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DURATION 4 days 3 nights
MAX ALTITUDE 5,036 m 16,520 ft
DIFFICULTY Challenging
GROUP SIZE Max. 8 Pax
DISTANCE 38 km
SEASON Around Year
Ausangate Llama Trek 4 Days 3 Nights

Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Llama Trek 4 Days

This four-day camping trek circles the glaciers of Ausangate with a traditional llama caravan carrying the gear. It ends at Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) early on the last morning, before most day-trip groups arrive. You’ll hike past turquoise glacial lakes, cross three high passes up to about 4,980 m (16,340 ft) and camp below the ice. After the summit of Vinicunca, at about 5,036 m (16,520 ft), you’ll walk down through the Red Valley and drive back to Cusco.

This is a high-altitude trek. Every camp is above 4,400 m (14,400 ft), and nights are well below freezing. In return you get some of the wildest mountain scenery near Cusco, a quiet trail shared with alpaca herders, and a close look at Rainbow Mountain without the midday crowds.

Hotel to Hotel service

Hotel to Hotel service

At Ali Perú Treks, we believe that an extraordinary adventure requires impeccable logistics.

Personal Porter of 7KG

Personal Porter of 7KG

Our mission is for your attention to be focused exclusively on the breathtaking landscapes and the mystical history of the Andes, not on the weight on your shoulders.

Satellite Phones

Satellite Phones

To guarantee an immediate response to any situation, especially regarding health or logistics in high-mountain areas, each of our lead guides carries a state-of-the-art satellite phone.

Portable private toilet

Portable private toilet

To enhance your trekking experience, we include private portable toilets at all our campsites and lunch spots.


Overview

Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek Overview

Ausangate, at about 6,384 m (20,945 ft), is the highest peak of the Vilcanota range. For Quechua communities it is a sacred Apu (mountain spirit), and the Qoyllur Rit’i pilgrimage, one of the largest in the Andes, takes place in the valleys to its north each year. This trek follows the southern side of the massif from the hot springs at Upis to Rainbow Mountain. It camps at Upis, at the Pucacocha lakes and at Qeullaqocha, the last camp before Vinicunca.

Instead of horses or mules, a llama caravan led by local herders carries the camping equipment and your duffel bag. Llamas have carried loads across the Andes for centuries, long before horses arrived with the Spanish. Their padded feet are gentler on the high trails, and hiring them supports the herding families of the area.

Tour Highlights

  • Walk with a llama caravan. Local herders lead the llamas that carry the gear, as caravans have done in these mountains for centuries.
  • Camp below Ausangate. Spend the first night at Upis facing the glaciers, with an optional soak in the nearby hot springs.
  • Glacial lakes. Camp at the Pucacocha lakes below hanging ice and pass a string of turquoise lagoons on Days 2 and 3.
  • Three high passes. Cross Arapa, Apacheta and Warmisaya, with your first view of Rainbow Mountain from the Warmisaya Pass.
  • Rainbow Mountain at dawn. From the Qeullaqocha camp, a short morning hike brings you to Vinicunca around 6:30 AM, weather permitting, before most day-trip groups.
  • Red Valley. Walk down through deep red slopes on the way back to the road.

Trip Facts at a Glance

DetailAusangate and Rainbow Mountain Llama Trek 4 Days
Duration4 days, 3 nights camping
Trekking distanceAbout 38 km (24 mi)
Highest pointRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), about 5,036 m (16,520 ft)
Highest passWarmisaya Pass, about 4,980 m (16,340 ft)
CampsUpis, Pucacocha and Qeullaqocha, all between about 4,400 and 4,850 m
DifficultyChallenging (sustained high altitude)
Start and finishHotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
Pack animalsLlama caravan, with an emergency horse
Group sizeSmall groups of up to 8 travelers
Meals4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Best seasonApril to October
AcclimatizationAt least 3 days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before the trek
PriceFrom US$480 per person (group service)

Who This Trek Is For

This trek suits fit hikers with some trekking experience who want remote mountain scenery more than archaeological sites. You don’t need technical skills, but you must be comfortable hiking four to eight hours a day at 4,400 to 5,000 m (14,400 to 16,500 ft) and sleeping in temperatures that can drop to about –10°C (14°F) or lower. The minimum age is 14. Travelers over 60 need a doctor’s letter confirming they are fit for high-altitude trekking.

