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4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour & Rainbow Mountain

4 Days from $ USD 350.00

4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour & Rainbow Mountain

"Trek the ancestral Inca trail around the highest mountain in Cusco region to the Rainbow Mountain".

Start at:
Cusco
Ends at:
Cusco
Duration:
4 Days
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 10
Physical Level
Intense
Style
Camping

The 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain. It is a spectacular hike along an ancestral Inca trail that will allow you to trek around the highest mountain in the Cusco region (Ausangate, 6,385m/20,948ft) and visit the famous rainbow mountain.

About 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain

The Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain 4 Day Trek. It is an amazing hike through the Ausangate highest mountain, Pajchanta Hot Springs, impressive small lagoons and rainbow mountain.

This trek is recommended for those who are experts in hiking and for those who have an excellent physical condition, because you will hike more than necessary each day. You will cross 4 highest points that exceed 5,000 meters/16,404ft the climate varies from -8°C/18°F to 14°C/57°F and you will walk through diverse and beautiful landscapes that will change daily from snow-capped mountains, small lagoons, colorful mountains and wetlands full of Andean biodiversity. You will also have the opportunity to hike among hundreds of South American camelids (vicuñas, llamas and alpacas).

The 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain, begins and ends in the city Cusco. Departure from Cusco at 7 am and return at 6 pm.

Join the experienced team of Machupicchu Andes Tours for a unique and unforgettable travel experience. Our guides, cooks and local mule drivers are well prepared to exceed your expectations.

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Highlights

  • Trek among giant snow-capped mountains, test your limits and discover your strength.
  • Hike the ancestral path and follow the footsteps of the Inca empire to the mountain of colors.
  • Hike at more than 5,000m/ 16,404Ft.
  • Meet the Quechua-speaking communities, Incas descendants.
  • Stroll among Andean animals in their natural habitat.

4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour Summary

Day 1: Cusco – Tinki – Pajchanta – Pachaspata.
  • At 7:00 a.m., pick up at the hotel in Cusco and drive to Pajchanta (3.5 hours).
  • Before lunch, relax in the Pajchanta hot springs.
  • 12:00 pm. Taste the delicious foods of our local chef.
  • 1:30 pm. Begin trek to Pachaspata camp.
  • 5:30 pm. Coffee time.
  • 6:30 pm. Enjoy your delicious dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 2: Pachaspata – Jampa Pass – Huchuy Phinaya.
  • 05:30 am. Our cook will wake you up with a hot drink (coffee, coca tea or other).
  • 06:00 am. Enjoy your first breakfast prepared by our expert local cook.
  • 7:00 a.m. Start trekking to the first highest point, Jhampa Pass (5,010m/ 16,437ft).
  • 12:00 h. Enjoy the second lunch at Jhampa Pampa.
  • 13:00. Continue trekking to Huchu Phinaya camp
  • 16:00. Arrival at Huchuy Phinaya camp.
  • 17:30. hot drink, dinner and overnight in camp.
Day 3: Huchuy Phinaya – Palomni Pass – Ananta.
  • 05:30 am. Our cook will wake you up with a hot drink (coffee, coca tea or other).
  • 6:00 am. Enjoy your second breakfast prepared by our expert local chef.
  • 7:00 a.m. Begin trek to the highest point of the route, Palomani Pass (5,210 meters / 17,093ft).
  • 12:00 hour. Lunch at Ausangate Qocha.
  • 13:00 hour. Arrival to Ananta camp
  • 17:30 hour. hot drink time
  • 18:30 hour. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 4: Ananta – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco
  • 5:00 a.m. Our cook will wake you up with a hot drink (coffee, coca tea or other).
  • 5:30 a.m. Enjoy your last breakfast prepared by our local chef.
  • 6:00 a.m. Hiking start time to the Rainbow mountain.
  • 8:30 a.m. Arrival to the Rainbow mountain.
  • 09:30 a.m. Visit the Red Valley.
  • 12:00 noon. Enjoy your last lunch
  • 17 to 18 hours. Arrival to Cusco.

The 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour Itinerary

DAY 1

Cusco - Tinki – Pajchanta - Pachaspata.

