 msnm

Meals:

6 B, 6 D, 5 B

Sites to Visit:

Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Km 82, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu

Itinerary ausangate trek to rainbow mountain | Tour 7D/6N

Day 1 Cusco-Tinki-Upis

KuskAndes will pick you up in a company bus at your respective hotels according to the pick up time which will be approximately 6:30 am and then we will go to the starting point of the trek crossing through different localities of Urcos, Ccatcca, Ocongate also by different archaeological sites such as Sunchusniyoc, Piquillacta and colonial temples, Andahuaylillas, Huaro urcos, etc.. finally after 3: hours we will arrive to Tinki where we will make a small stop to buy some last minute things or simply to use hygienic services because after this place we will still continue for 30 minutes more to the trekking point where our muleteers will be waiting for us ready with the horses to be able to transfer all the camp logistics , Once we are ready we will begin the trek with a slight ascent for about an hour and then take an almost flat path through a dry lagoon that today no longer exists, but you can still see some migratory birds along this area that is also inhabited by llamas and alpacas and you can also see some shepherds of this high Andean town. Dedicating all the time to the care of these South American camelids.

Duration : 4 hours approximately
Distance : 8 kilometers approximately
Difficulty level : moderate
Low level : 4050 masl.
High level : 4350 masl.

Day 2 Upis - Arapa Pass - Pucca Ccocha

Second day of our adventure we will start with the awakening with a cup of coca tea or coffee, then we will have a very energetic breakfast with a lot of protein to begin the day’s journey. We will be very well accompanied by the Andes mountains and typical landscape of this part of the open country always accompanied by the Apu Ausangate tutelary god and protector of the Andean man, Of course we will also be able to observe the unique contrast of the nature and the radiant sun of the Ande of Peru. The first part will begin with an ascent of 2 hours approximately until the highest point of this day Arapa pass (4750 masl) in this zone we will have an experience to know a little bit about the religion of the Andean men who knew how to be governed by many gods of the nature. the road will be flat with descent to the sector of the lagoons where we can rest a little and enjoy the tranquility and peace of nature after this small nap we will continue to lunch for about 30 minutes after our lunch a nap then we will have a short walk around the camp and take pictures of this area finished the day we will get ready to spend the night in this hamlet of Puca CCocha (4425m. a.s.l.)

Duration : 6 hours approximately
Distance : 8 kilometers approximately
Difficulty level : moderate
Low level : 4050 masl
High level : 4750masl

Day 3 Puca - Ccocha - Ananta pata

The KuskAndes trek team will always be attentive with the infallible coca tea which is a magical drink for altitude sickness that is a recommendation from all the trekkers of the mountains over the Peruvian Andes to reenergize all the calories worn out in this experience after this hot drink we will have our breakfast in the open field to enjoy the breeze of the sunrise, In this magical place of the Vilcanota mountain range as usual this morning we will start with an ascent of 2 hours and 30 minutes to the pass of Acco Ccasa located at 4850 masl approximately from where we can see all the lagoons that surround the slopes of Ausangate where we will have enough time to take a breath and take pictures, then we continue with our epic adventure this time we will be descending to the community of Anantapata located 4630m. s.n.m. where we will have our lunch prepared by our cheff after lunch we will get ready to rest the rest of the day this afternoon we will not do any other hike, dinner and spend the night in this part of the mountain range.

Duration 6 hours approximately
Distance 10 kilometers approximately
Low level 4425m.a.s.l. approx.
High level m.a.s.l. approx.

Day 4 Ananta Pata-Rainbow Mountain-Ausangate Ccocha

As usual in the morning we will start very early with our coca tea to begin with the activities of this day after breakfast we begin with the ascent to the summit of Yana Orcco which is located at 4800m. m that has a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes where we will have impressive views of this area very picturesque by the natural change of the colors of the mountains from this point we will descend for 40 minutes to reach the Qomer Ccocha Lagoon and then continue 45 minutes to the famous Mountain of 7 colors after enjoying the views and photos we will return by the same path to Anantapata for lunch then we will continue to the next camp located in Ausangate Ccocha 4620m.s.n.m. approximately for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Duration 7 hours and 30 minutes approximately
Distance 13 kilometers approximately
Difficulty required and challenge
Low level 4620m.a.s.l.
High level 4,750 meters above sea level.