How This Trek Compares

Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Llama Trek 4 DaysRainbow Mountain day tripAusangate Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu
Days4 (3 nights camping)14 (2 nights camping, 1 hotel)
Ends atRainbow Mountain, then CuscoCuscoMachu Picchu, then Cusco
Pack animalsLlamasNoneHorses
Rainbow Mountain timingEarly morning, before most day-trip groupsMid-morning, with the crowdsDay 1
Ausangate glaciers and lakesThree daysDistant viewTwo days

Short on time? Try the Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley day trip or the Ausangate Trek 2 Days and Rainbow Mountain. If you want to finish at Machu Picchu, see the Ausangate Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu or the Ausangate Trek 5 Days, which follows this llama route and then continues to Machu Picchu.

Why Hike Ausangate with Ali Peru Treks

  • A real llama caravan. We work with herders from the Ausangate area, so your trip supports the families who live along the route.
  • Camps chosen for the views and for Rainbow Mountain. Our last camp at Qeullaqocha is close to Vinicunca, which lets us reach the summit early.
  • Prepared for altitude. Your guide checks oxygen saturation and heart rate daily with a pulse oximeter, and each group carries emergency oxygen, a full first aid kit, radios and satellite communication. An emergency horse travels with the group.
  • Warm, comfortable camps. Four-season tents, inflatable sleeping pads, a dining tent with tables and chairs, and a private toilet tent.
  • Good food at altitude. Our cook prepares hot meals with fresh ingredients, plus afternoon tea and morning tea at your tent. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets are covered at no extra cost.
  • Locally owned. We are a Cusco-based operator and run our own departures.

Itinerary

Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco to Upis Pampa and the Upis Camp

We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 AM and drive about two hours to the town of Tinqui, where we stop at the local market. Another 40 minutes on a dirt road brings us to Upis Pampa, at about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). Breakfast is served there, and you meet your herder and the llama caravan.

From Upis Pampa we hike for about three hours at an easy acclimatization pace to the Upis camp, at about 4,400 m (14,440 ft), facing the north side of Ausangate. Lunch is ready when you arrive. After a rest, we walk for about two hours to Upis Lake, at about 4,500 m (14,760 ft), at the foot of the glacier. Back at camp, you can soak in the nearby natural hot springs. The day ends with afternoon tea and dinner.

Day 1 Details
Hiking distanceAbout 9 km (5.6 mi), including the lake walk
Hiking time4 to 5 hours
TrailheadUpis Pampa, about 4,350 m (14,270 ft)
Highest pointUpis Lake, about 4,500 m (14,760 ft)
CampUpis, about 4,400 m (14,440 ft)
MealsBreakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner
DifficultyModerate (acclimatization day)

Day 2: Arapa Pass and the Pucacocha Lakes

We wake you with hot tea at your tent, followed by breakfast. A steady climb of about two hours with the llama caravan brings us to the Arapa Pass, at about 4,850 m (15,910 ft), with wide views of the Ausangate massif. We then descend through a stark landscape of lakes and moraines to the Pucacocha lakes, where hanging glaciers drop almost to the water.

We set up camp at Pucacocha, at about 4,600 m (15,090 ft), in time for lunch. That leaves the whole afternoon free to rest, photograph the ice falls or walk along the shore before afternoon tea and dinner.

Day 2 Details
Hiking distanceAbout 10 km (6.2 mi)
Hiking time4 to 5 hours
ClimbAbout 450 m (1,480 ft) to the Arapa Pass
Highest pointArapa Pass, about 4,850 m (15,910 ft)
CampPucacocha, about 4,600 m (15,090 ft)
MealsBreakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner
DifficultyModerate to challenging

Day 3: Apacheta Pass, Ananta Valley, Warmisaya Pass and Qeullaqocha

This is the longest and hardest day. After tea and breakfast, we climb to the Apacheta Pass, at about 4,900 m (16,080 ft), with views back over turquoise lakes at the foot of the massif. We descend with the llamas into the Ananta valley, at about 4,700 m (15,420 ft), for lunch.

