The best part of the day: You’ll traverse the mountains and have the Ausangate glacier right in front of your eyes.
We’ll leave the city of Cusco early and head toward the community of Upis, where we’ll have breakfast. After that, you’ll start hiking uphill slowly, taking your time to adjust to the altitude. As you continue on the trail, you’ll get closer and closer to the gigantic Ausangate glacier until it’s towering over you. We’ll have lunch and take time to rest, satisfied by the delicious food prepared by our expert chef.
Later, you’ll do an optional extra hike to explore the Huayna Ausangate Lagoon close-up, a 2 hour round trip. This first day, the morning’s activities haven’t been too extreme, and that’s to allow you to acclimatize and enjoy the surroundings of the campsite this afternoon without problems.
Today, you’ll start off on the grand adventure. We’ll leave Cusco early toward Upis, where we’ll have breakfast. From there, you’ll hike slowly and calmly uphill to get used to the altitude. You’ll arrive at our campsite by lunchtime and then have the opportunity to take advantage of an optional, round-trip hike to the crystalline Huayna Ausangate Lagoon. From there, you’ll get the first close-up views of the sacred Ausangate Mountain.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
Easy to moderate
Level of difficulty
10 km/ 6.21 miles
Hiking distance
4,250 m / 13,944 ft
Starting altitude
4,250 m / 13,944 ft
Minimum altitude
4,480 m / 14,698 ft
Maximum altitude
The best part of the day: Travel through the mountains to reach the Hatun Pucacocha and Huchuy Pucacocha Lagoons.
Start the day off with attitude! We’ll wake you up with an energizing coca tea, and then our guides will tell you what to expect on this morning’s 2-hour hike up to the Arapa Pass (4,800 m / 15,748 feet). Once we’re there, you’ll feel the energy of the mountains enveloping you, and the horizon will open up, revealing all the earth’s striking colors.
Once you’ve have enough time there, you’ll keep going until you get to the Yanacocha Lagoon, where we’ll have lunch prepared by the incredible kitchen team. Next, you’ll continue the journey two more hours to the Hatun Pucacocha and Huchuy Pucacocha Lagoons. In the afternoon, you can explore the beautiful surroundings of our campsite. We’ll finish off the day with a wonderful dinner.
We’ll start the day with a satisfying breakfast and, with new strength, you’ll ascend to the Arapa Pass, which will share with you the view of a grand color scheme and beautiful landscapes. Once you’ve arrived at the Yanacocha Lagoon, lunch will already be ready, thanks to our trekking team. Later, you’ll keep going until you reach the Hatun and Huchuy Pucacocha Lagoons. Once you’ve left your things at our campsite, you’re welcome to explore the surroundings on your own.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
Moderate
Level of difficulty
11 km / 6.83 miles
Hiking distance
4,400 m / 14,436 ft
Starting altitude
4,400 m / 14,436 ft
Minimum altitude
4,800 m / 15,748 ft
Maximum altitude
The best part of the day: Discover new valleys and mountains.
As you warm up with a hot cup of coca tea, we’ll get everything ready to start the day and recharge with an energizing breakfast. You’ll hike through two valleys to get to the Puca Pass (4,870 m / 15,978 f), from which you’ll see what you’ve already traversed and where you’re going next. Don’t forget your jacket, because it’s cold and windy here!
Along the entire trail, you’ll be accompanied by the Ausangate glacier and its gorgeous turquoise lakes. After we’re finished on the peak, you’ll keep going, now downhill, to Anantapata (4,750 m / 15,584 f) to have lunch. Continuing on the path, you’ll trek up to the Warmisaya Pass (4,985 m / 16,355 f). Prepare yourself, because this part of the trail is steeper than the last.
After passing Warmisaya, you’ll go downhill to arrive at our campsite in Surinecocha. If the guide’s okay with it and there’s time, you can keep going on this path to watch the sunset at Rainbow Mountain. If you do go, you should return to the campsite before dark. At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and have a well-earned sleep.
