Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain + Machu Picchu 4D

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Day 1: Cusco – Tinki – Upis– Hot springs

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4.30 am and drive for 3 towards the community of Tinki – arriving around 8:00 am. After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will start your Ausangate Trek with a 4-hour uphill trek to our lunch spot at Ausangate Mountain base – the highest peak in the Cusco region at 20 926 ft. After lunch, we will continue for two additional hours downhill to the community of UPIS – located at 14458 ft. Tonight we will be camping close to the medicinal hot springs. Take time to relax and enjoy the warm waters in the chilly weather of the mountains in the afternoon.

• Distance: 13 km / 8 m
• Elevation: 14,458 ft
• Hiking time:  6h
• Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea time, dinner
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 2: Upis – Pucacocha – Ananta

We will wake you up with a hot cup of coca tea or coffee in your tent, and provide you with a delicious breakfast. The hike starts with a gentle climb until we arrive to Pucacocha lake, where we will enjoy lunch at the banks of the beautiful lake. Along the way, you will enjoy the amazing views of the mountains, herds of llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and the local farmers.

After lunch, we will hike for 2-hours to Alpaca Pass 4989 m (16,567 feet). After enjoying the amazing views of the Ausangate Mountain trek you will descend for 1 more hour to the campsite at Ananta, where we will be surrounded by mountains! this campsite is lovely with stunning views of the lake and astonishing sunsets. If you are lucky enough to camp on a clear night, this is the perfect place to stargaze!

• Distance: 12 km /7.5 miles
• Elevation: 4,300 m / 14,100 ft
• Hiking time:  8 hours
• Meals: Breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation: Camping

Day 3: Ananta – Rainbow Mountain – Aguas Calientes

After an early breakfast, the trek begins with a 3-hour ascent to Vinicunca mountain (16,466 ft / 5,020 m). Along the way, we will observe llamas and alpacas, traditional houses, and breathtaking landscapes of Ausangate Mountain (6398m/20991ft). Rainbow Mountain (or Vinicunca) is located in the Southern Region of Cusco. This spectacular place will impress even the most demanding of hikers. The high altitude allows for some of the most incredible views in the region, and here you feel completely separated from modern civilization. Rainbow mountain is considered one of the most beautiful one-day hikes in the world. Upon reaching the summit and taking some time to explore and enjoy this extraordinary place, we will start descending again. After lunch, we will board the van in a 4 hours drive to Ollanataytambo where we take the 7 p.m train to Aguas Calientes, where we spend the night in a hotel

• Highest elevation: 5,020 m / 16,466 feet
• Distance:  3.7 miles ascent (6 km) / 2 miles descent (3 km)
• Approximate duration: 3-hour ascent / 2-hour descent
• Level of difficulty: Moderate

Day 5: Machu Picchu (Lost City of the Incas)

On the last day, we have to get up very early and get ready to experience to the fullest Machu Picchu. We will go straight to the queue and wait for the first buses to Machu Picchu at 5:30 am. As the sky brightens, we will enjoy incredible views of the city along the way.

On a clear day, you can watch the spectacular sunrise over Machu Picchu; this is indeed an unforgettable sight. Your guide will take you on a 2 to 3-hour comprehensive tour of the city before leaving you to Machu Picchu to explore on your own or climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain  (tickets must be booked in advance if possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and then return to Cusco by train and bus. The TreXperience team will meet you in the train and return you safely to your hotel.

• Duration: 3 – 4 hours
• Meals: Breakfast (hotel)
• Difficulty: Easy