Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days
Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days
Activity Type
Physical Grading
Service Level
Group Size
- Positive impact on nature
- Jobs for local tour guides
- Jobs for local muleteers & porters
- Empowering those who have fewer chances
- Money for local transportation
Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days Experience, Be The First One In Reaching This Place!
Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days–Experience one of the most beautiful natural formations on earth from different angles on this guided 2-day tour from Cusco to the Rainbow Mountain also known as Vinicunca.
Located in Vilcanota range, known for its remarkable colors, glacier lagoons, bunch of alpacas & llamas, and the snowcapped mountains that surround this place make the adventure unique and thrilling, it is a photographer’s dream experience. Throughout your tour, you’ll learn about local culture, geology, Inca history, flora, and fauna from your expert local guide.
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime – give us a call at +51 984 464 391 or shoot us an email at info@perusummit.com to learn more or book your spot today!
This trip is officially operated by Peru Summit Adventures, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco
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Traveling with us you are making a big difference in favor of the environment, our trips are rated as eco-friendly trips to ensure that fragile ecosystems are protected and maintained for future human generations, also maintain ecosystem and environment integrity through considering a sustainable and ethical business model. Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translates to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices.
Trip Details
Service Level
Upgraded Comfort
UPGRADED COMFORT: Premium or Comfort trips are led by Peru Summit Adventures experts, an experienced crew at your side, or top trip leaders/guides, and tap into private local experts' resources to allow for in-depth exploration and special access to unique sites that only the local leaders/guides know. Itineraries are carefully crafted and fully planned, with plenty of free time to roam. Camping gears are high-end and accommodations are high-end or best available. Ground transportation and most meals (especially in hikes) and activities are included in the trip price.
Physical Grading
MODERATE – DEMANDING, Travelers should be physically fit and prepared for multiple hours of activity. Certain days might have more challenging physical activities with full-day hikes (6-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 2,400 feet). 2-day to 3-day trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 13,000 feet are in this category.
Activities
Hiking, Camping, Archaeology & Cultural Adventures
Important Note
While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes to Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, eg, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.
Accomodation
Pro 4 season Black Diamond tents/ North Face Summit Series tents designed for 4 people which are used only for 2 people, come with Pro sleeping pads “Therma-Rest”, and Pillows.
Group Size
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl
Minimum of 02 people is needed to depart. Family groups, couple travelers, friends, or even if you’re a SOLO traveler, you are welcome to our trips. Price is per person, which is based on two people who might share a room/tent. The itinerary is described and based on shared services as well as semi-private service; however, if you are looking for a private service, that would be upon request.
Limited Spaces
No, the number of people to visit this place is not limited yet.
Acclimatization
Please allow a minimum of 2 days in Cusco before your hike begins to Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days.
Why experience the Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days
- Snap photos of iconic Ausangate (the highest mountain in Cusco), spire mountains, blue lagoons, and colored hills.
- Be the first one in reaching the Rainbow Mountain.
- Small-group tour limited to 8 people ensures personalized attention from your informative trek leader.
- Fully supported trek by a private trek leader, private chef, and private muleteers.
- Trek in a high Andean realm close by to herd of llamas, and alpacas. Stay in a mountain 4 season roomy tents (Black Diamond tents and North Face Summit Series tents).
- Enter Rainbow Mountain through a way lesser-known side and be the first in arriving this place.
- This hike also shows you more of Rainbow Mountain’s landscape, flora, fauna, and local culture with a local private guide.
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco - Quesiyuno - Ananta
At 4:30 am, we pick you up from your hotel, we will then drive for 3 hours and 30 minutes to the trailhead called Qusiyuno 4.400m/ 14,436 ft, a small community with scattered houses in distances, at this point, our cook will prepare breakfast while you will get your rucksack ready for the day. We will have breakfast with great views around us. After eating breakfast, we will start hiking following a trail which is going up gradually, we will start to sight painted hills of reddish soil, big spires, the massif Ausangate mountain in a distance, and also llamas, alpacas.
After hiking for 3 hours, we will reach the Pukaqocha pass located at 5,000m/ 16,404 ft, a perfect spot to see the most part of the stunning Ausangate mountain with blue lagoons at the skirt part, and other impressive views of the highland valleys, mountains, reddish hills in further locations, probably, this point will be one of the highlights of your adventure. From this pass, we will hike downhill to get the valley part for 1 hour once in the valley, we will hike up the valley for 1 more hour, where our campsite is located, upon our arrival we will enjoy of just prepared lunch. All meals included.
- Hiking Time: 5 – 6 hours
- Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4,97 miles
- Lowest Point: 4.400m/ 14,436 ft
- Highest Point: 5,000m/ 16,404 ft
- Highlight: Ausangate mountain, lagoons, llamas/ alpacas, the first 5,000 meters conquered.