Day 5 Ausangate Ccocha - Palomani - Jampapampa

We will always be very early with coffee or coca hot to warm up the day and then have breakfast and start the trekking day in which we have to be again at the top of the highest point of the journey which is located at 5200m.s.n.m. We will start with a steep climb for approximately 2 hours where we will have a magical religious and spiritual ceremony led by our mountain guide after this ceremony we will continue the adventure with a 2 hour descent to the area of Chillca Pampa where we will have lunch near some adobe buildings belonging to the community mentioned above in the district of Pitumarca. Pitumarca finished the food we will have a nap then we will continue to the next camp by a very showy valley of Andean green color with streams and some small waterfalls and very extensive valleys that leads to the populated center of Chillca all this part is of very easy road the part is undulating for an average of 2 hours until the camp of Jampa pampa that this located to 3550m. a.s.l.

Duration 7 hours approximately
Distance 9 kilometers approximately
Difficulty required, challenge
Low level 4620m.a.s.l. approx.
High level 5,200 m.a.s.l. approx.

Day 6 Jampapampa - Jampa Pass- Pacchanta

This day we will also always accompany the dawn with a cup of hot coca tea and then have breakfast and begin our journey with a slight ascent for about two hours with an impressive view of the snowy Ccayangate brother of the snowy Ausangate crossing between these two mountains considered Gods protectors of the Andean man arriving at this high part of the jampa pass we will make the farewell ceremony of the apus and the pacha mama for then descend for 2 hours in a typical path of the Peruvian Andes and then arrive to the Azul Ccocha Lagoon where we will enjoy lunch with a view of the lagoons and mountain peaks of the place once finished lunch we continue descending along the way we can observe a variety of lagoons of different colors very unreal of which we can admire and take pictures of the contrasts of color after 2 hours 30 minutes we will arrive to Pacchanta located at 3850m. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the thermo-medicinal baths of this locality. After 6 days of long days this will be like natural massages that will be of much pleasure and happiness we will spend the night in this community of Pacchanta.

Duration 9 hours approximately
Distance 14 kilometers approximately
Low level 3,850 m.a.s.l. approx.
High level 5,100 meters above sea level.

Day 7 Pacchanta - Cusco

This is a day that we will have to say goodbye after having our last breakfast in the mountains.

And we will be able to observe for the last time the Ausangate snow-capped mountain and then return to Cusco in our vehicle, which will pick us up from the area where we are.

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Prices in Private Service

Number of persons	Price per person

Prices in Group Service

$ per person

Included

Pick up from the airport to your hotel
Shuttle service for transfers
Professional guide for the whole tour (English-Spanish)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Oxygen bottle (emergency)
Emergency horse
Accommodation in tents
Professional cook for the whole trip
7 colors mountain income and others
Sponge mattresses
Cold boiled water supply for all days
A pre trek briefing evening 1 or 2 days before the trek

No Included

Sleeping bag (you can rent it with us)
Hiking poles (you can rent it with us)
Tips for the whole team ( guide , cook , muleteer )
Other items not mentioned

Recommendations

A backpack with a change of your trekking clothes. Recommended: Polos, short shorts and some warm clothes.
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).
Sturdy shoes or footwear, ideal for sports.
Camera, film and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
Hat or cap to protect against the sun, rain or cold.
Sun block
Mosquito repellent
Toilet paper
Snacks: cookies, energy bars, chocolates, etc.
Water bottle and water purification tablets (Micropur)
Original passport
Optional: walking sticks for trekking must be covered with rubber.

What To Bring

The following items are recommended for this hike and are very necessary
Waterproof waterproof hiking boots
Wind and rain jackets.
Clothes for the cold
Sun block, toilet paper,
Head lamps or flashlights
Wet wipes
Chocolate, energy bars, sweets
Extra money for any emergency (soles)
Original passport is very important

Travel Guide

HOW TO GET TO AUSANGATE?

