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Qeswachaka Bridge & Rainbow Mountain 2 Days / 1 Night
Embark on the Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Night, a perfect blend of cultural history and natural beauty. Begin by exploring the Qeswachaka Bridge, an ancient Inca structure still maintained by local communities using traditional methods. Along the way, enjoy scenic stops at the beautiful Four Lakes, offering incredible photo opportunities.
On the second day, marvel at the vibrant colors of Rainbow Mountain. As you hike through the Andean highlands, you’ll be surrounded by stunning landscapes, snow-capped peaks, and unique wildlife.
This Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Nights tour provides an unforgettable experience, showcasing the best of Peru’s cultural and natural wonders.
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 2-day adventure that takes you through some of the most iconic and breathtaking destinations in the Peruvian Andes. The Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Nights is an incredible combination of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and outdoor exploration. Here’s what you can expect:
- Qeswachaka Bridge: Discover the ancient Inca bridge, still maintained by local communities using traditional techniques. Explore the surrounding landscapes and learn about the bridge’s cultural significance.
- Four Lakes: On the way to Qeswachaka Bridge, enjoy scenic stops at the beautiful Four Lakes, offering incredible photo opportunities and a chance to immerse in the local ecosystem.
- Rainbow Mountain: On Day 2, marvel at the vibrant, multi-colored slopes of Rainbow Mountain. Hike through stunning Andean landscapes, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and diverse wildlife.
This Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Nights tour offers a perfect blend of historical exploration, outdoor adventure, and breathtaking scenery, making it a must-do experience in the heart of Peru.
By booking the Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Night tour with Cusco Journeys, you’re selecting the best experience. Don’t just take our word for it—browse our glowing reviews on Tripadvisor and see why travelers choose us for their Andean adventures!
Itinerary
Pre-trek briefing
For our Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Night, we’ll provide you a thorough briefing at your accommodation in Cusco at 5:00 pm, the night before your tour, and you can take this opportunity to ask final questions and make any final preparations.
Day 1: Cusco – Yanaoca – Qeswachaka Bridge – Four Lakes – Cusco
Your unforgettable journey the Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Night, begins with an early pick-up at 4:30 AM from your hotel in Cusco. As we travel through stunning Andean landscapes, we make our first stop at the beautiful Four Lakes: Pomacanchi, Acopia, Asnacqocha, and Pampamarca. These serene lagoons, surrounded by majestic mountains, are known for their diverse ecosystems and local activities like fishing and boating. You’ll have time to enjoy the views and take photographs of the striking scenery.
Continuing on to the province of Canas, we arrive at the Qeswachaka Inca Bridge. Perched 3,700 meters above sea level, this 33-meter-long bridge is made entirely of ichu, a type of mountain grass, and is rebuilt each year by local communities in a traditional ceremony honoring Pachamama, the Earth goddess. Experience this living piece of Inca history, and for the brave, walk across the bridge just as the Quechua people have done for centuries.
After taking in the stunning views and learning about the bridge’s cultural significance, we begin our return to Cusco, arriving around 5 PM. This full-day tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the Andes. The total driving time is approximately 6-7 hours.
- Difficulty: Easy.
- Accommodations: Comfortable hotel stay in Cusco.
- Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch.
- Entrance Tickets: All entrance fees included.
- Weather: Warm and sunny, with a cool breeze near the lagoons.
- Maximum Altitude: 3,800 meters (12,467 ft).
Day 2: Cusco – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco
Your adventure begins with an early pick-up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 and 5:00 AM. We will travel in comfort with private transportation, heading south toward the town of Cusipata, which takes about 1.5 hours. Once we arrive, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast and have access to hygienic facilities to refresh before continuing your journey. After breakfast, we’ll embark on the final stretch of our trip to Rainbow Mountain, a scenic 1-hour and 15-minute drive, where you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking views of the Andean highlands.
Upon arrival, we’ll start our hike up Rainbow Mountain, which takes about 1.5 hours. The walk, though challenging due to the altitude, offers incredible panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and the striking beauty of the surrounding landscapes. As we ascend, you’ll feel the excitement build as the colorful hues of the mountain come into view. Once we reach the viewpoint, you’ll have time to admire the vibrant colors of the mountain’s unique strata and take photos of this natural wonder. The views are simply unparalleled, with the landscape stretching out in every direction.
After taking in the views and snapping some memorable photos, we’ll retrace our steps for the 1.5-hour hike back down. Upon our return to Cusipata, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch, giving you the opportunity to relax and reflect on your adventure. Then, we’ll begin our drive back to Cusco, where we will arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 PM, bringing an end to an unforgettable day.
- Accommodations: None (Return to Cusco in the evening).
- Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch.
- Entrance Tickets: All entrance fees included.
- Weather: Cold and windy, especially at higher altitudes.
