We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco between 4:30 and 5:00 am, and drive you in our private van for three hours to Tinki (trailhead = 3800 masl = 12467 ft), a small village where we will stop for a delicious breakfast. Hot drinks such as coffee, coca tea and hot chocolate will be offered, as well as pancakes, omelets, bread, eggs, butter and other delicacies. After breakfast, we will embark on a four-hour hike to our first camp at Upis (4400 masl = 14435 ft). Along the way, we will have spectacular views of Ausangate, the highest peak in the Cusco region. Upon arrival at Upis, we will be able to soak in the natural hot springs, enjoying the breathtaking view of the Apu Ausangate. Our chef and horseman will be waiting for us with our delicious dinner after we finish in the hot springs. Finally, we can retire to our tents with comfortable air mattresses, dreaming of the Rainbow Mountain.

Physical Level

1, Easy

After our delicious breakfast, we will embark on a light uphill hike of about two hours to reach the Arapa pass (4850m / 15908ft). We will then descend to our lunch spot while enjoying the magnificent views of the Ausangate mountain (6372m / 20900ft), three impressive lakes in shades of red, green and turquoise (Pukaqocha, HatunPukaqocha, and Qomerqocha), and some local animals such as alpacas, vizcachas, and llamas.

After lunch, we continue our journey with a slow and prolonged ascent to our campsite at Hananta (4740m / 15551ft), where we will be treated to some of the most impressive views of the snow-capped Ausangate.

Upon arrival, we will enjoy a much-needed and satisfying dinner offering a variety of dishes accompanied by hot drinks to rejuvenate our spirits.

Physical Level

1, Easy

This day we will wake up earlier than usual to continue our adventure to the famous Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca. We will have breakfast very early in order to be the first to arrive at the Rainbow Mountain since many visitors come from Cusco. We will start with an ascent of about an hour to the pass (5000m / 16,400ft), from where you can see a landscape that looks like something out of a dream.

From Hananta it takes about three hours to reach Rainbow Mountain. Once we arrive at Rainbow Mountain (5,100m), your guide will explain this amazing and imposing work of art created by nature. Remember that this type of formation can only be seen in two places in the world: Peru and China. You will learn about the formation process, the natural minerals that make up the colors and everything related to this wonder of the world.

After enjoying this surreal landscape, we will descend to the place where we will have our lunch. Our succulent, delicious and varied lunch will be waiting for us to recharge all the energy spent on this hike. Also, our private transportation will be waiting for us to return to the city of Cusco. After 3 hours of travel, we will arrive in Cusco around 6:00 pm approximately.

Physical Level

1, Easy