Discover the Best of Ausangate Trek and Vinicunca

Guided Ausangate Trek with Local Families + Rainbow Mountain 3.5 Days / 3 Nights.

Lodge & Hotel
ACCOMMODATION
Gastronomy
CULTURAL
Personalized
GROUPS
Moderate to Challenging
DIFFICULTY

"Discover the Best of Ausangate Trek and Vinicunca in 3.5 Day / 3 Night: An Unforgettable Adventure in Andean Culture with Local Families"

Are you interested in an amazing trekking experience in Peru? The 3.5-day Ausangate + Rainbow Mountain tour is just what you need! Discover Andean culture and stunning natural scenery while having fun. On day 1, you'll visit Pachhanta to enjoy hot springs and a delicious dinner with a local family. On day 2, you'll hike through the beautiful lakes of the Ausangate mountain and arrive at the campsite for a hot dinner. On day 3, you'll ascend to the Palomani pass and have a spectacular view of the landscape, including the famous Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. Finally, you'll visit Vinicunca and return to Cusco.

It's important to choose a reliable tour operator with experienced local guides, quality equipment, and personalized attention so you can make the most of this unique experience. Don't hesitate and book your adventure now. Live an unforgettable experience in the Andean region of Peru!

Tour Price Per Person

$380USD

3.5 Days / 3 Nights
Ausangate Trek


Tour Type: Trekking/hiking, cultural, adventurous
Good For: Those in moderate shape or better
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Considerations: You will always have a saddle horse to ride in the most difficult section.

Ausangate Trek

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Lucmabamba

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Aguas Calientes

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Antapata

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Trip Details Ausangate Trek

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Ausangate Trek 3.3D / 3N

Discover the Best of Ausangate Trek and Vinicunca

Are you interested in an amazing trekking experience in Peru? The 3.5-day Ausangate + Rainbow Mountain tour is just what you need! Discover Andean culture and stunning natural scenery while having fun. On day 1, you'll visit Pachhanta to enjoy hot springs and a delicious dinner with a local family. On day 2, you'll hike through the beautiful lakes of the Ausangate mountain and arrive at the campsite for a hot dinner. On day 3, you'll ascend to the Palomani pass and have a spectacular view of the landscape, including the famous Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. Finally, you'll visit Vinicunca and return to Cusco.

Are you interested in an amazing trekking experience in Peru? The 3.5-day Ausangate + Rainbow Mountain tour is just what you need! Discover Andean culture and stunning natural scenery while having fun. On day 1, you'll visit Pachhanta to enjoy hot springs and a delicious dinner with a local family. On day 2, you'll hike through the beautiful lakes of the Ausangate mountain and arrive at the campsite for a hot dinner. On day 3, you'll ascend to the Palomani pass and have a spectacular view of the landscape, including the famous Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. Finally, you'll visit Vinicunca and return to Cusco.

The Salkantay trek is a breathtaking adventure that combines natural beauty with cultural richness. With Refugios Salkantay, you can enjoy a deeper and more authentic experience, staying in lodges and homestays that have a history and tradition of their own. This makes the trek more meaningful and allows you to feel part of the local community.
  • DAY 0

    Transfer to Pacchanta and Hot Springs

    At 1 pm, we will pick you up from your hotel and head to Nevado Ausangate, following the Interoceanic highway. Along the way, you can observe the different crops and daily life of the locals. After a 3.5-hour journey, we will arrive at Pachhanta, where we will be welcomed by a local family. We can relax in the hot springs and enjoy a typical dinner with the family, getting to know their customs and way of life.

    Paqchanta height: 4350 m
    Difficulty: Easy
    Accommodation: Private rooms, hot shower, WiFi.
    Night temperature: – 10° C

    Food (Lunch - Dinner)
    Wifi
    Hot shower
    Cell phone charging
    Bed
    Moderate (10 km / 6,20mil)
    Towels
    5 hours
  • DAY 01

    Ausangate Trek: Pacchanta - 7 Lakes Ausangate - Pass Jampa to Sorapata -

    After enjoying breakfast with the local family, we will begin our hike, accompanied by local families who are arrieros and a cook, living on the Ausangate trail. We will walk through the lakes located at the foot of the great Apu Ausangate, with shades of blue, green, and turquoise. We will have lunch overlooking the peaks covered with permanent glaciers and the admirable landscape. We will reach the highest point of the day, Jampa Pass at 5,100 m, where we can enjoy lovely views before descending to the camp for a hot drink and dinner.