To start the 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain, depart from Cusco at 7:00 a.m., and then travel by private tourist van to the south of the Cusco city. On this 3.5-hour trip, pass through the beautiful small villages, Urcos, Ocongate, Tinki and finally arrive at the Pajchanta community, located close to the Ausangate and Qolqe Cruz mountains.

Before your first lunch at Pajchanta camp, take a relaxing soak in the hot springs.

After your first lunch, start on a breathtaking 3-hour gentle uphill hike to Pachaspata camp (4,750m/15,483ft), situated between the huge snow-capped peaks from where you can enjoy the magnificent scenic beauty and the marvelous sunset. Admire also the amazing and famous 7 lagoons.

Food

L & D

Physical Level

2, Moderate

Distance Hiked

6 km /3.7 miles

Tour Length

3-hour

Starting Altitude

3350m/ 10,991ft, Cusco

Min Altitude

4,320m/ 14,173ft, Pajchanta

Max Altitude

4750m/ 15,583ft, Pachaspata camp

DAY 2

Pachaspata – Jhampa Pass – Huchuy Phinaya.

Today you will wake up among the Vilcabamba mountain range breathtaking views.

Have breakfast in the open air with stunning scenic beauty. Then, start uphill hike to the Jhampa pass, the first trekking highest point. From here, you will enjoy incredible scenery.

At noon, enjoy a nutritious lunch at Jhampa Pampa. Then descend along the banks of a small freshwater river and among hundreds of South American camelids and spend the second night of the expedition at Huchuy Phinaya camp, located just behind Ausangate Mountain and near the base camp for climbing Ausangate glacier.

Food

B, L & D

Physical Level

3, Demanding

Distance Hiked

13 Km /8 miles

Tour Length

8-hour

Starting Altitude

4750m/ 15,583ft, Pachaspata camp

Min Altitude

4,510 m / 14,797ft, Huchuy Phinaya

Max Altitude

5,010m/16,437ft, Jhampa Pass

DAY 3

Huchuy Phinaya – Palomni Pass - Ananta.

This morning will be unforgettable because you will be able to see 100% of the Ausangate mountain, which is the highest mountain in the Cusco region and the fifth highest in Peru (6,380 m / 20,932 feet).

At 6 am. Have your nutritive breakfast, then start ascending to the highest point of the Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain 4 Day Trek, the Palomani Pass. From this point, you will have beautiful 360° panoramic views and you will be especially amazed by the small red lagoon view.

If you are in perfect conditions, from the Palomani pass, you can ascend close to the perpetual ice, it will be an unforgettable experience. After photographing, descend to Ausangate Qocha (Ausangate Lake), where you will enjoy a rewarding lunch.

After lunch, continue walking on a gentle trail to Ananta camp, where you will spend the last night of the adventure.

Food

B, L & D

Physical Level

4, Intense

Distance Hiked

12 km / 7.5 miles

Tour Length

6-hour

Starting Altitude

4,510 m / 14,797ft, Huchuy Phinaya

Min Altitude

4,650m / 15,256 ft. Ananta Camp

Max Altitude

5,210 m / 17,093 ft, Palomani Pass

DAY 4

Ananta – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco

Today is the last day of the 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain. However, it is a long-awaited day, as you will visit one of the most touristic places in the Cusco region, “The Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley”.

To be the first to reach the rainbow mountain, have breakfast at 5:30 am, then cross the Warmisaya Pass or Vicuña Pass (4985m/16355ft). From here, on the horizon, you will already be able to see the Rainbow Mountain or the 7-colored Mountain.

Try to get to the rainbow mountain before 9:00 a.m. and also before the crowds arrive by bus from Cusco. When you get to the lookout point, take excellent photos without tourists. After 9:00 a.m., this place is full, more than a thousand tourists visit every day, by which time you will be going to the red valley, which is another fantastic place.

After appreciating the natural beauty, start descending to the Chilliwani community, where your private minivan will be waiting to take you to the Cusco city.

Before starting a 3-and-a-half-hour trip to Cusco, say goodbye to the adventure team (muleteers and cook).

Arrival to Cusco city – Hotel at approximately 17:00 to 18.00 hours.

