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Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days / 1 Night
Get ready to explore one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world with the Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Trek 2 Days 1 Night. Located in the Peruvian Andes, Vinicunca is famous for its surreal, multicolored peaks that draw travelers from around the globe. Throughout your two-day trek, you’ll experience spectacular views, visit indigenous communities, and connect with nature in a way you never have before.
Additionally, the overnight stay ensures that you have ample time to appreciate the surrounding landscapes and fully immerse yourself in this unforgettable adventure. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the Rainbow Mountain in all its glory!
Overview
This Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Trek 2 Days 1 Night in Peru will leave you with an unforgettable experience, as you are lead to the most beautiful natural formations on earth into the Peruvian Andes by our local guide, along with its amazing landscape, local villages, glacier lagoons, bunch of alpacas & llamas, and the snow-capped mountains that surround this place make the adventure unique and exciting.
Overall trek distance: 24 km / 14.91 miles.
Starting altitude: 4,380 m / 14,370 ft.
Maximum altitude: 5,020 m / 16,466 ft.
Acomodation: Camping.
Overall trek difficulty: Challenging.
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Itinerary
Pre-trek briefing:
The night before your Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Trek 2 Days 1 Night, our expert tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Cusco for a thorough briefing at 5:00 pm. This is the perfect time to ask any final questions about the trek, the team, or the destinations we’ll be exploring, and to make any last-minute preparations for your adventure.
We will pick you up at your hotel at 4:30am and drive 3 hours to Quesiuno. While packing up our gear our chef will be preparing a hot breakfast to get you fueled up for the hike ahead of you. Our guide explain about the itinerary for the day and safety tips to ensure you are fully prepared for the next two days.
The trek 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 only a teaser for what is to come on your journey. As you continue making your way on the trail you will begin to conquer the first pass of the trek Puccacocha pass. At around 16,000 feet, the pass sits just above Puccacocha lake, 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 for lunch and to recharge your body for the remainder of the hike. Our destination for the night is Ananta, where we will enjoy a beautiful evening surrounded by jaw dropping landscape in the still of the Andes. As the sun sets we set up the dining tent with chairs for your group to relax and enjoy conversation while dinner is being prepared.
This night you will see an unforgettable night sky full of constellations, shooting stars, and keep yourself warm with coca tea.
Approximate walking distance: 11 km/6.8 miles (about 6-7 hours).
Campsite elevation: 4600m/15,092ft.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight: Camping.
Highest Elevation: 5050m/16,568ft.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate – Strenuous.
Day 2: Surinecocha – Ananta – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco.
After an early breakfast at 5:00 am, we begin our adventure with a 1-hour hike to the Rainbow Mountain Pass (Vinicunca Mountains or Montañas de Colores), the highest point of the trek at an elevation of 5050m (16,568ft). Here, we’ll be among the first to arrive, allowing us to enjoy the breathtaking Rainbow Valley at sunrise without the crowds.
Your experienced guide will lead you to the best vantage points for stunning photos of the vibrant colors of the mountains, as well as the surrounding peaks. After taking in the spectacular sunrise views, we’ll continue with a 30-minute hike to the Red Valley viewpoint, known for its striking red-hued landscape.
Next, we’ll descend for 1.5 hours to Cusipata, where a hearty lunch will be served, bringing an end to our trek.
Following lunch, we’ll board our private transport for a comfortable ride back to Cusco, where we’ll drop you off at your hotel, allowing you to reflect on an unforgettable journey through one of the most incredible landscapes in the world.
Approximate walking distance: 6 km/3.7 miles (about 3 hours)
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Highest Elevation: 5050m/16,568ft
Level of Difficulty: moderate
Inclusions
Included:
Pre-trek briefing at your hotel in Cusco the night before the trek to go over the itinerary and answer any questions.
Entrance fee Rainbow Mountain.
Entrance fee Ausangate Trek.
English speaking professional guide.
Pick up from your hotel in the morning of the first day.
Private transport to the starting point of the trek.
High quality camping equipment.
Extra-thick foam mattress sleeping pad to put under your sleeping bag.
Duffle bags for your personal stuff up to 6kg.
Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
Dining and cooking tents with tables and stools
Two breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner and snacks on the trail both days.
Dietary needs: able to cater to any dietary preference/need.
Hot water every morning/evening for hand washing purposes.
Horsemen and horses (to carry tents/food/cooking equipment).
Boiled/purified water to fill water bottles every morning/afternoon.
First-aid kit including an emergency oxygen tank.
Private transport back to your hotel in Cusco.
Not Incluided:
First breakfast and last dinner.
Sleeping bag.
Trekking poles.
Travel /Health / Emergency insurance
Travel Insurance.
** Tips for guide, cook and horse men
What you need to take:
The Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Trek 2 Days 1 Night is a challenging high-altitude trek, so proper preparation is key to ensuring a successful journey. As the trek begins early in the morning, we recommend packing the following essential items:
Original passport.
A good daypack: Eagle Creek Afar Backpack or an appropriate pack (to carry your personal belongings).
Lighter trekking boots (with good ankle support)
1 pair of trekking pants (not jeans).
1 rain jacket (even if we are in dry season) Rainbow Mountain & Vinicunca Trek
1 warm/winter jacket / gloves, scarf, cap cold, thermal clothing full bod!
1 good sleeping bag.
Bring some meds to Rainbow Mountain & Vinicunca Trek.
Iron tablets and pills for altitude sickness.