    Distance of the walk: 18 km
    Height at start: 4350 m
    Maximum height: 5100 m
    Walking hours: 9 hours
    Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
    Camp height: 4550 m
    Night temperature: – 15° C

    Food (Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)
    Wifi
    Hot shower
    Cell phone charging
    Bed
    Challenging (22 km / 13,67mil)
    Towels
    9 hours
  • DAY 02

    Sorapata - Abra Palomani - Ausangate Cocha - Anantapata

    Today, we will climb to Palomani Pass, located at 5,200 m, where we can appreciate the unique and picturesque panorama of the area, including a part of the famous mountain of colors. If you feel tired, don't worry, there will always be a horse nearby with a first aid kit. After the descent, we will stop at Ausangate Cocha Lagoon for lunch and rest before continuing to skirt the mountain to our resting camp.

    Distance of the walk: 17 km
    Height at start: 4550
    Maximum height: 5200 m
    Minimum height: 5600
    Walking hours: 8 hours
    Difficulty: Hard
    Camp height: 4750 m
    Night temperature: – 15° C

    Food (Breakfast - Lunch)
    Wifi
    Hot shower
    Cell phone charging
    Hotel Bed
    Challenging (25 km / 15,53mil)
    Towels
    9 hours
  • DAY 03

    Anantapata - Yana Cocha - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco.

    Today, we will visit the famous mountain of colors, Vinicunca, one of the most visited destinations in recent years. It's best to visit it early in the morning to avoid the crowds. After enjoying our objective, we will begin the return journey to Cusco."

    Walking distance: 10km
    Height at start: 4750 m
    Maximum height: 5040 m
    Walking hours: 4 hours
    Difficulty: Moderate

    Food (Breakfast)
    Easy
    Store Luggage at Hotel
Included in the Package:
Pre-departure briefing: The briefing will be given one day before departure at our office at 6 pm
• Safety, above all: Our main priority will always be the peace of mind of our clients. All the families, horsemen, and chefs are prepared both physically and mentally and know the terrain where they operate perfectly, as theyhave lived in this place their entire lives and have all the technology tools that enable them to act in real-time.
A: Medical kit or first aid kit: All the families, horsemen, and chefs of are trained in first aid. We have continuous training once a year to deal with basic emergencies (altitude sickness, traveler's diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen.
B: Saddle horse: If you feel tired or fatigued on the way or have effects of altitude sickness, you will have a saddle horse at your disposal to ride.
C: Satellite phone: A phone that can be used at any time and place in the mountain to call anywhere in the world in case of an emergency.
Private camping equipment.
Portable travel toilet.
One canvas bag. For the hike, you can bring your personal effects up to a maximum weight of 7 kg / 15.4 lbs.
Inflatable mattress.
Best camping tents to sleep in.
• Eating tent, kitchen, and bathroom.
Cargo horses for transportation of all logistics
Route chef and horsemen.
Meals: All meals except for the last dinner. We prepare the best dishes in the middle of the mountain; our clients love our food because they are local dishes and properly prepared. We respect all diets (vegetarians, vegans, etc.), and you will enjoy both hot and cold drinks
Water on the way: We will provide you with boiled, filtered, and cooled water during the trip. We recommend bringing a camelback or a bottle.
Coca tea: Every morning, we will wake you up with a coca mate.
Happy hour: Before dinner, you will always have popcorn, coffee, cookies, hot water, etc. After a long day, you don't have to wait until dinner to relax and have a small snack.
Hygiene products: A small towel and soap are provided before each meal to clean your hands
Private transport: We pick you up from your hotel and return you to your hotel on the last day.
Not Included in the Package:
Does not include guide in English, only in Spanish.
The tickets to Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain are not included.
Sleeping bag: If you want to rent one of our bags, it costs $20. They can withstand temperatures of 18 degrees (0 F).
Trekking poles: The pair of poles for the entire trip costs $15.
Travel insurance
Tips

Per Person

$ 380

  • To open the ausangate trek a minimum of 2 travelers is needed.
Family Refugios DAY 1

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Family Lucmabamba DAY 2

Mr. Enrique Albarez and family. Very good afternoon I am Enrique Alvarez Davalos with my wife Teofila component of the family Alvares Cardenas, we all a life we have been dedicated to agriculture. A small review that I can give you in 2002 was restored the Inca Trail and at this time I also had the visit of a Dutch friend of a passenger who came. That meant enough incentive to be able to build a small lodge that since then we are focused all my family. Offering our services, the tour and coffee tasting and a shared experience with the passengers. Thanks to Refugios Salkantay for choosing our family since we have been working with them for 5 years with care and responsibility with the passengers. Also, thanks to God for everything.

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Hotel Aguas Calientes DAY 3

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