Ausangate Trail Tours and Activities

Explore the Vinicunca Mountain, otherwise known as Rainbow Mountain, on this full-day trek from Cusco. Follow your guide up the mountain, reaching heights of 5,000 meters, during a 2-hour hike. Pass through villages and pastures filled with grazing alpacas and llamas. Take in the beautiful mountain scenery of the Ausangate range and learn about why this place is so sacred to Peruvians.

We know that there are mountains and amazing hills in the whole world, but whoever looks at the Ausangate viewpoints, will discover the thousand colors that this unique mountain shows. A geological gem that is becoming very famous, very fast. Because of the uniqueness of its landscapes, we do not doubt that this incredible mountain will soon be known, as the mountain of the 7 colors will be one of the most desired hiking routes in the world; The mountain AUSANGATE (VINICUNCA) is located only 100 km from the city of Cusco and is the 4th highest mountain in Peru, it is nothing less than 6,372 meters high; its exposed minerals (iron oxides, copper sulfates and others) are shown to form an almost surrealistic image.

This 1-day tour allows you to enjoy majestic landscapes, snowy peaks, and up to 7 colorful lagoons, including at the end a visit to the Pacchanta hot springs. During this circuit you can explore some native communities, ornaments and colorful textiles, the natural habitat of llamas and alpacas, and share the experience of living around one of the highest and most beautiful mountains of the American continent. This tour is perfect for those who wish to get away from busy roads and experience an authentic place in this beautiful country.

The trip to the mountain of colors on the Vinicunca route is one of the wonderful routes that makes the traditional mountain of colors. The route is interesting from the beginning to the end and is the second place more visit in Cusco city.  Departure: 04:00am. Return: 16.30hrs. Duration: all day  Location. Ausangate Mountain Modality: In shared or Private group. Number of people: 10 to 15 people in shared service. Program: Pick up from the hotel in the transport, then travel for few hours till Breakfast place, and then continue to the began of the trek. Start to climb up on a walk that lasts approximately 2 hours until we reach the highest viewpoint, located above 5 thousand meters above sea level. On the route you will enjoy of the snow-capped mountains of Ausagate. At the end of the panoramic enjoyment you will descend to the starting point. Local lunch and return to Cusco arriving at 17.00hrs.

Live one of the most incredible experiences in the heights of Cusco, conceive the famous rainbow mountain, located at 5200 meters above sea level, and let yourself be dazzled by the magic of its colors, very early in the morning we will start our tour by bus During 3 hours until arriving at the beginning of the trek, in this place we will enjoy a light breakfast due to the height and then we will walk for 2 hours until arriving at this magical mountain.

Hike to Rainbow Mountain on a 2-day, small-group trip from Cusco that includes a night of camping high in the Andes. Following part of the dramatic Ausangate Circuit trail on your way to Rainbow Mountain, this 2-day hike is a great way to experience the gorgeous Andean landscape at its most pristine, with time to star gaze and relax after crowds of day-hikers have returned to Cusco.

This peculiar geographical accident - or work of art of nature - belongs to the snowy Ausangate, in the Vilcanota mountain range. Although its particular beauty is directly proportional to the height in which it is located (the highest point reaches 5,200 m s.n.m.), thousands of people around the world dream of visiting it and arrive to Cusco to make their wish come true. Apu was the name by which the wise Inca civilization called the mountains to which he attributed mystical powers. Although most of these majestic mountains were covered with snow, there was one that stood out for its color: the Vinicunca Mountain, also known as “the mountain of the 7 colors”. The Incas gave Vinicunca a masculine character, considering that the masculine energy that fertilized Mother Earth, known as Pachamama, emerged from its foundations. As if that were not enough, the natural framework that surrounds it is no less impressive: turquoise lagoons, a varied fauna and dazzling snowfalls.

World famous in a few months, the Mountain of Colors, is an attraction that if or if you should know if you are in Cusco. It is one of the spectacular places of the Vilcanota mountain range, awaits a natural coloration, which is given by the presence of erosive sedimentary stones. The impressive thing is how the stones have been formed to give life to an impressive set of seven colors, the approximate height of the mountain is 5,200 m.a.s.l.

Experience the Rainbow Mountain, one of Peru’s most striking geological features, during this full-day private trek. Challenge yourself on this hard-but-rewarding hike, enjoying the alpine views along the way, as you witness the colorful spectacle of the mountainside that looks painted with turquoise, red and gold paint. A private guide and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

Embark on the ultimate adventure during a 6-day trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco—an ideal choice for active travelers looking to get off the beaten path. This multi-day experience takes you deep into the Andes mountains and reveals sights that are only accessible on foot. Plus, you’ll receive personalized attention in a small group and won’t have to worry about arranging transport, accommodation, or trekking permits yourself.

Explore the colorful landscape of Rainbow Mountain on a Private Full-Day, guided hiking trip from Cusco, and discover glacier-capped peaks, wildlife, and views across the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range. Walk 9.3 miles (15 kilometers) with a high point of 16,520 feet (5035m), then meet some Quechua-speaking locals in a traditional Andean community. This 15-hour hiking tour includes breakfast, lunch, and entrance fees, as well as round-trip transport from your hotel in Cusco.

The mountain of the seven colors (VINICUNCA) is one of the most majestic attractions and a magnificent place for you when visiting the capital city of the Incas Cusco-Peru. You can visit a magnificent place Mountain of colors and you cannot miss seeing Nature live; on the way to the place you can also see the apu AUSANGATE, the fifth largest mountain in Peru. It is said to be a place that shows a new opportunity for everyone who visits it, this belief begins with the saying "if you want to see the rainbow you have to face the storm" which teaches us that there is always a prize for our efforts as well as a new opportunity.

