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Immerse yourself in a 2-day trip to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco, as part of a small group that includes a night of camping high in the Andes. Following the stunning Ausangate Circuit trail, this 2-day hike offers an exceptional opportunity to explore the undisturbed beauty of the Andes. Spend time stargazing and relaxing after most hikers have returned to Cusco. Escape the crowds by opting for this longer, more secluded hike, with camping equipment provided ensuring comfort at altitude.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
We pick up all travelers from hotels, lodges, houses, apartments that are within the historic center of the city.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
On the first day of your Rainbow Mountain adventure we will pick you up at your hotel at 4:00 am and drive 3 hours to the trailhead. While we pack our gear, our chef will prepare a hot breakfast to give you energy for the hike ahead. Our guides will go over the day's itinerary and safety tips to ensure you are fully prepared for the next two days.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
The hike begins in a large green valley. You will see hundreds of alpacas, local farmers and the beautiful Ausangate Mountain looming in the distance; This is just a preview of what's to come on your journey. As you continue moving along the trail, you will begin to conquer the first step of the hike: Puccacocha Pass. At about 16,000 feet, the pass sits just above Lake Puccacocha, and the massive Ausangate Mountain is directly in front of you, while a beautiful active glacier crashes into the lake below. After a successful climb, we will stop around noon to have lunch and recharge the body for the rest of the hike.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Our destination for the night is Anata, where we will enjoy a beautiful evening surrounded by an amazing landscape in the stillness of the Andes. When the sun sets, we set up the dining tent with chairs for your group to relax and enjoy conversation while dinner is prepared. Tonight you can contemplate an unforgettable night sky full of constellations, shooting stars and wrap yourself up with tea. Distance: 14 km/8.7 miles Elevation: 4,200 m-5,000 m Hiking time: 5-6 hours
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Today is what you were waiting for. Your chance to see the beautiful Rainbow Mountain; and the best part is that you're almost there. We will wake you up early with tea in your tent and serve you a hearty breakfast to give you energy for your final climb to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain). Upon arrival, you can take as much time as you like to enjoy the incredible 360-degree views of the surrounding lands and explore the mountain itself. Take some time for yourself and really enjoy the beauty of nature around you; It really is a magical place. The descent hike will only take about three hours and here we will celebrate a successful trip and enjoy lunch before leaving back to Cusco. Distance: 18 km/11 miles Elevation: 5000 m-5200 m-4200 m Hiking time: 6-7 hours
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Cusco
Arrival time back to Cusco will depend on how much time you want to spend on Rainbow Mountain, but we generally return around 5:00 p.m. m. to 6:00 p.m. m. and we will drop you off at your hotel.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Cusco – Qesuno (view of the Ausangate glacier) - Anata
Rainbow Mountain (vinincunca) - Cusco
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- HOW MANY DAYS DO I NEED TO ACCLIMATIZE IN CUSCO BEFORE THE EXCURSION? It is very important to be well acclimatized to the altitude before starting the walk. We recommend that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the excursion. This way you will avoid problems related to altitude sickness.
- WILL I RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS? Yes. We will organize a meeting to explain the itinerary in detail and resolve any questions you may have. This meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m., one night before your departure, in the lobby of your hotel. Or in our office Portal panes 123 interior office 201 Plaza de Armas Cusco
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Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- HOW MANY DAYS DO I NEED TO ACCLIMATIZE IN CUSCO BEFORE THE EXCURSION? It is very important to be well acclimatized to the altitude before starting the walk. We recommend that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the excursion. This way you will avoid problems related to altitude sickness.
- WILL I RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS? Yes. We will organize a meeting to explain the itinerary in detail and resolve any questions you may have. This meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m., one night before your departure, in the lobby of your hotel. Or in our office Portal panes 123 interior office 201 Plaza de Armas Cusco
- HOW SHOULD I USE THE CANVAS BRIEFCASE THAT WILL BE GIVEN TO ME? The night before starting your hike we will give you a canvas briefcase so you can pack the clothes you will wear during the days of the excursion, as well as your sleeping bag and other items that you see as convenient. The maximum weight allowed is 7 kg / 15.4 lb. We will carry your canvas briefcase, in addition to everything necessary for the camps, on our pack animals. It is important to note that you will not have access to the items in your duffle bag until the end of each day. This is because our pack animals will always advance ahead of the group. To carry other belongings such as waterproof jackets, camera, sunscreen, medication, etc., you can use a comfortable backpack with a capacity between 30 and 50 liters.
- CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE IN YOUR OFFICE? Of course! During the excursion, your main luggage can be stored in the storage room of our offices at no additional cost.
- IMPORTANT: All traveler passport details are required for the 5-Day Salkantay Classic Trek to Machu Picchu (full name and passport ID). Please provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking.
- A minimum of 2 people is required per reservation
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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