Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: CUSCO – TINKI – UPIS

Highlight of the day: EXPLORE AND DISCOVER THIS AMAZING PLACE .

We start at 5:00 a.m. (pick-up at your hotel) and leave the City of Cusco via bus. Heading to the “Cusco-Puerto Maldonado Highway” towards Tinki (3,800 m/12.464 ft.).

On the way, we will stop at Urcos, where we can visit a beautiful lake with the same name. Then we will pass to CATTCA, a farming community. Here, we’ll appreciate several spectacular views of the region and finally pass through Ocongate.

After our 3-hour drive, we finally arrive at “Tinki”. We begin with a light to moderate climb crossing “The Puna” (high dry area with little vegetation) and arrive at our lunch area (3-hour hike). While enjoying your lunch you’ll have a wonderful view of the Ausangate Peak (6, 372 m/20,900 ft.).

After lunch, we continue hiking for two hours to get to our campsite called “Upis Alto” 4400 masl (14400 fasl). Here you’ll have a fabulous view of all the snowy peaks in the area. We’ll camp and dine right in front of Ausangate Mountain and really close to the hot spring.

DETAILS:

Hiking Distance: 7 km/4 miles
Hike Time: 4-5 hours
Highest Altitude: 4,400 – 14,435 ft.
Lowest Altitude: 3,800 m/12,467 ft.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

B,L Meals

CAMPING Accommodation

MODERATE Difficulty

7 km/4 miles Walking Distance

4,400 – 14,435 ft Highest Elevation

3,800 m/12,467 ft. Campsite Elevation

Day 2

Day 2: UPIS – ANANTA

Highlight of the day: ENYOY AMAZING LAKES AND PEAKS .

After an appetizing breakfast served by our chef, we ascend hiking for two hours to reach “La Arapa Pass” (4,850 m/15,908 ft.). Then descending to reach our lunch. We’ll view Falcons, Vizcachas, or Andean squirrels and three beautiful lakes with shades of red, green, and turquoise (“Pukacocha”, “Hatun Pukacocha” and “Qomerqocha”). Let’s not forget the spectacular landscape of the snow-capped peaks.

After lunch, we continue a slow steady climb (2 hours) taking us to the footstep of the “Abra de Apuchata” (4,900 m). When we will finally descend to our camp in Ananta at night you Will see an amazing view of the Ausangate glacier

DETAILS:

Hiking Distance: 15 km/10.5 miles
Hike Time: 8-9 hours
Highest Altitude: 5,000 m/16,076 ft.
Lowest Altitude: 4,400 m / 14,062 ft
Level of Difficulty: difficult

B,L,D Meals

CAMPING Accommodation

DIFFICULT Difficulty

15 km/10.5 miles Walking Distance

5,000 m/16,076 ft. Highest Elevation

4,400 m / 14,062 ft Campsite Elevation

Day 3

Day 3: ANANTA-RAINBOW MOUNTAIN-CUSCO

Highlight of the day: ENYOY THE STUNING VIEW OF RAINBOW MOUNTAIN .

Wake up gonna be with coca tea, After breakfast, we hike gradually uphill for 1 and 45 hours until we reach the Georges Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain (5,030 m / 16,480 ft). Your guide will hike to the best spots to get amazing pictures of these incredible vinicunca rainbow mountains and the other surrounding mountains. Your tour guide will explain why is the colors of these mountains so unique: in this área but we have in some parts of the world like China, Argentina

After taking pictures and enjoying the view, we will continue on the hike until we reach the end of the trek. This is a 2 hour downhill hike. We will have lunch there.

After lunch Will takes our transportation to get Cusco and your hotel.

