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Ausangate Treks &
Rainbow Mountain Tours

Of all the alternative treks to the Inca Trail, the Ausangate Trek is often labeled the most “epic” for its arduous and rewarding journey across the towering peaks, limestone forests, glaciers, and remote trails. Ausangate is a famous mountain in the Peruvian Andes and is considered a sacred mountain by many. This region’s sparkling lakes and sharp peaks eventually give way to softer and more colorful scenery, thanks to Rainbow Mountain.

Rainbow Mountain is known for its natural array of turquoise, lavender, gold, and maroons created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area—and is a must-see while you’re here in Peru! This area is ideal for adventurous travelers who don’t mind a challenge and crave big-sky country.

Why Choose Alpaca Expeditions for your Ausangate Trek?

A Dedicated Team To Make Your Ausangate Trek Incredible

We pride ourselves in offering you top-quality camping equipment, nutritious meals prepared by professional chefs on the trail, and leading safety procedures on every trek.

We Make Sure Your Group is the First to Reach Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain is stunning regardless of conditions, but dense crowds can detract from the moment. When you choose a Rainbow Mountain tour with Alpaca Expeditions, we reach the mountain first thing in the morning. Being the first to arrive will grant you an unobstructed, intimate view of Rainbow Mountain.

You Can Include Machu Picchu in Your Ausangate Trek!

Our 4-day Ausangate Trek and Rainbow Mountain Tour includes transportation and entrance to Machu Picchu on the last day! You don’t need to choose between these two stunning areas.

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You can also feel good about supporting a 100% Peruvian company active in its local communities, running several social projects and initiatives in Porter welfare.

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Ausangate, Rainbow Mtn & Machu Picchu – 4D/3N

5.0 (32,025+) on Tripadvisor

Don’t want to choose between Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain? This Ausangate trek is for you! Alpaca Expedition created the Ausangate + Machu Picchu package in response to trekkers wanting to experience the best of…

Duration:: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Activity Level:: Moderate
Group Size:: Minimum 2 people
Destinations:: Cusco, Peru

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Rainbow Mountain Hike & Red Valley Tour – in 1 Day!

5.0 (32,025+) on Tripadvisor

See Rainbow Mountain on a 1-day trip from Cusco! The rich colors of this unique mountain make the Rainbow Mountain hike truly one-of-a-kind. Quickly growing in popularity, you should visit this Peru must-see before the…

Duration:: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Activity Level:: Moderate
Group Size:: Minimum 2 people
Destinations:: Cusco, Peru

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7 Lakes Trek in Ausangate Full-Day Trip

5.0 (32,025+) on Tripadvisor

Experience the 7 Lakes of Ausangate Peru, including Pariacaca, Otorongo, and the Pucacocha in The Cordillera Negra! This is an excellent option for a shorter trip when traveling to Cusco. If you are a trekker…

Duration:: 1 Day
Activity Level:: Moderate
Group Size:: Minimum 2 people
Destinations:: Cusco, Peru

Ausangate Trek with Rainbow Mountain 3D/2N

Ausangate Trek with Rainbow Mountain 3D/2N

5.0 (32,025+) on Tripadvisor

The Ausangate Trek is one of the most rewarding experiences guests can include in their trip to Peru. This 3-day adventure will guide you through towering mountain passes, and stunning lagoons, and eventually land you…

Duration:: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Activity Level:: Moderate
Group Size:: Minimum 2 people
Destinations:: Cusco, Peru

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At Alpaca Expeditions, we take pride in being a local company based in Cusco, the tourism capital of Peru. Here, tourism is more than an industry—it’s the lifeblood of the community. Every journey we organize not only connects travelers to the rich history and culture of the Andes but also directly supports local families and fosters sustainable development.

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In the pursuit to stand out from the rest, Alpaca Expeditions has obtained four ISOs plus our carbon footprint certificate to date. These achievements result from our efforts to implement the internationally-recognized integrated management system. They also represent our commitment to all of our clients and staff of operating sustainability and responsibility in every way possible.

Meet the AE Trekking Team!

Everyone on the Alpaca Team is from Cusco region, living the traditions and history they share with you while on one of our tours. Our guides are all graduates of university studying tourism, history and english. Our chefs are trained every February by a professional cooking team learning new meals, adding varieties of entrees for all types of eating. And all our porters are from HUARQUI, HUACAHUASI, PATACANCHA, QUISWARANI, CANCHACANCHA, QUEYUPAY, UMACHURCO and CCACCACCOLLO villages, very often working this job on top of maining their farms back at home. Most of our team has been with us for years, as we have the most loyal, hard working, happy employees in Cusco. We know how lucky we are to have the best team trekking and you will immediately fall in love with all the men and women who call Alpaca Expeditions their home.

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Meet Our Porters Our Porters represent the Peruvian people, both men, and women who are at the heart of our company. It is not possible to create the experience we provide without the unbelievably hard work of our team of porters. They are made up of men and women of varying ages who are willing […]

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Travelling and trekking along the mountains is one of the best activities in the World. Connecting with nature and conquering your own limits to get to the highest points of the creation can’t be beat by anything.But this activity needs to be supported by professionals and for that same reason we have our professional trekking […]

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Trekking along the mountain on your way to conquer Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime experience. Which won’t be possible to be done without our staff. Our guides and porters make the trek possible and provide all the needed help but the real secret behind our motto ‘’the journey is the destination’’ is […]

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