Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate

Ausangate to Rainbow Mountain – 6D/5N

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From $660.00 USD per person

Duration 6 Days, 5 Nights

Activity Trekking and cultural adventure

Food Meals are provided according to the confirmed itinerary. Any meals not listed in the program are considered personal expenses.

Physical level Moderate

Tour overview

Ausangate to Rainbow Mountain – 6D/5N

Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate

The Ausangate to Rainbow Mountain tour is a once in a lifetime experience that will take you through the most spectacular landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to hike the impressive Ausangate and Palomani mountains, while admiring glaciers, turquoise lakes and panoramic views of the highest peaks of the mountain range. In addition, you will visit the famous Colored Mountain, also known as Vinicunca, with its vibrant colors ranging from red, pink, green and yellow.

Duration 6 Days, 5 Nights

Level Moderate

Style Trekking and cultural adventure

Food Meals are provided according to the confirmed itinerary. Any meals not listed in the program are considered personal expenses.

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Overview

Ausangate to Rainbow Mountain – 6D/5N is a carefully planned experience through Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate, created for travelers who want dependable logistics, local insight, and a smooth travel rhythm from start to finish.

Throughout the tour, the itinerary combines scenic places, cultural context, and practical support so passengers can focus on enjoying the destination with confidence.

Trip details

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Main places: Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate
Travel style: Trekking and cultural adventure
Physical level: Moderate to challenging
Best for: travelers looking for organized service, local guidance, and meaningful time at each stop.

Trip Summary

This tour brings together the essential highlights of Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate with a practical itinerary, guided assistance, and enough flexibility for photos, rest, and local discovery. It is ideal for passengers who want a complete experience with clear planning before and during the trip.

Itinerary

DAY 1 Cusco - Tinqui - Upis

We depart early from Cusco traveling by private van to the small village of Tinke to begin our trek through the Rainbow Mountains of Peru. We will see the impressive Vilcanota mountain range and pass through several traditional Andean villages along the way and have time to take some pictures. When we arrive in Tinke, we will have a delicious breakfast prepared by our cook.

Then, our riders will organize all the group’s equipment and packs on the horses and our trek will begin, we will start our tour through the agricultural communities and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains. We will hike for about 3 hours and then we will have 1 hour to have lunch, after lunch we continue for 2 hours to reach Upis 4,100 m. / 13,448 ft. There we will have the opportunity to soak in the local hot springs before dinner and camp for the night.

DAY 2 Upis - Ausangate lagoon

This early morning, after breakfast we cross the Arapa pass (4,850 m.a.s.l.) from here, we continue for 3 hours through the valley, passing the Pucaqocha lagoon, arriving at Jatun Pucaqocha, then we climb to the Laguna pass (4,850 m.a.s.l.), overlooking the impressive Ausangate lagoon. This lake is fed by the melted snow of Ausangate, here is our campsite.

DAY 3 Ausangate lagoon - Rainbow mountain

We have breakfast with the sun, to continue our hike, we will climb a slope to reach the Palomani Pass (5,100 m.a.s.l.), from here we can see the true panoramic view of Ausangate. Then we will descend by a path that is an impressive route, and we will arrive to Vinicunca (Mountain of colors), here we see the magnificent red hill, called for having spots of arsenic stone sediments, in this place we will camp.

DAY 4 Rainbow mountain - Ticllaqocha

This day we will arrive to Ticllaqocha, accompanied by the Colorado trails, we will arrive to Paso Apacheta, then we will descend to Huchuy Jampa, from here, we will follow a light trail, Ticllaqocha will be our campsite.

DAY 5 Ticllaqocha - Pacchanta

We will wake up early in the morning, have breakfast with a view of the beautiful mountains, then go up the Jampa (5,100 m.a.s.l.) and then descend, observe and appreciate the lakes, and we will continue our trail, always appreciating the beautiful landscapes and then we will arrive to Pacchanta (4,200 m.a.s.l.) where it will be our camp and relax our muscles, we have the opportunity to enjoy the hot springs.

DAY 6 Pacchanta - Tinqui - Cusco

Today is the last day of our trek in the Peruvian Andes, so we get up early, have breakfast and descend with all the memories and vivid landscapes, stored in our life history, to the town of Tinque (3,950 m.) and then we go to the imperial city of Cusco.

Inclusions

Included

Professional bilingual guide (spanish – english).
Pick up from the hotel.
Transportation (Cusco – Upis and Tinki – Cusco).
Entrance fees to the Rainbow Mountain.
Horsemen and mules to transport equipment, food and personal luggage (7 kilos per person).
A cook to prepare all meals.
Meals: 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners.
Kitchen equipment: dining tent, kitchen with table and chairs.
Camping tent.
Therma-rest air mattress.
First aid kit.

Not Included

Last dinner.
Sleeping bag.
Trekking sticks.
Additional horse to ride.

Pricing

Final price depends on travel date, group size, hotel category, and available services. Please contact our travel team with your preferred date and number of passengers so we can confirm availability and prepare an accurate quote.

Travel Guide

For Ausangate to Rainbow Mountain – 6D/5N, we recommend traveling with layered clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a reusable water bottle, and a small daypack. Weather can change during the day, especially in Andean and jungle destinations.

Arrive with your passport or valid ID, keep personal medication with you, and follow your guide’s timing recommendations to make the most of each visit.

FAQs

Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes. The itinerary is organized to help travelers understand the destination and move comfortably between the main visits.

What should I bring?
Bring comfortable shoes, layered clothing, sun protection, water, personal medication, and your travel documents.

Can the itinerary change?
Small adjustments may happen due to weather, access conditions, or local operating schedules. The guide will always prioritize passenger safety and the best possible experience.

What to Bring

Walking boots (with ankle protectors).
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
Warm jacket, hat and gloves.
Comfortable shirts and pants.
Sun protection cream (factor 35 is recommended).
Insect repellent minimum 30% DEET.
Sun hat and sunglasses.
Toiletries.
Personal medications.
Camera.
Flashlight with spare batteries.
Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended).
Toilet paper.
Suggested extra contribution.

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⚠️ IMPORTANT

From November to January — especially in December — Machu Picchu Circuit 2 tickets, the most complete and popular route we usually include, are sold out on many dates.

For new bookings with departures during these months, if Circuit 2 is not available for your travel date, we will secure Circuit 3 first (lower urban sector with a longer, more immersive walk) or, if that is also unavailable, Circuit 1 (upper panoramic area with the iconic postcard view). All options are subject to availability.

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