Ausangate Trek To Rainbow Mountain 2 days / 1 night

This incredible excursion begins very early in the morning. We’ll pick you up from your accommodation at 4:00 a.m. and drive two hours to Pitumarca, followed by an hour and a half to Quesiuno, the starting point for the day’s trek up.

Once we get at the starting location, our chef will make a delicious and healthy breakfast that will provide you with all of the energy you need to face the challenges ahead. Before beginning the trip, pay close attention to your guide, who will explain the specifics of today’s schedule as well as safety precautions that will come in handy over the next day.

Once you have completed your guide sessions We’ll begin this stunning and little-known trek through a lush valley, from which you can see the beautiful Ausangate glacier in the distance—the highest peak in the Cusco region. We’ll continue our trek to the first pass, known as “Puka Pass” (4,870 meters). From there, you’ll be treated to a truly breathtaking view, with the crystal blue waters of the “Pukaqocha Lagoon” and the massive Ausangate glacier just in front of you—you’ll be astonished!

After a brief break, we’ll continue climbing for an hour and a half downhill to Anantapata, where we’ll stop for lunch. Once we’ve regained our energy, we’ll continue ascending for two hours until we reach Warmisaya Pass (4,955 m), the highest point on the trip. From there, you’ll view Rainbow Mountain for the first time, in the distance, with its amazing hues and surreal picture.

We’ll descend for the final 45 minutes till we arrive at our tent near the Surineqocha Lagoon. When you arrive, we will greet you with a happy hour of food and warming drinks to satisfy your appetite. You’ll then have a fantastic meal before getting some much-needed slumber.