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Cusco, Peru

Trek Lodge-to-Lodge to Apu Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain

5 Days |
Trekking, Community Lodge and Cultural Activities

A breathtaking five day trek in the Vilcanota's Cordillera, on a route called the Camino del Apu Ausangate. Along the way, you'll stay in comfortable lodges known as "Tambos" - that are manged by the shepherding communities of the high Andes. You'll hike past pristine waterfalls and glaciers, stunning mountain passes (as high as 16,500 feet!) and natural wonders like the famous "Rainbow Mountain." After days of strenuous hiking, you'll get treated to chef-prepared meals of traditional Peruvian cuisine, private rooms and hot showers. It's a fantastic trip to experience the culture and natural beauty of the Andes.

Trip Details

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Travel Style

Active Adventure, Connect with Nature, Off the Beaten Path and Cultural Immersion

Languages

Spanish and English

Physical Activity

Challenging workout and Extreme adventure

Location

Mountains and Rural Communities

Connect

Wifi: None
Cell: Limited

Highlights

  • Stay in comfortable lodges with traditional shepherding communities of the high Andes

  • Hike an exclusive route through the mountain, including a visit to the famous Vinicunca "Rainbow Mountain"

  • Experience peace, quiet and incredible stars from the Andean Highlands

Details

Schedule

Group departures leave every Friday, Private trips available any day

Availability

Flexible Departure Date
March-November

Itinerary

What's Included

Lodging

Community Lodge

Activities

Trekking, Wildlife Viewing and Cultural Activities

Guide

Bilingual guide

Room

Private Room

Food

All meals included
Vegetarian options available on request.

Transport

Private van and Hike

Traveler Reviews

Lynn
April 2018

Treking in the Andes

My husband and I did a fabulous trek to Asungate/Rainbow mountain - 5 days/4 nights. It was incredible! Lovely walks through the valleys, up to a few passes (not super steep, but hard because of the altitude). The lodges were great (though a bit on the cold side - we were the first group to go through, for the season, so none of them had a chance to warm up), lots of hot water for showers, and great food! Plus this whole adventure was made possible all by the local people/community. Highly recommend this trip, though do know you'll be trekking at about 15,000 feet and the lodges are heated only by wood in living room fireplace (bedrooms/bathrooms are cold!)

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Andean Lodges

Andean Lodges

Local/Foreign Owned Tour Operator

Andean Lodges offers lodge-to-lodge trekking and mountain biking adventures in the Southern Andes region of Peru. These trips are co-owned and operated by a group of entrepreneurs in tourism and the altitude shepherding communities of Chillca and Osefin, and o

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Getting There

Transport options

Get picked up (included)

You'll be picked up in Cusco in a comfortable coach and taken along the Vilcanota River to reach the start of the trek.

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Starts at:

$1,600/person

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Speaks: Spanish and English

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