1
Day 1: Cusco – Tinki – Upis Community – Upis Campsite
Our adventure begins early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We travel through the beautiful Andean countryside, passing traditional villages and spectacular mountain scenery on our way to the Ausangate region.
Upon arrival at the Upis community, we meet our trekking team and prepare for the hike. We begin walking through high-altitude landscapes, passing fields and open valleys where llamas and alpacas graze freely. Along the route, you will enjoy impressive views of the majestic Ausangate Mountain, one of the most sacred Apus in Andean culture.
We continue toward the Upis campsite, surrounded by imposing mountains and peaceful natural scenery. In the afternoon, you may have the opportunity to visit the nearby hot springs, depending on the itinerary and local conditions.
After dinner, we spend our first night camping beneath the Andean sky.
Highlights: Ausangate Mountain, traditional Andean communities, llamas, alpacas and optional Upis hot springs.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Camping at Upis.
2
Day 2: Upis – Arapa Pass – Yanacocha – Pucacocha Lagoon
After breakfast, we continue our trek through the magnificent landscapes of the Ausangate region. Today's route takes us toward Arapa Pass, where we can admire panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, rugged mountain slopes and the vast Andean wilderness.
As we cross the high mountain trails, we may encounter herds of alpacas and llamas grazing in the surrounding valleys. The journey offers excellent opportunities to appreciate the region's unique wildlife and spectacular scenery.
We then descend toward the beautiful glacial lagoons, including Yanacocha, whose waters contrast with the surrounding mountains. Continuing along the trail, we reach the Pucacocha area, where we establish our campsite near the lagoons and enjoy views of the impressive Ausangate massif.
After dinner, we rest and prepare for another challenging day in the high Andes.
Highlights: Arapa Pass, Yanacocha Lagoon, Pucacocha Lagoon and panoramic views of Ausangate.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Camping near Pucacocha Lagoon.
3
Day 3: Pucacocha – Puka Pass – Anantapata – Warmisaya Pass – Surinecocha
We begin the day with breakfast before continuing our trek through one of the most spectacular sections of the Ausangate circuit.
The trail climbs toward Puka Pass, offering magnificent views of glacial lakes, snow-covered mountains and the remote Andean wilderness. We then descend toward Anantapata before continuing to Warmisaya Pass, another impressive high-altitude viewpoint.
Along the way, you will experience the extraordinary colors and contrasts of the Andean landscape, from reddish mountain slopes to turquoise lagoons and snow-capped summits.
After crossing Warmisaya Pass, we descend toward Surinecocha, where we set up camp. Depending on the confirmed route and weather conditions, we may enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and the colorful landscapes near Vinicunca.
We have dinner at camp and rest before visiting Rainbow Mountain the following day.
Highlights: Puka Pass, Anantapata, Warmisaya Pass, glacial lagoons and remote Andean landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Camping near Surinecocha.
4
Day 4: Surinecocha – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) – Red Valley – Cusco
We start early in the morning and continue toward the famous Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca. This extraordinary natural attraction is renowned for its colorful mineral layers, creating striking bands of red, yellow, green and other earthy tones across the mountain slopes.
Upon reaching the viewpoint, you will have time to admire the scenery, take photographs and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Andes and, weather permitting, the majestic Ausangate Mountain.
Depending on the confirmed itinerary, we may also visit the nearby Red Valley, known for its dramatic reddish terrain and unique geological formations.
After exploring the area, we descend toward the designated meeting point, where our transportation will be waiting for the return journey to Cusco. We expect to arrive in the afternoon or early evening, concluding our four-day adventure through one of Peru's most spectacular mountain regions.
Highlights: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), panoramic Andean views, colorful geological formations and optional Red Valley.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Return: Cusco.
