Ausangate Trail Tours and Activities

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.

Unique adventure tour in the place, the tour can be done with a little experience in ATVs or similar, you can enjoy unique landscapes and animals of the place that are llamas and alpacas and in the end you get a great view of the popular Mountain of colors, we are one of the first groups to reach a mountain of colors, the ATV tour is aimed at all people who want to feel more in touch with nature and reach a mountain of colors without much effort, the walk takes us alone 45 minutes to reach mountain of colors.

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.

This is the unique tour located in the south of Cusco where you can get Unique Experience. Andean life, Mountains & Lakes, Alpacas & Llamas, Local people, walking around of Apu Ausangate the highest mountain in Cusco share the best moment with locals and enjoy the power of Pachamama (Mother Earth).

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.

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

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 off-beaten route is perfect for those seeking a break from the tourist crowd and have a close contact with nature. The trekking route runs through the snow-capped peak of Ausangate Mountain (6372 meters / 20,900 feet). Ausangate Mountain has a great significance among Cusqeñans. To us, this is a sacred peak and we call it “Apu”. Although, this peak can be seen pretty much from most parts of Cusco, only a handful enjoy the view from close. Ausangate Sibinacocha Trek will take you the closest to the peak. The area around Ausangate is dotted with alluring views of turquoise lakes, hot springs and traditional Andean villages. On this trip, you will be visiting the unspoiled lake, Lake Sibinacocha. This lake is a highlight of the wondrous trek. It is a fairly challenging route and trekkers should be acclimatised well before the trek. We usually suspend this trek from December to February due to adverse weather conditions.

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.

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.

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.

This 5-day trek from Cusco, Peru was designed for mountain lovers looking for a challenge in the Andes. Tackle peaceful trails through valleys and over passes around Ausangate, one of the highest and most revered peaks in Peru. Camp near high-altitude lakes, soak in natural hot springs, see glaciers, and look for condors.

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

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.

In the Inca mythology of this mountain and the nearby lakes - among which Sibinacocha stands out - the masculine energy that fertilizes Mother Earth Pachamama is born; after a long run, the waters are lost in the unknown lands of the Amazon to return, to fill the lakes and glaciers every night turned into the river of stars or Willkamayu known in the west as the Milky Way The Community of Chillca constituted by shepherds of llamas and alpacas is known as the guardian of these pristine places, from where you can go hiking in a trekking called "Camino del Apu Ausangate".

The reason why you should do this tour is because Ausangate is one of the places with landscapes of the Andes mountains of Peru, it stands out as one of the highest mountains in Cusco, the Ausangate Nevado (6384 masl) Accompanied by its 7 turquoise lagoons and multicolored colorful mountain geological formations.

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!

Venture on this day trip that will take you to the deepest part of the Andes of Peru. Very few people have the opportunity to know the 7 mysterious lagoons of Pacchanta located at 4900 meters, each one has a unique beauty, one more blue than the previous one that makes this place magical. To conclude this unforgettable adventure you will have the opportunity to enjoy the hot springs of Pacchanta, spectacular open-air picinas with temperatures of 30, 37, 40 degrees celcius ideal to relax the muscles after a good walk.

This will be the hike of your life, the most beautiful views of the Vilcanota range of mountains, where you will pass very close by the highest snow mountain of Cusco “Ausangate” and its 6350 mts. Undiscriptable lakes and the stunning Rainbow Mountain (VINICUNCA), where you will be one of the first one right there (tourist free), get ready.

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!

You’ll see the highest peak (Ausangate 6,385 m/20,948 ft) in the Cusco region. snow capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, and wildlife along the way (such as vicuñas (elated to alpacas) chinchillas, deer, and the rare condor). This adventurous trek is approximately 67 km/41.6 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.

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.