Day Trips from Cusco to Ausangate Trail

Beat the crowds, and save time and effort, with this ATV tour to Rainbow Mountain (Mt. Vinicunca). Travel with a small group to Japura, then jump aboard your ATV for a thrilling ride to the mountain. Avoid an exhausting hike and spend more time enjoying the beautiful scenery. Includes breakfast, lunch, and transfers.

This peculiar geographical accident - or work of art of nature - belongs to the snowy Ausangate, in the Vilcanota mountain range. Although its particular beauty is directly proportional to the height in which it is located (the highest point reaches 5,200 m s.n.m.), thousands of people around the world dream of visiting it and arrive to Cusco to make their wish come true. Apu was the name by which the wise Inca civilization called the mountains to which he attributed mystical powers. Although most of these majestic mountains were covered with snow, there was one that stood out for its color: the Vinicunca Mountain, also known as “the mountain of the 7 colors”. The Incas gave Vinicunca a masculine character, considering that the masculine energy that fertilized Mother Earth, known as Pachamama, emerged from its foundations. As if that were not enough, the natural framework that surrounds it is no less impressive: turquoise lagoons, a varied fauna and dazzling snowfalls.

The Circuit of the 7 Lagoons are located at the foot of the imposing snow-capped Ausangate, among which are the Blue Lagoon and Qomercocha lagoon, along the way you can see towering snow-capped mountains surrounding the community of Pacchanta, and to refresh yourself after a long hike you can also enjoy a bath in its thermal medicinal waters.

Go off the beaten path and tackle the rugged terrain that surrounds Rainbow Mountain (Vincunca) on an ATV tour from Cusco. Traveling by off-road vehicle means you won’t have to spend hours hiking in intensive, high-altitude conditions, ideal if you’ve got limited time or want to save your energy.

We're pioneers in Cusco's tourism industry with twenty years of experience. We operate treks, tours, and adventure trips throughout Peru, with a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible travel. Our team is made up of the most knowledgeable and experienced resident guides, tour leaders, and staff. All of them receive specialized yearly training. Furthermore we adapt the number of the staff to the size of the group. During our trips, we make every effort to minimize the negative impacts and maximize the benefits to the local inhabitants and natural environments we visit. We are committed to international sustainable tourism guidelines and have developed community projects directly supporting local Andean communities.

The mountain of the seven colors (VINICUNCA) is one of the most majestic attractions and a magnificent place for you when visiting the capital city of the Incas Cusco-Peru. You can visit a magnificent place Mountain of colors and you cannot miss seeing Nature live; on the way to the place you can also see the apu AUSANGATE, the fifth largest mountain in Peru. It is said to be a place that shows a new opportunity for everyone who visits it, this belief begins with the saying "if you want to see the rainbow you have to face the storm" which teaches us that there is always a prize for our efforts as well as a new opportunity.

Go off the beaten path in Peru and discover the dazzling seven lagoons of the Ausangate mountain on this small-group tour from Cusco. As well as enjoying great views as you hike around the turquoise-green lagoons backed by snow-capped mountains, you'll visit the little village of Pacchanta for both breakfast and lunch.

The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trek is an amazing experience in the Wilcanota Mountain Range of the Andes & a great alternative. This mini trek is perfect for travelers who want to view the colorful mountains of this region without the extra effort of partaking in a full day high altitude trek. It is also a great option for those traveling with their children. Although Palccoyo is at high altitude – the trail itself is short, relatively flat & is far less crowded than Vinicunca. The views of these striated mountains are absolutely spectacular and on clear days you can see the snow-capped peaks of Ausangate, This tour will also incorporate a cultural stop in Checacupe where guests can walk across a traditionally created Inca bridge as well as view the interior of an artistically painted church. The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trek is an excellent way to spend a full day in the high Andes without the extra effort!

An early start for this wonderful excursion, the guide will pick you up at the hotel reception, to take you to Vinicunca, the city of Cusipata, where he will give you a safety briefing. Then you will begin your 6-hour walk to the viewpoint of the 7-color mountain. During the hike, you will pass through a variety of ecosystems, including the Ausangate Valley, home to several South American camelids, such as alpacas and vicuñas. Take in stunning views of the valley, dotted with small lakes, and the Ausangate Glacier, before reaching the colorful mountain.

We offer and special and unique service around the red valley which is the unique place where you can see a natural atraction as Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate snow capped. Our staff have a great experience on this trek. Part of our project is to help communities and use small percent of rates.

This is a 14 km hike and visit the impressive turquoise water lagoons of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain. On this tour you will enjoy beautiful landscapes and wildlife such as llamas, alpacas and vizcachas.

The tour to the turquoise lake of Singrenacocha is very special, since very few places in the world offer this natural attraction. On the trip you will get to know the Andes of Peru, and its picturesque towns where organic agriculture is still practiced and many rites such as the offering to its sacred mountains. You can also visit a textile production center where women weave their clothes with fine alpaca and llama threads.

The Singrenacocha lagoon, a huge turquoise blue lagoon. This lagoon is surrounded by the Peruvian Andes mountain range - the Ausangate, spectacular landscapes, valleys and mountains that are part of the Vilcanota mountain range. This lagoon is little known and you visit what makes it more special.