Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Sorapata High Camp
You'll be picked up from your hotel before sunrise and drive through the Andes toward Tinki village for breakfast. From there, you'll head to the remote town of Pacchanta at 4,300m/14,100ft, where your trek begins. The first section takes about 4 hours and winds past lagoons and wildflowers up to Jampa Pass. After a picnic lunch with views all around you, you'll hike another 2.5 hours to reach Sorapata campsite at 4,600m/15,100ft, surrounded by high peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at local restaurant in Tinki), Lunch (Picnic lunch at Jampa Pass with panoramic mountain views)
Included Activities
- Early morning hotel pickup from Cusco
- Scenic drive through Andean landscapes
- Breakfast at local restaurant in Tinki
- Bus journey to Pacchanta community
- Guided 4-hour hike past Jampa Lagoon and Seven Lagoons
- Ascent to Jampa Pass (4,600m)
- Picnic lunch at Jampa Pass
- 2.5-hour afternoon hike to Sorapata campsite
- Approximately 7 hours total hiking through Andean wilderness
Landmarks Tinki Pacchanta Jampa Lagoon Seven Lagoons Jampa Pass Sorapata Ausangate 
- Day 2
Palomani Pass to Ausangate Qocha Lagoon
After breakfast, you'll climb to Palomani Pass, the trek's highest point at 5,000m/16,400ft. From the top, the Andean views stretch in every direction. The descent is gradual as you move through mountainous terrain, and you'll stop for lunch with quiet scenery around you. After that, you'll walk roughly two more hours through rolling hills to Ausangate Qocha Lagoon campsite at 4,300m/14,100ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at camp), Lunch (Lunch at scenic mountain location)
Included Activities
- Hearty breakfast at camp
- Morning climb to Palomani Pass (5,000m)
- Guided descent with panoramic views
- Lunch at scenic location
- Flora and fauna observation during descent
- Approximately 2-hour hike to Ausangate Qocha Lagoon
- 6-7 hours total hiking
Landmarks Palomani Pass Ausangate Qocha Lagoon - Day 3
Ausangate Qocha Pass to Surini Qocha
You'll have breakfast and then climb moderately for two hours to Ausangate Qocha Pass at 4,500m/14,760ft, where you get views across the Andes. From there, you'll drop down to see three turquoise lagoons: Puca Qocha, Qomer Qocha, and Azul Qocha, each one set against Ausangate's backdrop. You'll reach Ananta Qocha for lunch. Then comes a one-hour climb to Warmi Sayana Pass at 4,700m/15,420ft. The final push to Surini Qocha campsite at 4,600m/15,100ft takes another hour or so, making this roughly an eight-hour hiking day overall.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at camp), Lunch (Lunch at serene shores of Ananta Qocha)
Included Activities
- Hearty breakfast at camp
- Two-hour moderate ascent to Ausangate Qocha Pass (4,500m)
- Visit to Puca Qocha lagoon
- Visit to Qomer Qocha lagoon
- Visit to Azul Qocha lagoon
- Lunch at Ananta Qocha shores
- One-hour climb to Warmi Sayana Pass (4,700m)
- Final hike to Surini Qocha campsite
- Approximately 8 hours total hiking
Landmarks Ausangate Qocha Pass Puca Qocha Qomer Qocha Azul Qocha Ananta Qocha Warmi Sayana Pass Surini Qocha - Day 4
Rainbow Mountain and Return to Cusco
You'll start early with breakfast, then hike for about one hour across Andean terrain to reach Vinicunca, known as Rainbow Mountain. At the summit, you'll see the distinctive colors of the mountain while your guide explains the geology and local stories connected to the area. The descent takes roughly two hours through valleys where you might spot local plants and Andean wildlife. Once you reach the base, you'll relax during the drive back to Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at camp)
Included Activities
- Hearty breakfast at camp
- One-hour hike to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)
- Summit experience at Rainbow Mountain
- Guided interpretation of geology and local legends
- Two-hour descent through Andean wilderness
- Flora and fauna observation
- Return bus journey to Cusco
Landmarks Vinicunca
