Rainbow Mountain 2 Day Trek

DAY 1: CUSCO-QUESIUNO-ANATA

On the first day of your Rainbow Mountain adventure, we will pick you up at your Cusco hotel at 6:00am and drive 3 hours to the trailhead. Here, you will have some time to ready your duffel for the packhorses while our chef will be preparing a gourmet hot breakfast to get you fueled up for the hike ahead. Our guides will go over 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. There, 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 along the trail, we will conquer the first pass of the trek, the Pucacocha Pass. At 4,876m/16,000 ft, the pass sits just above Pucacocha Lake. You will see the massive Ausangate Mountain is directly in front of you. At this altitude, it will seem as if you could reach out and touch it! After a successful climb, we will stop around noon to eat a hearty and delicious lunch to recharge our bodies for the remainder of the trek.

Our destination for the night is Anata, where we will enjoy a beautiful evening surrounded by jaw dropping landscape at the base of the Andes Mountains. As the sun sets, we set up the dining tent with chairs for the group to relax and enjoy hot drinks and appetizers 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. Your guide will teach you about the Inca constellations, which are still used to this day by the local indigenous people to guide their agricultural practices.

• Accommodation: Glamping Facilities
• Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Distance: 14km/ 8.7 miles
• Elevation: 4,200m-5,000m
• Hiking time: 5-6 hours

DAY 2: ANATA – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN- CUSCO

Today, we will get to see the beautiful Rainbow Mountain! We will wake you up bright and early with a hot mug of coffee or tea delivered to your tent. Enjoy your hot drink in your sleeping bag before getting up for another delicious and hearty breakfast to fuel up for your final climb to Vinicunca (better known as Rainbow Mountain). Upon arrival, you can take all the time you want to soak in the amazing 360-degree views of the surrounding area and to explore the mountain itself. The trek downhill will only take about three hours, after which, we will celebrate a successful journey and enjoy lunch before departing back to Cusco. Arrival time back in Cusco will depend on how long you want to spend at Rainbow Mountain but typically we get back around 5pm or 6pm and drop you off at your hotel.

• Meals included: breakfast, lunch
• Distance: 18km/ 11 miles
• Elevation: 5,000m-,5200m-4,200m
• Hiking time: 6-7 hours

WHAT IS INCLUDED ON THE 2 DAY RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK?

• Pickup from your hotel
• Private transport from Cusco to the trailhead and back to Cusco
• Professional, English speaking, experienced in trekking guide
• Comfortable four-person tents for each two people
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (any special dietary restrictions upon prior request)
• All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen and toilet tent
• Tent for our staff
• First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• Horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen
• Air mattresses
• 7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes and sleeping bag will be carried by our mules
• Boiled water for drinking and personal purposes

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK 2 DAYS?

• Sleeping bag adequate for the temperature of minus 10°C
• Trekking poles
• Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters of GLAMPING PERU TREKS

The Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 days it’s available on any date that it’s best for you as long  as we have a minimum of 2 trekkers.

PRICE -$250 USD per person

***This price includes an extra pack horse which will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs/15 lbs, we will provide you a duffel bag, in which, you can put your things in.

EXTRAS

• Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
• Walking Poles –$15 USD per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)

ADDED VALUES  FOR FREE

• TRANSFER – from the airport to hotel (Cusco only)
• DUFFEL BAG AND PLASTIC BAGS – for personal items
• BOILED WATER is provided at each meal
• OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
• SMALL PILLOW

WHY CHOOSE GLAMPING PERU TREKS

Glamping Peru Treks is a family-owned direct local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking.  Glamping Peru Treks is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.

Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.  

We take pride in our reputation as a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. Our staff are like extended family! We ensure they are supported financially by paying them a good wage. We are so proud of our team, without them we wouldn’t give the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients. 

SMALL GROUPS

In an effort to provide a more personalized service to our passengers, Glamping Peru Treks has a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.

OUR TOUR GUIDES

We are very proud of our guides! Highly professional, fluent in English, they are very knowledgeable and passionate about Inca heritage and history. They are dedicated to a continuous professional development, learning to ensure that you receive accurate and up to date theories in Inca and Andean culture. Fun-loving, great sports and well-educated, they hold degrees in Archeology, Botany, History or Anthropology.

OUR PORTERS

Trekking 2 days to Rainbow Mountain with Glamping Peru Treks is a life changing experience with a fully portered trek, where your comfort and enjoyment are our first priority! We make sure that you get the best experience for your holiday in Peru, while you interact with the locals, explore fantastic sites and re-discover remote ancient Inca towns. Our pack horses will carry your gear and your horsemen will set up your camp and tents, avoiding crowded campsites. They will take good care of you while you sit back and relax.

We provide the following  items to our employees for free: Jacket, sun hat, warm hat, t-shirt, pants, hiking boots, comfortable duffel bags, canteen and girdle for protecting their spine, sleeping bags, mattresses and travel insurance. All of our porters are hired from isolated communities and are given the opportunity to work with our company, in regards, to better their economic circumstances as well as getting help for their children’s education!  We, Glamping Peru Treks, ensure that all of our porters are treated like family!

OUR COOKS 

The food on the Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 days has been complimented by all our clients. They often tell us that it was better than in the restaurant’s. Delicious and abundant gourmet style meals, Peruvian and international cuisine are prepared by our professional and dedicated cooks from a mixture of local and exotic produce. All GPT staff have been trained in the strictest hygiene protocols for trekking.

