Cusco – Tinki – Pajchanta (4,320 meters / 14,173 feet) – Qomerqocha (4,590 meters / 15,059 feet).

Nevado Ausangate - Begin this stunning journey with a professional trekking guide from Matours Agency, who will pick you up from your Cusco hotel at 7:00 a.m. You’ll then travel by private van to the Pajchanta community. Before your first lunch and hike, unwind in the therapeutic hot springs.

In the afternoon, embark on a 2.5-hour hike to the Qomerqocha Lagoon, nestled among towering snow-capped mountains. Here, you’ll have ample time to capture stunning photographs and spend your first night camping.

• Hiking distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles
• Hiking duration: 2.5 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Lunch and dinner

Qomerqocha – Paso Jhampa (5,010 meters / 16,437 feet) – Huchuy Phinaya (4,510 meters / 14,793 feet).

Nevado Auzangate - Wake up surrounded by majestic snow-covered peaks and breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy a fantastic breakfast at 6:00 a.m. before ascending slowly along an ancient path to Jhampa Pass, where you’ll be treated to stunning views of the snow-capped mountain range. Descend to Jhampa Pampa for a delicious lunch, then continue downhill for 2.5 hours through a valley teeming with alpacas and llamas until you reach Huchuy Phinaya, where you’ll camp for the second night.

• Hiking distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles
• Hiking duration: 8 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

Huchuy Phinaya – Palomani Pass (5,210 m / 17,010 ft) – Ausangate Qocha – Ananta (4,650 m / 15,252 ft)

Nevado Auzangate - Wake up at the base of Ausangate, the highest mountain in the Cusco region (6,370 meters), and prepare to cross the highest point of the 5-day trek, the Palomani Pass.

After a 6:00 a.m. breakfast, start your ascent to Palomani Pass, where you’ll enjoy 360° panoramic views, including a breathtaking view of the Sacred Mountain. Along the way, you may spot vicuñas in their natural habitat at over 5,000 meters altitude.

Descend to Ausangate Qocha for a delightful lunch, then continue with a gentle hike to Ananta, where you’ll spend your third night. At 5:30 p.m., enjoy a hot drink, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

• Hiking distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
• Hiking duration: 7 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

Ananta – The 7-color mountain (5030 meters / 16,502 feet) – Ananta – Abra Chillka, Yana Qocha

Nevado Ausangate - Ananta – The 7-color mountain (5030 meters / 16,502 feet) – Ananta – Abra Chillka (4,990 meters / 16,371 feet) – Yana Qocha (4,490 meters / 14,727 feet).

Today is a highlight of the trek as you visit the vibrant 7-color mountain. To be among the first visitors, have breakfast at 5:30 a.m. and start hiking at 6:00 a.m. The 2.5-hour hike to the rainbow mountain offers excellent photo opportunities. Return to Ananta camp for an energizing lunch prepared by the expedition cook.

After lunch, around 2:00 p.m., continue the hike to Yana Qocha camp. Along the way, enjoy impressive views of colorful lagoons and the Ausangate Mountain from Chillca Pass.

As usual, enjoy a hot drink at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

• Hiking distance: 15 km / 9.4 miles
• Hiking duration: 9 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks

Yana Qocha – Abra Arapa (4,740 m / 15,551 ft) – Upis Community (4,415 m / 14,484 ft) – Cusco.

Nevado Ausangate - Enjoy your final breakfast at 6:00 a.m. before embarking on the last leg of the 5-day Ausangate Trek. The 4-hour hike to the Upis community is at a leisurely pace. Before lunch, relax in the hot springs, a perfect way to unwind after the challenging trek.

After lunch, board your private transport back to Cusco. Before the 3.5-hour journey, bid farewell to the expedition team (muleteers and cook).

Arrive at your Cusco hotel around 6:00 p.m.

• Hiking distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles
• Hiking duration: 4 hours
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

• Emergency horse and assistant for safety
• Professional chef for gourmet meals
• Bilingual trekking specialist guide for insightful experiences
• Private mobility for comfortable transfers
• First aid kit and oxygen bottle for health precautions
• Access to Ausangate Natural Park and the Rainbow Mountain
• Comprehensive meal plan with optional vegetarian choices
• Pre-tour briefing to prepare for the adventure
• Comfortable accommodation in double-occupancy tents with mattresses
• Horses and horsemen to transport camping gear
• Fully-equipped dining and kitchen tents with chairs and table

• Sleeping bags (we can rent it)
• Travel insurance: we recommend that you take out travel insurance during the time of your hike
• Personal stuff
• Canes
• Breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day
• Tips (optional)

The 5-day Ausangate trek is one of the most spectacular yet challenging hikes in the Cusco region. This trail demands a high level of physical fitness as it involves high-altitude hiking, with altitudes reaching up to 5,000 meters (16404 feet) above sea level, and camp set-ups at around 4,400 meters (14435 feet). The terrain of the Ausangate route integrated with the 7-colored mountain is tough, consisting mostly of rocks and soil, but the awe-inspiring views it offers of the Puna region landscapes, which include vast glaciers and multi-colored mountains, make the hike worthwhile. As you follow the trail, you’ll be greeted by vibrant lagoons and Andean Camelids escorting you along certain sections of the journey.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.