Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain Peru Vinicunca Yauricunca – 6 days/5 nights

Tour Details

Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Rainbow Mountain Elevation: Approximately 5,023 m/16,478 ft
Departure Dates: Any day you would like!
Please see our group departure calendar for Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca group tour dates.
Ausangate Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Trek Pricing: From $589 USD per person, for groups of 4 or more trekkers. Please contact us for pricing for smaller group treks.
We also offer a shorter 4D/3N Rainbow Mountain Ausangate trek and a 2D/1N trek to the Rainbow Mountain only.

Itinerary

DAY 1Cusco-Upis

We will meet you at your Cusco hotel early in the morning for travel to Tinqi, the departure point for our Ausangate Circuit trek. In Tinqi we will meet our muleeters and purchase any last minute snacks or supplies before beginning the hike. The walk to our first campsite, Upis, will be approximately three hours of moderate incline. We pass potato fields, small farms, and groups of grazing alpacas and llamas before arriving at Upis. The air becomes cooler as we approach Ausangate and its breathtaking glaciers. We arrive in Upis in the late afternoon, and youll have the option to enjoy hotsprings before dinner. Upis is located at 4350 msnm, so be prepared for your first cold night!
Trek duration: 3 hours
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2Upis-Ausangatecocha

After an early breakfast, we will continue our hike with a climb to Arapa Pass, at 4750 msnm. The ascent will take approximately two hours, and cross through a sparsely vegetated and scenic valley. As we climb the valley we will enjoy panoramic views of majestic Ausangate mountain and its surroundings. From the pass we descend along a cliff dividing the mountian, with views of different colored lakes, including Yanacocha (black lake). Will will break for lunch at Yanacocha, then continue on to our campsite at Ausangatecocha at 4600 msnm.
Trek duration: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 3Ausangatecocha-Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca-Illacocha

Today we set out toward the Rainbow Mountian, crossing broad valleys and colorful hills. Arrive at the jaw dropping Rainbow Mountain midday, where we’ll have lunch, enjoy the spectacular scenery and relax a bit. The final leg of the hike is to Illacocha, where well set up camp for the night.
Trek Duration: 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4Illacocha-Jampa

From the lake we ascend to the Palomani pass (5,200 m/ 17 056 ft); the highest point of the trek. From the pass we follow the trail into the valley where we’ll rest and have lunch. During the afternoon we can enjoy views of the snowcapped Tres Picos and Puca Punta. We will continue through the broad green valley of Pampa Jutunpata and up the Jampa valley. Overnight camp near Jampa.
Trek duration: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5Jampa-Pacchanta

After passing through the small community of Jampa we head to the last pass of this hike, the Q’ampa pass. Along the way we enjoy views of different colored lakes and lunch beside on of the most beautiful. From there, hike approximately two hours to the village of Pacchanta. We can soak in the thermal springs for a couple of hours, and even have a well-deserved beer! We set up camp near Pacchanta, with the afternoon free to explore the Andean village.
Trek duration: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6Pacchanta-Cusco

After breakfast, well hike an easy 1-2 hours to the village of Tinqi. Our van and driver will be waiting for the trip back to Cusco. Late afternoon dropoff at your Cusco hotel.
Trek duration: 1.5-2 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

PRICING & INCLUSION

Price Includes

• Professional and experienced English-speaking guide
• Cook and fresh, healthy meals while trekking
• Mules and muleteers to carry equipment, supplies, and personal items
• Private transportation from your Cusco hotel to the trek departure point and back
•  All required equipment except sleeping bag.

Price Excludes

• International & domestic flights. Ayni is able to include airfare at additional cost; please contact us for a quote!
• Traveler`s insurance
• Discretionary expenses such as gratuities, snacks, alcoholic beverages, etc.

TREK ADD ONS

• Add a stargazing, astro-photography and Inca astronomy tour. $39 USD per person.
• -15C sleeping bag with fleece liner and hot water bottle- $20 USD each.
• 1 Pair Trekking Poles- $20 USD each.
• Additional Riding Horse- $69 each. One emergency riding horse per 5 trekkers included in trek price.
• Comfort Camping Upgrade- $76 USD per person. Includes -15C sleeping bag with fleece liner, hot water bottle, a pair of trekking poles, larger tent with solar lantern, extra thick air mattress, and wine served with dinner each night.