In the afternoon, we climb again to the Warmisaya Pass, at about 4,980 m (16,340 ft), the highest pass of the trek. From the top you get your first view of Rainbow Mountain in the distance. A short descent brings us to camp at Qeullaqocha, at about 4,850 m (15,910 ft), the closest camp to Vinicunca on our route.

Day 3 Details
Hiking distanceAbout 12 km (7.5 mi)
Hiking time7 to 8 hours
ClimbTwo passes, each a climb of roughly 300 m (980 ft)
Highest pointWarmisaya Pass, about 4,980 m (16,340 ft)
CampQeullaqocha, about 4,850 m (15,910 ft)
MealsBreakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner
DifficultyChallenging

Day 4: Rainbow Mountain, Red Valley and Return to Cusco

We start very early with tea and breakfast at camp, then make a short climb to the summit viewpoint of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), at about 5,036 m (16,520 ft). We aim to arrive around 6:30 AM, weather permitting, when the colored mineral bands catch the first light and the viewpoint is still quiet.

From the summit, we walk on to the Red Valley, a deep red landscape at around 4,900 m (16,100 ft), then descend to our final lunch at about 4,200 m (13,780 ft). Our private transport then takes you back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving in the late afternoon.

Day 4 Details
Hiking distanceAbout 7 km (4.3 mi)
Hiking time4 to 5 hours
Highest pointRainbow Mountain, about 5,036 m (16,520 ft)
EndHotel in Cusco, late afternoon
MealsBreakfast and lunch
DifficultyModerate

Included

What’s Included in the Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek

Included

  • Pre-trek briefing at our office or your hotel in Cusco, usually at 6:00 PM the evening before, where you receive your duffel bag
  • Professional English-speaking guide, licensed and trained in high-altitude trekking and first aid
  • Cook preparing all meals, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options at no extra cost
  • Llama caravan and herders to carry the camping equipment and your duffel bag
  • Emergency horse for anyone who needs to ride
  • Duffel bag for up to 8 kg (about 17 lb) of personal gear
  • Four-season tents, inflatable sleeping pads, dining tent with tables and chairs, and a private toilet tent
  • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, plus afternoon tea with snacks and morning tea at your tent
  • Drinking water, boiled and filtered, from lunch on Day 1
  • Warm water for washing every morning and afternoon
  • Entrance fees for the Ausangate area, Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley
  • Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to the trailhead and back
  • Emergency oxygen, first aid kit, pulse oximeter, radios and satellite communication
  • Free luggage storage at our Cusco office (see our luggage storage service)

Not Included

  • Sleeping bag (available to rent)
  • Trekking poles (available to rent)
  • Travel insurance (required, see Travel Information)
  • Dinner on Day 4 in Cusco
  • Tips for your guide, cook and herders
  • Snacks, drinks and personal expenses

Optional Extras

  • Sleeping bag rental (rated to about –15°C / 5°F): US$20
  • Trekking poles with rubber tips: US$15 per pair

Packing List

Ausangate Trek Packing List

Pack for very cold nights and strong sun. Your daypack stays with you on the trail. Your duffel bag (8 kg / about 17 lb, provided at the briefing) travels with the llamas, and you have access to it every afternoon at camp. For more detail, see our Ausangate packing guide and our guide to trekking gear for the Cusco Andes.

Your Daypack

Use a 25 to 35 L pack.

  • Original passport
  • Water: 2.5 to 3 liters in reusable bottles or a hydration bladder
  • Rain jacket or poncho
  • Warm mid-layer (fleece or light down vest) for breaks and passes
  • Sun protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm with SPF, a wide-brimmed hat and UV sunglasses
  • Personal medication, including any altitude medication your doctor has prescribed
  • Snacks such as dried fruit, protein bars or chocolate
  • Camera and power bank. Cold drains batteries quickly, so keep them inside your jacket.

Your Duffel Bag (Carried by Llamas)

  • Down jacket rated to about –10°C (14°F)
  • Thermal base layers (merino wool works well) for sleeping and cold mornings
  • Windproof trekking pants
  • Wool hat, warm waterproof gloves and a neck gaiter
  • Camp shoes: sandals or light sneakers
  • Toiletries: biodegradable wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant
  • Sleeping bag rated to –15°C (5°F) or colder, if you aren’t renting ours
  • Swimsuit for the Upis hot springs

Footwear and Equipment

  • A brightly colored shirt looks great in photos against the colors of Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valleyk”: We suggest packing a vibrant-colored shirt (red, orange, or yellow) to contrast beautifully against the colors of the Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley.
  • Waterproof hiking boots with mid-to-high ankle support, already broken in
  • Trekking poles, highly recommended for the steep climbs to the passes and the long descents
  • Headlamp for camp at night and the early start on Day 4

Travel Info

Travel Information for the Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek

Pre-Trek Briefing

Attendance is mandatory. Your guide meets you at our office or your hotel, usually at 6:00 PM the evening before the trek, to go through the route, safety plan and weather. You receive your duffel bag at the briefing. Bring proof of your travel insurance.

Acclimatization

This trek spends three nights between about 4,400 and 4,850 m (14,400 and 15,900 ft) and reaches about 5,036 m (16,520 ft). We require at least three full days in Cusco, at about 3,400 m (11,150 ft), or in the Sacred Valley before the trek, and four is better. Keep the first days easy, then add a gentle day hike to test how you feel.

See our guides to acclimatizing in Cusco and altitude sickness.

How Difficult Is the Trek

We rate this trek as challenging. The trails are not technical, but you are above 4,350 m (14,270 ft) the whole time. The hardest day is Day 3, with two passes close to 5,000 m (16,400 ft) and seven to eight hours of hiking. Our guides keep a slow, steady pace, and if you need to walk more slowly, a guide or assistant stays with you.

Cardio training such as stair climbing, hill walking or swimming for at least four weeks before your trip makes a real difference.

Altitude Sickness and Health Checks

Mild headaches, nausea, dizziness or loss of appetite are common during the first hours at high altitude. Drink at least 3 liters of water a day, eat light meals and avoid alcohol before the trek. Talk to your doctor about acetazolamide (Diamox). We serve coca tea at camp. Your guide checks your oxygen saturation and heart rate daily with a pulse oximeter.

If symptoms are mild, we slow down. If they become severe, the safest response is to descend, and we start our evacuation procedure.

Weather and Best Time to Go

  • Dry season (April to October): Clear skies and the best views of Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain. These are also the coldest months at night. Expect around –10°C (14°F) at the high camps, sometimes colder.
  • Rainy season (November to March): Rain, snow on the passes and cloud on the mountains. We don’t recommend this trek in January or February.
  • Daytime: Sunny days can reach about 15°C (60°F), and the UV radiation is intense.

Read our Ausangate trek weather guide for conditions by month.

Camps, Toilets and Water

There are no showers on this trek. We provide a private toilet tent and warm water for washing every morning and afternoon. Drinking water is collected from springs, then boiled and filtered. There is no electricity and almost no mobile signal along the route, so bring a power bank.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory for this trek. Your policy must cover trekking above 5,000 m (16,400 ft) and emergency evacuation, including helicopter rescue. Please send proof before the briefing.

Responsible Travel

  • We pack out all trash and don’t use single-use plastic bottles. Bring reusable bottles.
  • Ask before photographing local families and their animals.
  • Stay on the trail and don’t disturb the alpaca and llama herds.

Map

Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek Map and Elevation Profile

The trek starts at Upis Pampa, above the town of Tinqui, and follows the Ausangate massif along its southern side. Day 1 ends at the Upis camp and hot springs. Day 2 crosses the Arapa Pass to the Pucacocha lakes. Day 3 crosses the Apacheta Pass into the Ananta valley and climbs over the Warmisaya Pass to Qeullaqocha. On Day 4 the route climbs to Rainbow Mountain, continues through the Red Valley and descends to the road for the drive back to Cusco.

Price

Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek Price

All prices are per person in US dollars and include the services listed under What’s Included.

ServicePrice per person
Shared group departure (up to 8 travelers)US$480
Private departurePrice on request

Discounts and Extras

  • Student and youth discount: US$25 off per person for university students (send a copy of your valid student ID) and travelers aged 17 and under (send a passport copy) when you book.
  • Sleeping bag rental: US$20
  • Trekking poles: US$15 per pair

Cancellation Policy

  • More than 30 days before departure: full refund minus a 10% fee
  • 15 to 30 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 14 days or less before departure: no refund, but a credit valid for 12 months
  • If we cancel because of weather or other circumstances outside your control, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.

See our booking information or contact us to check dates.

Faqs

Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek FAQs

It is challenging because of the altitude, not the terrain. You spend four days above 4,350 m (14,270 ft), cross passes close to 5,000 m (16,400 ft) and sleep in freezing temperatures. No climbing skills are needed.

It is a very different experience. The day trip spends most of the day on the road and reaches the summit at the busiest time. This trek adds three days around Ausangate’s glaciers and lakes and reaches Vinicunca early in the morning, before most day-trip groups.

Rainbow Mountain, at about 5,036 m (16,520 ft), on Day 4. The highest pass is Warmisaya, at about 4,980 m (16,340 ft), on Day 3.

At least three full days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, and four is better.

Llamas are native to the Andes, their padded feet are gentler on the trails, and hiring them supports local herding families. An emergency horse still travels with the group in case someone needs to ride.

Up to 8 kg (about 17 lb) in the duffel bag we give you at the briefing, including your sleeping bag.

Expect around –10°C (14°F) at the high camps in the dry season, and sometimes colder. We provide four-season tents and inflatable sleeping pads. Bring or rent a sleeping bag rated to –15°C (5°F).

That’s our plan. From the Qeullaqocha camp we aim to reach the summit around 6:30 AM, weather permitting, before most day-trip groups from Cusco arrive.

A guide or assistant stays with you, and an emergency horse travels with the group. Guides carry emergency oxygen and check your oxygen levels daily. If symptoms become severe, we descend and start our evacuation procedure.

Yes. We collect spring water, then boil and filter it. Bring reusable bottles or a hydration bladder.

There are no showers. We set up a private toilet tent and provide warm water for washing every morning and afternoon. You can also soak in the hot springs at Upis on Day 1.

No. There is no electricity at the camps and almost no signal along the route. Bring a power bank.

Sleeping bags rated to –15°C for US$20 and trekking poles with rubber tips for US$15 per pair.

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals and specific allergies are covered at no extra cost. Tell us when you book.

14, and travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Travelers over 60 need a doctor’s letter confirming they are fit for high-altitude trekking.

April to October, the dry season. These are also the coldest months at night. We don’t recommend January or February.

Yes. It must cover trekking above 5,000 m and emergency evacuation, including helicopter rescue.

