Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3

The Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 Experience the best of the Ausangate trek with Rainbow Mountain on this 4-day hiking adventure through one of Peru’s most timeless and wilderness regions, in Southern Cusco. Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 This adventure trek takes you to travel off the beaten path, at the skirt of the Ausangate peak (6383m, with impressive and beautiful landscapes of the Andes, snow-capped mountains, glaciers and high alpine lakes, waterfall, surreal rainbow-striped passes, and herd of llamas and alpacas, in the most
iconic snow-capped mountain in the Vilcanota Range, and the incredible colorful Rainbow Mountains. This beautiful multi-day hike to get the ultimate destination is designed for a smoother and leisurely hike in the remote and untouched wilderness of the Ausangate route – a bucket-list trail high in the Andes.
It is is a hike around the snow capped, a dramatic scenery located in South America; Perú, the largest peak in Cusco southern region, Andes Path Peru. Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 offers you one traditional circuit around Ausangate and one very non-traditional to Vinicunca, you end up doing two treks in the area. Andes Path Peru, will satisfy most demanding and will get unforgettable memories as sumptuous panoramas of high mountain, formidable glaciers and crystalline rivers, turquoise lakes, peaceful pastoral scenes of the herds of spangled and alpacas kept on by Andeans with multi-coloured clothing This new route, apart from the beaten paths, is a true adventure through a nature preserved and wild, where the only meeting which you make will be YAURICUNCA, VINICUNCA THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN, PUCAPUNTA (the red mountain) and small communities of Quechua-speaking Inca descendants that exploit the vast wide ones of Altiplano. Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 The route achieves a circuit of scale, passing by collars located between 4710 and 5200 meters on the PALOMANI PASS, then turn over to the small hamlet and Cusco

Day 1: Tinqui Village – Upis (Camping by the Hot Springs)
Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 After early breackast We will drive you southeast to Tinki. You’ll most likely stop on the way at the towns of Ocongate and Qatca where you you can have a drink and see some local culture. The journey to Tinki takes roughly 3.5 hours. From Tinki your trek begins proper. You start by trekking through the Vilcanota Valley before steadily climbing upwards to some high grasslands.Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3  Here you get your first glimpse of the Vilcanota range, including both Ausangate and Colqe Cruz peak. You cross the Mapacho river before continuing on through local community villages towards the base of Ausangate. You camp near the thermal baths at Upis (4408m). Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 According to local legend, the baths are medicinal and many pilgrims seek the baths each year to heal. Upis hots springs overnight.

Day 2: Upis Pukaqocha.-
Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 After breakfast we begin our trek at 7:00am. We begin ascending for 3 hours The morning begins with your first mountain pass crossing – Arapa (4850m). Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 The views of Ausangate from Arapa pass are stunning and you’ll want to get your camera ready! After reaching the pass you stop for a light lunch before descending down into the valley on a well-trodden gravel trail. Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 On your descent you’ll pass the green lake of Puqa Q’ocha (4556m). Once back down in the valley you camp for the night beside the gorgeous blue lake of Jatun Puqa Q’ocha. Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 From your camp site you can choose to climb a nearby ridge to view the red-tinged lake of Vino Q’ocha. Each lake in the region is coloured differently depending on the coloured sediment of the nearby mountains Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3.

Day 3: Pukaqocha : Huampococha.-
Today is a big day and the most anticipated day of the trek. We hike up to 17,000 feet where you will be graced with views of the majestic painted hills, but don’t get too excited yet, Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 we still have a few hours to go before we finally arrive at the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca. We have a celebratory lunch on top and take long break to enjoy the views. After lunch we head back up the valley and set up camp near Lake Yanaorqo Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3.

DAY 4. Vinicunca/Cusco
Ausangate rainbow mountain Trek 4/3 Continue as far as we can towards Puca punta the red sandstone sediment formations, such a wonderful experience. Here we see vicuñas and luckily condors, to shorten the climb this is a relatively short day and eventually encounter Vinicunca a mountain of striations of colors embedded in the hillsides. best known as The Rainbow Mountain, it speaks for itself. We ended up having a marvelous time and arrive to Cusco

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
We recommend you bring:
A light day pack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek – prepare for a vast range of changes in temperature
Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be bought for about $1 in Cusco.
Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended. Extra socks are a must.
Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath in the evenings if you wish to carry them.
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
Sleeping bag
Torch/ Flashlight and spare batteries
Camera, films and batteries (batteries are consumed quicker in cold conditions)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported
Toilet paper – pack in & pack out
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams.
Your own medical kit with any special medications that you might require, paracetamol, second skin for blisters etc.
Small towel or sarong
Bathers/swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in hot springs)
Cash
Original passport & ISIC (International Student Identity Card) if you have one.
Walking sticks or poles (can be hired from us)
Binoculars (if you have them)

