Born in the Andes, Guided by Native Quechua Heritage
Since 2006, Ausangate Treks Peru has pioneered authentic, ethical trekking and luxury sky lodge dome glamping across the sacred Cordillera Vilcanota and Mount Ausangate.
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The High Andes Are in Our Blood
Growing up in the high alpine valleys surrounding sacred Mount Ausangate (6,384m / 20,945 ft), our families have traversed these mountain passes, herd alpacas, and honored the sacred Apus for generations. In 2006, we founded Ausangate Treks Peru to share this sacred mountain circuit directly with travelers worldwide, without intermediaries.
Today, we lead intimate expeditions through turquoise glacial lakes, across soaring 5,200m mountain passes, and to the surreal mineral ridges of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). We combine native Quechua cultural hospitality with premium geodesic sky lodge domes, rigorous mountain safety, and gourmet Andean cuisine prepared fresh at high altitude.
Our Purpose & Commitment
Our Mission
To provide authentic, transformative, and sustainable trekking expeditions across the Ausangate region and the Peruvian Andes, led by native Quechua experts who prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and fair treatment for high-altitude mountain crews.
Our Future & Aspiration
Our Vision
To be recognized globally as the leading native-owned high-mountain adventure operator in South America, setting the international benchmark for sustainable alpine trekking, community empowerment, and glamping comfort along the sacred Ausangate Circuit.
What We Offer to Every Traveler
At Ausangate Treks Peru, we design comprehensive high-mountain expeditions that blend authentic Andean exploration with premier wilderness comfort. Here is what we offer to ensure your trek around Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain is safe, unforgettable, and deeply enriching:
- Exclusive Sky Lodge Domes: Private glass geodesic dome camps at Upis, Ananta, and Pacchanta with comfortable beds, clean facilities, and stargazing roofs.
- Native Quechua Specialists: Professional bilingual mountain guides born in the Vilcanota region, certified in Wilderness First Aid and high-altitude emergency protocols.
- Gourmet Andean Mountain Cuisine: Freshly prepared 3-course organic feasts cooked daily by executive trail chefs, fully adaptable for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets.
- Comprehensive Altitude Safety: Emergency medical oxygen tanks, digital pulse oximeters, satellite radios, and first-aid kits on every departure.
- Guaranteed Small Group Departures: Small intimate hiking groups capped at 8 travelers, with guaranteed daily departures and 100% direct booking with our local Cusco office.
- Ethical Arriero & Community Welfare: Fair living wages, technical high-mountain gear, comprehensive health coverage, and strict load limits for all our Andean support teams.
Why Travelers Choose Ausangate Treks Peru
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of safety, cultural respect, and traveler satisfaction in the Andes.
100% Direct Local Operator
No middlemen, foreign agencies, or subcontracted operators. From your first email to the summit pass, you communicate and trek directly with our local Cusco team.
Pioneers of Sky Lodge Domes
We built our own exclusive network of private geodesic domes at Soraypampa, Chaullay, and Loreta, ensuring you sleep warm beneath the Milky Way.
Highest Mountain Safety
Every expedition is equipped with medical oxygen tanks, digital pulse oximeters, emergency satellite radios, and guides certified in Wilderness First Aid.
Ethical Porter & Horsemen Welfare
We strictly adhere to fair living wages, comprehensive medical insurance, warm technical mountain gear, and proper load limits for our Andean team.
Gourmet Andean Mountain Cuisine
Our expedition chefs prepare fresh, 3-course organic meals daily, effortlessly catering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and special dietary needs.
Leave No Trace Stewardship
We utilize solar energy in our dome camps, enforce strict single-use plastic bans, and lead seasonal trail clean-up initiatives across the Ausangate watershed.
Meet Your Mountain Family
Our licensed guides, master trail chefs, and logistics experts were born in these mountains and love sharing their home with you.
Rolando Huaman
Over 14 years guiding the Ausangate Circuit and Rainbow Mountain. Fluent in Quechua, Spanish, and English with deep knowledge of Andean cosmology, geology, and high-alpine flora.
Edwin Quispe
Certified WFR mountain specialist with 11+ years on high-altitude routes. Passionate about Andean birdwatching and cultural storytelling.
Justina Mendoza
Master of high-altitude Peruvian culinary arts for 12 years. Expert in craft quinoa dishes, alpaca cuts, and gourmet vegan creations.
Santos Ccahuana
Born in Upis at the base of Ausangate, Santos manages the safety and welfare of all trail horses and campsite facilities with unmatched mountain dedication.
Social Responsibility & Mountain Community Stewardship
A meaningful portion of every expedition fee goes directly to supporting rural highland schools and weaving cooperatives in Ocongate, Tinki, Upis, and Pacchanta. We provide fair living wages, warm high-altitude gear, insurance, and medical support for our muleteers, arrieros, and support teams who call these sacred mountains home.
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Highland School Supplies: Annual donations of books, warm footwear, and school supplies to children in Upis, Pacchanta, and Chillca.
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Native Reforestation: Planting native Queñua trees along Ausangate watershed corridors to restore vulnerable alpine ecosystems.
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Local Farmer Sourcing: 100% of our vegetables, Andean grains, and coffee are purchased directly from local family farms along the trail.
Trusted by Trekkers Worldwide
Rated 5 Stars on TripAdvisor. Here is what hikers say about their adventure with Ausangate Treks Peru.
"The Sky Lodge Domes at Upis were unbelievable. Sleeping warm while looking at Mount Ausangate under millions of stars was the highlight of our entire trip to Peru."
"Booking directly with this local Quechua team was the best decision. Our guide Rolando treated us like family, and the food prepared by the chef surpassed 5-star restaurants in Lima."
"They carried medical oxygen and checked our pulse oximeter readings twice daily. We felt completely safe every single kilometer up to the 5,200m pass. Outstanding team!"
Ready to Walk with the True Masters of the Andes?
Experience sacred Apu Ausangate, secure your private sky dome bed, and travel with Cusco's most trusted native Quechua team.