5 Day Backpacking Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain: A Unique Collection of Stops and Towns
Cusco

Our exclusive 5-day Trek tour includes a distinctive selection of sites and towns not covered by other travel companies. We feature well-known attractions like Rainbow Mountain and also provide access to local spots, promising an intimate and unforgettable journey.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

CUSCO – UPIS – YANACOCHA

Nevado Ausangate - Early in the morning, our private transport will arrive with your guide to pick you up at your hotel and drive for 2.5 hours to Tinki, a small town where we can purchase items for our hike. Then we’ll continue driving for 30 more minutes to reach our departure point, Upis. In route we can enjoy the beautiful landscapes and pause to take photos, before reaching Upis where will start our official hike. The first section of our route is an ascent for a period of about 3 hours until we reach the Upis hot springs. Then we will begin an ascent for 20 minutes until we arrive at Arapa Pampa where we will break for lunch while enjoying a view of Ausangate. After lunch we will continue on our hike, ascending for 2 hours to the first pass, Arapa then starts a descent until our first campsite at Yanacocha. This campsite is a spectacular place for its proximity to Ausangate.
Hike Duration:approx.6 hours
Distance Traveled:12 km

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • First-aid kit, including oxygen
  • Pre-tour briefing session
  • Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • Entrance tickets included for Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate, and campsites
What's Not Included
  • All camping equipment. This is a full backpacking expedition.
  • Food - All food must be brought and or purchased
  • Gratuities for Guide
  • Entrance ticket to the hot springs at Pacchanta
  • Medical insurance and travel insurance
Location
Cusco
We will coordinate a meeting location via whatsapp for travelers who do not require pickup.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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