Ausangate Trek

Welcome to the first day of your incredible 5-day Ausangate trek adventure with Andino Peru Tours! Our expert trekking guide will be waiting for you at your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 a.m. to begin this exciting journey. We’ll travel in a comfortable private van to the community of Pacchanta, a journey of approximately 3.5 hours. Before embarking on the trek, you’ll have the opportunity to relax in the soothing hot springs of Pacchanta, preparing you for the action-packed day ahead.

At 12:00 p.m., it will be the perfect time to enjoy exquisite dishes prepared by our talented local chef. A culinary experience you won’t want to miss! At 1:30 p.m., we’ll begin our trek to the Pachaspata campsite, a breathtaking 3-hour hike that will take us through stunning landscapes and awe-inspiring natural beauty. Once in Pachaspata, nestled among majestic snow-capped peaks, you can marvel at the scenic beauty and enjoy a spectacular sunset over the mountains.

Don’t forget to admire the famous and dazzling seven lagoons during our tour. It will be an experience you’ll remember forever!

We’ll start early at 5:00 a.m., when our chef wakes you with a comforting hot drink to prepare you for the day, followed by a delicious breakfast at 5:30 a.m. At 6:00 a.m., we’ll begin our hike to one of the most anticipated destinations of this experience: the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain. For approximately 2.5 hours, we’ll trek through a captivating landscape until we reach the mountain’s viewpoint, where you’ll enjoy an incredible panoramic view and have the opportunity to capture unforgettable photographs. Around 10:00 a.m., we’ll begin our return to the Ananta campsite, arriving around 12:00 p.m. Our chef will greet us with a succulent lunch to recharge our energy and enjoy a well-deserved rest.
After replenishing our strength, around 1:30 p.m., we’ll continue our trek to the Yana Qocha campsite, also known as Black Lagoon. During this leg of the trek, we’ll witness the breathtaking natural beauty that surrounds us, with stunning views from the Chillca Pass, also known as Condor Pass, where the colorful lagoons and the majestic Ausangate Mountain will leave us in awe. Upon arriving at the campsite around 4:30 p.m., we’ll gather to enjoy a hot drink and share our experiences from the day. Finally, at 6:30 p.m., we’ll savor a delicious dinner and prepare for the night, ready for the adventures that await us tomorrow. This day promises to be exciting and filled with stunning vistas, offering you the opportunity to explore the iconic Rainbow Mountain and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Peruvian Andes.

We’ll begin with a final, hearty breakfast at 5:30 a.m., preparing to complete the last leg of our trek. At 6:00 a.m., we’ll embark on the exciting final part of the 5-day Ausangate Trek. For approximately 4 hours, we’ll enjoy a leisurely hike to the community of Upis, arriving around 10:00 a.m. Before our final lunch, we’ll have the opportunity to relax in the Upis hot springs, providing a well-deserved rest after our days of adventure. Around midday, we’ll savor our last lunch, sharing pleasant moments with our expedition team.

After lunch, we’ll bid a grateful farewell to our team, including our muleteers and cook, who have been an integral part of our experience. Finally, we’ll depart in our private transport back to the city of Cusco, a journey that will take approximately 3.5 hours. We will arrive in the city between 5:00 and 6:00 pm, carrying with us the unforgettable memories of this unforgettable adventure in the Peruvian Andes.