We’ll enjoy breathtaking landscapes as we pass through valleys and mountain passes. Get ready—because the view from Puca Pass is simply unmatched. The imposing presence of Ausangate will accompany us along the way, sharing its energy with every step. We’ll have lunch in Anantapata and, optionally, you can continue to an exclusive viewpoint to witness your first sunset over Rainbow Mountain. Afterwards, we’ll return to camp before nightfall.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
Moderate
Level of difficulty
10 km / 6.20 miles
Hiking distance
4,500 m / 14,764 ft
Starting altitude
4,500 m / 14,764 ft
Minimum altitude
4,985 m / 16,355 ft
Maximum altitude
The best part of the day: Explore Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley with their magical, scenic surroundings.
We’ll wake up early to arrive at sunrise and witness the first rays of light illuminating the radiant Rainbow Mountain. Be sure to dress warmly, as the morning weather can be freezing. Our guide, with their extensive knowledge, will enrich the experience and help you connect with the spiritual essence of these sacred mountains.
After enjoying this natural wonder, we’ll head to the Red Valley viewpoint, where we’ll take in the stunning scenery and capture incredible photos. Later, we’ll return to Rainbow Mountain and begin our descent toward Quesiuno, where our trekking team will be waiting with lunch ready.
We’ll then continue with a three-hour ascent through a lush green valley, where we’ll observe the local wildlife. Along the way, we may spot birds like the Andean woodpecker and the huallata, the native Andean goose. With a bit of luck, we might even catch sight of the elusive Andean fox. Upon arriving at our campsite in Ausangate Cocha, we’ll enjoy a comforting tea time followed by a delicious dinner to close the day with warmth and flavor.
Today, we’ll have to wake you up before dawn; after all, that’s the only way for you to watch the sunrise over Rainbow Mountain! After the amazing experience of receiving the first rays of the king of the stars, you’ll walk to the Red Valley’s viewpoint to see yet another magnificent landscape. You’ll then return to Rainbow Mountain to go down to Quesiuno and have lunch. Watching local wildlife as you walk, you’ll make your way to our campsite at Ausangate Cocha.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
Challenging
Level of difficulty
17 km / 10.56 miles
Hiking distance
4,800 m / 15,748 ft
Starting altitude
4,376 m / 14,356 ft
Minimum altitude
5,100 m / 16,372 ft
Maximum altitude
The best part of the day: You’ll conquer the Palomani Pass, the highest point of the trek, and get a one-of-a-kind view of the majestic Apu Ausangate.
We’ll enjoy an energizing breakfast to keep our strength up all day long, and this will help us conquer the highest point on the trek. You’ll leave the campsite and make a two-hour ascent to the Palomani Pass (5,200 m / 17,060 f). From this once-in-a-lifetime viewpoint, you’ll see the magical Ausangate and the famous Vilcanota Mountain Range stretching out before you. It’s home to the highest glacier concentration in Peru with 469!
After practicing your photography skills to capture that landscape, you’ll descend an hour and a half to the community of Huchuy Phinaya (4,650 m / 15,256 f), where we’ll provide a satisfying lunch for you. There’s another uphill climb awaiting you afterward, a two-hour hike to the Jampa gorge (5,070 m / 16,634 feet); it will give you beautiful views of the Callangate Mountain Range. Lastly, you’ll arrive at our campsite in Sorpata (4,650 m / 15,256 f) to have dinner and spend the night.
Today, you’re invited to conquer the highest point on the trek, the Palomani Pass, which sits at more than 5,200 meters (17,000 feet) above sea level. The effort you put in will be more than worth it when you see, revealed before you, the sacred Ausangate and the Vilcanota Mountain Range. Then, you’ll go down to Huchuy Phinaya to have lunch. After that, you’ll climb up to the Jampa Pass and be able to see new glaciers, this time belonging to the Callangate Mountain Range. We’ll finish the day camping in Sorapata.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
Moderate to challenging
Level of difficulty
10.5 km / 6.52 miles
Hiking distance
4,500 m / 14,764 ft
Starting altitude
4,500 m / 14,764 ft
Minimum altitude
5,200 m / 17,060 ft
Maximum altitude
The best part of the day: Mystical lakes are waiting to be discovered, followed by a well-deserved soak in the hot springs of Pacchanta.
