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Rainbow Mountain – 2D/1N

2 Days, 1 Night
Cusco
Difficulty: Challenging
Max 12 people

Tour Overview

This exciting tour will take us through the most impressive and amazing landscapes of the region. During this full day adventure trip, we will explore the wonderful Rainbow Mountains, where we will discover the incredible variety of tones and textures found in nature. Our tour begins early in the morning, where we will meet our expert and friendly guide who will accompany us at all times. From there, we will head towards the impressive mountains, where we will be able to enjoy panoramic views and incredible landscapes.

Tour Price
From $240.00 Per person
Traveler(s) (1)

Adults

1

Children

0
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24/7 Professional emergency support

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Alqatari - Ausangate - Ananta

We pick you up at your hotel at 04:00 a.m. and drive for approximately 3 hours to Qanchipacha, where we have our hot breakfast prepared by our professional chef. Then we continue driving 20 minutes more until the trailhead where we will pack our belongings and go over the itinerary. We will begin our exploration at high altitude in the morning passing local houses, lush pampas and hundreds of llamas and alpacas.

Our destination to get passes to Pucacocha from where we have a spectacular view of the Ausangate glacier (the highest peak in Cusco 6,370 Msnm. / 20,000 ft.). After enjoying the glacier and the colorful tarns (mountain lake or pond), we descend to our campsite and have a delicious lunch. As the sun sets, our staff set up the dining tent with chairs so you can relax and enjoy playing soccer at over 4700 meters / 15,200 feet, if you can while dinner is being prepared by our private cook. Tonight you will observe a memorable night sky full of southern constellations.

Day 2: Ananta - Warmi Saya - Rainbow Mountain - Alqatari - Cusco

Today is the most important day you have been waiting for. You will enjoy this incredible Rainbow Mountain. We will wake you up at 03:30 a.m. with coca tea or coffee delivered to your tent, and take your hot breakfast as energy for your first ascent to the Warmi Saya pass at 5150 masl (16,8963 ft.). Then descend to the surrounding lake and hike along two lakes until you reach Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain).

Once you get there, you can take all the pictures you can, explore the mountain with your local guide and really enjoy the colorful mountains that surround you. It really is a spectacular place. You will then hike down, it will only take you about two hours and here you will celebrate a successful trip and enjoy your delicious lunch before returning to Cusco (03.5 hours). We will return to Cusco around 6 pm.

Inclusions

Included

  • Professional bilingual guide (spanish – english).
  • Pick up from the hotel.
  • Transportation (Cusco – Ananta and Alqatari – Cusco).
  • Entrance fee to the rainbow mountain.
  • Horsemen and mules to transport equipment, food and personal luggage (7 kilos per person).
  • A cook to prepare all meals.
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
  • Kitchen equipment: dining tent, kitchen with table and chairs.
  • Camping tent.
  • Therma-rest air mattress.
  • First aid kit.

Not Included

  • Last dinner.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Trekking sticks.
  • Additional horse to ride.

What to bring

  • Walking boots (with ankle protectors).
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
  • Warm jacket, hat and gloves.
  • Comfortable shirts and pants.
  • Sun protection cream (factor 35 is recommended).
  • Insect repellent minimum 30% DEET.
  • Toiletries.
  • Personal medications.
  • Camera.
  • Flashlight with spare batteries.
  • Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended).
  • Toilet paper.
  • Suggested extra contribution.

Pricing & Dates

Tour PriceAdult (min. 2 participants): USD 240 per person

FAQs

1️⃣ What makes this trek unique?

Walk alongside llamas and alpacas along ancient Inca trails, immerse in local communities, and experience authentic Andean culture.

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Packing Guide

Essential Documents

  • Original passport (required to enter the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu)
  • Valid Inca Trail permit and travel documents (provided by your tour operator)
  • Travel insurance information (recommended)
  • Student ID (if you booked with a student discount)

Trekking Essentials

  • Daypack (20–30L)
  • Reusable water bottles or hydration bladder (2–3 liters capacity)
  • Comfortable, broken-in hiking boots with good ankle support
  • Trekking poles with rubber tips (optional, but highly recommended)
  • Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
  • Warm thermal base layers
  • Fleece or insulated jacket
  • Hiking pants and moisture-wicking shirts
  • Hat or beanie for cold mornings
  • Sun hat or cap for daytime hiking
  • Lightweight gloves

