Lakes of Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain 5 Days Lakes of Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain 5 Days Lakes of Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain 5 Days Lakes of Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain 5 Days Lakes of Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain 5 Days

Lakes of Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain 5 Days

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Duration

5 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English, Espanol

About this tour

TRIP TYPE: Hiking / Trekking / Photography Tour

SEASON: Year Round

DISTANCE: 30 km ( 16.0mi)

ELEVATION: 4,200 m (13,200 ft) – 5,030 m (16,500 ft)

DIFFICULTY: Difficult / Challenging

A few kilometers away from Rainbow Mountain sits one of the highest mountains in Peru, Ausangate. So imposing even from a distance, its importance to the locals remains with their ancestors, the Incas.

This adventure begins on the first day at the foot of Ausangate mountain, with plenty of alpaca herds and llamas along the way; we spend our nights in a comfortable tent, with meals and activities designed to give you the most comfortable experience camping in high altitude.

Highlights

  • Rainbow Mountain for sunset
  • Rainbow Mountain sunrise before the crow
  • Hike through the red valley
  • Cooking experience with our local chef
  • Portrait photography session during the tour

Included/Excluded

  • Private Comfortable car ride (Pillows and Blankets)
  • Camping gear (sleeping bags, tent, sleeping pad)
  • Meals (Peruvian Homemade stile)
  • First Aid kit & Oxygen tank
  • Entrance fees to private property
  • Pro-Portrait Digital Photos of the experience
  • Fluent english speaking guide photographer
  • Personal hiking gear
  • Emergency horses
  • Travel insurances & travel medication/ evacuation insurance
  • Tips for your guide(s) and staff are optional but highly appreciated and encouraged if you enjoyed the experience.

Itinerary

DAY 1: CUSCO - SINGRENA LAKE - PACCHANTA HOTSPRINGS

  • 8:00 am Pick up from your Hotel
  • 11:30 am Arrival the Singrena Lake head trail
  • 12:00 am Arrival to the lookout of the lake
  • 1:30 am Lunch time with the scenery of the lake and the mountains surrounding us
  • 3:00 pm Drive to Pacchanta town, also our campsite; this campsite has an elevation of 4,200m - 13,779 ft.
  • which is excellent for getting used to the altitude
  • 4:00 pm Arrival to Our Camp at Pacchanta: Add some more layers
  • 7:00 pm Your choice. You can go to the hot springs and enjoy your evening. Also, the sunset is beautiful from this place, with the mountain in the background

DAY 2: PACCHANTA - SEVEN LAKES - UPIS

  • 5:00 am Wake up and have breakfast
  • 6:00 am We start the Hike towards the seven lakes of ausangate (6 km - 3,7 miles)
  • 7:30 am Arrival to the Biggest Lakes (Nina Parayoc, the Three turquose lakes)
  • 8:30 am Hike to the lookout (optional)
  • 9:00 am Hike to the next lakes (Magical Lakes and Blue lake)
  • 11:00 am Quick stop, half way to our campsite, to have some sandwiches before we arrive at Upis camp.
  • 1:30 pm Arrival at the campsite and rest for the day (Altitude at this camp is 4300 meters above sea level)
  • Early dinner, and then we can soak our feet in the hot springs.

DAY 3: UPIS CAMPSITE - PUCA QOCHA LAKES

  • 6:00 am Wake up, and we have breakfast.
  • 7:00 am We start the hike. This hike takes about 6 to 7 hours with multiple stops and lookouts for nice scenery of lakes and the mountain of Ausangate.
  • 1:30 pm Arrival at the Campsite of Pucha Qocha
  • Lunch is ready as soon as we reach the camp
  • Free afternoon to rest or Explore around the camp
  • Note: Lots of alpacas on their natural habiitad rooming around, the south face of Ausangate, and the vista of multiple lakes.

DAY 4: PUCA QOCHA LAKES - QELLWA QOCHA CAMP

  • 6:00 am Wake up and have breakfast to fuel up for the hike.
  • 7:00 am We start the hike up the hill for about 1.5 hours to Puca Qocha Pass.
  • 8:30 am Arrival at the pass is at 4990 meters.
  • 11:30 am Quick Stop by Small Rainbow Mountain before arriving at the campsite
  • 2:00 am Lunch at Camsite; the elevation here is 4850 meters.
  • Note: It is optional to hike to Rainbow Mountain for sunset if we still have the energy to do so on another 1.5-hour round trip.

DAY 5: CAMPSITE - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - RED VALLEY - CUSCO

  • A light breakfast before hiking to the top of Rainbow Mountain for sunrise
  • Sunrise photoshoot or simply enjoy it with a cup of tea
  • After witnessing the sunrise, we will hike towards the Red Valley about 25 minutes
  • Hike back to Campsite for a filling brunch
  • Return to Cusco and drop off at the hotel.

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English
Espanol

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