4-day service through the Ausangate snow-capped mountains, including the 7-Color Mountain.
- Start of the tour: From the door of your hotel in the city of Cusco at 6 in the morning.
- Tourist transport: Modern minivan for transfer.
- Type of service: Private service for tourists, their partners, friends or family.
- Tour guide: Private professional guide in Spanish or English.
- Food: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners in the different camps.
- Campsites: Camping equipment with tents for 2 people with mats.
- Additional: Boiled water for each day, cloth bags, first aid kit, oxygen.
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Can I visit the Rainbow Mountain during the 4-day Ausangate trek tour?
The Ausangate trek 4 days tour includes a visit to Vinicunca, the famous Mountain of 7 Colors on day 4 of the adventure. The visit takes place very early at 5 in the morning when there are no visitors there. That is, the tourist will have this beautiful landscape located at 5,200 meters above sea level alone. The tourist will be able to observe the sunrise of Vinicunca, a beautiful event included in the tour.
Ausangate trek tour itinerary 4 days in Cusco All Inclusive
This is the itinerary
DAY 1:
Day 1 of the tour begins with the pick-up of the tourist from the door of their hotel in the city of Cusco at 6 am. Aboard a tourist transport, the trip is made by road to the town of Tinki (2 hours 30 minutes).
In this town, visitors can buy some snacks, juices or drinks before the adventure. Along the way, they will appreciate the typical dress of the inhabitants of this picturesque place. Next, a new trip is undertaken in tourist transport, this time along dirt roads uphill to the base of the Upispampa camp (at 4,220 meters above sea level).
After breakfast, we continue our walk through rural communities and surrounded by a beautiful mountain landscape. The walk takes us to the village of Upis. The route continues with ascending and descending paths until we reach the campsite where we will have the cabins ready to settle in.
At our camp in Upis we will enjoy a delicious tourist lunch prepared by our cooks. Optionally, we can take a hike uphill (2 hours round trip) to Upis Lake. There we will take beautiful photographs.
At the camp we will have afternoon tea with snacks and the beautiful view of the snowy Ausangate in the distance. Later we will have dinner prepared by the professional cooks who accompany us.
That day we will rest with our tents under the stars of the Andes Mountains. The distance of the walk is 10 kilometers on average.
DAY 2:
Day 2 of the tour begins at 6am with coca tea in our tents, to better adapt to the high mountain geography. Next, we will head to the camp dining room to enjoy a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
The hike then begins again uphill along high mountain paths until reaching the Arapa Pass, at about 4,968 meters above sea level. During the route, you can appreciate the lifestyle of the rural communities, who are dedicated to raising Andean camelids such as the alpaca and the llama. Also, always accompanied by a professional guide, you can look for the local flora and fauna with famous species such as the Andean condor or the vizcacha.
After reaching this high point near Ausangate, we will descend to the Puca Cocha camp. There we will stop to rest and enjoy a tourist lunch prepared by our chefs. Then we will have some free time where the guide will explain the importance of the mountains, considered sacred beings in the Andean worldview. We will be able to perform a ceremony of payment to the earth.
As evening falls, we will have a privileged view of the immense Ausangate snow-capped mountain, the highest in Cusco. We will set up tents inside thermal huts to keep us warm during the night. After the tourist dinner, we will rest at an altitude of 4,100 meters above sea level.
That day the walk is 10 kilometers on average.
DAY 3:
Day 3 of the tour begins with a coca tea and breakfast at around 6 a.m. Then, we will prepare for the most arduous hike of the tour, an uphill route until reaching the Puca Cocha pass, at an altitude of 5,051 meters above sea level. From there we will be closest to the Ausangate snow-capped mountain. From this point you have a view of all the mountain slopes, with the Red Valley, the impressive rainbow mountain (seen from a side point) and more.
After taking some beautiful photos, we will begin the descent to the Ananta camp where we will stop to enjoy our tourist lunch surrounded by wonderful scenery.
After lunch, we continue our ascent to the Warmi Saya Pass (at 4,500 meters above sea level). There we will see Vinicunca, the famous Mountain of 7 Colors, in the distance. However, we will leave that visit for the next day. After taking in these beautiful views, we will descend to the Cocha Kayrawiri lagoon, where the third and last camp for the night is set up.
At this camp we will enjoy a delicious dinner and then rest in a well-equipped tent next to an extraordinary landscape, far from the big cities.
That day the walk is approximately 10 kilometers.
DAY 4:
On the fourth and last day we will get up very early, at 5 am, to drink coca tea and take a box lunch breakfast to Vinicunca. There, at the famous Rainbow Mountain (located just 45 minutes away on foot) we will be the only privileged ones to be there so early and be able to see the sunrise at the second most visited tourist attraction in Cusco, only below Machu Picchu.