It is necessary to take a public bus from Cusco to Tinki. The bus terminal is located 10 minutes (by cab) from the city of Cusco. The company is called SIWAR, a bus leaves every 20 minutes and the prices are reasonable. Make sure that the destination of the bus is Ocongate, which is a larger town than Tinki and is also located before Tinki. Check that the bus will continue to Tinki. Travel time by bus is approximately 4 hours on the road to Puerto Maldonado. Tinki is located at about 3,575 meters and accommodations and restaurants are scarce. We recommend leaving Cusco at 5 a.m. and starting the hike the same day to the first camp called Upis.

ACCLIMATIZATION FOR THE AUSANGATE TREK

Since the Ausangate Trekking requires daily high mountain passes. At least three acclimatization treks are recommended before embarking on the magnificent adventure. The best way to achieve this goal is to hike to Cristo Blanco in the city of Cusco (3,700 m) and do the Maras Moray trek, both of which are located at higher altitudes than Cusco.

BEST TIME TO DO THE AUSANGATE TREK

The best season to trek the Ausangate region is from April to November. This is to maximize the amount of clear days, since most of the activities we recommend take place outdoors. However, the favorable weather attracts more hikers and if you want to enjoy these beautiful places in an exclusive way, it is recommended to make the hike in the last days of March or in the month of December. Keep in mind that you can hike Ausangate at any time of the year (in case you do it on your own) and that prices increase (in the agencies that offer the trek) due to low demand because it is more difficult to find daily departures.

TAKING A TOUR VS. GOING ALONE

The advantages of scheduling a hike with a travel agency stand out at first glance, since there is a large staff of professional guides who safeguard the integrity of the adventurer during the entire tour, since they take care of even the smallest details, sometimes cumbersome, so that the globetrotter only worries about enjoying the entire journey and thus enriching the experience to the point of making it indelible. On the other hand, there is the possibility of doing the hike on one’s own. To carry out this trek the necessary requirements are to have previously done treks above 4000 m., to have adequate equipment, to stock up on sufficient food supplies and to be fluent in Spanish and/or Quechua. In this way you will avoid misunderstandings and bad intentions, which as we know, happen anywhere in the world.

CLIMATE OF AUSANGATE

Due to the geographical conditions of the Andes, the weather here can be, and almost always is, unpredictable and the Ausangate Trek trek includes a temperature oscillation between 10-20º C during the day if it is sunny, to 05-10º during the day if it is not sunny. Being at high altitude it is not hot but the sun is intensely strong which makes this condition the biggest battle. On the other hand, the temperature drops significantly in the afternoon and especially at night, reaching -10°C or even lower in the dry season. That is why warm clothing is required for this hike.

ENTRANCES TO AUSANGATE

The trek to Ausangate includes transit through several communities and these communities are responsible for the maintenance of the route, as well as offering camping services, toilets and even night guards, for which you have to pay and are already stipulated rates. Obviously, a guided hike may or may not include the respective payment of these fees. Clarify yourself on the subject before contracting the services of a travel agency.

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Out Trip Reviews

Trust is important to us and your trust is valuable, your vacation has to be perfect; many travelers like you already know the quality of service of Kuskandes Trek, you can read their reviews on tripadvisor, they are the guarantee of our service. Trip Advisor Profile

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   World Travel N 
 31. July, 2022.
 
 
 Verified Excelente
Mi Nombre es Nicolas de @world_travel_nicolas y puedo decir que fue la mejor experiencia que pude tener con el guia Americo, son los mejores y los recomiendo un 100%
  
 
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   Natalia A 
 1. July, 2022.
 