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Machu Picchu, a must see place Machu Picchu is a must see place. The tour company offers very good service, happy to accommodate our changes. Guide Sebastian is very caring, arranged everythingfor us. Made our journey very enjoyable. Only the hotel (Hatun Inti) is very noisy.
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Exelente servicio My family and I booked the tour to Humantay Lagoon; the organization was excellent, and the guide assigned to us—Abel—was spectacular. He was very patient, attentive to everything, and showed great passion for his work. I would book with them again without hesitation. Thank you very much, Aliperutreks.
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Excellent organization Well-organized tour, all the details, the lunch, the breakfast, everything good, perfect. Thank you very much Aliperutreks
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Beautiful trip via Sun Gate Machu Picchu It was a really great experience. We had a great guide, Messias. He was very friendly, knew a lot about Inca history and Machu Picchu. The trail from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate was fantastic. Twice to Machu Picchu, this tour is a real recommendation and with a bit of luck you have Messias as a guide.
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Must do your for you Machu Picchu trip What an amazing experience. We would definitely recommend doing the Inca trail hike that leads you to Machu Picchu. The other Inca ruins we saw were worth ever step we took to get there. Our guide Sebastian was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and friendly and definitely made the adventure even more special. Pick up was easy. Spending the night in Aguas Caliente was also worth the experience. Very cute town. Can’t recommend this tour enough.
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Memories that will last forever There were just the two of us on the trip, and we had an unforgettable time. Everything was exceptionally well organized, and we felt completely at ease. Our cook, Valerio, treated us to fabulous, authentic meals; our mule driver, Guillermo, took care of our luggage and the logistics; and Ciprian, known as Puma, guided us through the four days with excellent organization. The highlight was a fabulous view of the glacier-capped mountains and a lunch with Guellermo’s family, where we got a little closer to traditional Andean life. I would book this tour again in a heartbeat. These are moments I’ll never forget.
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Unforgettable experience We had an unforgettable time with Ali Treks. The tour was perfectly planned and organized down to the smallest detail. Ali Treks has the best Route for Lares. We had barely seen any, other people and that felt amazing. Three times a day, the head chef Valerio Huaman served us a magnificent feast. It was the best food I had during my entire trip to Peru. We didn’t have to worry about a thing during those four days—we could just enjoy ourselves. The guide Ciprian Torres Puma was very professional and had an amazing knowledge of the mountains, the traditional rituals, and the history of the Incas. I felt safe and well taken care of at all times. He knows the treks inside and out. I learned so much from him. The mule driver Guellermo Aransabel also took incredible care of us and our luggages. We got to meet his family, and one of the highlights was getting to dance with them in traditional clothing—it was a lively and joyful experience. The muleteer, the head chef, and the guide all have years of experience and either grew up in mountain communities or still live there. I’ll cherish the memories and experiences from this trek forever, and I thank Ali Treks and the team from the bottom of my heart for everything. I would definitely book the Lares Trek with Ali again.
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An amaing trekking! The tour was great. We had a sunny day and the view of Machu Picchu from the Sun gate was amazing! Also the hotel and the dinner after the trekking were great. And our guide, Ali Messias, was super helpful and prepared! Just a little suggestion: after your morning visit to Machu Picchu on day 2, book the earliest train possible to Ollantaytambo, since there is nothing to do in Aguas Calientes.
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Unforgettable 2-Day Inca Trail – Ask for Mesias! The 2 day Inca Trail tour was incredible! Our guide Mesias was extremely attentive to our needs and went along the trail at our pace. Mesias was the best! He is passionate and informative about Incan history and culture throughout the hike, Mesias was patient and encouraging during the trail He knows all the best photo spots and is basically a professional photographer! Overall, the experience was wonderful and if you choose to book this tour we highly recommend requesting Mesias.
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Primeramente agradecida con esta empresa aliperutreks nos ayudo bastante con nuestra reserva para el famoso tour de camino inca de 4 dias a machupicchu.toda el equipo estaba bien organizada.El guia Teo que era designado para nuestro grupo era bien preparado y bien conocedor de la historia inca gracias a su ayuda de el y porteadores llegamos a machupicchu y muchas gracias a todo el equipo de Aliperutreks.Sin dudarlo reservaria con ellos una ves mas.👍👍👍
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We had a unique experience with Aliperutreks; we booked the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and the organization was spectacular. Our guide, Mesías, was magnificent and knowledgeable about all Inca history; the chef, Valerio, and our porters were also excellent. I am very grateful to the entire team and the organization—thanks again to Aliperutreks. I would use their services again without hesitation. Highly recommended.
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We had a unique experience with the company Aliperutreks; we booked the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and the organization was spectacular. Our guide, Mesias, was magnificent and knew all the Inca history; the chef, Valerio, and our porters were also excellent. I am very grateful to the entire team and the organization thanks again to Aliperutreks. I would book with them again without hesitation. Highly recommended.
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The organization was top-notch from start to finish. We were incredibly impressed by how well-coordinated everything was: The Permits: You can tell they handle the booking details with great care. It was reassuring to know that daily permits are strictly capped at 250 people, which keeps the trail from feeling overcrowded! Luggage Handling: A massive highlight was that the agency provided us with a 5 kg (11 lbs) duffel bag for our gear. We didn’t have to carry any heavy weight during the hike because the company took care of sending it directly on the train to our hotel in Aguas Calientes. Hiking light made the experience twice as enjoyable! The Guide: Extremely professional, deeply knowledgeable about Inca history, incredibly patient, and packed with great energy that kept us motivated every step of the way.
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Sin duda una empresa que si sabe organizar d los tours pasamos de la mejor manera el camino inca 4 días sin dudarlo recomendaré a mis amigos muchas gracias Aliperutreks
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Experiencia maravillosa por los andes de Perú.
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Reservamos un tour con aliperutreks. El servicio que brinda es muy espectacular me gustó demacrado muchas gracias
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Experiencia inolvidable me gusto mucho el tour que hicimos
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