Cusco – Tinki – Pajchanta (4,320 meters / 14,173 feet) – Qomerqocha (4,590 meters / 15,059 feet).

Nevado Ausangate - Embark on this stunning journey. A professional trekking guide from Matours Agency will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 a.m., and you’ll travel in a private van to the Pajchanta community. Before your first lunch and hike, unwind in the therapeutic thermal waters.

In the afternoon, begin a 2.5-hour hike to the Qomerqocha Lagoon, nestled between majestic snow-covered mountains. Here, you’ll have ample time to capture stunning photographs and spend your first night camping.

• Hiking distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles
• Walking duration: 2.5 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Lunch and dinner

Qomerqocha – Paso Jhampa (5,010 meters / 16,437 feet) – Huchuy Phinaya (4,510 meters / 14,793 feet).

Nevado Ausangate - Awaken amidst towering snow-capped peaks with breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy a delightful breakfast at 6:00 a.m., then ascend slowly along an ancient path to Jhampa Pass, offering stunning views of the snow-covered mountain range. Descend to Jhampa Pampa for a delicious lunch, then continue downhill for 2.5 hours through a valley filled with alpacas and llamas until reaching Huchuy Phinaya, where you’ll camp for the second night.

• Hiking distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
• Walking duration: 8 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

Huchuy Phinaya – Palomani Pass (5,210 m / 17,010 ft) – Ausangate Qocha – Ananta (4,650 m / 15,252 ft)

Nevado Ausangate - Wake up at the base of the highest mountain in the Cusco region, Ausangate (6,370 meters), and reach the highest point of the entire 5-day Ausangate trek, the Palomani Pass.

Enjoy breakfast at 6:00 a.m., then climb to the Palomani Pass for spectacular 360° views, including a breathtaking view of the Sacred Mountain (Inca’s time). Witness vicuñas in their natural habitat at over 5,000 meters altitude.

After appreciating nature’s beauty, descend to Ausangate Qocha for a delicious lunch. Continue with a gentle hike to Ananta, where you’ll spend the third night of the expedition.

As always, enjoy a hot drink at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

• Hiking distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
• Walking duration: 7 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

Ananta – The 7-color mountain (5030 meters / 16,502 feet) – Ananta – Abra Chillka, Yana Qocha

Nevado Ausangate - Ananta – The 7-color mountain (5030 meters / 16,502 feet) – Ananta – Abra Chillka (4,990 meters / 16,371 feet) – Yana Qocha (4,490 meters / 14,727 feet).

Today is a highlight as you visit the most vibrant and popular spot of the 5-day Ausangate trek.

To be among the first visitors to the 7-color mountain, have breakfast at 5:30 a.m. and start hiking at 6 a.m. The 2.5-hour hike to the rainbow mountain offers excellent photo opportunities at the viewpoint. Return the same way to the Ananta camp, where the expedition cook will have an energizing lunch ready.

After lunch, around 2 p.m., complete the second part of the day’s walk to the Yana Qocha camp. Along this stretch, nature will continue to amaze you, with impressive views of colorful lagoons and the Ausangate Mountain from Chillca Pass.

As usual, enjoy a hot drink at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

• Hiking distance: 15 km / 9.4 miles
• Walking duration: 9 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

Yana Qocha – Abra Arapa (4,740 m / 15,551 ft) – Upis Community (4,415 m / 14,484 ft) – Cusco.

Nevado Ausangate - Savor the final breakfast of your adventure at 6:00 a.m., then enjoy the last segment of the 5-day Ausangate Trek. The hike to the Upis community takes 4 hours at a leisurely pace. Before lunch, relax in the hot springs, a perfect way to unwind after a challenging hike.

After your final lunch, board your exclusive transport to Cusco. Before embarking on the 3.5-hour journey, bid farewell to the expedition team (muleteers and the cook).

Arrive in Cusco at your hotel around 6 p.m.

• Hiking distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles
• Walking duration: 4 hours
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

• Emergency horse and assistant for safety
• Professional chef for gourmet meals
• Bilingual trekking specialist guide for insightful experiences
• Private mobility for comfortable transfers
• First aid kit and oxygen bottle for health precautions
• Access to Ausangate Natural Park and the Rainbow Mountain
• Comprehensive meal plan with optional vegetarian choices
• Pre-tour briefing to prepare for the adventure
• Comfortable accommodation in double-occupancy tents with mattresses
• Horses and horsemen to transport camping gear
• Fully-equipped dining and kitchen tents with chairs and table

• Sleeping bags (we can rent it)
• Travel insurance: we recommend that you take out travel insurance during the time of your hike
• Personal stuff
• Canes
• Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day
• Tips (optional)

The 5-day Ausangate trek is renowned as the most challenging and exhilarating hike in the Cusco region. This trek is physically demanding and classified as a high-altitude walk, reaching elevations of 5,000 meters (16,404 feet) above sea level, with campsites situated at 4,400 meters (14,435 feet) above sea level. The route, which includes the 7-color mountain, is rugged and composed of earth and stones, yet it rewards hikers with breathtaking views of the Puna region. Here, glaciers and colorful mountains create a stunning visual panorama. Along the way, hikers will pass by vibrant lagoons and be accompanied by Andean camelids at various points.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.