Personal Items

  • High-SPF sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Lip balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Personal toiletries
  • Personal medications
  • Basic first-aid essentials (blister treatment, pain relief, bandages)
  • Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
  • Toilet paper or travel tissues
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Ahead of the crowd and thorough. My wife and I truly enjoyed the journey Ruben took us on through the Sacred Valley. He was extremely informative, patient and accommodating. We will remember the tour for a long time. Also, Ruben really was ahead of the crowd as he took a route that got us to most of the sites before the crowds formed. So much nicer without the crowds. Thank you Ruben for a wonderful day.
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Fantastic experience I wholeheartedly recommend David as a tour guide. He was so funny keeping the morale in the group high through the entire trek. Ha also had so much knowledge that he shared with us. We could not have asked for a better guide!
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Liam M
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Unforgettable experience thanks to David Condori Having David as my guide back in October was the best experience of my life. David made sure to make a connection with every guest, and I was lucky enough to become good friends with him. He is so fun and youthful, but can also lock in and be serious while spreading his wonderful knowledge about the Inca’s and Peru’s rich history. 10000/10 experience
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Great Salkantay 3 night trip to Machu Picchu If your looking for a guide for the Salkantay trek, David is your guy!! We did the hike with him in April 2025 (3 nights track) and it was honestly the highlight of our hole trip. David is so knowledgeable about the mountains and really looked after us the entire time. He's such a genuine person and made the hike feel like we were just out with a friend who happens to know everything about the mountains. Make sure you are somewhat fit as the track is partly challenging due to the height.
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Awesome guides This review is a little bit delayed but we are writing it for David, who is an amazing and caring guide. He looked after someone in our group that was unwell and then once he had helped them return he trooped on and still gave us his all. Cheers David!
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You couldn't ask for a better guide! I went on a 5 day trek on the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu as part of a 4 week expedition with school. I was lead teacher. How lucky were we to have Ruben as our guide! Firstly, he is such a lovely soul and so easy to get along with. Safety was always his priority and we never felt out of our comfort zone. He knows the area like the back of his hand, and his knowledge of the local flora and forna is second to none. Also, he is an accomplished musician, and whipped out a homemade flute which he played along a trail one day. All in all, we couldn't have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended.
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Awesome Time We had an awesome time with Ruben as our guide, and we’re gonna miss him! He’s always ensuring you’re having a great time, making you laugh & sharing his knowledge about Peru’s flora, fauna and Inca history. Definitely recommend!
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Salkantay trek with David I had such an incredible once in a lifetime experience doing this 4 day salkantay trek with David as our tour guide. The views were absolutely astonishing and we had such good fun as a group. We all really enjoyed the challenge and David was there every step of the way to help us and encourage us. David was so kind, friendly and knowledgeable throughout the whole trip - he really helped to make the trip as amazing as it could be and we all really appreciated his efforts.
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Laguna Humantay with the best tour guide! I thoroughly enjoyed the Humantay Lake tour with David! The tour actually began the night before, as David called to make sure each passenger felt comfortable and prepared for early pick up the next morning. This especially meant a lot to me as a female solo traveler. The tour was excellently executed and ran very smoothly. After arriving by car to the base of the mountain, we began the lovely hike. David went out of his way to teach us about the animals and plants we went past, as well as telling us about Incan history. He even gave us the opportunity to participate in a small thanksgiving to Pachamama with stones next to the lake. The hike itself was manageable, especially with his expert guidance and flexibility if we needed assistance. And it was so worth it for the stunning view of the lake in the mountains! We were given the perfect amount of time and freedom to admire the scenery at the top and take pictures before heading back down. I highly recommend visiting Laguna Humantay for a day trip with a mix of nature and history/culture, and I recommend booking it with David. Thanks for a great experience!
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Amazing trip It was amazing, super good guide coyote was amazing and the whole experience was perfect. Food was good, had plenty of it, and tents were nice aswell
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Excelente experiencia en Cuzco, hospedajes cómodos y limpios, puntuales en los horarios, cuando se presentaron inconvenientes lo resolvieron con eficiencia, rapidez y mucha amabilidad. Braian y Edson nos guiaron con paciencia y carisma haciendonos conocer cada detalle de la historia y cultura peruana, estuvieron atentos en las excursiones de altura velando por nuestra seguridad. Mario nos acompañó con vocación también ayudándonos en cada recorrido. Nos vemos la próxima!
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Agradecida por la atención de la empresa, en particular de Brayan Acuña y de Edson que nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Gracias por el acompañamiento en cada experiencia: Machu Pichu, Laguna Humantay y Montaña de colores.
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Experiencia inolvidable, acompañamiento incondicional de Braian Acuña y Edsom a mi persona!! Felicitaciones por ese hermoso equipo dd trabajo
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Alejandra Sanchez
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Fueron excelentes guías, tanto Bryan como Edson, siempre dando todo lo mejor,explicando todo,haciendo que estemos cómodos, gracias de corazon por todo los momentos compartidos
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Muy bonita experiencia recomendado excelente servicio
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