Ausangate Treks
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Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 3 days / 2 nights
Apu Ausangate Trek company created the Ausangate + Rainbow Mountain package based on our client’s feedback. they wanted a hike that included the Ausangate Trek and Rainbow Mountain, and what better to do this wonderful walk with us because we were born in Ausangate and know the best of our land.
The AUSANGATE AND RAINBOW MOUNTAINS TREK takes you past snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, glacial peaks, wildlife, and the colorful striated Vinicunca mountains!
The Ausangate + Rainbow Mountain trek is a new route located in the high Andes and traverses the incredibly colorful Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountains. This beautiful multi-day hike is tucked away in a well-hidden section of the Vilcanota Mountain range. Surrounded by glacial mountains, this route treks in the shadow of the highest mountain in the Cusco Region, Ausangate (6300m/21,000ft) which is the highest mountain in southern Peru, this snowy peak has been considered sacred for hundreds of years by the ancient inhabitants of the Andes. This is a true off-the-beaten-path wilderness trek – above the tree line with incredible views of the Andes and glacial peaks.
Price
From $ 100
Group size
2- 8 people
Lodging
Camps
Difficulty
Challenging
Details about the trip
Hike on the Ausangate Snowfall plus visit to the Colored Mountain
Ausangate Trek 3 Days is for those who have experienced hiking and don’t have plenty of time; basically, you will hike the entire day. You will cross 3 mountain passes, hike through hundreds of roaming alpacas and llamas, and you walk through beautifully diverse views that change daily from snow-capped peaks to neon-red desert mountains, to marshy pampas. The real reward, however, is when you reach the Rainbow Mountain, hidden deep in the Andes. standing for a rainbow, this mountain is so striking. it will blow you away.
Overview of the Trip
Experience Highlights
- The hike takes you through a variety of landscapes, including high-altitude grasslands, snow-capped peaks, and crystal-clear lakes.
- Ease your tired muscles and unwind after your journey with a relaxing soak in the natural hot springs.
- It's a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the fresh air, while also immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the Andes.
- The Ausangate Seven Lakes is a sacred place for the Quechua people, who live in the surrounding villages. You may have the opportunity to interact with locals and learn more about their culture and traditions.
Please note the details that include and do not include in your tour, each tour is different and we provide you with the details below
- Down sleeping bag minus 5ºC ($25 for the entire trek).
- Inflatable Thermal-rest mattress $25 for the entire trek.
- Single tent $70 (If you travel solo and is your choice).
- Trekking poles$20(For the entire trek).
- Backpack (30 Liters) $20, for the entire trek.
Everything you need for the day should be kept in your daypack that you carry because all the items you leave with your porter will not be available to you until the evening at the campsite. It is recommended not to hike in cotton or jeans in the event of rain as cotton takes a very long time to dry. It is also recommended to bring true hiking boots or trail running shoes as regular running shoes do not get very good traction, especially when it has rained.
March/April to November or the dry season. (Dec to Feb/March or wet season: rainfall and snow can block the pass and cancel the trek though we can arrange the trek during the wet season). This trek is rated as a moderate to challenging (intermediate to advanced) hike considering the high altitudes and length of walking especially on the 2nd Day. It is recommended that you acclimatize in Cusco for at least 3 days before trekking.
The weather varies a lot across Peru, having 28 climates and 84 of the world’s 104 ecosystems. Cusco is set high up (3,380 mts. 11,089 ft.) in the Andean Mountain Range and the dry season (winter) is from Mar/April to October/November with the wettest part of the year (summer) being December through March. The weather for trekking is pretty much the same year-round, with the main difference being the amount of rainfall. During the dry season, most days are dry and clear, but high-altitude mountains always have the potential for rain and/or snow so it is essential to come prepared for all types of weather regardless of the time of year.
Is a very high altitude, therefore the weather can be quite cold and unpredictable. The nights on this trek are usually around 20F/-7C. During the day it can get quite warm if the sun is out; anywhere from 60-75F/15-24C. Keep in mind, if the weather is rainy or cloudy it will be colder, and the weather can change in an instant, particularly when up at the high-altitude passes. It is often quite windy at the top of the passes as well. As with any high-altitude trek you’ll need to bring plenty of layers to adjust to the fluctuating temperatures and conditions as well as appropriate sun/rain protection.
Cusco is always very cold at night due to the high altitude. It is regularly around 40F/4.4C at night so bring a nice warm jacket for nighttime walking in town. It is warmer in Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes as these areas are at lower altitudes than Cusco and the trek.
Our meeting point to depart is at San Francisco Square at 05:30 am. There are fixed pickup points to help reduce time going to numerous hotels.
- If you are near Sol Avenue, Cultura Avenue or center of town be ready at 05:20 am.
- In any Hotel in San Blas please wait for us in front of the Church of San Blas for your transfer departing from 5.00 am.
- If you are at Loki Hostal, Niños Hotel, Meloc or Arcopata area please waits at the lobby of the hotel at 5.40 am.
- This information will be clarified by your guides at the briefing the night before the trek.
It is best to leave extra luggage in your hotel in Cusco since you will arrive back around 8:00 pm on the 5th day.
We recommend that you bring your original passport.
- Day temperatures vary from -7 to 22 degrees Celsius
- you must always use layering to manage the temperatures well. Night temperatures, (in the coldest season May to Sept) average -7 to -5 degrees Celsius.
Please carry your personal rubbish to each campsite where the porters will pack it out. There are toilets at points along the trail and in campsites. At other points please leave the trail on the non-river side at least 30m and burn or bury toilet paper. Please encourage your group and staff to protect the environment.
We recommend considering $40-50 this is not mandatory but it is a tradition. You need to have your own money for bottled water or other drinks if wanted along the route. As for all American countries, tipping is common practice and is a part of the experience but not obligatory. Generally, groups prepare a collective tip that is shared out between the porters, trekking crew and cooks on the third night. It is customary to thank the guides with a voluntary tip after the Tour in Ausangate on the fourth day. Please only use this information as a «guideline» requested by some trekkers but don`t let it cause you, or any other person in the group discomfort.
We strongly recommend that full Travel Insurance is taken, which includes cover, under certain circumstances, against the loss of deposit or cancellation charges. Please note that no reimbursements are given when cancellations occur or for any unused services.
Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 3 days / 2 nights
- 02 person: $370 per person
- 03 person: $330 per person
- 04 person: $290 per person
- 05 - 06 person: $275 per person
- 07 - 08 person: $260 per person
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