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Rainbow Mountain To 7 Lakes Ausangate 2 Days

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Travel Duration:2 Days - 1 Night
Availability : Daily Departures
Departure:Cusco
Max Altitude:5,100 m – 16,732 ft
Min Age : 6+
Max People : 12 per group
  • OVERVIEW

Rainbow Mountain To 7 Lakes Ausangate 2 Days

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With this unique trekking package, explore the Rainbow Mountain to 7 lakes around the Mount Ausangate mountain range and enjoy the natural hop spring at the bottom of the glacier in 2 days and 1 night.

As you walk through some isolated communities, you will interact with local people who still keep traditional Quechua culture alive. When you arrive at Rainbow Mountain you will be amazed by the natural colors of the colorful sandstone mountains in the Vinicunca area. It’s so different from anything you’ll see in Peru!

Visit seven beautiful and colorful lagoons: green, turquoise blue and other colors that will make your experience unforgettable. These lagoons are surrounded by spectacular landscapes and glacial mountains. This memorable trip will end at the natural hot springs where you can relax after the entire experience. This rainbow mountain to 7 lakes is a perfect combination for visitors who want to visit different places in a short time.

The highlight of the Rainbow Mountain To 7 Lakes Ausangate 2 Days

  • Interact with native communities and listen to how they speak the Inca language Quechua.
  • Marvel at majestic snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and crystalline turquoise lakes.
  • Hike through Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley.
  • Enjoy the hot springs in Pacchanta surrounded by snowy mountains.
  • See native communities that still preserve Inca traditions, dressed as in the Inca Empire.
  • ITINERARY

DAY 1Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Red Valley - Pacchata (Hot Spring)

Places we will arrive
Cusco
Rainbow Mountain
Red Valley
Tinki
Pacchanta
Pacchanta (hot spring)
rainbow mountain to 7 lakes
red valley 2 days

Your amazing Rainbow Mountain to 7 Lakes starts with pickup from your hotel at 5am! m.! We begin our 3-hour trip through the South Valley, en route to the trailhead at Llacto (4,638m / 15,216 ft). Along the way, there are stunning views of Incan agricultural terraces, traditional villages, valleys and high Andean peaks.

The herds of alpacas and llamas near your breakfast spot will entertain you early in the morning. Enjoy a delicious and filling breakfast and then return to the van for the final 5-minute drive to the trailhead. We begin our hike following a beautiful stream, with views of Cerro Ausangate and glaciers. This is a great place to interact with the local population, who still keep the traditional Quechua culture alive. Learn about their traditional clothing and the meaning of the different hats men wear. Ask your guide to teach you some Quechua words!

After walking for about 1.5 hours, we finally reached our destination: Rainbow Mountain! (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). After admiring the unique beauty of this colorful landscape, you will have time to explore the area. You can take pictures or just enjoy the view. We will be at the top for approximately 30 minutes. Then, we walk to the top of the Red Valley, explore and enjoy this amazing place. This hike takes about 45 minutes longer to get back to the trailhead.

At this point we descend again along the red valley path. The walk lasts 1.30, then we will enjoy our abundant lunch that our chef will prepare while you walk.

We will begin the 2-hour trip to Pacchanta where we will camp right next to the hot springs.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Accommodation: Camps
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Walking Distance: 11 km / 6.84 miles
  • Highest Elevation: 5,100 m / 16,732 ft
  • Campsite Elevation: 4,350 m / 14,272 ft

DAY 2Pacchanta - 7 Lakes Ausangate - Cusco

Places we will arrive
Pacchanta
7 lagoons
Ausangate Mountain
Cusco hotel
ausangate trek 2 days
rainbow mountain 3 days

After having a delicious breakfast with impressive views of the snow-capped mountain, we will begin our hike. We will walk for approximately an hour and a half gently uphill until we reach the first lake. Upon arrival, you can take as much time as you like to enjoy the incredible 360-degree views of the surrounding land and explore the lakes. Take some time for yourself and really enjoy the beauty of nature around you. It really is a magical place.

