Ausangate Trek 5 Days & Rainbow Mountain
Ausangate Trek 5 days to Rainbow Mountain — Snow-clad mountains, coloured hills with alpacas, llamas, and dramatic vistas color this 5-day journey around the skirt of wondrous highest peak in Cusco including the stunning Rainbow Mountain.
Each sunrise brings a new trek to conquer and a new natural wonder to behold. Gaze up at the towering 20,956 feet summit of Ausangate Mountain. Take in the impossibly spiring glacier peaks as they plummet thousands of feet from the rim of the range.
Trekkers have been coming from far and wide to witness Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain ever since it became an established natural landmark just a few years ago. The classic reddish hills features, unique Andean wildlife, thunderous cascades, azure lakes, and stunning glacier landscapes are much revered by adventurers and naturalists alike. This trek provides a chance to explore the famed Vilcanota Valley from end to end.
An ultimate adventure which was designed to discover this part world’s charm. So get ready for a mind-blowing experience as you embark on this once in a lifetime trek to the highest mountain in Cusco and the stunning rainbow mountains. We’ll take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you trek through. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free.
This Ausangate trek 5 days lets you discover its snow dusted mountains, great erratic rocks, turquoise glaciers lakes, Rainbow Mountain, and for sure the Ausangate Mountain, as the trail goes through these amazing vistas and right next to the mountain itself. Join us and get ready to hear the most fantastic stories and local legends while exploring this part of Cusco with pure and plain nature. And hike with us to make it an easy trip for even a long weekend. The landscape is like nothing else you will have ever seen – it is truly breathtaking–Ausangate Trek 5 days
About the Author of this text:
Carlos Borda is a local trekking guide and specialist based in Cusco, Peru. For years, he has guided travelers through the Andes, including the Ausangate Trek, Rainbow Mountain, and isolated routes of the Vilcanota mountain range.
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime – give us a call at +51 984 464 391 or shoot us an email at info@perusummit.com to learn more or book your spot today!
This trip is officially operated by Peru Summit Adventures, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.
Why Ausangate Trek 5 Days to Rainbow Mountain With Us?
We do like to do our hikes a little bit different than others or conventional operators that way to experience a true journey & adventure along the trail likewise the team that goes with us as well. We understand the hard work our Muleteers and their horses face along the trail just to make your hike/ experience as enjoyable as possible by providing us their support, how? by carrying our gear, cooking our gourmet meals, setting up our tents, and for years, many have done this under appalling working conditions.
However, all this could be different with us. We are committed to ethical conditions which are within our Responsible Travel guidelines. See below some of the Pros you have when choosing to hike with us.
- We are the only tour operator in Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain where our Treks are designed to avoid the ANIMAL MISTREAT, this means that our pack horses carry no more than 50 kg (100 pounds), we try our best that our horses carry less than that weight. We use 4 pack horses, 2 muleteers, and 1 emergency horse for a group of 2 travelers/hikers. The amount you pay reflects on the type of service you get and the treatment that the staff and pack horses get (you get what you pay for). Please, do not be an accomplice of Animal Abuse.
- We are the only tour operator in Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain that supplies an EMERGENCY OR BACKUP HORSE with a horseman that will go with you at all times during the hike, this means that if someone gets sick or tired this person can ride the horse to reach the campsites or even to be evacuated to the closest road or medical center, you can also upload your day pack or any personal bag to this horse. This horse carries an oxygen tank and first-aid kits. It’s how we assure the well-being of our travelers.
- While the other tour agencies pay them a STARVATION WAGE. At Peru Summit Adventures, we do pay them more than average, not even minimum wage. We do know that their work is tough (about 15 hours a day), most of them have large families or the youngers want to keep studying at local institutes and getting paid in a reasonable and decent way is very important to us to achieve their goals or improve their family’s welfare.
- We do not put our muleteers aside, they are part of the experience along the trail, you will have a chance to share some coca leaves with them, give them some hi-fives, and they will share some stories, tales from their hometown at the campsites with you. This is an INCLUSIVE experience that involves everyone on the trail.
- FOOD/ NOURISHMENT is a must for our Muleteers. We are against that they eat some leftovers of our travelers or eat only pasta and rice, they do deserve a proper meal because they spend the day making demanding work over mountains. If our travelers eat some chicken, beef, or any other meal type, our muleteers do as well.
We do our very best effort and are committed to changing the things on the trail to make a better place for everyone that is part of us. We know all these issues because we experienced unfair treatment when we worked as support staff years ago for other companies (unfortunately some tour operators are still doing). Be an explorer be a local for at least 3, 4, 5, and 6 days and mingle with our Quechua Andean muleteers. Come join us and make a great difference by hiking with us, it’s the only way to discover what we are really doing it.
Think Green, Think Global for a Better Place for Everyone
Traveling with us you are making a big difference in favor of the environment, our trips are rated as eco-friendly trips to ensure that fragile ecosystems are protected and maintained for future human generations, also maintain ecosystem and environment integrity through considering a sustainable and ethical business model. Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translates to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices.
Why Experience Ausangate Trek 5 Days & Rainbow Mountain
Travel with a locally based team, thoughtful planning and a pace designed around the realities of Peru.
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A route matched to your travel style
We recommend the pace and visits that best fit your time, interests and energy level.
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Local guides who know the journey
Your guide supports the timing, safety and cultural context of every travel day.
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Careful altitude and pacing decisions
Realistic travel times and well-placed stops help you enjoy the Andes without feeling rushed.
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Private attention throughout the tour
Ask questions, adjust the pace and explore with support focused on your group.
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Tour logistics handled in advance
Tickets, transport and entry times are coordinated with your itinerary before departure.
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Direct support for local people
We work with local guides, drivers and communities so your visit benefits the places you explore.
Trip Details
Service Level
Upgraded ComfortComfort-focused service with an expert local guide, private transportation and a flexible itinerary.
Group Size
Min 2, Max 8 peopleCouples, families and friends are welcome. Private service gives your group more flexibility.
Physical Grading
Light to ModerateTravelers should be comfortable walking at altitude and exploring sites with uneven paths.
Limited Spaces
Advance booking recommendedEntrance tickets and selected services are subject to availability during busy months.
Activities
Archaeology & Cultural AdventuresExplore Inca sites, traditional towns, local markets and Andean landscapes.
Acclimatization
Allow time in CuscoArrive at least two days before your tour so your body can adjust to the altitude.
Accommodation
Not required for this day tourThe experience starts and finishes at your accommodation according to the itinerary.
Important Note
Flexible local operationThe itinerary may change when weather, roads or local events affect safe travel.




