Schedule your free call with a travel expert
Ausangate Trek 5 Days Tour
Ausangate Trek 5 Days Tour
Ausangate Trek 5 Days Tour
Ausangate Trek 5 Days Tour
Ausangate Trek 5 Days TourAusangate Trek 5 Days TourAusangate Trek 5 Days TourAusangate Trek 5 Days Tour

Ausangate Trek 5 Days Tour

Cusco - Cusco
Trekking

Explore the beauty of Ausangate with our Ausangate Trek 5 days tour! You’ll get to enjoy many activities like mountain climbing and as you explore the region’s pristine valleys, traditional villages and majestic peaks. Local guides will give you insider knowledge of the area and share some of their culture with you. At night, take a break from your adventure with cozy accommodations and delicious local cuisine! Discover why Ausangate is a jewel in Peru’s crown—you won’t be disappointed.

Ausangate tours related:

Tour Detail

  • Duration 5 Days
  • Type Trip Trekking
  • Group Size 2 to 8 people maximum.
  • Languages Eng. Esp.
  • Season Year around
  • Difficulty Challenging/ Hard

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco/Ocongate/Tinqui / Upis

Get ready to experience the best of the Andes with Ausangate Trek 5 Days! Set off from Cusco in a private van and make stops at Urcos, Tinqui, and Upis Pampa. Explore a local market before embarking on an expedition out of Quinsapucyu and reaching Upis Huarmisaya. Admire breathtaking views of Mount Ausangate and meet traditional locals wearing their costumes. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by your chef at the campsite and take part in activities such as hiking or bathing in a hot spring at Upis Lake, only 2 hours away.

Meals Included: 1 Breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 snacks

Day 2Upis / Puca Cocha/Ananta

Wake up to a refreshing cup of coca tea in your cabin, then pack your belongings and get ready to explore the Andes. Climb uphill to Arapa pass (4958 m) before heading down to Lake Pucacocha for lunch. The journey continues upwards toward Pucacocha pass (5000 m), before descending for a couple of hours to Ananta where you’ll spend the night in mountain huts. On the way, take in breathtaking views of glaciers, rivers, small lakes, alpacas, herders and llamas. All while enjoying the expertise of an experienced guide!

Meals Included: 1 Breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 snacks

Day 3Ananta/ Rainbow Mountain /Ausangate Cocha

Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Andes! Awaken at 4:00 am with a revitalizing cup of coca tea and enjoy a light breakfast. Trek up to Surini pass (5051m), where you’ll be surrounded by vibrant mountain views, including the imposing Rainbow Mountain. Make your way downward through a lake and continue with a climb onto Peruvian flat to reach Rainbow Mountain. Admire its amazing colors, then head down for two hours to Alqatari for lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay in mountain huts. Along the way explore small villages and meet llamas and alpacas!

Meals Included: 1 Breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 snacks

Day 4Ausangate Cocha/ Quinsacocha/ Jampa

Climb to the highest point of the Ausangate trail, Palomani Pass (5300m) and be surrounded by majestic canyons and valleys. Keep an eye out for soaring condors and get up close to Ausangate Mountain, considered the protector by locals. Enjoy  the inspiring views of glaciers, bubbling streams, rivers, red lakes and wildlife such as chinchillas, alpacas and llamas. Take a break at Huchuy Phinaya for lunch before heading to the Surapampa campsite for an unforgettable experience in the Rocky area watching chinchillas perched on the rocks!

Meals Included: 1 Breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinners, 1 snacks

Day 5Jampa/Pacchanta/ Cusco

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure! Hike up the last pass to get unbeatable views of glacier peaks and the 7 lakes of Ausangate, followed by a well-deserved lunch at Pacchanta village. Then, relax in a natural hot springs with a beer and pick up some handmade handicrafts from locals. Finally, hop on your private van and drive back to Cusco arriving at your hotel around 6 pm.

Meals Included: 1 Breakfasts. 1 Lunch

This trip does include

  • English guide, plus an assistant guide for big groups.
  • Professional cook and an assistant cook for a big group and horseman for the mules and horses.
  • Mules which carry group gear and large duffels provided by the company, for personal belongings.
  • All food on the trek, which incorporates traditional Peruvian cuisine as well as modern fusion cuisine and specific dietary needs.
  • Boiled water and snacks.
  • Fees to access private land.
  • Large Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and kitchen tent.
  • Tents to overnight, and Thermarest. Two-person tents are provided for a single person and three-person tents for double people to provide plenty of space for personal gear.
  • First aid kit, including oxygen.
  • A pre-trek briefing.
  • Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain.
  • Private transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco.
  • 7 kilograms of your personal belonging.