Glamping Peru Treks caters to any food restrictions or special diets such a vegetarian or vegan!

OUR EQUIPMENT

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, horsemen) and our equipment are what really makes Glamping Peru Treks stand out from all the competition. For all our adventures hikes we include the following items:

• OUR TENTS: Enjoy a good night’s sleep in our 4 season EUREKA Timberline tents. All our tents are 4 person tents, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving lots of room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. They also include a little vestibule in front, giving you some extra outdoor space to leave your boots and walking sticks so you don’t have to bring in dirt.
• AIR MATTRESSES: They are used to separate and insulate you from the ground. They all are big and thick.
  OUR KITCHEN & DINING TENTS: The dining tent is used as our meeting room at meal time. It’s a place to enjoy our meals and the company of fellow trekkers.
• OUR TABLES & CHAIRS: The interior of the dining room includes tables and chairs with two doors on each side, which are adaptable to weather conditions.
• DUFFLE BAGS: Will be provided at briefing time the night before the trek.
• MORE: Pillows, backpack, rain covers, survivor t-shirts, hot shower and the biochemical camping toilet, are provided on trek.

OUR SERVICE PROJECTS

Glamping Peru Treks has always believed that we should give back to the communities, we pass by when on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we always do many service projects and hire locally.

Glamping Peru Treks  is so proud to be able to support these beautiful people, not only employing them work but also to keep things at grassroots, to share in their homes and with their families. This makes us happy to have this holistic approach with our highland employees and their families!

A beautiful reflection of our attitude in everything we do is making life richer and more meaningful for all involved.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read carefully the following information; it will help with your questions about our services and the Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 days. 

THE BRIEFING

It will take place the night before the 2 Day Rainbow Mountain trek at 6pm, at our office, which is located at Calle Santa Teresa  Nº383 ; 303 (second floor) we are next to SUBWAY sandwich.

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE

Of course! During the Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 days, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you.

HOW TO BOOK THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK

FIRST, to book your Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 days, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.

Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).  We cannot purchase entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, train tickets without the following information:

• Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
• Gender
• Passport number
• D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
• Nationality

SECOND, we require a deposit of $211.00 USD per person.  You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page.

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money.  You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL.  To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of glampingperutreks@gmail.com. 

WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?

The weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee.  You will have many different seasons as you pass through the numerous microclimates, each with its own unique weather systems. We highly recommend you bring some warm clothes and good rain gear in your day backpack.

WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS 

In general, if you exercise regularly and spend 2 to 3 days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley for acclimatization to the altitude, you may be just fine. It is important to note that the Rainbow Mountain trek is the highest altitude of all treks. Always consult your doctor at home before you travel internationally.

The recommended remedies for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you  for Altitude Sickness. For more detailed information on Altitude Sickness click this link: Altitude Sickness. 

IS THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK 2 DAYS DIFFICULT, DO I NEED TO BE FIT?

The trail is certainly not easy but you do not need to be an athlete or a trekking expert to complete it. Fitness is naturally important for the trek, and obviously the more fit you are the more you will enjoy the trail and the more chance you will have to take in the scenery and appreciate the Inca ruins dotted along the way. If you do not exercise regularly, it is advisable to do extra walking, hiking or some kind of aerobic activity in the months leading up to your trip.  This Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 days is from moderate to difficult level.

WHAT ABOUT TOILETS ON THE TREKS?

Most of our clients are highly appreciative of these Glamping facilities, especially by our female trekkers who want a private, clean and sanitary toilet!! Glamping Peru Treks toilet facilities have an individual tent and a camping toilet with a seat.  Check out the picture, which illustrates how we set up our camping toilet on the trek by using this link: picture of toilet tent. Our toilet is always set up a comfortable distance from our campsite.  At night if you need to use the toilet it is readily accessible and clean, unlike the dirty facilities supplied by the government.

TIPPING

If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appreciated. While it may not be customary in your country, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you during the Rainbow Mountain trek 2 days. It inspires them to give excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Glamping Peru Treks destinations. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you feel it, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

ARE WE SUSTAINABLE? 

Yes, we are a local, sustainable & responsible tourism operator! We incorporate the universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, understand and respect the places and the local people.

WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your Rainbow Mountain trek 2 days)
• Valid University card (if you booked as a student)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage:  2-3L (Camelbaks are encouraged).
• Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
• Sleeping bag (can be rented from GPT)
• Headlamp: essential
• Toilet paper

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFLE BAG

As a Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and  INCLUDE an extra pack horse who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing.

• 1 t-shirts
• 1 hiking pants at least
• 2 sets of undergarments
• 2 sets of hiking socks
• Fleece/ Thermals, depending on the season
• Warm clothes, down jacket, depending on the season
• Warm gloves
• Comfortable shoes for camp
• Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
• Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
• Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
• Large plastic bags will be provided at the office — Please ask for them.
• Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us.

TOILETRIES

• Face moisturizer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Personal medications
• Personl First aid kit

WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK 2 DAYS?

We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 35L for hiking during the day. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.

• Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot (bring your water bottles or Camelback). We will provide you with cold boiled water  at every meal time.
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Headlamp: essential
• Wool hat
• Rain gear
• Fleece
• Snacks (chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits)
• Rain plastic poncho (provided by GPT)
• Gloves
• Camera
• Hand sanitizer
• Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips