Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Adventure 9 days – 8 nights

Day 01: Transfer from the airport in Lima to the hotel.
On this day our representative will be waiting for you at the airport to accompany you to the hotel and check you in.

Day 02: City Tour Lima.
This day we will start visiting the “city of the kings” – Lima and we will visit the main square, the church of San Francisco and the historical centre of this city.
Then we will return to the district of Miraflores to enjoy a delicious Peruvian welcome lunch.
In the afternoon you will have some free time to rest and walk through the streets of this district of Miraflores. (B,L)

Day 03: Flight to Cusco and transfer to the sacred valley
We will start our journey very early in the morning to return to the airport in Lima to take our domestic flight to the historical city of Cusco.
Arriving at Cusco airport we will transfer to the hotel for our check in and lunch at a traditional restaurant in the city.
In the afternoon we will have our walk to visit the main attractions of the city.
At the end of the afternoon we will return to the hotel to rest. (B,L)

Day 04: Sacred Valley Tour
This day we will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo and the famous indigenous market of Pisac (known for the variety of souvenirs that are sold in their stands) after that we will have our lunch and in the afternoon we will return to Cusco.(B,L)

Day 05: Cusco – Chillca
Early departure from Cusco, by private bus through the fertile Vilcanota Valley to the village of Checacupe, after a short visit to the local church, we travel through the valley of Pitumarca and through the spectacular ravine of Japura, which leads us to the Andean village of Chilca, from where we start our way to our first campsite after a short hike. (B,L,D)

Day 06 : Cusco – Antapata
Our hike starts early in the morning in the direction of the village of Chilca, we pass the valley through the qesoyuno sector, to then continue ascending with a gentle slope, through fields populated by hundreds of llamas and alpacas towards the Astanapata ravine. We will have impressive views of the Ausangate mountain, and we spend the night in the Antapata camp. (B,L,D)

Day 07: Antapata – Huampococha
We start our trek early in the morning crossing a group of mountains brightly coloured by red, ochre and blue earth strata similar to the Vinicunca or rainbow mountain, this trail offers views of amazing geological formations, this unforgettable day ends at Huampococha campsite. (B,L,D)

Day 08: Huampococha – Ollantaytambo (Train Station)
After a tasty breakfast, we climb the last stretch of the Anta pass and descend gradually towards the end of the trail.
The landscapes change as the red sandstone cliffs are followed by eroded karst limestone that forms a unique stone forest, a perfect habitat for the cute Vizcachas (a squirrel-like species in the chinchilla family).after our hearty box-lunch, our private vehicle will be waiting to take us to Ollantaytambo station to catch the afternoon train to Machu Picchu. We will arrive at the village of Aguas Calientes to spend our first night near the Inca complex. (B;L;D)

Day 09: Machu Picchu Tour
After an early wake up we will take the bus to Machu Picchu, to enter the archaeological site and start our tour exploring every corner of this unique place in the world, we will give you some options to visit the Inca complex visiting every temple and main square.
After lunch we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo station and then transfer to Cusco city in our private transportation.
Farewell dinner is included. (B,L;D)

• Domestic flights from Lima – Cusco – Lima.
• FOUR STARS Hotel accommodation in Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu.
• Tours in Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machupicchu.
• Private transportation, entrance fees, feet and visits.
• Private local guide.
• All meals provided during the trek, camping equipment, etc.
• Horses and mules to transport equipment, (passengers only carry a small backpack with the essentials for the day hike).
• Professional chef and cooking equipment.
• Authentic locally sourced meals
• Train tickets to Machu Picchu park, Entrance fee.
• All meals mentioned in the programme: (B:Breakfast, L:Lunch,BL: Box lunch, D: Dinner).
• All transfers.

• Tips for field staff.
• Sleeping bags.
• Expenses arising from delays beyond our control.
• Individual travel insurance – required.

• 20 to 30 litre day pack. 
• 3 litre water bag. 
• Sleeping bag -20 f minimum (synthetic recommended).
• Vinyl or canvas travel bags, expedition size, to be carried by the mules.
• Footwear: light hiking shoes or trainers.
• Camping shoes.
• Waterproof trousers.
• Waterproof jacket.
• Fleece jacket.
• Insulated jacket.
• Long sleeve shirt.
• Lightweight trekking trousers.
• Capelan/Polypro top and bottom.
• Visor for sun hat.
• Socks at least 3 pairs.
• Sunglasses.
• Hygiene/toiletry kit – small.
• First aid items: we provide a comprehensive first aid kit for the group.
• Headlamp with spare batteries.
• Trekking poles – highly recommended.
• Camera.
• Nalgene bottle.
• Snacks to supplement the usual meals.
• Ear plugs.
• Plastic bags – rubbish bags for your travel bag for protection against rain.
• Small camp towel.
• Disposable wipes.
• Hand sanitizer – small.
• Bandana – optional.
• Duct tape, blister, multi-tool knife.
• Label all equipment.
• Sunscreen of at least 30-45 SPF.