Day 01 Cusco – Tinki – Upis

Tinki - Begin the journey by private bus heading southeast from the city. Make a stop in Urcos, the capital of the Vilcanota Cordillera province. The route ascends to the Pilluyo pass, offering a view of the “Apu Ausangate,” the guardian of Cusco and its surrounding villages. Continue to Ocongate and proceed to Tinqui (3900m), where the team of muleteers (“arrieros”) awaits. This marks the start of the adventure. Set up camp facing Ausangate (6378m) in the village of Upis (4380m), with an option to enjoy the hot springs.

Day 02 Upis – Pucacocha (4575m)

Laguna Pucacocha - Progress slowly down the valley before ascending a scree slope along the moraine lake at the glacier’s base. In this rocky terrain, observe viscachas playing among the stones or sunbathing. The ascent continues to the first pass (4730m), where the wind-sculpted landscape resembles sand dunes overlooking both sides of the valley. Descend to a series of lakes, stopping for the night at Pucacoccha.

Day 03 Pucacocha - Camp. Vinicunca (4555m)

Vinicunca Mountain - Depart from camp and gradually climb to the pass (4940m), offering a stunning view of Ausangate behind. Return to the valley for lunch before crossing a second pass (4980m). Ahead lies the Vinicunca valley, where the slopes display red and ochre hues due to iron oxide in the rock. Descend peacefully to camp further down the valley. For those feeling adventurous, a sunset photo opportunity awaits at the Vinicunca pass.

Day 04 - Camp. Vinicunca – Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain 4965m) – Punku Wiri (4655m)

Vinicunca Mountain - Depart camp for the Vinicunca pass, where clay strata create a stunning rainbow effect at the mountain’s peak, blending colors from off-white to crimson. Cross to the mountain’s other side, following ridges overlooking colorful valleys, possibly spotting vicuñas. Lunch is served at Anta Grande. Afterward, continue a few more kilometers to reach the camp at Punku Wiri.

Day 05 Punku Wiri (3660m) – Cusco (3350m)

Cusco - After a brief ascent, spend the day descending the expansive mineral valley of Punku Wiri, where transportation awaits to return to Cusco.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Bottled water
• Alcoholic beverages

To the southwest of Cusco lies the Vilcanota mountain range, the final barrier between the Inca Empire and the vast Amazonian forests. Ausangate, towering at 6,372 meters, is the undeniable ruler of the massif. The journey moves from west to east, passing by the stunning southern face of this majestic peak. At the end, the site of Vinicunca awaits, with its rainbow of colorful rocks.

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