The professional tour guide will accompany us on this adventure and then we will head, about 30 minutes more on foot, to the famous Red Valley of Pitumarca. There we will appreciate a beautiful Andean landscape with mountain slopes of an intense eye color due to the presence of clay. It is a landscape similar to the planet Mars, the red planet.
After enjoying these beautiful landscapes we continue with a short walk to the Phulawasipata camp where we will make a journey to our next camp where we will enjoy a tourist lunch.
After this, the road trip continues towards the city of Cusco where the tour concludes with the transfer to the door of the tourist’s hotel at 5 in the afternoon.
That day the walk is 5 kilometers on average.
Where does the tour take place?
The tour takes place in the high mountains of the Vilcanota mountain range, including Ausangate, the highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco at 6,372 meters above sea level. The tour includes a visit to Vinicunca (5,200 meters above sea level).
What services are included?
The Ausangate trek 4 days in Cusco is an all-inclusive service: pick-up from the visitor’s hotel, tourist transportation, professional guide, entrance fees, camping (3 nights with tents and mats), food with cooks (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners), boiled water on the route, first aid kit, oxygen and return to the hotel in Cusco.
What should I bring?
The tour does not include trekking poles or sleeping bags. It is necessary to bring these items on the tour. Comfortable clothing for trekking but warm for camping nights in the high mountains is also recommended.
Why choose this tour?
The Ausangate trek 4 days in Cusco is carried out in a private service for the tourist, his/her partner, friends or family. The service is carried out by Machupicchu Terra, a professional tourism agency with more than ten years of experience in Cusco.
What landscapes does the Ausangate trek 4 days tour in Cusco offer?
What services are included in the Ausangate trek 4 days in Cusco?
I pick up
Pick up of the visitor at the door of his hotel and return transfer to the door of his hotel in Cusco.
Transport
Modern tourist transport for tourist transfers.
Guide
Professional tour guide in Spanish or English and with knowledge of first aid.
Feeding
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners prepared by professional chefs.
Tickets
All entrance tickets are already included in the tour price (no queues).
Kit
First aid kit, oxygen and water for each day.
Carps
Tents and mats for 3 nights of camping.
Ausangate trek route map 4 days
- 1) Cusco – Tinqui – Upis: walking distance of 10 kilometers on average.
- 2) From Upis to Puca Cocha: walking distance of 10 kilometers on average.
- 3) From Puca Cocha to Kayrawiri: walking distance of 10 kilometers on average.
- 4) From Kayrawiri to Cusco: walking distance of 5 kilometers on average.
What else you should know about the 4-day Ausangate trek tour in Cusco
| Ausangate trek tour 4 days | Important information about the service |
|---|---|
| Tourist attractions | Mountain of the 7 Colors, Ausangate snow-capped mountain, lagoons, mountains and traditional Andean villages. |
| Start time and arrival time | In the city of Cusco (at 6 am) / Arrival in the same city of Cusco (at 5 pm). |
| Recommended tour for some visitors | Tour not recommended for visitors with heart problems or mobility disabilities. It is also not recommended for children under 8 years old. |
| Rules during the visit | It is not permitted to enter the Mountain of 7 Colors or to look for paths outside the permitted trails. |
| Safety during the visit | Se recomienda protegerse del frío en la ruta. Llevar ropa abrigadora para las noches frías (de hasta 0ºC.). |
| Change of date or tour holders | Changes are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 10% of the tour value). |
| Tour Cancellations | Cancellations are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 25% of the tour value). |
Questions and answers about the Ausangate trek 4 days in Cusco All Inclusive tour
Yes, the visit to Vinicunca is included on the fourth day of the tour.
The tour covers an average distance of 35 kilometers on foot.
The tour includes: pick-up from the visitor's hotel, tourist transportation, professional guide, entrance fees, camping (3 nights with tents and mats), food with cooks (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners), boiled water on the route, first aid kit, oxygen and return to the hotel in Cusco.
The tour does not include trekking poles or sleeping bags. It is recommended to bring these items for a more comfortable and safe visit.
The highest point on this hiking route is at Vinicunca, the Mountain of 7 Colors which is 5,200 meters above sea level.
No, this tour is not recommended for visitors with children under 8 years old. The route is of a challenging difficulty.
The tour takes place at an average temperature of 8ºC during the day and 0ºC at night.
No, the hiking route does not include the summit of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain, but it does include passes adjacent to this snow-capped mountain, the highest in Cusco (6,384 meters above sea level).
The best time of year to do the 4-day Ausangate trek is during the dry season, from April to October, when rain is less likely. This makes it easier to hike outdoors without any accidents.
No, the route is part of an all-inclusive tour that offers a first aid kit, oxygen and all the necessary equipment for a safe route. It is recommended to be in good health for this adventure.