Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain And Ausangate Trek 5 days

The Ausangate (6398m/20991f) is considered one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains of the Andes.

The region around the mountain offers impressive scenery of mountains, glaciers, lagoons and streams. Furthermore, the Andean people are very hospitable and preserve the respect for nature.

The farmers have excellent knowledge in the raising of cattle such as the vicuña, the alpaca and the lama, which are all appreciated for their fine quality of wool and meat.

The four hours’ drive from Cusco to Tinqui is an excellent preparation for the differences in temperature and altitude.

ITINERARY

Altitude: 4050 - 5100 m. / 13287ft – 16732ft
High-season: May – November
Duration: 05 Days - 04 Nights
Level of difficult: Difficulty
*A minimum of 2 persons is needed for this trek

Day 1. Cusco – Urcos – Tinqui – Upis – Arapa Pass – Yanacocha.

We will leave Cusco early in the morning by bus. On our way to the upper of Tinqui (4050m/13287ft), we will pass little farms and meet local families. After a little stopping while we packing your belongings in duffel bags, we start walking towards the community of Upis (4400m/14436ft). The objective here being to have the lunch-break for a moment and discover a beautiful scenery of hills and the frontal part of Ausangate snow-covered. After having lunch, we continue hiking up to Arapa pass (4800m/15748f). Thereafter, we will descend towards Yana ccocha (4500m/ 14763ft) where we’ll set up the camping site.

Transport time: 03hours 30
Hiking time: 6 hours

Day 2. Yanacocha – Pucacocha Pass – Anantapata.

After breakfast, we discover amazing lakes and different kind of colors from where we ascend towards Pucacocha Pass (4900m/ 16076ft). Thereafter, we will continue to Anantapata (4500m/14763ft) where we will camp.

Climate: cold
Hiking time: 7 hours

Day 3. Anantapata – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) – Ausangate cocha lake.

After breakfast, we take the trail to another mountain pass. Dropping down, we'll hike by Lake Kayrawiri, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and the great valley below. Striations of color are imbedded in the hillsides. Then we go on to Cerro Laya Grande via massive glacier del Inca, and the most striking colors in the sediments of Yauricunca or Vinicunca. We lunch here in this unique landscape. We see hundreds of Andean geese nesting in the cliffs of Anta, and after that we comeback to Ananta from where we continue to Ausangate Qocha Lake (4650m/15256f) where we will camp.

Hiking time: 7 hours

Day 4. Ausangate cocha Lake – Palomani pass – Jampa

Today we take in our highest mountain pass (5100/ 16732ft.) with its panoramic, spectacular views of Ausangate snow-covered. Descending alongside the glaciers, we hike to Finaya pampa where see different king of camelids like Alpacas, Lamas and the wild vicuñas and sometimes Condors. After a day of great hiking we arrive at Jampa (4700m/15420f) where will camp.

Hiking time: 7 hours

Day 5. Jampa – Campa pass – Pacchanta – Cusco

The highlight of this day is definitely the spectacular ascend to the Campa pass (5050m/16568ft). Moreover, we will pass several lovely lakes on the way to Pacchanta (4350m/14270ft). Here, we will visit the hot springs and will have a typical lunch. After being relaxing at the hot spring, we continue by car to Cusco.

Hiking time: approx. 6 hours.
Transport time: 4hrs.

Rainbow Mountain & Ausangate Trek 5 Days (Private Departure).

INCLUDED

Transport from the hotel to the town of Tinqui.
Return transport from Tinqui to Cusco.
Entrance to the Ausangate park.
Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
High quality camping equipment (professional tents, UREKA tents for two persons. Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
Accommodation in double tent: In our shared services, our clients will share a double accommodation tent (2 people in 1 tent), if a client wishes to occupy a single accommodation tent (1 person in 1 tent), they must make an additional payment for said concept.
Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/option vegetarian).
Cook and cooking equipment.
Horseman and mules, for all our camping equipment and personal luggage (Up to 7 kg.).
Emergency horse (for minimal 2 persons).
First-aid kit and oxygen bottle.

Note: Tips for guides are not included nor are they obligatory.

NOT INCLUDED

Breakfast on the first day.
Sleeping bag (if you do not have a sleeping bag, there is the possibility of lending one)

Awareness-raising

Awareness-raising Most of the people living in the region of Ausangate are very poor and live from breeding and cultivation. A small group of farmers and our agency want to help those people. A small voluntary donation can help them to buy for example clothes or school equipment. The families will be very grateful.

NOTES

(1) We will climb up 5100m/16732ft. Combined with extreme weather this trek can be hard work. We want you to remember this trek with a smile on your face, therefore, please ensure that you are well acclimatized, in good shape and healthy.

(2) Since the weather can be very cold and moisty, your clothes - once gotten wet - won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change.

What do I need to bring?

Backpack with rain shelter.
Sleeping back.
Clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket.
Rain pants and lightweight pants.
Trekking shoes.
Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).
Woolen or synthetic socksand a sweater.
Long- and short-sleeved polo’s/T-Shirts.
Rainponcho and a hat.
Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, toiletries and toilet paper.
Camera (wrapped in plastic bag), a flash light and batteries.
Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.
Original passport, original ISIC student card and extra money in soles.
Since the weather can be very cold and moistly, your clothes - once gotten wet - won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change.

NOTES:

In our shared services, we will pick-up our clients from your hotel as long as it is located in the downtown.
In our shared services, at the end of the tour, we leave our clients in a place close to the Main Square, because is easier go walking instead the car for the traffic jam. If your hotel is far from the downtown, take some cash with you in order to take a taxi.
Pick-up and drop off times are referential, this will depend on the traffic that can be found in the streets or delay of the other clients, our assistant will be on time but sometimes the transport could delay a few minutes.

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