Rainbow Mountain Hike 2D

Rainbow Mountain Hike 2D

DAY 1: CUSCO – QESUNO – ANTA 

Today is not for the faint of heart! Head over to the heart of Ausangate Mountain – the highest peak in the Cusco region. Hike along the trails set by locals and their herds of alpaca, through green valleys towered by the mighty Ausangate. We will reach Pucacocha Pass for the best views of Pucacocha lake and will camp under the stars. 

Estimated hiking time: 6 hours 

Total distance:   14 km

Highest altitude:  4,876 m.a.s.l.

 

DAY 2: ANATA – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – CUSCO 

Arrive at the magical Rainbow Mountain pass to be mesmerized by the color variations of the mountain. Complement with a short hike to Red Valley for more colours and rock formations. 

Estimated hiking time: 6 hours 

Total distance:   18 km

Highest altitude:  5,200 m.a.s.l.

Included:

• • Briefing the night before your trek departure at your hotel in Cusco
  • Pick-up from hotel in Cusco / drop-off at hotel after tour 
  • Guided service (English or Spanish) 
  • Transportation to the trailhead on DAY 1
  • Entry to Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley  
  • Camping equipment: 2-ppl tents, dining tents, cooking tents, cooking utensils, tables, & chairs.
  • Portable toilet tents to be used at campsites only
  • Personal camping equipment: 01 foam mat, 01 sleeping bag, 01 rain poncho & 01 duffel bag for personal belongings**
  • Meals: 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches & 01 dinners + snack time each afternoon at overnight campsite 
  • Potable water refills after breakfast & lunch 
  • Support staff: muleteers & chefs
  • First-aid kit & oxygen tank 

  **duffle bag: provided for your personal belongings including extra clothes, shoes & toiletries. Duffel bag weight should NOT exceed 4KG including the weight of your sleeping bag. 

Not Included:

• Inflatable air mattress
• Trekking poles 
• Personal backpack  for carrying your essentials while hiking 
• Reusable water bottle 
• Gratuities for support staff 

Recommendations

To guarantee the best of experiences, it is important to be fully prepared. Here is a list of items we recommend you to bring for this tour. 

• Comfortable shoes. No heels, flip flops, flats or unworn shoes. Preferably hiking shoes/boots. 
• Small day pack for your personal items  *include 01 change of clothing for your overnight camping*
• Travel document 
• Parka or windbreaker.  Weather changes are common in Cusco. This includes sunny, rainy and windy conditions. 
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunblock 
• Camera 
• Toiletries *essentials only for your overnight camping*
• Extra cash for souvenirs & snacks 

COST: US$180 per person

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