Food

B & L

Physical Level

2, Moderate

Distance Hiked

9 km/ 5.6 miles

Tour Length

5-hour

Starting Altitude

4,650m / 15,256 ft. Ananta Camp

Max Altitude

5,200m /17,060 ft, Rainbow mountain viewpoint

Packing List

To do the 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain. Machupicchu Andes Tours travel agency will provide you with a duffel backpack where you can carry all the items listed below.

  • Long pants
  • Sweater and a thick jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal medications, especially for altitude sickness, inflammations, muscular and stomach pains, dizziness and others.
  • Walking shoes or tennis shoes
  • Walking sticks
  • Hat or cap
  • Gloves
  • Thick socks
  • Cantimplora or camelback
  • Raincoat
  • Toilet paper
  • Sunscreen
  • Lipstick
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Flashlight with extra battery
  • Camera with extra battery
  • Some cash in small bills (PEN)
  • A light backpack for the route

Recomendations

  • To do the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour, you must be in Cusco city 2-day in advance to acclimatize.
  • For better acclimatization, take altitude sickness pills before and upon arrival in Cusco. Also take the coca leave infusion and take short stroll around the city Tour or you can hire a short tour such as the CuscoCity Tour, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the salt mines of Maras – Moray or Machu Picchu Full Day tour. If you want to do any of the above tours, you must book separately and you will have a special discount.
  • Wear appropriate clothing for the hikes.

About 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain price.

The Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain 4 Day Trek, we only operate in private tours (Exclusive). The price is per person and is expressed in US dollars (USD).

The price varies according to the people number who book together, the more people in your group the price decreases.

Price List

Priva Tour

4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour Private Price

Our service is totally personalized, the whole tour will be exclusive for your group. You set the guidelines, with the tranquility of going at your own pace, pausing to take pictures and fully enjoy your adventure.

The group can be integrated by your family, friends, co-worker or study colleague. It can also be special trips such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or others.

The private price of the Ausangate 4 Days Tour varies depending on the actual number of people traveling together.

Pax number Price per person
1 Persons $ USD 1165.00 Inquiry Now
2 Persons $ USD 679.00 Inquiry Now
3 Persons $ USD 530.00 Inquiry Now
4 Persons $ USD 450.00 Inquiry Now
5 Persons $ USD 380.00 Inquiry Now
6 to + people Persons $ USD 350.00 Inquiry Now

Optional Services

All these services are not included in this package; if you wish, you must add them to your reservation.

  • One down sleeping bag at -12 degrees below zero /10°F, US$ 20 for the entire trip.
  • 1 individual tent, US$ 30 for the whole of the hike
  • A pair walking sticks US$ 10 for the whole trek.
  • If you want to rent an extra horse to ride. US$ 100 for 4 days

Packing list

To do the 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain. Machupicchu Andes Tours travel agency will provide you with a duffel backpack where you can carry all the items listed below.

  • Long pants
  • Sweater and a thick jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal medications, especially for altitude sickness, inflammations, muscular and stomach pains, dizziness and others.
  • Walking shoes or tennis shoes
  • Walking sticks
  • Hat or cap
  • Gloves
  • Thick socks
  • Cantimplora or camelback
  • Raincoat
  • Toilet paper
  • Sunscreen
  • Lipstick
  • Snacks
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Flashlight with extra battery
  • Camera with extra battery
  • Some cash in small bills (PEN)
  • A light backpack for the route

Travel Guide

The Ausangate Mountain – The Apu Ausangate – The Ausangate snow-capped mountain

The Ausangate Mountain. It is the highest mountain in the eastern Andes, in a stretch called Vilcabamba mountain range corresponding to the Cusco region and the fifth highest in Peru. Its maximum altitude is 6,385m/ 20,948ft and is located about 100Km/62miles southeast of the Cusco city. The Ausangate snow-capped mountain is the main supplier of fresh water to the Vilcanota and other rivers. With global warming, its perpetual ice is melting, originating innumerable small and beautiful lagoons, wetlands full of Andean biodiversity and is exposing oxides of different minerals that form amazing colorful mountains.

