AUSANGATE MOUNTAIN RANGE TO MACHUPICCHU

FOUR DAYS/ THREE NIGHT

AUSANGATE MOUNTAIN RANGE TO MACHUPICCHU CHARACTERISTICS

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the majestic Andes Mountains towards the archaeological wonder of Machu Picchu. This tour will immerse you in the grandeur of the Andean peaks, where natural beauty merges with the rich cultural heritage of the Incas.

From ancient Inca trails to vibrant local markets, each step will bring you closer to the enigmatic citadel. Experience the essence of the Andes, traversing deep valleys, crossing crystalline rivers, and discovering the authenticity of local communities.

Upon reaching Machu Picchu, behold the sunrise over the imposing ruins and feel the connection with the history that permeates every corner. This journey is not only a physical one but also a journey through time, where the greatness of the Andes Mountains merges with the spirituality of Machu Picchu to create an unforgettable experience. Get ready for a journey that transcends boundaries and immerses you in the eternal magic of the Andes towards the lost city of the Incas!

Price

AUSANGATE MOUNTAIN RANGE TO MACHUPICCHU
FOUR DAYS
$750.00
Booking

The Ausangate Mountain Range, a visit to the Rainbow Mountain, as well as a tour of the lost city of the Incas Machu Picchu. It’s an off-the-beaten-path option that allows you to experience the beauty of the Andes with the incredible history of our ancestors: the Incas. Each of these places has its charm. In the case of Ausangate, you’ll see beautiful landscapes from what is known as the fifth highest mountain in Peru and the highest in Cusco. As for the Rainbow Mountain, you’ll witness a spectacle of reddish hues that will leave you dazzled. And if we talk about Machu Picchu, you probably already know about the historical significance of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tour Features: Ausangate Trek, Rainbow Mountain, and Machu Picchu 4D/3N

Tour Location: Located in the province of Quispicanchi, in the department of Cusco.

Tour Type: Trekking, adventure, camping

Best for: Those with a sense of adventure and in good shape

Temperature: Cold, temperatures can drop to below 0 degrees at night

Difficulty: Challenging

Considerations: Enjoy the incredible colors of the mountains before it becomes more crowded with visitors.

If you’ve already decided on this tour, we invite you to review the itinerary. In that section, we explain in detail how your journey through these majestic Peruvian landscapes will be. This way, you can also organize and mentally prepare for the adventure that awaits you.

Similarly, you can review what our hiking tours include for both Ausangate and the other places we take you to, and what you should bring.

Day 1: Cusco – Pukutuni School – Pucaccocha

You’ll be picked up at 4 a.m. for a three-hour journey to the start of the trek at Pukutuni School. Here, you’ll enjoy breakfast and meet your crew: chef, support staff (porter), and muleteers. It’s a three-hour hike to your lunch spot in the village of Upis at the foot of Mount Ausangate. After lunch, you’ll climb for another 1.5 hours uphill to the first pass called Vicuña Pass (4850 meters) and then approximately 3 hours to your overnight camp at Pucaccocha. Along the way, there are breathtaking views of valleys, waterfalls, and glacier peaks.

Starting Elevation of the Trek: 4200 m

Hiking Distance: 16km – Camp Elevation: 4600m

Weather: Cold

Difficulty: Challenging

Day 2: Pucaccocha – Condor Pass – Alpaca Pass – Sororni Lake

After an early and nutritious breakfast, you’ll continue the hike with a 2-hour climb to Condor Pass (4900 meters). On the way, you’ll have magical views of Mount Ausangate and the lagoons, and you may see some llamas and alpacas. Then it’s a gradual 2-hour downhill hike to our lunch spot. After lunch, there will be a small ascent to Alpaca Pass (4950 m) where you can see a small part of Rainbow Mountain. After another hour of downhill hiking, you’ll reach tonight’s camp. Here, you’ll experience one of the most beautiful places to admire the Andean sky.

Hiking Distance: 8km – Camp Elevation: 4700m

Weather: Cold

Difficulty: Challenging

Day 3: Soroni Lake – Rainbow Mountain – Kayrawiri – Drive to Ollantaytambo and Train to Aguas Calientes

Spending the night in the mountains means you’ll be one of the first to arrive at the incredible Rainbow Mountain. You’ll enjoy a nice breakfast with hot drinks to start your morning. You’ll walk 2 hours gradually uphill to reach this famous mountain. Along the way, you may see some vicuñas wildlife. Upon arrival, the views will be breathtaking, and because it will be very early, you should be able to get some spectacular photos of all the colors. Your guide will explain about the colors and minerals. Once you’re ready to depart, you’ll hike 1 hour back down to the end of the trail, where you’ll say goodbye to your trekking team and continue from this point alone with your guide.

It will be a 4-hour journey to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll have dinner before taking your 7 PM train to Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu Picchu. You’ll have the opportunity to take a nice hot shower and sleep in a comfortable bed at a hotel in the town.

