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Peru’s famous Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca, has become one of the most visited natural attractions in recent years thanks to its stunning layers of vibrant colors. It is located in the Vilcanota mountain range, near the majestic Ausangate (6,372 m / 20,905 ft), the highest snow-capped peak in the Cusco region and a sacred mountain in the Andean worldview. Since pre-Incan times, this area has been considered a powerful spiritual site for offerings and worship.
For travelers looking for a deeper and more complete adventure, the Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 2 days is an excellent choice. This incredible journey combines high-Andean trekking with unforgettable landscapes, allowing you to explore the breathtaking Ausangate region while also reaching the iconic Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you’ll experience remote valleys, traditional Andean scenery, and some of the most impressive views in Peru—all in just 2 days.
This impressive adventure begins early at approximately 3:30 a.m., when we pick you up directly from your hotel in Cusco. From there, we travel by private transport for approximately 3 hours by car to Upis, a traditional Andean community where we enjoy our first breakfast of the day and organize all necessary equipment before starting the hike.
The trek begins with a gradual ascent of around two hours toward Arapa Pass (4,800 m / 15,748 ft), where you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the high Andean landscape. This is an ideal point to take in the vast beauty of the Andes and acclimatize while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
We then descended toward the designated lunch area, walking through impressive scenery dominated by the majestic presence of Ausangate Mountain (6,372 m / 20,900 ft). Along the route, you will have the chance to admire stunning high-altitude lagoons such as Puca Cocha, Hatun Puca Cocha, and Qomer Cocha, famous for their striking red, green, and turquoise colors. This section of the trek is also rich in wildlife, with opportunities to observe alpacas, llamas, and viscachas in their natural habitat.
After lunch, we continue with a gradual two-hour ascent followed by a one-hour descent to reach our campsite in Hananta (4,730 m / 15,518 ft). This part of the journey offers some of the most spectacular views of Ausangate Mountain and the surrounding valleys. Upon arrival at camp, we settle in and relax before enjoying a freshly prepared dinner, accompanied by hot drinks—perfect for recovery after an unforgettable day on the Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 2 days.
Today we’ll start early, around 4:00 a.m., to continue our adventure to the famous Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca. We’ll enjoy an early breakfast to be among the first visitors to arrive, thus avoiding the crowds that typically arrive from Cusco later in the morning, as part of our Ausangate Trek 2 Days experience.
We’ll begin the trek with an approximately one-hour ascent to Warmisaya Pass (4,785 m – 15,699 ft), where we’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking, dreamlike landscape. From this point, the views of the surrounding Andes are truly unforgettable.
From Hananta, it takes about three hours to reach Rainbow Mountain. Upon arrival at Rainbow Mountain (5,036 m – 16,522 ft), your professional guide will explain the significance of this incredible natural wonder, considered a unique geological masterpiece formed by nature. Similar formations are found in only two other places in the world: Peru and China. During the visit, you will learn about its formation process, the natural minerals that create its vibrant colors, and the importance of this extraordinary destination. After enjoying this surreal and colorful landscape, we will head to the even more impressive Red Valley.
After exploring both places, we will descend to our lunch area, where a delicious and well-deserved meal awaits to help you recover your energy after the hike.
Finally, our private transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. After approximately 3 hours of travel, we will arrive in the city around 4:00 PM, marking the end of an unforgettable experience in the Andes.
The night before your trip to Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 2 days, information meetings are held at your hotel at 6 pm with your trekking guide. And if you cannot attend at this time, you must arrange to do it at another time.
During the breffing, you will receive your duffel bag for your belongings that you intend to take on the hike, which will not be in your backpack.
These informational meetings last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
You will receive a duffel bag during your briefing, where you will pack the necessary things for the Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 2 days, the maximum weight you must carry is 6 kilos. All duffel bags will be carried by the horses or porters and will only be available at your campsite every day (morning and afternoon). Any items that are necessary during the hike should be packed in your backpack.
Duffel bags measure (2ft / 66cm long) x (1ft / 36cm wide).
During the trip, you need a day pack big enough to carry your personal belongings like a warm jacket, raincoat, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Generally, a 30 to 50 liter backpack is sufficient.
The trek you have booked must be paid in full at the time of breifing or days before departure.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would pay the balance of the trip in cash in US dollars or in local currency. To withdraw here in Cusco we have several ATMs along Av. El Sol (either in US dollars or in local Peruvian soles).
You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance with traveler’s checks.
Our PERU TREK Company transports will pick you up from your hotel, as long as you are in the Historic Center of Cusco. Pick-up time will be coordinated with your guide at the briefing. The pick-up time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic.
Cusco is a very old city, therefore it has many narrow and cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnb may be located on streets with no car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to carry luggage. We strongly recommend that you book an accommodation with good access.
Average daytime temperatures in and around Cusco generally range between 55º and 75º F and cool to 40º and 50º at night. Much of this itinerary takes place in the mountains, where the climate can change very quickly and night temperatures regularly drop to 30º and 40º. During the “dry season”, the days are usually clear and pleasant, with clouds in the afternoon that occasionally accumulate and cause small amounts of rain, and the morning temperatures usually oscillate between 35º and 45º with some frost on the tents. Plains in some places. While April and November departures may experience slightly higher amounts of rain, rain throughout the day is unusual. We will hike up several mountain passes that are over 15,000 ft / 4600 m,
therefore you have to bring the necessary things for the Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 2 days.
Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also agree that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, everyone can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wants to modify the route; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications can be made.
It is very important to be well acclimatized to the altitude before exerting yourself on a hike. We recommend that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek begins to help you acclimatize and avoid possible problems with altitude sickness during the trek.
Suppose you have already been to another area of Peru at a high altitude before arriving in Cusco. In that case, we still recommend that you have a full day in Cusco to rest, recover from your trip and fully enjoy your trek and have a unique experience.
Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored in our office (you can coordinate during the day of the briefing or by email) or at your hotel, both for free.
Any equipment you don’t need on the trek can be safely stored at your hotel. Almost all hotels will offer this service. Do not leave valuables with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and get an itemized receipt (in the unlikely event of theft, many insurance companies require you to have a copy of the receipt with all items). It’s best to put items like credit cards in a sealed and signed envelope for added peace of mind.
Strikes and demonstrations are often frequent in Peru, and this can interrupt some of our planned tours. They can block the roads and take control of the railroad tracks. However, we will try to keep your tour as planned, even if it means leaving the night before your scheduled date. In these circumstances, tours can also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our top priority and decisions will be made appropriately.
You are responsible for your personal belongings during the Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain 2 days. Please pay attention to where you leave your belongings and remember to take everything once you leave your bus, tents, and restaurants.