- Maximum Altitude: 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
- Total Walking Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles).
Inclusions
Included:
- Pick-up from your accommodation and drop-off near the main square
- Round trip transportation.
- English/Spanish-speaking professional guide.
- Breakfast and lunch during the Q’eswachaka tour.
- Breakfast and lunch during the Rainbow Mountain hike.
- Vegetarian food available on request (no extra charge).
- First aid and Oxygen.
- All necessary permits for visiting Rainbow Mountain and Q’eswachaka Bridge.
- Entry assistance and guidance for all scheduled stops.
- Comfortable transportation with air conditioning.
- Small group experience for personalized service.
Not Included Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Night :
- Dinner on either day.
- One night in a Cusco hotel or hostel.
- Snacks during the tour.
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional drinks, etc.)
- Additional meals outside of breakfast and lunch.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary (e.g., horseback riding, etc.).
- Tips for the guide and driver.
Packing List for Qeswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Night:
Ensure you’re prepared for your Q’eswachaka Bridge and Rainbow Mountain 2 Days 1 Night adventure with essentials like sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, water, and a camera. This list will help you stay comfortable and safe throughout your trek in the Andes.
- Small daypack or backpack (approximately 20L).
- Comfortable, lightweight trekking clothes or activewear (layers recommended).
- Comfortable, sturdy hiking shoes with good ankle support and traction.
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
- Warm coat (for Rainbow Mountain).
- Hat and gloves (for cold weather).
- Hand sanitizer.
- Sun hat or cap.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Insect repellent.
- Water (at least 1L).
- Personal medications.
- Muscle relaxers.
- Painkillers or anti-inflammatories.
- Bandaids (especially for blisters).
- Toilet paper.
- Camera (for stunning photos).
- Cash (in small denominations of Peruvian nuevos soles).
Prices
This tour is available every day of the week, with departures on any day. Prices are based on a shared group format. The rates are valid from March 2025 through January 2026. All prices are quoted in USD.
Price: $129 per person
***A minimum of 2 participants is required to operate the tour in a group setting. We guarantee that your group will be limited to a maximum of 12 people for a more personalized experience.
Terms & Conditions
Booking Procedures
Once you have chosen your program, please read this terms and conditions as your booking is subject to the terms listed below. A contract is entered into once CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE receives your booking form and deposit, and we accept and confirm the booking. Please note that travel arrangements are not confirmed until stated so in writing by CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE
Payment / Deposit
An appropriate deposit per person for the chosen program is requested at the moment of the booking. This deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation by the client. The balance of the program has to be paid prior to departure in a date that will vary according to the program that you are booking and the indications that you will receive from your travel consultant.
Cancellation by Us
CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE reserves the right to cancel a program in case any of the following circumstances occur:
Client’s failure to pay the due balance of 60 or 20 days (according the booked program) prior to the departure date. In this case, the client will not have any right for the deposit refund.
Force majeure: Impossibility to operate the program due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE’s control. Ie. Delays in departures on travel arrangements caused by technical problems, weather conditions, over-booking or closure of a hotel, strikes, riots, decisions by State Governments or Tourist Organizations altering the itinerary, the duration of the time spent in a city or even omitting a city or part of the itinerary due to the local situation. In such cases, CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE will propose viable solutions to operate the program or comparable travel arrangements. If any of the circumstances listed above occur during the course of the tour, we reserve the right to alter the scheduled itinerary accordingly and no compensation will be paid. We will make every reasonable effort to provide you with the booked program arrangements but changes may occur. If they are significant we shall, if possible, inform you before the departure date.
Again, we will offer comparable alternative arrangements. All additional expenses derived will be at the expense of the client. Please note that CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE will not be liable to reimburse additional expenses undertaken by the client in preparation for the tour, this including international tickets, used mileage awards and fees, cost of visas, immunizations, shots, among others.
Alterations by You
If the client requests any amendments to the initial travel arrangements once a booking is confirmed, no amendment fee will be payable unless the program changes its nature significantly. Upon request of additional services such as train tickets, domestic airfare, etc., CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE will charge an additional $30.00 for each solicited service. If due to the amendment, CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE should have to assume significant communication charges or other expenses, these would be payable by the client. If amendments are requested after the commencement of the tour, CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE will do its best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such an amendment being made, the client will be liable for any cancellation/retention charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE in attempting to secure any revised arrangement.
Cancellation by You
In case of cancellation by the client, this should be notified to CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE in writing. Please note that the program deposit is non-refundable. Such notification will only be deemed to have been given on receipt of your letter or e-mail, since we can only act on receipt. Please state the reason for cancellation as you may be covered by your insurance policy.