Sun protection Rainbow Mountain & Vinicunca Trek cream.
Water & Snacks
Toiletries
Plastic bags for dirty and wet clothes if it raining in the Rainbow Mountain & Vinicunca Trek
A headlamp to navigate camp in the evenings and pre-dawn mornings with spare batteries
Camera and film.
Bandages or moleskin for the Rainbow Mountain & Vinicunca Trek
Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, & tips for your staff
Prices
Prices:
Permits are required for your selected start date. Tour prices vary based on the group size, ensuring a personalized experience. Prices are valid from March 2025 through January 2026, and all quoted prices are in USD.
Price:$289per person
* We need a minimum of 3 people to run the tour. We guarantee that your tour will be limited to a maximum of 8 people.
Important: Price includes up to 6 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!).
Rentals:
Hiking poles – US$10.00
Sleeping bag – US$15
Private Tent – US$10.00
Terms & Conditions
By booking or participating in a tour and any related products or services (a “Tour”) with Cusco Journeys, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Booking:
Your booking is confirmed and a contract exists when the Tour Operator or your travel agent issues a written confirmation after receipt of the applicable deposit amount. Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to the Tour Operator or authorized agent immediately. Please ensure that names are exactly as stated in the relevant passport.
You will pay a deposit which is completely non-refundable in any situation. There are no exceptions.
You will be required to show the original passport (not a copy) that you booked with, at the checkpoint to enter the Inca Trail. If you originally booked with an old passport and then renewed your passport, you must also bring your expired passport along with your new, valid passport to permit entry or they will refuse your entrance to the trail.
The only acceptable ID to receive a Student Discount is your University Card with a clear expiration date that must be the same year as trek. IDs with expiry dates the following year, even though clearly valid, will not be accepted by the Peruvian government. You must submit a copy of this card at time of booking.
Cancellations:
Cancellations: In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of 40% is required per person at time of booking. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Special holiday payment and cancellation terms may apply. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing (we do not accept medical notes of any kind) as our out of pocket expenses are non-refundable to us.. Standard cancellations are subject to the following per-person penalties, based on number of days prior to departure:
ONCE BOOKED, DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. CHART BELOW OUTLINES WHAT FURTHER FEES WILL BE DUE.
Cancellation By
Terms
91 days or more before departure
we will retain 50% of your deposit.
90 – 16 days before departure
we will retain 75% of the total tour cost.
15 – 0 days before departure
we will retain 100% of the total tour cost.
Inca Trail Tours:
Permits: Permits for the Inca Trail are in your name and can not be transferred to anyone else under any circumstances. Change of dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that this is a regulation of the Peruvian government and not Cusco Journeys (or any agency).
In extreme cases when the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is declared closed for safety reasons, Cusco Journeys will replace your trek with an alternative trek.
Those who booked PERMITS with a Student ID must bring that ID with them on the trek. If they fail to show this card to the Park Rangers, they will not be allowed entry onto the trail.
Medical Information:
You must advise Cusco Journeys of any medical problems or allergies you may have. You need to be in good physical health, and if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 70 years old, then you will need to present us with a current good health medical certificate.
You are responsible for assessing whether a Tour is suitable for you. You should consult your physician to confirm your fitness for travel and participation in any planned activities. You should seek your physician’s advice on vaccinations and medical precautions. The Tour Operator does not provide medical advice. It is your responsibility to assess the risks and requirements of each aspect of the Tour based on your own unique circumstances, limitations, fitness level and medical requirements.
Cusco Journeys reserves the right to deny you permission to travel or participate in any aspect of a Tour at any time and at your own risk and expense where the Tour Operator determines that your physical or mental condition renders you unfit for travel or you represent a danger to yourself or others.
Pregnancy is considered a medical condition and must be disclosed to the Tour Operator at the time of booking. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry pregnant women over 24 weeks. The Tour Operator may refuse to carry anyone with certain medical conditions if reasonable accommodation or alternatives cannot be arranged.
It is strongly encouraged to purchase Travel Insurance to protect you in case of medical emergency or any tour cancellations.
Tours and Treks:
All balances need to be paid in either cash, Western Union, Transfer Bank or PayPal (in full) prior to the briefing which will be held the night before your tour. Visa incurs a 5% service fee and if you need to use another card, it must be through PayPal which incurs a 5.5% service fee. You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the services of the guide or tour, please advise the guide in that moment, so that he can resolve any problems.
All Adventure Treks include transportation to Cusco. The return train route depends on train availability.
If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are at the expense of the trekker. If you are unable to complete the tour due to illness, we will assist you in meeting your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund of the original payment. However, we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
Cusco Journeys will take all reasonable care in providing to our clients avoidance of accident, illness, and loss of personal property, and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Cusco Journeys cannot, however, be responsible for any action of third parties. You are totally responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
Cusco Journeys does not take responsibility for unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal ítems, etc. It is the client’s responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
Cusco Journeys may modify your itinerary where reasonably required in its sole discretion.
Group tours might be as large as 16 participants. Groups are open to everyone no matter skill or age. By accepting a Group Tour you acknowledge that others might change the speed and timing of the tour.
All tours are done in English.
Delays:
Any costs, whether direct or incidental, incurred by the Customer as the result of delays caused by bad weather, trail conditions, river levels, road conditions, transportation delays, sickness, government intervention or other contingencies which are beyond the control of southern explorations will not be reimbursed.
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