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5 Day Backpacking Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain

Cusco, Peru
  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private transportation
    • Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
    • First-aid kit, including oxygen
    • A pre-tour briefing
    • Entrance tickets to the Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate, and campsites
    • All camping equipment. This is a full backpacking expedition.
    • Food - All food must be brought and or purchased
    • Gratuities for Guide
    • Entrance ticket to the hot springs at Pacchanta
    • Medical insurance and travel insurance

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We will be in contact via phone (whatsapp) and email 2 weeks prior to the trip to start prepartions. We will consult with you regarding proper equipment, expected weather, and other conditions. 2 days prior to the trip date we will have a consultation call to coordinate timing and pickup for the morning the trip is scheduled to begin.

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    Meeting point

    • Cusco, Peru

      We will coordinate a meeting location via whatsapp for travelers who do not require pickup.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    CUSCO – UPIS – YANACOCHA

    1 Stop

    1

    Nevado Ausangate

    10 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Camping, must bring own equipment

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    YANACOCHA – COMER COCHA — SUNSET AT RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

    1 Stop

    1

    Vinicunca Mountain

    9 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Camping, must bring own equipment

    Meals: Not included

    Day 3

    QOMER COCHA – PASSO PALOMANI – UCHUY PHYNAYA

    1 Stop

    1

    Nevado Ausangate

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Camping, must bring own equipment

    Meals: Not included

    Day 4

    UCHUY PHYNAYA PASO – JHAMPA – NINAPARAYOQ

    1 Stop

    1

    Nevado Ausangate

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Camping, must bring own equipment

    Meals: Not included

    Day 5

    NINAPARAYOQ – PACCHANTA – CUSCO

    1 Stop

    Nevado Ausangate (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Camping, must bring own equipment

    Meals: Not included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    up to 6 days in advance

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