Ausangate & Rainbow Mountain 3-Day Trek

Marco was the best guide and he truly made us feel like family!!! From taking our pictures to encouraging us to speak Spanish and joking about el chupacabra or educating us about Inca culture - he made our experience wonderful! While this trek is more on the challenging side, due to the short period and high altitude gain, all of the staff - from Marco to our cooks and horseman - made sure we were safe and comfortable the entire time. Despite the challenge, the landscape was so rewarding - peaceful campsites near lakes, rolling green hills dappled with alpaca, and meeting many locals. This was my first experience with overnight trekking, and while I was dubious at first, I will definitely seek out more of these trips - in Peru or elsewhere! Additionally, our chefs should get a Michelin star! I don’t think I eat that well at home. Every meal was at least 3 courses plus an afternoon tea time to encompass all the flavors the Andes had to offer. Overall, the cost was amazing for an all inclusive trek. Just make sure to have extra currency to tip your team for their time and work!!!

Our trip with Marco was amazing! He made us laugh a lot and showed us some authentic mountain traditions he has! He never rushed us and helped us take some great pictures. Ausangate was beautiful especially with fresh snow over night. The food cooked by our chef rivaled actual resturants. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a challenging 3 day hike in the Andes.

Wow, wow, wow. This was one of the best, if not THE best, treks of my life. First off, the service from Nestor (my guide), Avelino (the muleteer/horseman), and Heber (the mountain chef) were phenomenal. They worked so hard every single day to provide an amazing experience - planning each day's route, setting up and tearing down campsites, cooking - all while doing the trek themselves. Nestor was an amazing guide who tailored the hike around the group (it was just myself and another traveler). We were both relatively faster hikers, so Nestor added in some non-traditional detours that added to the experience. Compliments to Heber - he and Avelino cooked an incredible meal, every single meal, not to mention nutritious! If you're worried about being too cold at night, don't be. While the temperature does drop at night, I was quite warm in the sleeping bag, fleece liner, and additional blanket they provide. The trek itself was breath-taking. I don't even know how to describe each day. Foggy mornings giving way to bright clear days, passing by alpine lakes, mountain passes at 4800 meters+, and of course, Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley views. Thanks for everything, Nestor, Heber, and Avelino. I will be back!

My friend Clarisse and I had the chance to live an unforgettable adventure on the Ausangate trek — 3 days and 2 nights in the heart of the Andes, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. 🌄❄️🌧️☀️ A huge thank you to our guide Marco, who quickly became like a brother to us. His kindness, deep knowledge, and constant support made all the difference. We’re also incredibly grateful to Juan Carlos, our amazing cook, who kept us warm and well-fed in the most remote places, and Jesús, our horseman, who showed nothing but strength and warmth throughout the journey. They worked tirelessly and cared for us as if we were part of their own family. Nature gave us everything — snow, sun, rain — and above all, a profound sense of connection and wonder. It was a truly human and spiritual experience that touched us deeply. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Marco, Jesús, and Juan Carlos. We’ll never forget this. 🙏

Our guide, chef, and horsemen were all amazing. Will never forget this experience! Totally recommend this experience.