Day 1 : Cusco - Upis - Yana Qocha.

We pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 am. to leave the city of Cusco, then we will have three and a half hours by car to reach the town of Upis, on the way we will see picturesque villages and we will make a stop for a couple of times to enjoy the landscapes, once we arrive in Upis (the main trail, 4,350 m / 14,272 ft) we will meet our local muleteers and horses, where we will have our breakfast and get ready to start the great adventure. walk gradually uphill for about 2 hours and 30 minutes following the highland valley inhabited by llamas and alpacas with spectacular views of Ausangate as a backdrop to get to the lunch spot located at Pamparapa (4,600m/15,092ft). Today we will have lunch in a very picturesque place still with Ausangate Mt in the background. After eating the delicious food, we will continue walking for about 3 hours and 30 minutes to get the first camp, called Yana Qocha 4,650 m / 15,256 ft, from the lunch spot, two-hour hike to get the first pass called Arapa Pass 4,800 m / 15,748 ft, at this point we will be impressed by the breathtaking views of eroded mountains and highland valleys. Then we will walk downhill for 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the camp, a place with amazing views of the Ausangate mountain. All meals included.

Day 2: Yana Qocha - Puca Qocha - Ananta

We will wake you up at 5 am with coca tea or coffee delivered to your tent and give you a delicious breakfast for the next day. In the morning you will start walking to Puca Cocha. On the way we will observe the local farmers and alpacas, snow covered Ausangate on your left side, and you will have an English speaking guide explaining about the flora, fauna and landscape along the trail. If we are lucky, we may see condors, chinchillas and vicuñas. In addition, we will enjoy colorful lakes that we will walk to the Arapa pass, which is located at 4989 masl (16567 feet) from where we will have an incredible view of colorful mountains. Then walk to our Ananta camp where we are going to be surrounded by high mountains! As usual, tents will be set up for us to change, take a nap, and have our lunch and dinner prepared by our professional chef.

Day 3: Ananta - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco

Today is the day you were waiting for. We will wake you up at 03:45 am with coca tea delivered to your tent, then we will start with the first uphill to Ananta pass (15,090ft-4500m-14,000ft) from where, you see this amazing Rainbow Mountain in the distance, but you are not there yet! From this place you go downhill to go around the lake and keep walking on a Peruvian flat until you reach the last uphill towards the Rainbow Mountain, then we have 360 ​​views of the spectacular landscape that surrounds you, Immerse yourself in the views and enjoy as much as possible place. On our last day, we will go downhill to the city of Qesuno enjoying more colorful landscapes. Today, after our last dinner, we say goodbye to our rider and the chef and head back to Cusco, where you will be dropped off at your hotel around 6 PM.

It includes:

• Pick up from your hotel in the morning.
• Private transportation from Cusco to Capulioc (starting point of the trek) and from Villa de Loros to Cusco.
• Entrance to Choquequirao and other Inca sites.
• English speaking, experienced professional guide
• Private guided tour in each archaeological complex.
• Comfortable two-person tents in a four-person tent.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request).
• 1 emergency horse that can be ridden if you feel exhausted or unwell.
• All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen tent and bathroom tent.
• Tent for our staff to sleep
• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
• Horses (for equipment and personal items) including riders.
• Our mules will carry 7 kg of your personal items, such as extra clothes and a sleeping bag.
• Boiled water for drinking and washing.
• Entrance to the hot springs.

It does not include:

• Sleeping bag.
• Day 1: breakfast.
• Lunch and dinner on the last day.
• Canes: you can hire them at our company Inflatable Mattresses.
• Tips: Keep in mind that our agency staff are well paid, so feel free to tip or not as you wish.

Travel Equipment

• Backpack
• Copy of your passport
• Good hiking gear: hiking boots, warm jackets, gloves, wool hat and socks
• Sleeping bag
• walking boots
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
• hat and gloves
• Warm clothing: layers for variable temperatures, especially at night
• Tshirts
• comfortable pants
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Reusable plastic/metal water container, or water bags
• Water during the first four hours of the walk, then we will provide you with drinking and previously boiled water.
• Toiletries
• Personal medication
• Camera and films
• Flashlight with spare batteries
• Walking stick
• Bathing suit for the hot springs
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and tips.

Prices 2022:

• Group price: US$ 450.00 per person
• Pre-payment required: US$ 250.00 per person
• Balance (Cusco):  US$ 200.00 (Commonly paid in Cusco after the briefing).

This small-group trip is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.

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