From that point we will be very close to the other six lakes, and the path will become easier since it will be mostly downhill or flat. We will have plenty of time to take photographs of the lakes and glaciers.

Then enjoy lunch before departing back to Cusco (3 hours). Arrival time back to Cusco will depend on how long we walk, but we usually return around 5 p.m. and we left him at his hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
  • Accommodation: Not
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Walking Distance: 16 km / 9.94 miles
  • Highest Elevation: 4,800 m / 15,548 ft
  • Campsite Elevation: Not
  • TRIP INFO
Inclusions
Trip Checklist
Before You Go

High Quality Service & Safety

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced Guide speaks English and Spanish
  • A professional chef
  • First Aid Kit
  • Private Camping Equipment
  • One duffle bag per person
  • Customer Service 24/7

Permits & Entrance Tickets

  • Entrance ticket to Ausangate Trek
  • Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
  • Entrance ticket to Red Valley

Transportation

  • DAY 1: Private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the start of the trek.
  • DAY 1: Private transportation from Rainbow Mountain to Pacchanta.
  • DAY 2: Private transportation from the end of the trek to Cusco to your hotel.

Meals

  • Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, and 1 Dinners
  • Food: Vegetarian and vegan available
  • Water
  • Wake up tea
  • Tea Time or Happy Hour
  • Snacks on the trail daily
  • Products for hygiene

Accommodation

  • Personal Accommodation in Private Campsites

Extra inclusions

  • PRO Air sleeping pad
  • Sleeping bag
  • trekking stick
  • Extra oxygen

What Is Not Included?

  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for our staff
  • Additional costs or delays out of control of the management
  • Original passport
  • Hiking shoes
  • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
  • Clothes for the cold weather
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Snack for the hike
  • Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Toiletries and hand sanitizer
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Flashlight
  • Backpack

Information Before leaving for the Rainbow Mountain To 7 Lakes Ausangate 2 Days

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and easy as possible. In this section you will find quick answers to all those questions you had about Rainbow Mountain To 7 Lakes Ausangate 2 Days in one place. Please read the following information carefully; will help you with any questions about our services.

Briefing or informative meeting

All briefings take place at your hotel at 6:30 p.m., one night before the tour begins. If you cannot attend, you must coordinate another schedule at the (Peru Travel Luxury) offices. These meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and there they will give you a small canvas bag, in which you will store all the belongings that you intend to take on the walk and that will not be in your backpack.

Duffel bag or canvas case:

You will receive a canvas case or duffle bag during the briefing. The muleteers will carry them along the road and deliver them to you when you arrive at each camp. They measure 66 cm / 2 feet long x 36 cm / 1 foot wide.

A maximum of 8 kg is allowed per canvas bag, in which you can put your clothes or personal items that you need to do this hike.

Payment of Trek Balance (in Cusco)

The trek has to be paid for in full by at least 7.30 pm two days before departure. For example, if your tour departs on a Wednesday, then you must come to our office before 7.30 pm on Monday.

It would be much appreciated if you pay the trek balance in cash US dollars or local currency. You can withdraw some money from several ATMs along Avenida Sol (either in US dollars or local Peruvian Soles). You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance by traveler’s checks.

Storing your luggage at our Office.

Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office(you can organize briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you are not going to need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (In the unlikely case of theft many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing all the items). Best put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pickups:

Peru Travel Luxury company can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historic Center of Cusco. The pickup time will be coordinated with your guide in the briefing. The pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic. Cusco is a very old city, therefore, it has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs may be located on streets without access to cars or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. We strongly recommend that you book accommodation with good access.

Group tours:

Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if said modifications can be made.

Strikes and demonstrations:

Strikes and demonstrations are usually frequent in Peru and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your excursion as planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be cancelled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects:

You’re responsible for your objects during the tour. Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our trucks, tents, or restaurants.

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Robben Klay

Couple Traveller

Great trip with Marco. Pick up was prompt and communication good all round. Breakfast and lunch provided are both decent. The driver Cirilo was safe and secure. I would recommend Marco, Cirilo and this tour in general. Be aware that the trek to the lake is tough. Horses are available if you want.

December 27, 2023
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