DETAILS:

Hiking Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
Hike Time: 5-6 hours
Highest Altitude: 5,030 m/16,076 ft.
Lowest Altitude: 4,410 masl
Level of Difficulty: easy

B,L Meals

CAMPING Accommodation

DIFFICULT Difficulty

10 km / 6 miles Walking Distance

5,030 m/16,076 ft. Highest Elevation

3400 MASL/ 11115 FEETS / Campsite Elevation

Inclusions

(walking sticks, sleeping bag, blankets, pillows, sleeping mat)

Bilingual English-speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek
TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL
TRANFER FROM HOTEL TO AIRPORTT
Four-person tent for every 2 people.
Chef
Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
Horse to transport 8 kg of your personal gear
Duffle bag for your personal gear
Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, and rice, foods that are rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking. (Vegetarian, vegan or special diet meals upon request)
Tea time before dinner (tea, coffee, cocoa, biscuits, popcorn).
Boiled water provided from 2nd day (for drinking)
Wake up to coca tea in your tent
Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent every day
Biodegradable soap and hand cleansing gel
Oxygen Tank & First aid kit

Tips: Guide, Cook, Horseman.
Water on Day 1
First breakfast and last lunch
extra horse

Pricing

Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2022 through January 2023 All prices quoted are $USD

1 trkkers: $300 per person

Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!).

Discounts:

Student Discount 20$ dollars
Under 15 years will pay as student: US$20.00
Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00

Trip Details

What to Pack

As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffle bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress, and extra clothing.

2 t-shirts
3 hiking pants at least
4 sets of undergarments
3 sets of hiking socks
Bathing Suit for the thermal waters
Couple Fleece/ Thermals
Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º Celcius.
Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
Comfortable shoes for camp
Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
A small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
Large plastic bags will be provided at the office — Please ask for them.

What To Bring

such as Eagle Creek Afar Backpack (Appropriate pack to carry your personal belongings.)
Original passport (International Student Identity Card “ISIC” if applicable)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended but not required
Lighter trekking boots (with good ankle support)
3 pairs of trekking pants (not jeans), 1 hiking, 1 cotton–which is just enough. Please spray both pairs with an insect repellent spray before the trip.
Layers for variable temperatures especially at night.
1 rain jacket: The first night the temperature can be as low as – 5 degrees Celsius/23 degrees Fahrenheit. A rain jacket can be helpful because there are rainy days even in the dry season!
1 warm/winter jacket (Thermals: wool socks/gloves, scarf and woolen hat for cold nights).
4 pairs of underwear, 6 pairs of socks (Bamboo or cotton/nylon-blend socks dry faster than 100 percent cotton, which lose their softness when air-dried.) It is nice to have a couple of extra pairs of socks to change into at night when you’re not hiking. Also, we recommend bringing both really heavy hiking socks and lighter socks, as well as the weather, is variable, so you want to make sure you’re not too cold or too hot.
4 t-shirts, 2 long sleeve shirts
1 good sleeping bag liner which is super lightweight and easy to pack. This definitely does its job!
Travel-size tissues and wet wipes.
Iron tablets and pills for altitude sickness. Several people on the hike have varying degrees of altitude sickness and both of these remedies (in addition to the coca tea) are very helpful in alleviating the symptoms.
Sun protection cream (SPF 45 or higher recommended).
Bug spray with 30% DEET in it–which you need, but it doesn’t work very well. The issue with Cusco outdoor is that most of the bugs are not mosquitoes. They are these small flies you can’t even see that leave weird bites that first look like you pricked your finger and then blow up into itchy red bumps. Unfortunately, these bugs seem to bite you no matter what kind of spray you put on, so bringing some anti-itch ointment could be helpful.
Re-usable plastic or metal water container or a hydration pack such as Camelback
Water (Only for the first day of the hike, as we will provide you with water throughout the rest of the hike).
Camera
A headlamp to navigate camp in the evenings and pre-dawn mornings with spare batteries
Bandages or moleskin
Flip flops to change into at night. Your toes will thank you!
Toiletries
Medication (Imodium AD or something for your stomach) because some people get an upset stomach on the trek. Also, Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen can be helpful to help with aches and pains after 8-10 hours of hiking each day.
Plastic bags for dirty and wet clothes
Something to read in the evenings
Extra money for drinks, tips insoles for cooks, horsemen, guides. (USD$60-70).
Emergency money at least 300-450 extra soles (USD$ 220)