Rainbow Mountain + Ausangate Trek - 4D/3N
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- The Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain trek is considered the crown jewel of the Peruvian Andes. This isn't a trek for all, but those who want to get off the beaten path will find this a unique experience. On this 4-day trek through the high Peruvian Andes, you will see herds of llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas and you will be amazed by the famous and colored rainbow mountains of Peru.
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- Bilingual English speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
- Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.
- Private van transportation from your Cusco hotel to Tinqui (the trailhead)
- Private van transportation from Quesiuno Village to your Cusco hotel
- Four-person tent for each 2 persons.
- Thermarest Inflatable Mattress
- Kitchen tent
- Professional chef and assistant chef
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Toilet tent and portable toilet
- Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
- Horse to carry 8 kg of your personal gear
- Emergency horse in case we need it
- Four breakfasts, four lunches, and three dinners
- Hot water for washing twice daily
- Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles
- Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
- Admission fee for the Upis Hot Springs
Itinerary
We set off early from Cusco traveling by private van to the small village of Tinqui. We will see the impressive mountain range of Vilcanota pass through several traditional Andean villages en route and take time to stop to take some photos. When we arrive at Tinqui (o...
After a big breakfast, we are ready to leave our camp and get started on our hike for the day. We will climb to the Arapa Pass (4,850 m / 15,908 ft). From this vantage point, we will enjoy the contrast between dry desert-like hills and breathtaking snow-capped views o...
Today, you will be woken up with “room service” (a hot cup of coca tea). This is going to be one of the most beautiful days of the trek. We will see the Rainbow Mountains in the distance.
Also, on today´s journey, we will pass through Alccatauri Village. This i...
After breakfast, we hike gradually uphill for 2 hours until we reach the famous Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,469 ft). Your guide will walk you to the best spots to get the perfect pictures of these incredible mountains and the other surrounding mountains.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
- Trekking poles (can be rented from us)
- Travel Insurance
- Day 4 dinner
- Tips for the crew (muleteers, chef, and guide)
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