 
 Verified Best Tour I've ever had!
Américo gave us the best tour we could ask for.We  were 6 peoples, went por 10 days. He made so interesting every place we went with all the history and knowledge that he shared, so it felt different and special his treatment  instead of just going, take the picture and go. Also, the experience in the Salkantay trail  it was magical and authentic as if we were the Andean man. I was a little bit worried for my 9 y/o son because the route is of high difficulty, but Américo and his crew were very helpful  that made it very easy and pleasent for my kid, they answered all his questions and took cared of his needs.

The food  was delicious every day of the tour and made by a private chef just for us.  In short the crew made sure to cover all our needs. 
The whole experience made me fell in love of Peru and its culture. Everyone in my family was please and happy for the amount of details and care.

I would definitely repeat this tour. It exceed my expectations. I hope i can come back and hire KuskAndes Treck for another tour.
  
 
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   David P 
 4. June, 2022.
 
 
 Verified Mi viaje a cusco
Kuskandes trek es una agencia que cumplió con todas mis expectativas  al 100% americo es un excelente  guía y amigo que estuvo  en todo momento al pendiente  gracias amigo por esta experiencia  inolvidable   100% recomendable para toda persona  viajera y aventurera
  
 
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   Marlenne S 
 4. June, 2022.
 
 
 Verified Cuscotopia...!!!
Esta agencia cumplió al 100% todas mis expectativas...! Américo es un excelente guía, un excelente fotógrafo y un excelente amigo.  Siempre está muy al pendiente de cada tour. Es muy responsable. 
Recomiendo ampliamente viajar con él.😊
Saludos de tu amiga Marlen desde México!
  
 
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   Mayra G 
 23. April, 2022.
 
 
 Verified Just the best hike I ever did in my life.
Americo was an amazing tour guide. It was 10 of us,  all from different countries He was very knowable about the tour. Inca trail was 4 days with beautiful views . I highly recommend Americo and his whole team . If you are ready to have the greatest experience of your life get in touch with them and book your incredible experience
  
 
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   Antonio M 
 22. April, 2022.
 
 
 Verified Machu Picchu alternative trek - Inka experience
Americo went above and beyond to make our experience in Machu Picchu unforgettable! We arrived to Cusco in the middle of the strikes closing the main roads and whilst many tourists ended up trapped, Americo organised an alternative route to make our trip possible. Highly recommend him!
  
 
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   leticiaguti85 
 6. November, 2021.
 
 
 Verified Tour a Pie por Cuzco
Nos encontramos con Americo por casualidad en la Plaza de Armas y la verdad que fue una buena coincidencia cruzarnos en el camino. Supo transmitirnos perfectamente la cultura Inca y la historia de Cuzco
Definitivamente recomiendo este guía apasionado de su trabajo
  
 
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   Hugo G 
 6. November, 2021.
 
 
 Verified Merece la pena
Americo es un fenomeno, da gusto conocer gente como el. Pronto volveran las rutas por la montaña, hoy nos hizo el tour por la ciudad de cusco y pasamos el rato muy divertido y ameno. Mucha suerte!
  
 
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   Maricela 
 8. May, 2020.
 
 
 Verified Trek Peru
Guía increíble, trato excelente , no te lo puedes perder! Cada paisaje vale la pena y las caminatas son cansadas pero todo es increíble
  
 
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   Santina O 
 1. February, 2020.
 
 
 Verified Trek to Machu Picchu
Two summers ago my two girlfriends and I did the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. It was simply the most magical experience of my life. This trek is not easy and the altitude is no joke. However, the accomplished feeling you receive when you finally catch a glimpse of Machu Picchu is unmatched and totally worth every mile climbed. We complete our trek with Terrias Vivas, and had some issues. But our guide, Americo, became like a best friend to us (it was only the three of us and the guide for our trip). I was so happy to hear that he recently opened his own trekking company because he is amazing! He is SO intelligent and can identify nearly every single flower, plant, bird, etc. that he sees. He has such a kind heart and I wish that everyone hiking the Andes had the opportunity to have him as their guide. 

In conclusion, this tour is definitely worth it. Again, Americo is incredible and I walked away with not only photos of incredible views, increased knowledge of culture and history, and full bellies but I also gained a great friend in the process!