We created this itinerary for people who want to visit these two wonderful places without returning to Cusco, since both are located in the same Ausangate region. We will visit Vinincunca Mountain or the Rainbow Mountain, and spend the night in a community at 4,300 masl enjoying some hot springs. The next day, we will start our trek to the 7 lagoons of Ausangate. Without a doubt, a great adventure for nature and hiking lovers.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUSCO – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN -PACCHANTA COMMUNITY
At 4:00 AM we will be passing by our clients’ respective hotels and then we will head for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the South of Cusco. We will make a stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast, and then we will continue for approximately 1 more hour until the start of our hike to the Rainbow Mountain. Keep in mind that this last hour in transport will be a dirt road and will ascend from 3350 masl to 4620 masl.
Once in the parking lot, our guide will give you important information for the hike: what to bring, how to walk, the walking time, stay on the Rainbow Mountain, etc.
The hike to the mountain is 3 km and the time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, we will ascend from 4620 meters above sea level to 5036 meters above sea level. Once on the mountain, our expert photographer guides will take some wonderful photos of us and provide us with the corresponding information about this wonderful place. We will have free time and then we will begin our way back to our transport to continue the trip to the restaurant where we had breakfast, it is here where we will have lunch.
After lunch, we will board our private transport to go to the community of Pacchanta, it is here where we will spend the night in the lodging houses provided by the community members.
Optional: Use of the thermal baths (38°C).
Dinner and overnight.
DAY: PACCHANTA COMMUNITY – AUSANGATE 7 LAKES – CUSCO
We will take advantage of the opportunity to have an early breakfast and start the hike before the other groups arrive.
We will enjoy a comforting breakfast to start the hike, which is approximately 10 km long. We will visit 7 lagoons of different colors and our highest altitude will be 4756 masl.
In addition to the 7 lagoons that we will visit, we will be able to observe the great guardian apu of the great city of Cusco, the snowy Ausangate (6384 masl) considered the highest mountain in Cusco and the fifth highest mountain in Peru. We will be able to take wonderful photographs and learn a little more about these mountains that are located in the Vilcanota mountain range. At the end, we will return to the same town of Pacchanta, where we will have lunch.
We will have free time to enjoy the hot springs.
Then, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 pm.
INCLUDED
Included
- Tourist transportation
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Oxygen bottle
- Food: 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches, 01 dinner
- Walking sticks
- First aid kit
- Double/triple accommodation in a guest house
- Personalized assistance
Not Included
- Tips
- Horses
- Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain and 7 lakes (S/. 50 Peruvian Soles per person)
- Entrance ticket to hot springs (S/.10 Peruvian Soles per person)
RECOMMENDATIONS
WE RECOMMEND TO BRING
- Small backpack
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Coat/windbreaker
- Rain poncho (November to April)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Mineral water
- Personal medications
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Hat/cap/gloves
- Extra money in soles
USEFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
- This hike is recommended for people between 7 and 50 years old and for people who are in good physical condition. For other ages, it is recommended to rent a horse
- It is not recommended for people who have heart problems
- It is recommended to include this tour in the last days of your stay in Cusco as you will have a correct acclimatization and you will be able to enjoy it to the fullest
- You have the alternative of being able to rent horses.
- Keep in mind that during the rainy season (December to March) sometimes it is not possible to see the mountain of colors, because there is snow.
- On this tour you can take photos with alpacas and llamas, for this you will have to bring money in coins so you can support the local people with a tip for the photos.
- For the use of drones, you must speak in advance with the community security personnel.