DAY 2: Ananta – Rainbow Mountain – Ayraviri - Cusco
Today’s nutritious breakfast makes us ready to go exploring the Rainbow Mountain and likely for the most important day. We will start early in the dawn our hike to beat the big crowds. After having some hot drinks, we will hike up for about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the next pass at 5,000 m / 16,404 ft, from which we will see the famous Rainbow Mountain in a further direction. We will walk downhill on a steeper section trail to get the flatter section, we will then continue hiking up to the Rainbow Mountain for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon our arrival, we will savor the unique vistas of the Rainbow Mountain (5,050m/ 16,568ft) while enjoying some hot drinks. After having enough time to enjoy this site, we will hike downhill for 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the end of the trail, where we will take our last lunch and take our private transportation back to Cusco. All meals included.
- Hiking Time: 5 – 6 hours
- Hiking Distance: 10 km / 6.21 miles
- Lowest Point: 4,500 m / 14,763 ft
- Highest Point: 5,000 m / 16,404 ft
- Highlight: Be one of the first ones at Rainbow Mountain, amazing sunrise in the trail.
Note on Itinerary
Although we do our very best possible to adhere to the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change for several reasons beyond our control, including strikes, weather, natural disasters, and terrain conditions. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it!
Inclusions
Included on the Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days
- Private transportation from your hotel to Quesiyuno.
- Private transportation back to hotel from Ayraviri (Rainbow Mountain) at the end of our trek.
- Camping Equipment 4 season tent in Black Diamond or North Face Summit Series brand (04 people tent for 02 people)
- Other camping equipment, a dining tent with table and chairs, and a kitchen tent, manned by a professional cooking staff.
- Air sleeping pads (Therma-Rest brand) come with pillows.
- Entrance tickets to the park and camping site fees.
- Trek Leader.
- Meals: Breakfast (2), lunch (2), dinner (1), and snacks with option for vegetarians, gluten free, lactose free.
- A professional chef.
- Horses, and muleteers; horses carry your 8-kg / 16-pound personal items.
- Duffel bags where to put the personal items.
- Emergency Horse to escort us during the trek.
- Oxygen tank and first aid-kits.
Not Included on the Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days
- Sleeping bags (available for renting).
- Hiking poles (available for renting).
- Extra expenditure during the trek, such as: soda, alcoholic drinks, extra snacks, etc.
- Tipping for the trek leader, porters or muleteers, and other staff (expected but not compulsory your own appreciation).
- Travel insurance (you need to have one to travel with us and bring copies with you please), we highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation, interruption; an insurance to protect your travel investment, Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance. Any unexpected situations occurred during the journey and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as a whole. Also, if you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trek or walk, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.
Prices & Dates
Number of participants | Price per person | Total ($ USD) | |
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1 Participant | We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
2 Participants | $ 700.00 | $ 1 400.00 | Enquire Now |
3 Participants | $ 680.00 | $ 2 040.00 | Enquire Now |
4 Participants | $ 650.00 | $ 2 600.00 | Enquire Now |
5 Participants | $ 620.00 | $ 3 100.00 | Enquire Now |
6+ Participants | We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now |
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1 person (We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
2 people $ 700.00 | Enquire Now |
3 people $ 680.00 | Enquire Now |
4 people $ 650.00 | Enquire Now |
5 people $ 620.00 | Enquire Now |
6+ people (We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
- Flexibility on dates: Choose your own dates, you decide when to start your journey.
- Perfect for families, group of mates (friends), honeymoon: Make this trip for you and your loved ones or someone special.
- Totally customizable: Travel the way you want; so you can travel exactly how you want. Book this trip as is or customize it to be as active or relaxed, rustic or luxurious as you wish to go. Perfect for multi-generational families and to celebrate a special anniversary or milestone birthday.
- Go at your own pace: Walk or explore on your own rhythm, forget to stay or keep up with the large groups. It's your own journey.
Note on Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Prices are per person based on SEMI-PRIVATE service; we depart with 2 ppl as a minimum, 8 ppl as maximum, and an average of 4 ppl in a group. This trek is also based on double occupancy for tents in the trail.
Trip Payment Schedule
- At time of reservation: 30% of the total balance.
- 60 days prior to departure: Balance should be paid fully, or once upon your arrival in Cusco the other 70% of final balance must be paid fully.
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
- Minimum fee (Tour permit fee): $40 per person
- 61-90 days prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
- 46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
- 45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
What Makes Us Different!… Here’s, Why You Should Book With Us!
Making a choice of your right travel company/ tour operator is the most important decision you will make as you make your plans for a long-anticipated dreamed adventure. At first glance, some companies may seem cheaper. However, when you research a little deeper, you will see why traveling with Peru Summit Adventures assures that you will have the most memorable travel experience possible. In fact, we guarantee it, our TripAdvisor reviews say that.
Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translate to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices, here are the reasons why you should go with us!
1. We Focus on Details
2. Our Safety Record is Flawless
3. Knowledge and Expertise
4. The Smallest Groups en Route “Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 days” – Averaging Just 4 Travelers
5. We Deliver on Our Promises
We are very confident the quality of our Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 days will get your expectations and that you will savor the best possible of cultural travel experience, nature travel experience, and adventure travel experience if you are dissatisfied, we’ll happily give you credit for an extra trip or for a future journey. It’s, to our knowledge, the best guarantee in the travel business.
6. The Best Fare For The Best Trip
7. You Book, You Go…Don’t Worry… We Won’t Cancel
8. We are Local Entrepreneurs, A Family Enterprise (we are not a gringo company)
Probably you will see that most of the tour operators mention it on their websites that are local tour companies, however, if you research a little deeper you will find out that’s not true, they might be although half of the operation is done from here and another half abroad, they even have NorthAmerican phone number or European phone numbers, which is a clue to find out, we are not against the foreigner companies or half foreign companies, what we are against is that they lie.
In Cusco exist just few truly local tour operators. If you did not know, foreign companies come to Peru to get rich without paying a General Sales Tax or Tax Contribution to our country. If you did not know that, according to the United Nations, for every US $100 spent on a tour in a developing country or foreign travel companies, only $5 stays in the local economy. Normally, almost all of the money flows back to large companies operating outside the destination countries. As we are a local family enterprise, we guarantee that your travel expenditures will support the local economy, and improve the lives of Peruvians through contributing to general sales tax.
9. Responsible Travel
Be a responsible traveller! Let’s make this world a better place for everyone and for everyone that lives in it! The natural environments that we travel to are fragile and abundant with beautiful culture and traditions that are often reliant on tourism. We have a responsibility as travelers to minimize the impact of our presence, protect what is delicate, and leave a positive influence everywhere we can.
As a locally owned and based Peruvian tour company, we integrate these practices into our in-country operations we are aiming for a style of travel that makes the world a better place for everyone, and for everyone that lives in it. Since our very first days as a tour operator, responsible business has been at the heart of what we do. Peru Summit Adventures is committed not just to treading lightly, but to making a real difference by helping and investing in local communities, education initiatives, environmental conservation projects. These values are not more than just words, they are ingrained in the culture and philosophy of our crew, daily operations of Peru Summit Adventures trips, and at our office too.
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- Travel insurance (and some copies).
- Sleeping bag (or you can rent one from us).
- Backpack to carry your things.
- Phone and Camera charger and adapter.
- Camera
- Torch or headlamps.
- Hands sanitizer
- Mask
- Hiking poles ( or you can rent one pair from us).
- Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March).
- Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes for the nighttime.
- Good hiking boots with protector ankle or similar, and one pair of flip-flops or light sandals.
- Sunblock and sunglasses.
- Hiking long sleeve T-shirts.
- Hiking trousers.
- Thermal underwear.
- Sleeping bag liner.
- Hiking socks.
- Ear Plugs.
- Hands sanitizer.
- Water bottle or canteen.
- American dollars and peruvian soles in cash.
- Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves for the nighttime.
- Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
- Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen). Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Diamox (acetazolamide) for altitude sickness, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may bring.
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Trip Leaders
Local Private Tour Guides Are Part of the Core of Peru Summit Adventures and Your Perfect Local Companion
The perfect custom-made private tours, adventure tours, or expeditions don’t just happen. It takes a team of talented, knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced professionals to bring it all together and possible. Our team of Peru Summit Adventures Leaders is comprised of local trip veterans, seasoned tour veterans with rich backgrounds on history, archaeology, culture, cuisine, geology, biology, and more.
With the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the travel industry, our Trip Leaders safely deliver your trip-of-a-lifetime to maximize your Peru journeys and adventures every step of the way. Our Tour/Trek Leaders have worked extensively in the Peru isolated mountains, archaeological sites, hiking the Inca Trail (at least 150 times), Amazon jungle, and being at Machu Picchu for over 400 times at least, this guarantees your trip a unique and memorable experience.
Extend your Experience
Lodging
Camping Equipment: Great gear is a key part of every great journey, so we’ve made our gear warehouse featuring top-performing brands like Black Diamond, Patagonia, North Face Summit Series, Therma Rest, Marmot, Leki, this is a fantastic collection of our outdoor gear, accessories, which are offered in all trekking adventures, expeditions, and Peru Summit Adventures Logo items.
In all hikes, you’ll enjoy Pro 4-season tents in Black Diamond and North Face with Pro Sleeping pads in Therma-Rest and pillows, tents are roomy and cozy designed for 3 people but used only for 2 guests.
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