Ausangate located in the Vilcanota mountain range, is one of the favorite places for nature lovers and hiking. The hike to this place is one of the most famous in Peru. In a desperate day this imposing mountain dominates the southern horizon of Cusco with its 6,380 meters of altitude.
In addition, this place is located near the Sinakara Valley. Here the pilgrimage to the Lord of Qoyllur Rit will take place. A custom that takes place every year in the months of July and July.
During our 4-day tour you will be able to walk through the Andean landscapes. A remote and unspoilt road full of traditional villages. Pass through the high mountains, alpine lakes, turquoise lagoons of Puccaqocha and all the incredible landscape that surrounds it.
We will also be able to tour the mountain of 7 colors and all the beautiful colorful landscape that surrounds it.
We recommend you to spend a few days in Cusco or take our Sacred Valley Tour. Be acclimatized to cold climates since we will walk through high altitude and cold places.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
0600 AM
Early in the morning we will pick you up in our private transport. We will take you through the southern Valley of Cusco for three hours until you reach Upispama. This place is the beginning of the walk. Along the way you will be able to appreciate beautiful landscapes and Andean villages.
After meeting and arranging our belongings with the muleteers we will start walking to Upis. This will be the place where we will camp.
Upon arrival we will enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you can walk to the Ausangate Lagoon. The walk takes about two hours round trip. You can also enjoy the thermal baths that are near our camp.
We will wake you up with a delicious Andean breakfast. We will continue the hike to the Arapa Pass. Located at 4,968 meters.
During the walk you will be able to see Andean animals such as llamas or alpacas and Andean communities. You will also be able to appreciate the imposing snowy Ausangate in the distance.
After appreciating these beautiful views we will descend to our camp in Puca Cocha. Here you can see glaciers and imposing mountains. This will be the place where we will camp.
Inside a shelter the tents will be installed where he will rest to be able to keep warm.
We will wake you up with a delicious Andean breakfast. We will continue walking with an ascent to the Abra Puca Cocha. Located at 5,051 meters. This place offers beautiful views of the snowy Ausangate. You will also be able to see the red Mountain of Ananta.
On the way you can see vizcachas and vicuña. After a break we will start with the descent. We will continue walking uphill to the second pass called Warmi Saya. Located 4500 meters. From here you can see the Rainbow Mountain.
Finally we will walk downhill to go around a small lagoon and keep walking until we reach our camp.
Very early in the morning we will wake you up with a delicious Andean breakfast. We will continue our tour to be able to see the Rainbow Mountain at dawn and in all its splendor without tourists.
We will start by walking uphill to Ananta Pass. Here you can see the Colorful Mountain in the distance.
We will continue descending by Andean roads until we get down from the mountain. Upon arrival we will start the ascent to the Rainbow Mountain.
Upon reaching the top we will be able to enjoy all the colorful landscape offered by this mountain and its surroundings. After seeing the beautiful views we will go to the village of Qesuno. Here we will stop for lunch.
After enjoying the last Andean lunch we will board our private transport. We will take you back to the city of Cusco. Arrive in Cusco at night.
