Carabaya Trek 9 days

Today after our breakfast, we will start to hike, ascending up the Pucacocha pass at 4930m. From the summit, we can appreciate the whitest side of the Apu Ausangate mountain in all it’s splendor. The mountain range of snow-caps and endless glaciers with different coloured lagoons, ranging from turquoise to deep blue. From this natural, panoramic lookout point, we will start our descent to the campsite of Hanantapata at 4750m. Along the way, you will be able to appreciate the incredible panoramic views. From one side, we can gaze at the Cordillera and its ice caps and perpetual glaciers and from the opposite side, in the direction of Vinicunca, we can see the red and ochre tones of the mountains. In the evening we will arrive at our campsite for the evening whihc is the perfect vantage point to contemplate the milky way and galaxies above us. Our fully equipped tents are perfect for camping at this elevation.

Hiking distance: 16 km.
Starting elevation: 4440m.
Highest elevation: 4950m.
Hours hiking: 8 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.
Campsite altitude: 4750m.
Night time temperature: – 12° C.
Accommodation: Camping
Included meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.

Our final day we will start off super early at 05:00 am, so that we are the first ones to arrive at The Vinicunca Rainbow mountain at a massive 5050 metres elevation. We will ascend the pass at Warmisaya pass at 5020 metres elevation. From here we can catch our first glimpse of Vinicunca. You can enjoy this work of art produced by Mother nature and take the incredible photos which will accompany your memories of this incredible place. We continue hiking for 2 hours more until we arrive at the Rainbow mountain. We will have plenty of time to enjoy the area and take some photos before we return on the way to our camp side to have lunch.

Hiking distance: 13 km.
Starting elevation: 4750m.
Highest elevation: 5050m.
Hours hiking: 7 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult.
Campsite altitude: 4750m.
Night time temperature: – 12° C.
Accommodation: Camping
Included meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.

The Sun rise is unique aound the mountain a perfect moment to have a infusion with local herbs, after breakfast time to pack our staff to continue on our expedition on the way to next camp, after 3 hours walking around the mountaig,, finaly we will arrive to the base of Ausangate Mountain; now we will star climbing up the famous Palomani pass, located at 5160 m hours of ascend is 3 hours average, time to rest and enjoy the breath taking scenery going around, then we will be descending to hour camp area.
Optional. Some hours away is located the red lake under snow caped mountain, talking with your tour guide you can go to visit this place.

Hiking distance: 15 km.
Starting elevation: 4750m.
Highest elevation: 5160m.
Hours hiking: 8 hours.
Difficulty: Difficult.
Campsite altitude: 4600m.
Night time temperature: – 12° C.
Accommodation: Camping
Included meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.

The view to wake up is so wonderful, time for breakfast, then we will get ready to start the hike, this day the hike will be moderately to easy because the route will be flat not much. On the way we will meet different alpaca herders because this is the only economic activity that the families who live at this altitude carry out. The camp will be located at a different view of the Ausangate Mountain.

Walking distance: 17 km
Starting altitude: 4600 m
Maximum altitude: 4800 m
Hiking hours: 7 hours
Difficulty: moderate
Camp altitude: 4900 m
Night temperature: – 15° C
Accommodation: camping.

Ausangate with a privileged view, perfect spot to have a cup of coffee in the morning. After breakfast we will continue walking through a plain scenary surrounded by alpaca herds for 3 hours and suddenly we will be able to see the profile of our objective, the Condor Pass. The ascent in the final part will be a little difficult but once we arrive at our destination, we will be able to enjoy the unique panorama of the area, mountain peaks mostly covered with permanent glaciers and in the foothills herds of Vicuñas watching the hiker, just after crossing the mountain pass, we will have the highest altitude lunch just shortly after the Condor Pass at 5190 m, after lunch we will continue in the direction of our campsite, which is located next to Sibinaqocha Lake at 4930 m.

Walking distance: 16 km
Starting altitude: 4800 m
Maximum altitude: 5260 m
Minimum altitude: 4930 m
Hiking hours: 8 hours
Difficulty: difficult
Camp altitude: 4930 m
Night temperature: – 12° C
Accommodation: camping.

The night before was probably on of the most cold nights, as each day we will have some hot drinks to appreciate, this mornig with the view to the this magnificent lake, because the sunrises in these places are unique, especially for travelers who want to take a nice memories of their expedition. The whole morning will be spent surrounding the impressive lake, we must be prepared because we will cross barefoot a stream that comes down from the glaciers, on the way we will be watching birds of the area and especially Flamengo and Vizcacha.
After lunch we will have a moderate ascent until we arrive at the next pass Qaskara 5080m, once we arrive at this place we will have the best view of the whole trip, most of the visitors say that this landscape is very similar to the panorama shown in the movie Lord of the Rings, words are short to explain.

Walking distance: 14 km
Starting altitude: 4930 m
Maximum altitude: 5080 m
Minimum altitude: 4900 m
Hiking hours: 8 hours
Difficulty: moderate to difficult
Camp altitude: 4900 m
Night temperature: – 12° C
Accommodation: camping

We will have rested in one of the best camp grounds described by travelers who have travelled around the world, therefore, the sunrise will bid us farewell to its magical lands with a certain play of colors among its mountains this combination with the lake makes a unique experience the hiker never stops taking picture. After breakfast we will be heading on a 4-hour hike to the village of Finaya, the final point of our expedition, where our car will be waiting for us to take us back to the city of Cusco.

Walking distance: 10 km
Starting altitude: 4900 m
Maximum altitude: 4980 m
Minimum altitude: 4720 m
Hiking hours: 4 hours
Difficulty: moderate
Accommodation: Camping.

Very early we will star our journey to explore this magnificent Glaciar of Qelqaya, we will bw climbing up to reach this massive ice cap found in the border Cusco Puno we will have time to take pictures on this fabulous.

Walking distance: 12 km
Starting altitude: 4800 m
Maximum altitude: 5300 m
Minimum altitude: 4720 m
Hiking hours: 7 hours
Difficulty: difficult