This trip does not include

  • Sleeping bag.
  • Personal trekking gear including, backpacks, trekking poles, sleeping bags. However, they may be rented from the company.
  • Personal riding horse. Additional horses may be rented according to the needs of the individual and group.
  • Voluntary Tips for Guide, Driver, and Cook-(Please keep in mind that tipping is common in Latin America and would be greatly appreciated).

Summary

Travel Route

Day 1: Cusco/Ocongate/Tinqui / Upis
Day 2: Upis / Puca Cocha/Ananta
Day 3: Ananta/ Rainbow Mountain /Ausangate Cocha
Day 4: Ausangate Cocha/ Quinsacocha/ Jampa
Day 5: Jampa/Pacchanta/ Cusco

[See the Itinerary – Next Tab]

 

Technical Details

Starts at: Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Ends in: Drop off to your hotel off Cusco
Name: Ausangate Trek 5 Days Tour
Total Hiking: 63 km (39.146 mi)
Altitude: 4,220 meters / 13,840 feet.

 

Tour Destinations

Cusco
Ocongate
Tinqui
Upis
Puca Cocha
Ananta
Rainbow Mountain
Ausangate Cocha
Quinsacocha
Jampa
Pacchanta

Why us

  • Reliable tour operator, certified guides, and drivers. Guaranteed Quality!
  • Personalized assistance before, during, and after the trip
  • Explore the hidden spots to take that epic photos.

What to Bring

  • Day pack with a Rain cover.
  • Torch/ headlamp.
  • Extra socks (wool is best).
  • Hiking pants and shirts- layers.
  • Rain pants.
  • Camping shoes/ sandals- to wear in the evenings.
  • Camping pillow.
  • Water-resistant trekking shoes.
  • Warm clothing (thermal underwear, fleece, hat, and gloves).
  • Waterproof clothing (poncho).
  • Synthetic or cotton clothing (trousers, shorts, t-shirts).
  • Sunhat and sunglasses.
  • Sun cream.
  • Lip Balm.
  • swimming suit.
  • Camera/ extra battery.
  • Water bottles such as Nalgene.
  • Basic medications.
  • Walking sticks.
  • Personal items.
  • Personal snacks.
  • Cash (if you’d like to purchase souvenirs).

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with heart problems

Important information

Looking for more inspiration? Visit our gallery: Experience Peru. Before taking our Ausangate Trek 5 Days Tour you should take into count the following information:

May I change my departure date?

Yes, it is possible. But you should let us know 48 hours in advance.

It is necessary to bring my Original Passport on the Ausangate Trek 5 Days?

If you want to remember your visit to Rainbow Mountain for years to come, make sure to bring along your passport! It's not a requirement for visiting the mountain, but having a stamp on your passport is an awesome addition to your experience. Plus, it only costs 2 soles.

Is it possible to stay in the Sacred Valley for my Ausangate Trek 5 Days?

We don't recommend staying in the Sacred Valley because our tour groups leave from Cusco and there's an additional $30 fee for picking you up earlier. However, if you do choose to stay in the Sacred Valley, we'll make sure to pick you up one hour before our regular departure time from Cusco.

Booking & pricing

100% money-back guarantee (see our totally flexible Terms & Conditions)

Best price. Select # travelers w/ preferential discounts

$599.00 /person

Departure:
$

Community Highlights

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019 and 2022-2026

Janel HM

Australia

TRUSTWORTHY EXPERIENCE


From the time we arrived in Peru until the last minute that we stayed there, we were taken good care of by the VSA team! Loved how tailor-made their services are, custom-made to the time we had in Peru and the places we most wanted to experience. I look forward to visiting South America again and knowing VSA will be there to take care of absolutely everything makes us more at ease to travel there.

Suzane B

United States

Just WOW!


Honestly, Visit South America is one of the best companies I’ve ever booked a tour through. Awesome driver and guide, they were tons of fun very informative, and oh-so-helpful! The Bolivia trip was incredible... Thank you guys!

Renato S

Canada

RELIABLE TRAVEL EXPERTS


5 stars all around! Great company, service, and transportation. They really take the anxiety and stress out of traveling as they run extremely smoothly including meals, transportation, translation, etc. Just about everything to make your trip to Cusco special. Highly Recommend!!!
Read all reviews on Tripadvisor