You’ll wake up next to the Tres Marias (Three Marias), a set of snowy peaks just in front of our camp. After breakfast, you’ll begin today’s hike, a two-and-a-half hour ascent to the Jampa Pass (5,070 m / 16, 634 f). Along the trail, you’ll see a green valley extending on the horizon. One last descent is left to arrive at our campsite, where you’ll have lunch and spend the night. Pay attention! On this part of the hike, you can see three glacial lakes: China Otorongo, Orco Otorongo and Qomer Cocha. These are well-known in the Andean world and highly revered for their mystical significance.
In the afternoon, you’ll have a chance to take a dip in the Pacchanta hot springs in the community of the same name. After several days of trekking, you’ll finally be able to relax your tired legs and muscles. We’ll finish the day with a fabulous dinner.
We’ll provide a delicious breakfast, and you’ll enjoy it accompanied by the view of the Tres Marias (Three Marias). After that, you’ll hike 2.5 hours up to the Jampa Pass. The trail will give you beautiful views of the surrouding landscape: an extensive, green valley and surprising, turquoise lagoons. After lunch, you can relax in the hot springs of Pacchanta. Good job, you made it!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
Moderate
Level of difficulty
11 km / 6.80 miles
Hiking distance
4,650 m / 15,256 ft
Starting altitude
4,100 m / 13,451 ft
Minimum altitude
5,070 m / 16,634 ft
Maximum altitude
The best part of the day: Get to know the Inca way of life.
After breakfast, you’ll have a moment to say goodbye to our trekking team who’s accompanied you on the magnificent Ausangate Trail: the professional chefs and the porters. After that, we’ll take you, in our private car, three and a half hours away into the Sacred Valley. First, you’ll go to the Taray Viewpoint and have lunch as you admire the surrounding landscape.
Next, we’ll take you to visit the archeological center in Urco, a place dedicated to water worship. Continuing on, the car will take you to the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo. When we get there, we’ll take you for a walk to see its Inca walls and water canals around town, and then you’ll be able to hike up Pinkuylluna, a hill that houses the Collcas of the Incas, their granaries used to preserve agricultural products.
Finally, we’ll all take the train to Aguas Calientes and settle into a nice hotel. We’ll have dinner, and then you can get some rest and dream about the amazing places you’ve seen so far.
Today, we’ll say goodbye to our trekking team: the chefs and porters. Not only the landscape, but also the climate will change as our private car takes you into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You’ll have lunch with a spectacular view at the Taray Viewpoint. After that, we’ll take you to see the archeological complex of Urco and the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo. Later on, we’ll all board a train to Aguas Calientes to spend the night.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
2 km / 1.24 miles
Hiking distance
2,792 m / 9,160 ft
Starting altitude
2,900 m / 9,514 ft
Minimum altitude
2,950 m / 9,678 ft
Maximum altitude
The best part of the day: The incomparable experience of seeing the divine Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu
Today, you’ll have the adventure of a lifetime as you enter the magnificent and world-famous Machu Picchu. There are people who only dream of visiting this Wonder of the Modern World, but you’re here in person! What you’ve heard about the charm of this place is nothing in comparison to what you’ll feel being here in real life. So that we can spend a long time in the citadel, we’ll go to the bus station early in the morning and try to be the first ones there. Once you’re inside, you’ll feel a special aura in the air; after all, this sacred temple of the Incas was made in perfect communion with Mother Earth.
The surrounding mountains are faithful witnesses to everything that’s happened on these grounds over the years. They saw all the effort that went into building this colossal, sacred citadel on the top of a mountain. Your guide will tell you all about this architectural jewel from its making to the present, a wonder that’s astonished the whole world. After this fantastic experience, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes to have lunch (not included in our tour) and then return to Cusco.
This will be an especially special day, because you’ll finally get to experience the astonishing Wonder of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, and the magic enveloping it! You’ll get up early to be one of the first to go inside. With the help of our guide, you’ll be able to understand this architectural jewel that continues to surprise the entire world. Finally, we’ll take the return train to Ollantaytambo, and then our private car will take you back to Cusco.
Moderate
Level of difficulty
3 hours
Guided tour duration
2,100 m / 6,890 ft
Minimum altitude
2,430 m / 7,972 ft
Maximum altitude
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