For Custom Programs:
If notification of cancellation is received more than 60 days before the departure, the client will only lose the deposit. For notifications received within 60 days of departure, cancellation charges are as follows:
60 to 31 Days: 50% of program price
30 to 16 Days: 75% of program price
15 to the Day of Departure 100% of program price
For Treks and Expeditions:
If notification of cancellation is received more than 30 days before the departure, the client will only lose the deposit. For notifications received within 30 days of departure, cancellation charges are as follows:
30 to 16 Days: 75% of program price
15 to the Day of Departure 100% of program price
For all cancellations within 30 days of departure, the unused trek permit will be returned as well as the return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco and the bus tickets from Machu Picchu to Cusco. Clients may be able to re-use the tickets by presenting them to the respective authorities and paying an additional amount, which varies depending on the ticket.
Cancellations received Fridays for program departures that weekend (Saturday, Sunday or Monday) will be treated as day of departure cancellation. We cannot give any allowance or refund for meals, rooms, excursions, etc. not taken, when these are included in the price of the tour. No refund can be made on lost, mislaid or destroyed travel tickets or vouchers. There will be no refunds made for cancelled or unused services whatsoever.
Any reimbursement expenses derived from a cancellation by you will not be assumed by CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE
Acceptance of Risk
Some of CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE’s itineraries have been designed to provide participants with an exposure to the true nature of the environment visited. They therefore involve an element of personal risk and exposure to potential, which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to the client, his/her property or to third parties. The client understands that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity and therefore assumes them as part of the tour. The client accepts that he/she is aware of his physical and health condition and that, under the knowledge of this he/she decides to undertake the abovementioned risks. The client excludes CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE from any responsibility linked to any accident or injury that may occur associated to the clients’ health, physical condition or other.
Authority on Tour
At all times the decision of the company’s guide or representative will be final on all matters likely to endanger the safety and well being of the tour group.
The client must at all times strictly comply with the laws, customs, and foreign exchange and drug regulations of Peru. Should the client fail to comply with the above, or should the client interfere with the well being of the group then the guide or company representative may order the client to leave the tour without recourse to any refund.
Travel Documents
It is the responsibility of the individual traveler to secure the proper documentation prior to joining the program. The client must be in possession of a valid passport with at least six-month validity from the date of entry and all visas required for the whole of the journey. Any information or advice given by the company on visas, vaccinations, climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc. is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of the company.
Responsibility
The company shall not be liable for any damage or loss if the failure to carry out the contract is:
1. Attributable to the client
2. Attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for and the event is unforeseeable or unavoidable
3. Due to unforeseen and unusual circumstances beyond the company’s control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had to be exercised. The company will do its best to minimize the effects of matters outside its control, but cannot accept any liability for these matters which include political disputes, border closures, refusals of visas, industrial action, delayed flights, unforeseeable climate, strikes, war, civil disturbances, natural disasters, government actions, mechanical failures or any acts of God, among others. The client accepts to assume all extra costs derived by any of these factors.
CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE directly operates part of the services included in a program but also makes arrangements with airlines, hotels and other independent parties to provide you with the travel services you purchase. We do take all reasonable steps to ensure that organizations providing services maintain our quality standards. However, these parties are independent suppliers over whom we have no direct full control.
CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE can therefore not accept liability for negligence of the staff of these organizations. The participant waives any claim against CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE for any damage to or loss of property, injury or death due to any act or negligence of any airlines, surface transportation company, hotels or any person rendering any of the services or accommodations included.
CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE cannot be held responsible for any claim, losses, damages or delay of baggage or other properties, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset and disappointment, distress or frustrations, whether physical or mental, resulting from the act or omission of any party providing the services. In the event of any service being withdrawn by any of our suppliers, CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE shall have no responsibility beyond refunding all monies paid by the participant for that service.
When you travel with an airline, the conditions of carriage of that airline will apply. These conditions are the subject of international agreements and may limit or exclude liability. CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE is not liable for any expenses or consequences resulting from flight delays, cancellations or missed connections, and such expenses shall be borne by the client.
Claims and Complaints
If a client has a complaint against the company the client must first inform the tour conductor, guide or company representative while on the tour in order that the guide/representative can attempt to rectify the matter. Any further complaint must be put in writing to the company within 7 days of the end of the tour.
Venue for all claims or disputes shall be exclusively in Cusco, Peru, whose courts, using Peruvian Law, shall have exclusive jurisdiction. Damage claims against CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE shall be limited to the value of the particular item in dispute.
Any liability is limited to the full price paid for the tour. In all cases the company specifically excludes all liability for indirect, incidental or consequential loss or expense including loss of profits.
CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE assumes responsibility for representations it makes, but not for those made by others and including, but not limited to, any employee of CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE or any independent travel agent.
Payment for reservations on any CUSCO JOURNEYS & ADVENTURE program or tour shall constitute consent to all the provisions in the Booking Terms & Conditions set out herein and is binding on all tour and travel participants.
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