Discover the incredible Rainbow Mountain on this full-day hiking our from Cusco. The hike to Vinicunca is approximately three hours and reaches heights between 4,700 and 5,200 meters. Take in the beautiful scenery and the surrounding Ausangate mountains and turquoise-blue lakes along the way. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the top before hiking the 2.5 hours down the mountain to head back to Cusco.

This is a great and original way to visit Rainbow Mountain. This is a tour, full of adventure that mixed the adventure by ATVs in the south of Cusco with the trek to Rainbow Mountain. With this tour you dont need to walk too long fo visit Vinincunca Mountain. You will use ATVs on the route to go to Vinincunca, then you will do a short trek to Rainbow Mountain.

The Ausangate mountain is called "Apu", which means it is a sacred mountain for local people. We can see its snowy summit from Cusco. This alternative hike is the perfect option if you dream to approach it but can't go for a 4 or 6-days trek.

The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trek is an amazing experience in the Wilcanota Mountain Range of the Andes & a great alternative. This mini trek is perfect for travelers who want to view the colorful mountains of this region without the extra effort of partaking in a full day high altitude trek. It is also a great option for those traveling with their children. Although Palccoyo is at high altitude – the trail itself is short, relatively flat & is far less crowded than Vinicunca. The views of these striated mountains are absolutely spectacular and on clear days you can see the snow-capped peaks of Ausangate, This tour will also incorporate a cultural stop in Checacupe where guests can walk across a traditionally created Inca bridge as well as view the interior of an artistically painted church. The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trek is an excellent way to spend a full day in the high Andes without the extra effort!

We will tour the fascinating Mountain of Seven Colors with an accredited guide, this is located three hours from the city of Cusco, it is a colorful and wonderful place, where nature did one of its most beautiful works. Throughout the journey we can enjoy beautiful landscapes and South American camelids such as llama and alpaca, we will have the opportunity to take photos of ourselves.

The surreal mountain ranges of Ausangate will welcome you on this expedition to the Rainbow Mountains. The hill of colors  gives travelers an unforgettable experience. The rural Andean communities will give you an insight to how the Inca's used to live.

This is a completed package in Cusco. That combines the most popular and traditional tours in Cusco and around. This is the perfect package if you have less time and you want to do all the best places of Cusco. The first day You will visit the Cusco city and the most important ruins around the town. The second day You will visit the sacred Valley of The Inkas, with the beautifull ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. The Third Day You will visit the Most impotant part of the package. The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu by train The Fourth Day You will visit the Rainbow Mountain Tour

Qampa, also spelled Campa and Qampa, is the easiest, most popular mountain in Cusco and may be climbed without experience in mountaineering. It requires a glacier hike and sometimes a small rock climbing pass depending on the season. The summit offers a panoramic view that reaches to Salkantay over 200km to the NW.

Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley This tour is one of the most famous attractions in Cusco and the 2nd more visited one after Machu Picchu. This tour gives you the exciting experience on climbing a mountain over 16,000ft, where you will be able to see colourful landscapes, majestic glaciers, amazing and vibrant green valleys with herds of alpaca, the impressive Ausangate mountain range. Also you will experience first-hand how locals live in the mountains and even see them hard at work. Red Valley: Highly recommended to visit while you are doing the Rainbow Mountain tour, this is an extension and takes 30 minutes more (one way down ). The red valley has an amazing view and it feels like you are in other planet!

The EXTENDED AUSANGATE – RAINBOW TREK & MACHU PICCHU PACKAGE is our most epic adventure! Enjoy stunning views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, wildlife, and the amazing Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains, all ending with a tour of Machu Picchu. You’ll see the highest peak (Ausangate 6,385 m/20,948 ft) in the Cusco region. This adventurous trek is approximately 100 km/62 mi and goes up to 5,400 m/17,716 ft. Ausangate is an excellent and quiet/remote trekking circuit offering stunning features such as spectacular mountain scenery, snow-capped peaks, hot springs, turquoise lakes, glaciers, herds of llamas, alpacas, and wild vicuña, picturesque villages, and traditionally dressed Quechua people. Prices in USD: 6-10 trekkers: 1600, 3-5 trekkers: 1850, 2 trekkers: 2000 (per person)

The RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK & MACHU PICCHU PACKAGE is the best of both worlds: a stunning trek past snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, glacial peaks, colorful striated mountains, all ending with a tour of one of the 7 man-made wonders of the world, Machu Picchu! The Rainbow Mountain Trek is a new route located in the high Andes and traverses the incredibly colorful Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountains. This beautiful multi-day hike is tucked away in a well hidden section of the Vilcanota Mountain range. Surrounded by glacial mountains, this route treks in the shadow of the highest mountain in the Cusco Region, Ausangate (6300m/21,000ft). The route is 52km/32.3 miles long and goes from 3300m/10,827ft to 5050m/16,568ft. This is a true off the beaten path wilderness trek – above the tree line with views of the Andes and glacial peaks. Prices per person USD: 6-10 trekkers: $1200, 3-5 trekkers: $1250, 2 trekkers: $1600

This is a completed package in Cusco. That combines the most popular and traditional tours in Cusco and around. This is the perfect package if you have less time and you want to do all the best places of Cusco. The first day You will visit the Cusco city and the most important ruins around the town. The second day You will visit the sacred Valley of The Inkas, with the beautifull ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. The Third Day You will visit the Most impotant part of the package. The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu by train The Fourth Day You will visit the Rainbow Mountain Tour