Optional extras:
Walking poles
Extra mule for personal belongings (e.g. camera equipment) US$25 per day
INCLUDED
• Services of expert guides in high mountain trek.
• Private transport round trip
• Accomodation: camping in tent
• 3 Breakfast 3dinner 3 lunches & snack
• Waterproof bags
• First aid kit and oxygen
DOES NOT INCLUDED
• Flights to and from Peru / Cusco, or any kind of transport before or after completion of the program.
• Tipping staff

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
We recommend you bring:
A light day pack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek – prepare for a vast range of changes in temperature Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho. Plastic ponchos can be bought for about $1 in Cusco. Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended. Extra socks are a must. Sandals or plastic slip on thongs are also good to give your feet a chance to breath in the evenings if you wish to carry them. Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and beanie. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. Sleeping bag Torch/ Flashlight and spare batteries
Camera, films and batteries (batteries are consumed quicker in cold conditions) Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
Sun block
After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although no malaria risk has been reported
Toilet paper – pack in & pack out
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning.
We advise you to bring water sterilizing tablets in case you collect water from streams.
Your own medical kit with any special medications that you might require, paracetamol, second skin for blisters
etc.
Small towel or sarong
Bathers/swimsuit (if you intend on swimming in hot springs)
Cash
Original passport & ISIC (International Student Identity Card) if you have one.
Walking sticks or poles (can be hired from us)
Binoculars (if you have them)

Optional extras:
Walking poles
Extra mule for personal belongings (e.g. camera equipment) US$25 per day

Private Service Prices: 2024
1 person : US$1150.00 per person
2 people : US$750.00 per person
3 people: US$700.00 per person
4 people : US$650.00 per person
5 people : US$600.00 per person
6+ people : US$550.00 per person.

Optional Machupicchu extention.

DISCOUNTS
18 to 25 years old: $30 USD Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of
student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card is required at booking for government approval for discount.
Under 18 years old: $30 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 11 years old: $40 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Group of 5 or more: $30 USD – All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.
EXTRAS
Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
Walking Poles -$20 USD per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)
Personal tent- $35 USD – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
Vistadome Train Upgrade –$75 USD per person (Return Only)
Huayna Picchu Mountain –$75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
Machu Picchu Mountain – $75 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
Single supplement-$35 USD per night (for solo travellers with single room)
**Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a
guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the
extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
ADDED VALUES FOR FREE
TRANSFER – from the Airport to Hotel (Cusco Only)
DUFFEL BAG AND LINER BAGS – included in the trekking price!
BOILED WATER is included along the Inca Trail
OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
EMERGENCY HORSE is included in the price which can be ridden if you get tired or sick
PLASTIC RAIN poncho made by Inca Land Adventures is included.

TIPS FOR OUR PORTERS
IMPORTANT: Some of the reasons that our price may be higher than that of other agencies are the following:

We ALWAYS book the maximum number of porters possible (according to Inca Trail regulations) so that our porters are not overloaded. Also, We are the only travel operator in Peru that supplies porters with proper tents, sleeping pads and adequate food for this type of activity. We always we take care our hosremans and horses during our alternative treks so tiping it will be the seim as for the porters Beware of this when booking they might be cheaper because of this! 2 people (minimum group size) should have a maximum of 7 porters and 16 people (max group size) should have 22 porters. ** Tips for porters, cooks or guides are optional and are NOT included in our price. However our advice is that you tip our staff based on their performance, service and knowledge. Our guidelines for tipping our staff is the following: Each porter gets 100 Soles, each assistant cook 150 Soles, the Main Chef gets 300 Soles.make sure to tip more if your trip it is more than 5 days or if it is luxury treks Assistant Tour guides can be tipped collectively by the members of the group, we suggest a 5% of the total cost of the tour. Main guides are tipped on a one on one basis and based on their performance. Tour guides are professional people who spend a lot of time training in different other fields such archaelogy, history and WFA. We suggest people
to consider tipping our guide a 10% to 15% of the value of your tour.
Train included in all tours is the Expedition train (to Ollanta). Train times will only be confirmed once full
amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 2:55 PM and the 9:20 PM being the last train
(high season June to September). We will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).

ZERO PLASTIC BOTTLES ON THE INCA TRAIL AND MACHU PICCHU 

Due to New goverment regulations for the Inca Trail it will be 100% PROHIBITED to TAKE PLASTIC WATER  BOTTLES. We believe that in the first days  the new enforced regulations may NOT be 100% controlled however as the days go it will be more and more strict therefore WE KINDLY suggest you getting your aluminum plastic bottles to avoid any dissapointment at the check points along the Inca Trail and in the Machu Picchu citadel.