Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 3-D

Day 1:  Cusco – Ocongate – 7 lagoons – Upiss

On this first day, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and begin this incredible adventure. We will travel for approximately 3 hours to reach the base of Ausangate Mountain, a small and charming village in the Andes.

Here, we will take a short break to enjoy a hot coffee or chocolate and get ready for the hike. You will also have time to use the facilities before continuing to Pacchanta, the starting point of our trek to the breathtaking 7 Lagoons of Ausangate.

Along the way, we will pass through stunning landscapes featuring turquoise lagoons of different sizes, remote Andean communities, and a variety of local wildlife, including alpacas, llamas, and birds that inhabit the region.

After exploring this beautiful natural attraction, we will descend to enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our professional chef. All ingredients are fresh and sourced locally from the Ausangate markets, ensuring an authentic culinary experience.

This is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey that will ultimately lead us to the Rainbow Mountain. Get ready to discover the most spectacular landscapes of the Andes

• high elevation: 3500 mt
• lower elevation: 3300 mt
• walking time: 7 hours
• distance to hike: 10 km
• Accommodation: camping
•  weather: cold

Day: 2  Upiss – Ananta Summit – Alcatakary pampa

We will start our second day with a special wake-up service in your tent, where our team and chef will bring you a hot coca tea to help you regain energy and prepare for the hike.

Our first challenge is the ascent to Upis Pass, the highest point of this route. From here, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Andean landscapes, with mountains naturally painted in different colors.After the climb, we will begin our descent to the Ausangate Lagoon, a truly extraordinary place. Near the lagoon, we will stop for a delicious lunch with panoramic views of its stunning turquoise waters.

After a well-deserved rest, we will continue our trek, ascending to the second pass of Ausangate, Puka Khasa. From this point, you will get your first glimpse of the Rainbow Mountain, bringing us closer to our final destination.

We will finish the day with a two-hour descent to our campsite at Ananta Pampa, where we will spend the night surrounded by the majestic Andean landscape.

Get ready for another day of adventure and deep connection with natur

• High elevation: 4400 mt
• Lower elevation: 3600 mt
• Walking time: 9 hours
• Distance to hike: 12 km
• Accommodation: camping
• Weather:  Cold

Day: 3 Ananta pampa- warmisaya Summit – mountain rainbow

Our third day will start with an early wake-up call and a nutritious breakfast, as we begin our hike before sunrise to reach our final destination.

The first part of the trail involves a challenging ascent to Warmisaya Pass. From there, we descend towards a stunning turquoise lagoon, a clear sign that we are getting closer to the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain.

This last stretch of the trek is short but demanding, with the effort rewarded by the majestic and vibrant colors of the mountain. We leave camp early to be among the first to arrive, avoiding the large crowds that come from Cusco by vehicle.

Here, you’ll have plenty of time to take iconic photos, enjoy the panoramic views, and fully appreciate the magic of this incredible place. Afterward, we descend for about one hour to reach our final lunch spot, where we’ll enjoy a well-deserved meal before boarding our transport back to Cusco.

Our trek and tour will conclude around midday, ensuring a comfortable return to the city with unforgettable memories of this adventure  

• High elevation: 5,000 mt
• Lower elevation: 3700 mt
• walking time: 4 hours
• Distance to hike : 3 km
• Accommodation:  hotel Cusco