The best part of the day: Explore the surroundings and discover the Huayna Ausangate lake.
We leave at 4:00 a.m. from Cusco towards the small community of Upis, where we will have a delicious breakfast prepared by the professional hands of our chef. We will begin our ascent gradually in order to acclimatize and continue with ease the subsequent hikes. Once near the base of the glacier, we will appreciate the northeast side of the impressive Ausangate snow-capped peak.
After three hours of trekking through beautiful fields of crops and beautiful typical houses, we will arrive at the campsite for lunch. In the afternoon, you will have the option to visit the Huayna Ausangate lake, a two-hour round trip exploration. On the way back to camp, we will enjoy tea time and dinner. We will end our day resting in the company of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain.
We leave Cusco early in the morning to reach the small community of Upis and have a delicious breakfast. Then, we will walk for three hours until we reach our campsite, where we will enjoy lunch. This afternoon, you will have two hours to visit the Huayna Ausangate lake. In the end, we will return to our camp to have dinner and sleep accompanied by the Ausangate snow-capped mountain.
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meals
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Moderate
Difficulty
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10 km/ 6.21 mi
Walking distance
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5 hours
Walking time
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4,250 m / 13,944 ft
Starting elevation
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4,250 m / 13,944 ft
Minimum height
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4,480 m / 14,698 ft
Highest elevation
The best part of the day: Appreciate the Andes, valleys, and lakes of different colors along the way.
Today we will drink an energizing coca tea to help us warm-up. We will get ready to start the hike after enjoying breakfast, a boost we need to start the journey. We will begin with a two and a half hour trek through the Andean valley, arriving at the Arapa Pass (4,800 m / 15,748 ft), always in the company of the Apu Ausangate. Take advantage of the strategic stops to contemplate it.
Once in the pass, we will appreciate the unique beauty of the landscape that multiplies with the passage of time, admiring the wonderful creation of Mother Nature. Along the trail, you will be able to see the unique fauna that is part of the landscape: llamas, alpacas, vizcachas, and, if you are lucky, the condor flying around. Later, we will descend for an hour and a half to explore the beauty of the crystal clear lakes: Yanacocha and Pucacocha.
During the tour, we will appreciate impressive waterfalls; then, it will be time to have lunch and replenish our energy. We will continue for two hours towards our camp in Hatun Pucacocha, where we will have a short rest. In the surroundings, we will be able to discover beautiful views of the lakes while enjoying tea time. After a few minutes, we will have the delicious dinner that will allow us to sleep pleasantly.
We will start the day with a two and a half hour trek until we reach the Arapa Pass to enjoy the unique beauty of the place full of diverse fauna. Always in the distance and at all times, the snow-capped Ausangate will accompany us; in addition, beautiful waterfalls will adorn the road. After lunch, we will leave towards our camp in Hatun Pucacocha.
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meals
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Moderate
Difficulty
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11 km / 6.83 mi
Walking distance
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6 hours
Walking time
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4,400 m / 14,436 ft
Starting elevation
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4,400 m / 14,436 ft
Minimum height
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4,800 m / 15,748 ft
Highest elevation
The best part of the day: Explore two passes to the gates of Rainbow Mountain.
We will start ascending for two hours to Puca Pass (4,870 m / 15,978 ft). Along the way, we will be able to see glaciers and deep green valleys in the distance. On arrival, you will see the huge Apu Ausangate right in front of you, and understand why the local people show so much respect to this imposing mountain that radiates its magic to many visitors. Also from this point, you will witness the beauty of the Chilca Valley. It is the ideal moment for some good photographs.
Then, we will descend gradually for an hour and a half to the lunch point known as Anantapata (4,750 m / 15,584 ft). Once we have finished lunch and are ready, we will have a moment of rest. Afterwards, we will ascend for two hours until we reach the summit of Warmisaya Pass (4,985 m / 16,355 ft). From this place, you will feel as if you were a bird trying to take flight over the vast horizon. Later, we will descend for an hour to the Surinecocha lake, where we will find our campsite.
If we arrive early, we can hike to the summit of the mountain, and contemplate the beautiful sunset. Remember that this is an alternative route. We will finish this spectacular day enjoying dinner prepared by our talented chefs.
Today we will visit the Puca Pass, which has privileged views of the majestic Apu Ausangate and the Chilca Valley. We will enjoy lunch at the end of the journey to Anantapata. Try to save energy; another incredible pass awaits us, the magical Warmisaya. Having conquered two passes will not have been an easy task. We will conclude the trek with a beautiful sunset and have a great dinner before going to sleep.
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Meals
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Moderate
Difficulty
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10 km / 6.20 mi
Walking distance
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6.5 hours
Walking time
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4,500 m / 14,764 ft
Starting elevation
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4,500 m / 14,764 ft
Minimum height
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4,985 m / 16,355 ft
Highest elevation
The best part of the day: Meet the Rainbow Mountain, the Red Valley, and local families.
Early in the morning, we will leave towards the Rainbow Mountain, in order to observe the colorful valley with the first rays of the sun that will warm our being. You will have the opportunity to tour this beautiful paradise for an hour. Your expert guide will take you to the key sites for super pictures. Live this moment to the fullest because little to little more visitors will arrive.
The guide will explain in detail the reason for the different and unique colors of the mountain, also known as Vinicunca and considered one of the most visited natural tourist attractions in Peru. Then, we will calmly head to the Red Valley viewpoint, a place that at first sight seems to be from the planet Mars. After contemplating this marvelous countryside, we will return to Rainbow Mountain.
Later, we will descend to board our transportation to the archaeological site of Machu Pitumarca, a pre-Inca and Inca construction with an architectural style known as pirqa. We will have lunch and say goodbye to our trekking team that accompanied us all the way. Afterwards, we will make a visit to the town of Checacupe to see its main tourist attractions. After several days of great activities, we will return to Cusco satisfied for having enjoyed the whole adventure to the maximum.
Today, beautiful colors will adorn our day because we will witness the magnificent Rainbow Mountain, beautiful natural attraction and one of the most visited in Peru. Afterwards, we will go to the Red Valley that will give us the impression of being on the planet Mars itself. Our guide has surprises for you, with beautiful landscapes along the way. Later, we will arrive at Checacupe in our private transportation to know its main tourist attractions. Finally, you will return very happy to Cusco taking with you the best memories of these adventurous days.
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Breakfast, and Lunch
Meals
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Moderate
Difficulty
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6.5 km / 4.03 mi
Walking distance
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5.5 hours
Walking time
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4,800 m / 15,748 ft
Starting elevation
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4,350 m / 14,764 ft
Minimum height
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5,100 m / 16,372 ft
Highest elevation
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