Rainbow mountain Peru

Travel to the amazing Rainbow Mountain Peru a multicolored peak set among equally colorful hillsides and boarderd by steep snowcapped peaks.

South Valley & Illapampa DAY 1:

Early morning departure for the province of Quispicanchis, home to magnificent Ausangate, the Rainbow Mountain of Peru, and countless other natural wonders. Along the way we will stop at two beautifully restored colonial churches and scenic lookouts. We will arrive at our trek departure point midday, and break for a tasty picnic lunch before setting out for our campsite for the night, Illapampa.

Our hike begins with a moderate ascent, then continues through gently sloping meadows filled with grazing alpacas and llamas. We will camp for the night near the traditional home of an alpaca farming family, and speak with them a bit about their lifestyle and land.

Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner prepared by our cook using local ingredients, then settle into your comfy tent for the evening, or sip a hot drink and enjoy the incredibly starry sky above.

Illapampa-Rainbow Mountain Peru-Cusco DAY 2:

After a hearty breakfast, set out on for Peru`s Rainbow Mountian! Ascened through dark red mountains, with views of snowy peaks in the close distance. After 2 hours we will arrive at Vinicunca pass, directly facing the colorful mountain.

Enjoy time to explore on your own, take photos and enjoy incredible views of the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), Ausangate, and multiple other peaks that dominate the area. After a break for lunch, we will begin the return hike, arriving at your Cusco hotel in the early evening.

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Include

1. Professional and experienced English-speaking guide.
2. Cook and meals while trekking
3. Mules and muleteers to carry equipment, supplies, and items.
4. Private transportation from your Cusco hotel to the trek departure point and back
5. All required equipment, including camping, dining and bathroom tents, air mattress, sleeping bag with fleece liner and solar lantern for your tent

Not Include

1. International & domestic flights.
2. Traveler`s insurance.
3. Discretionary expenses such as gratuities, snacks, alchoholic beverages, etc.
4. Some meals

We Recommend Bringing

1. Daypack, warm clothes (scarf, sweaters, rainjacket, gloves)
2. Walking boots.
Walking sticks
3. Rain poncho
4. Sun hat + sunglasses.
5. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
6. Suncream
7. Extra money, minimum 250.00 soles (USD $80.00)