In Andean mythology. The Apu Ausangate (Apu = God or supreme spirit) is a great sacred spirit that represents the male energy that fertilizes the mother earth, Pachamama, with its waters.

Around the Ausangate mountain there are many Quechua-speaking high Andean communities where ancestral customs and traditions are still practiced. For them the Apu Ausangate is a tutelary God, protector and highly respected for his greatness and magnificence.

The 4 Day Ausangate Trek is one of the best trekking alternatives in Cusco region, because you will fully enjoy the scenic beauty, see high Andean animals in their natural habitat and have the opportunity to meet the Inca descendants.

FAQS4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour & Rainbow Mountain

What is Ausangate?

Ausangate is a stunning snow-capped mountain, the highest mountain in the Cusco region and the fifth highest in Peru. It is located in the Vilcabamba mountain range, 100km/62Miles southeast of the Cusco city. It is one of the excellent natural wonders for adventure tourism.

What is the Ausangate Mountain altitude?

The Ausangate mountain maximum altitude is 6,385m/20,948ft.

What can be seen in the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour?

The 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour, is one of the most amazing routes that offers wonderful scenic beauty, abundance of high Andean biodiversity, customs and traditions of the native communities and much more.

What is the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour minimum and maximum altitude?

In the 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain, the minimum altitude will be in the Pajchanta hot Springs, at 4,320m/ 14,173ft and the maximum altitude will be in the Palomani pass, at 5,210m/17,093ft. The city of Cusco is located at 3,350m/10,991ft.

How many kilometers / miles do you hike per day in the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour?

In our 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking Tour Itinerary. The first day will be 6km/3.7miles and 3 hours, the second day will be a challenge of 13km/8miles and 8 hours, the third day will be 12km/7.5miles and 4 hour and a half and the fourth day will be 9Km/5.6ft and 5-hour.

What is the weather and the minimum and maximum temperature in the Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain 4 Day Trek?

In 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking tour, it is impossible forecast the weather, so it is recommended to go well prepared, but there are 2 well defined seasons: dry and rainy.

  • The dry season runs from April to October. Most days are sunny, but it can rain and snow at any time. In this season the temperature ranges from -8°C/18°F to 12°C/54°F.
  • The rainy season runs from November to March. There are torrential rains and snow. The mountains are always covered with snow and fog. In this season the temperature ranges from 0°C/32°F to 14°C/57°F.
What are the most recommended months to do the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking tour?

To do the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking tour, it is advisable to do it in the dry season runs from April to October, the days are completely sunny and you can fully enjoy the scenic beauty, but don’t be too confident it can rain and snow at any time.

How difficult is the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking tour?

4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking tour. It isn’t recommended for those who don’t practice any sport or for beginners due to its high altitude and lack of oxygen.

The first day will be moderate (1,2,3,4,5), the second day will be demanding (1,2,3,4,5), the third day will be challenge (1,2,3,4,5) and the fourth day will be moderate (1,2,3,4,5).

How do I carry my luggage on the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking tour?

Don’t worry about your luggage. On the 4 Day Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Hiking tour, Machupicchu Andes Tours will provide horses to carry your duffel bags and all the camping equipment, you will only hike with your personal backpack.

The horses will be rented and driven by the Ausangate Mountain locals. In this way we contribute and give work to the locals.

Is it necessary to have travel insurance to do the 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain?

The 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain is an outdoor activity, so no one is free from any accident. It is recommended to get a travel insurance with your country’s trusted insurance company that covers up to 5,000m/ 16,404ft. Machupicchu Andes Tours will provide you with a basic first aid kit that includes oxygen, medicinal alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, gauze, cotton, bandages, band-aids and others. We’ll not provide any kind of pills, you must bring prescribed medications (especially for altitude sickness, inflammation, muscle aches, stomach pain, dizziness and others).

And if you need emergency transportation, we’ll transfer you on horseback to the nearest town where there is mobility to take you to the Cusco city. Please note, the 4 Day Ausangate Hike Tour and Rainbow Mountain is done in places where there are no health services and all expenses incurred will be borne by you.

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Mario Ordoñes Quispe Salvida

In Cusco, I am your travel specialist, with more than 10 years of experience organizing adventure trips.

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