Ausangate – Montaña de 7 Colores 5 Días

Day 1: Cusco – Pacchanta – ausangate – ninaparayoq

We pick you up from your hotel very early at 4:30 am in a bus, having a drive about 4 hours; automaticaly we have the company of pachamama and father sun, showing us a muticolor view all along the way with short stops, we  arrive to pacchanta comunity  full of happiness, time to prepare our body, energy and mind; having our breakfast now will be time to start the hike up to apu Ausangate and lagoons, The first part of our walk takes us through villages and farms where the locals farm and tend llamas and alpacas. It’s around a half-day trek through this wonderful Andean landscape to our lunch spot, which is also our campsite.

• • Distance: 7 km / 4 miles

• • Hiking time: 3-4 hours

• • Campsite: 3,950m / 12959ft

• • Difficulty: moderately Difficult

Day 2: Ninaparayoq – Ccampa – Surapata

Recieving the energy of father sun and Apus (breakfast), today our walk starts on ancient trails used by locals before anyone can remember. The paths lead us up past beautiful lakes that are sacred to the community, with regular ceremonies performed here, giving thanks to Pachamama for the life (coca ceremony). This area is photogenic, so keep your camera Handy. We hike upwards for three hours, then make a stop for lunch to power our legs for the remaining ascent, which may take a couple of hours more.

The views from Ccampa are lovely, and we enjoy the moment before descending to our campsite, Surapata (4,300m/14,319ft). The drop takes us around three hours into a narrow valley, surrounded by giant mountains, our resting spot for the night.

• • Distance: 16 km / 9.9 miles

• • Hiking time: 9 hours

• • Highest point: 5,000m / 16,404ft

• • Campsite: 4,300m / 14,319ft

• • Difficulty: Difficult

Day 3: Surapata – Ausangate qocha

The highest point of the trek awaits us today. We must dig deep into our energy reserves. However, the stunning scenery makes it feel more manageable.

First, we must walk out of the narrow valley to the start of our ascent. Viscachas, cheeky, rabbit-like rodents, may spring around the rocks we pass. Andean Geese inhabit the area, too, and with luck, we may see the Inca’s sacred bird, the Condor.

Colorful lakes and lagoons dot the path as we pass close to the shadow of Ausangate Mountain. We will make the Palomani Pass (5,165m/16,945ft) within 3-4 hours. The 360-degree views of snow-capped mountains, including Ausangate, are exceptional.

Elated, we start to move down the mountain slopes, and within a couple of hours, we should arrive at our campsite, Ausangate Cocha.

• • Distance: 17 km / 10.5 miles

• • Hiking time: 7-8 hours

• • Highest point: 5,165m / 16,945ft

• • Campsite: 4,600m / 15,091ft

• • Difficulty: Difficult

Day 4: Ausangate Ccocha – ananta

Today is a lighter trekking day, but the Ausangate trail always offers a challenge.

Today we must cross the Pucacocha Pass (5,051m/16,571ft). From here, there are stunning views over the 7 lagoons, all different colors.

We aim to cross the pass mid-morning, then descend for a couple of hours, often flanked by llamas and alpacas. Our campsite is our lunch spot, too, so we can gather our energies for tomorrow’s trip to Rainbow Mountain.

• • Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles

• • Hiking time: 7 hours

• • Highest point: 5,051m / 16,571ft

• • Difficulty: Moderate

Day 5: Ananta – rainbow mountain – cusco

We get up bright a breezy today  at 5 am breakfast means we will try to be the first ones arriving at the Rainbow Mountain.

Our first objective is to cross the Ananta pass, from where we will see the Rainbow Mountain in the distance. There are just 90 minutes of walking until we reach the dramatic Rainbow Mountain (5,o50m/17,010ft).

tupanachiscama tayta apu ausangate (see  you in the next journey great ancestor). The last ceremony with colorful  apu in the morning, lunch and later we are coming back to cusco- hotel and ready for next trip.

• • Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles

• • Hiking time: 5 hours

• • Highest point: 5,200m / 17,060ft

• • Difficulty: Difficult

• • All privete Transportation

• • Professional bilingual guide

• • Double occupancy tents

• • All meals during trek

• • Kitchen and dining tents

• • Profetional Cook and field staff

• • Horses and drivers

• • Horseman

• • Mules

• • Entrance tickets

• • Solar energy lamps

• • Toilet tents

• • Adequate garbage disposal

• • First aid kit and oxygen tank

• • Personal travel insurance

• • Walking poles

• • Inflatable mats

• • Laundry service

• • Airline tickets

• • Sleeping bags (rent available)

• • Personal gear

• • Alcoholic beverages

• • Additional services

• • Tips

• • Extras

Price from $ 490 per person

• Valid, original Passport (a copy will not be accepted)
• Valid, Student Card (if you booked as a student)
• Water storage for at least 2 liters; either a camel bag or water bottle(s)
• Hat and sunglasses
• Rain gear
• Sun crea, bug spray
• Personal medication
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks