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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN: SHORT TREK

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

Our Rainbow Mountain two day trek is designed to get you out of sync with the crowds! We’ll climb high passes with stunning views of snow-capped mountains, incredible valleys and, of course, the namesake colored stripes of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.The Short Rainbow Trek is a beautiful route located in the high Andes that traverses the incredibly colorful Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountains. ).Roam across beautiful pampa, with loads of Andean flora and fauna - including herds of alpacas, llamas and vicuñas.This beautiful two-day hike surrounded by glacial mountains treks in the shadow of the highest mountain in the Cusco Region, Ausangate (6300 m (21,000 ft).

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Adventure Rating

★★★★☆

Moderate to strenuous, lengthy, high altitude

Solitude Rating

★★★★☆

Quiet, remote, off the beaten track

Best Time to Visit

Best from March to November

Cost Per Person (USD)

6-10 trekkers: $300
3-5 trekkers: $400
2 trekkers: $500

Is This Trek Customizable?

Yes! Private, custom, add-ons all available

Sites

Off the beaten path

Pristine wilderness

Vinicunca

Rainbow Mountains

Glacial peaks

Ausangate Mountain

Terrain

Glacial
Snow-capped peaks
High pass
Rocky terrain
Striated mountains

Acclimatization

1 - 2 day acclimatization and hiking experience recommended

Duration

2 Days 1 Night

Distance

17 km (10.6 miles)

Altitude

3300 m (10,827 ft) to 5050 m (16,568 ft)

Departure

Daily departures with 2 or more people

TREK HIGHLIGHTS

WEATHER

The Rainbow trek is very high altitude, therefore the weather can be quite cold and unpredictable. The nights on this trek are usually around 20F/-7C. During the day it can get quite warm if the sun is out; anywhere from 60-75F/15-24C. Keep in mind, if the weather is rainy or cloudy it will be colder, and that the weather can change in an instant, particularly when up at the high-altitude passes. It is often quite windy at the top of the passes as well. As with any high-altitude trek you’ll need to bring plenty of layers to adjust to the fluctuating temperatures and conditions as well as appropriate sun/rain protection.

INCLUDED

Accommodation

  • Tent: 2 people in a 4-person tent, allowing for greater comfort      and backpack storage!

  • Basic foam mattress. If you require greater comfort during the      trek we can rent you an inflatable mattress.

  • Toilet tent

Meals

  • Dining tent with camp tables and chairs, and kitchen tent for the cook to prepare meals

  • Cook and cooking equipment, plus assistants for larger groups

  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary. Our professional cooks prepare a combination of traditional Peruvian and Western cuisine. Talk to your guide if you have certain preferences! 

  • Lunch on the last day is included

  • Boiled water for drinking during the hike (which you can carry in your own reusable water bottle)

  • Filtered water provided on the first day

Transport

  • Collection from your hotel on the morning of your Rainbow Mountain trek departure

  • Private transport from Cusco to the trailhead and return at the end of the trek

Trekking Team

  • English/Quechua/Spanish speaking professional guide, plus an assistant guide for groups over 8

  • Horses and horsemen, who carry your luggage (up to 8 kg (17 lbs)), camping equipment, food and kitchen utensils.

  • Tents, sleeping bags and mattresses for our staff to sleep in, plus a budget for their meals

Safety

  • 1 emergency horse which can be ridden if you are feeling ill or if you are a little slower

  • First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

Additional inclusions

  • Pre-trek briefing.

  • We provide duffel bags for your personal items (up to 8 kg (17 lbs)).

  • Entry fee to the area

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