Hike: 6km

Weather: Cold mountain of Rainbow

Elevation: 5030m

Difficulty: Challenging

Day 4: Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

Today is the most important day of your expedition. To make the most of the day, we encourage all groups to have an early breakfast before taking one of the first buses to Machu Picchu (starting from 5:30 a.m.). The hotel will store your luggage while you’re at Machu Picchu. This way, you’ll only need to carry your backpack with all the essentials to Machu Picchu. The bus journey from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu will take approximately 30 minutes. Once at Machu Picchu, your guide will lead you to a strategic point from where you can observe the Inca architecture of Machu Picchu, and they will take you to a sought-after spot from where you’ll watch the sunrise (depending on the weather), and you’ll be able to take your postcard-perfect photo of Machu Picchu. Then you’ll start the guided tour of the main sectors of the citadel, for a time of 2.5 hours. During this guided tour, you’ll learn more about the history and culture of the Inca Empire. At the end of the tour, you’ll have some time for yourself or, if you arranged a hike to Huayna Picchu (must be booked months in advance as they sell out and costs $75 per person), your guide will indicate where you’ll start this hike, which will take no more than 2 hours round trip. For your return from Machu Picchu, we recommend starting to head back to the town of Aguas Calientes no later than 2 hours before the train departure. Your guide will remind you of the train schedules before your return.

The train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo will take approximately 2 hours. In Ollantaytambo, our Alpaca staff will be waiting for you outside the station exit gate, ready to take you back to Cusco in our private transport. The journey to Cusco will take approximately 2 hours and will drop you off at your hotel in Cusco.

Machu Picchu Mountain can also be hiked instead of Huayna Picchu Mountain. This hike is more challenging and takes a minimum of three hours, round trip (with an additional cost of $75 per person).

A backpack

Sun hat

A medium-weight sweater

One long-sleeved shirt

1-2 T-shirts

A lightweight sweater or vest

A pair of long pants

Hiking shoes

An extra pair of shoes

2-3 pairs of wool socks

A jacket

A small towel

Rain gear

1-2 pairs of shorts

Sunglasses

A small flashlight

Water bottle

A toothbrush and other personal hygiene items

Toilet paper

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

  • INCLUDES

    Professional Guides

    All our guides are graduates of National Universities and Institutes in Cusco. They all grew up in the Cusco region and are committed to teaching others about their heritage. They are fun but professional and will ensure you are safe and happy.

    Pre-Trip Briefing

    The night before your trip, you will come to our office for your pre-trip briefing. You will receive your duffel bag that will stay with your porters while you walk. Your bag cannot exceed 7 kg / 14 lb and must include your sleeping bag and inflatable mat. (ours weigh 2.5 kg and 1 kg respectively). Your duffel bags will carry all your duffel bags and will only be available at your camp every day (morning and afternoon). Any item needed while walking must be packed in your backpack.

    Porters and Muleteers

    We include a personal porter, who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag containing your items. There is no additional fee for this. Your duffel bag will be provided to you at your pre-trip briefing the night before, and you will fill it with the things you will need for the night and the following day. You will not have access to your duffel bag until you reach your overnight camp.

    Emergency Horse

    All our alternative walks include an additional horse for our clients who require it in case they need support on the walk due to fatigue and other circumstances.

    Transportation

    All your transportation is included in this walk. You will be picked up directly from your hotel around 4:30 a.m. and taken to the start of the trek to start your walk. Once you complete the walk, you will be taken directly to your hotel in Cusco.

    Equipment

    We have the best logistical equipment, as we use Eureka Timberline 4 tents that only share two people. You will have a spacious dining tent to enjoy your meals.

    Water

    From your first lunch to your last breakfast, Alpaca Expeditions will provide you with all the water you need. The water will be provided boiled and purified, then cooled before distributing. You should bring your water bottles and/or camelback. We recommend carrying around 3 liters. You will be able to refill your water at each meal.

    First Aid

    Each guide has received first aid training from a doctor. We carry out mandatory training every February, and all Alpaca guides attend, when guiding, they will have with them a first aid kit for basic medical situations (traveler’s diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) and oxygen. They will take care of you well. In case something unexpected happens and you feel you can no longer complete the walk, they will find the safest and fastest way to get off the trail and get to a clinic. They will never leave you alone; a team member will accompany you every step of the way until you are safely with a doctor. When you want, we will make sure you still have the chance to visit Machu Picchu and reconnect with your group and in this way, you can finish your trip traveling by train comfortably.

    Extras

    We believe it’s attention to the little details that sets us apart from other tour companies. Each hiker receives a small pillow to sleep on, a foam mat to insulate, a backpack cover to protect their things while walking, and a rain poncho. We will work hard to create your best vacation.

    Satellite Phones

    Our top priority will always be the safety of our clients and our team. While all our guides are prepared and trained to deal with most of the issues clients have on the mountain. With just one phone call to any doctor, hospital, or friend helps everyone feel safe that they are safe. Radios, which all our guides have, are limited in their range, so Alpaca Expeditions has added satellite phones to each walk. Each guide will have a fully charged phone that can be used anywhere on the mountain to connect us anywhere in the world. And our clients can also use them for non-emergency cases. While they are not cheap to use, they are available in case you need to check the puppy you left at home with grandma.

    NOT INCLUDED

    Rentals: each hiker needs a camping sleeping bag. Air inflatable mattresses and poles (with rubber tips) are optional but recommended. If you do not want to bring any of the above, they are all available for rent.

    Sleeping bag: $20.00

    Air inflatable mattress: $15.00

    Poles (pair): $15.00

    Price

    Per person $750.00

    Student $725.00

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