Cusco, Upis to Yana Qocha Campsite

Nevado Auzangate - The day begins with a 4:30 am pickup from your hotel, followed by a 3-hour journey to the trek’s starting point. After breakfast, the adventure starts on a flat trail leading to the lunch camp, followed by a 2-hour ascent to the Aarapa Pass (4,800 m / 15,748 ft).

The journey continues with a 2-hour hike on a flat trail to our campsite at Yana Cocha (4,570 m / 14,993 ft), a location surrounded by snow-capped mountains and vibrant lakes.

In total, expect 5 to 6 hours of walking, covering approximately 15 km / 9.32 mi.

Yana Qocha to Surine Cocha

Surine Cocha, Rainbow Mountain to Ausangate Qocha Camp

Rainbow Mountain Peru - The day starts early with a cup of tea, followed by breakfast. A 30-minute walk brings you to Rainbow Mountain (5,100 m / 16,732 ft) and the Red Valley, where you’ll be among the first to take photos.

At Rainbow Mountain, enjoy a cup of coffee while listening to our guide’s explanation of this natural wonder in the Peruvian Andes.

The return journey involves a 2-hour hike downhill and uphill to the Warmy Saya Pass, followed by a 30-minute descent to the Hananta lunch camp.

After lunch, continue through a landscape filled with thousands of alpacas to the Ausangate Cocha camp (4,500 m / 14,763 ft).

In total, expect 5 to 6 hours of walking, covering approximately 14 km / 8.69 mi.

Ausangate Qocha to Qampa Camp

Nevado Ausangate - Start the day with a hearty breakfast prepared by our professional chef. The trek begins with an uphill climb to the highest pass of the circuit, Palomani Pass (5,200 m / 17,060 ft), where a small offering to the mountains and Mother Earth will be made, a tradition dating back to the Inca Empire.

The journey continues with a 1-hour descent to Palomani Pampa, a green valley where alpacas graze freely, and where lunch will be served.

After lunch, the trek continues on an inclined trail to Qampa Camp (4,700 m / 15,419 ft). From the campsite, enjoy views of the three peaks mountain in a stunning landscape filled with alpacas and chinchillas, with a river flowing nearby.

In total, expect 4 to 5 hours of hiking, covering approximately 13 km / 8.07 mi.

Qampa Camp, Pacchanta Village to Cusco Hotel

Aguas Termales Pacchanta - Wake up surrounded by alpacas and start the day with a cup of tea and breakfast. The hike begins with a 2-hour ascent to the Qampa Pass, offering views of the snowy Qollquecuz and Ausangate.

The journey continues with a 2-hour descent to the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate, where lunch will be enjoyed with a view of the lagoons.

Walk through the 7 Lagoons, each named for its unique color in Quechua, and pass by the significant Otorongo Cocha lagoon.

The final leg is a 1.5-hour walk to the last camp, where you can relax in the hot springs of Pacchanta. A 3-hour drive back to Cusco follows, concluding with a drop-off at your hotel.

In total, expect 4 to 5 hours of walking, covering approximately 14 km / 8.6 mi.

• Vegetarian and vegan meals
• Sleeping bag
• Tea Time or Happy Hour, every afternoon
• Pre-departure briefing
• Emergency horse to ride
• Professional cook for our group
• Rubber warmers for the night
• PRO Air sleeping pad, Therma-Rest brand
• Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
• One duffle bag per person
• Water to drink on the trail every day
• Wake up tea, every morning
• Experienced Guide speaks English and Spanish
• Trekking stick
• Snacks on the trail daily
• Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
• Extra oxygen
• Entrance ticket to Ausangate Trek
• Medical Kit – First Aid Kit
• Polar Sheets for every traveler
• PRO 4 season tent in Eureka or North Face Summit Series brand (04 people tent for 02 people)
• Pillows for every traveler

• Gratuities

Our Mother Nature will surprise you with an impressive display of vibrant and varied colors spread over the high peaks of Cusco. Remember that when you put your eyes on Rainbow Mountain, you’ll be contemplating millions of years of geological history and a natural wonder that’s not repeated on almost any other corner of the planet. You can also feel extreme tranquillity as you walk through the surreal Red Valley, surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains and beautiful slopes. At times, your only company will be alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Also, from time to time, you’ll be able to observe the daily life of the Andean communities that are located in that sector.

It is not easy to believe in the beauty of the Andean night skies if you do not see them with your own eyes. Let the constellations and shooting stars hypnotize you before sleeping in our comfortable tents that you will find ready, with mattresses and pillows. So why not escape the hordes of tourists that saturate Cusco?

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