Ausangate Trek 5 Days

I booked the Ausangate Trek with Vidal Expeditions and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my entire trip to Peru. From the first contact to the last day, everything was well organized, communication was clear and quick, and I always felt in good hands. The real heart of this experience was the team. Our guide Urbano was outstanding: knowledgeable, calm and attentive, he knew exactly when to push and when to slow down at high altitude, and shared so much about the mountains, the local communities and Andean culture. Edu, his assistant, was always there with a smile and a helping hand. The food was simply amazing. Andrés and his assistant Angel cooked incredible meals every day in the middle of nowhere at over 4,500 m. I still can't believe what they managed to create in a small kitchen tent! 🍲 A big thank you also to José and Rodrigo, our horse drivers, who took care of the horses and our luggage with so much dedication. Every evening the camp was ready and everything ran smoothly. The landscapes of Ausangate, with its glaciers, colorful mountains and turquoise lagoons, were breathtaking, but it was this wonderful team that made the trek truly special. I can highly recommend Vidal Expeditions to anyone looking for an authentic, well-organized and safe trekking experience. ☺️👍🏼

Urbano was a great guide and the food made by Enrique was incredible

The 5D Ausangate with rainbow mountain is the most beautiful trek I have ever been too. The scenery beats Kilimanjaro and my previous fav - EBC in Nepal. My frens and I would not have completed this trek without my capable guide Urbano from Vidal. Having done the Salkantay trek with another operator before Ausangate, I was able to compare the 2 diff guides and Urbano stands out for his professionalism and I could tell that he loves what he is doing. Urbano takes care of everyone of us and ensures that we walk at an appropriate pace with rest stop so that we will not be hit with AMS. He is knowledgeable and constantly share with us the history of Peru and about Ausangate (His English is excellent!!!). Along the way, Urbano spot many animals that many trekkers miss and point it out to us. He is also a professional photographer and took a lot of photos and video of us with his camera and drone. He knows the best spot! Also want to thank our chef Enrique who cook us a feast. Horse drivers Ángel, José, & Machula who always move ahead early every morning to ensures we get the best camping spot and that our tents are all set up before we arrive. Equipment provided by Vidal was top notch. We were each given a pillow, a foam mattress and even a fleece liner to ensure we sleep comfortably. There’s even a portable toilet set up for us at camps without public toilets. Besides the excellent weather. I feel very blessed to have chosen Vidal and have this capable team with us. I will not hesitate to book with Vidal expeditions again for my future treks. I love Peru!

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We had such a wonderful and memorable experience on our hike, and we’re truly grateful to the entire team who took such great care of us along the way. Our guide, Urbano, was fantastic — very professional, caring, and knowledgeable. He shared so much about the Andean culture, traditions, and way of life, which made the journey much more meaningful. He was always looking out for us and made sure we were comfortable and doing well throughout the hike. A big thank you to our amazing chef, Enrique, who prepared such delicious meals for us every day. After hours of hiking, coming back to a warm and tasty meal was something we really looked forward to! His food definitely helped us recharge and recover. We’d also like to give a special mention to our horse drivers, Ángel, José, and Machula. They worked so hard behind the scenes to make sure everything was ready for us when we arrived at each campsite — from our tents to the toilets. We really appreciated their hard work and dedication. The weather was beautiful, the scenery was breathtaking, and most importantly, we had an incredible team taking care of us. We came away with wonderful memories and a much deeper appreciation for the Andes and its people. Thank you, Urbano, Enrique, Ángel, José, and Machula, for making this such a special experience. We truly appreciate everything you did for us! ❤️🏔️

I had a great experience with Vidal Expeditions. From the beginning, I was well looked after and informed about the hike. Our trip was also well managed by the team during the journey. I would especially like to praise Urbano and the team, as they reacted perfectly to the altitude sickness of two group members and flexibly organized the further hike and departure of the sick members. I had some very nice days with Urbano on the Ausangate Circuit with beautiful mountain landscapes. One of the highlights was certainly the food, because no matter where, Angelo and the other helpers always conjured up incredibly delicious meals. A very warm recommendation for Vidal Expeditions and the whole team!

The 5-day trek was challenging but incredibly rewarding. The entire team that supported me was absolutely fantastic. Our guide, Chino, had an excellent sense of when I needed a short break, when I was ready to pick up the pace, or when it was better to slow down. He also shared so much interesting information about the mountains, the local culture, and the surrounding area, making the experience even more special. The whole team was always smiling, incredibly kind, and happy to help whenever needed. They truly went above and beyond to make this an unforgettable adventure. I even managed to convince Chino to join me for a TikTok dance, which made the trip even more memorable!

We (my boyfriend and I) did the 5 day Ausangate trek, including a visit to the Rainbow Mountain on the third day. Our guide, Urbano, was experienced and could explain a lot about the nature, mountains and climbing routes along the way. He also paid close attention to everyone's acclimatization and gave the group many helpful tips on dealing with the altitude. Although there were differences in hiking pace within the group, Urbano managed the group exceptionally well, making sure everyone stayed together without the faster hikers feeling held back or the slower hikers feeling rushed. There were options to walk to some extra viewpoints after arriving at the camp as well. In this trip, you go together with a cook and some other people with horses. The cook was a really happy person and made delicious food for us. Together with the local people with the horses, they walked with us and had a lot of fun together. That was nice to see and made us happy as well. The landscape is really nice here. When we did the tour, there were not many other groups so there are moments you have the nature for yourself. Because we woke up at 3 pm on the third day, we arrived ad the rainbow mountain before the crowds and were the only group there. By the time all the quads and day hikers arrived, we already left on our way to the next place to put op the tents. For people considering this hike: make sure you are well acclimatized because this hike is mostly above 4500 meters.

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We had a great experience on our 5-day Ausangate trek and would definitely recommend this company. William was an excellent guide. Not only did he lead us through the trek, but he also shared so much interesting information about Peru, its history, culture, and especially the Cusco region. You could really tell how knowledgeable and passionate he is. He was always friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable, adapting to the group's pace when needed. Beni, our cook, was amazing. The food was honestly much better than we expected for a mountain trek. Every meal was different, delicious, and prepared with a lot of care. We were always looking forward to mealtimes! Ángel was also fantastic. He was always quick to set up the tents and get everything ready for the group. He worked incredibly hard and was always attentive and willing to help. Overall, the whole team made the experience really enjoyable. Everything was well organized, we felt well looked after throughout the trek, and the atmosphere was great from start to finish. Thanks to William, Beni, and Ángel for making it such a memorable trip!

An amazing 5 days hiking around Ausangate. It was a tough trek but worth it for the amazing views and experience. We were taken super good care of by our fantastic guide Urbano and our chef and horsemen. 10/10 would recommend and hope to do it again!

Me and three of my friends (all 21/22 yr old girls) completed the 2 day/1 night ausangate trek this past week. It was just the 4 of us and we didnt really see many others on the hike besides in a few veiwpoints. It was absolutely amazing. We are all athletes and were definitely humbled. It was a tough hike and altitude sickness is no joke. Definitely take the time to acclimatize all the way. Our guide, Urbano, made the atmosphere comforting from the start. Through the sickness and struggle of the hike, he always made us feel like we were going to be okay. He was constantly checking in on our symptoms and adjusted the pace and trail if needed. His energy made the trek even more fun, whether just joking around or singing songs to us when it was tough. Urbanos' passion showed through as he told us all about the mountains and the hikes in the Andes, and even hikes he had completed or wishes to complete in other countries. He was great at explaining Inca Peru's history, and he had answers for every single random question our group had. The admission fee is definitely worth it! The meals were also delicious !!!