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Difficulty:

Average/High

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Length:

1 night/2 days

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Brief description: 

Located in the Andes of Peru at 5200m above sea level sits the Rainbow Mountain. These mountains are partially formed of colourful sediments which give it a unique and vibrant look. It takes around 3 hours to walk to the summit of the mountain but it can also be reached by horseback. This is still a relatively new and unknown treasure as it was only discovered for tourism in 2015. 

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Itinerary

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Day 1:

Cusco - Tipon - Pikillaqta - Andahuaylillas - Vinicunca

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Pick up from your hotel around 6.00am, taking the 5 hour journey to the trailhead. Visiting 2 Archaeological sites during the drive as well as the Pikillaqta Pre Inca Culture, Andahuaylillas chapel, and the beautiful Chapel of Tipon.

Stopping while our chef prepares a hot breakfast, then moving on to another 2 more sites and also pay a visit to the Vinicunca community.

Our lunch will be served at the base of the Andes mountains, followed by a free afternoon to enjoy the beautiful Llamas and Alpacas and catch a sun set before dinner is served. There will be a perfect night sky full of constellations and shooting stars to camp underneath.

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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 2:

Rainbow Mountain - Cusco 

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Today we visit the magnificent Rainbow mountain. You will be woken around 5.00am with a Coca tea delivered to your tent and breakfast on the table. Starting with a 3 hour hike to the summit of the mountain. You will have free time to enjoy the wonderful view of the mountains and explore the nature around you. The hike down will take around 2 and a half hours and we will celebrate reaching the bottom with a well deserved lunch.

After we take the 3 hour drive back to Cusco City Centre, arriving around 6.00pm.

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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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Included:

• Spanish and English speaking professional guide

• Private transport from Cusco - Vincuna - Cusco

• Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain

• Entrance fee to Tipon, Pikillaqta, Andahuaylillas

• Chef and assistant chef's

• Dinning Tent, kitchen tents, tables and chairs

• All meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Tents and mattress

• Accommodation for our guides, cooks and porters

• First aid kit

• Oxygen

• Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking

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Not included:​​

• Sleeping bags - can be rented for $25 USD

• Trekking poles - can be rented for $13 USD

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Recommended items:​

• Strong, waterproof trekking boots

• Walking poles

• Sandals

• Camera - Extra batteries as they run out faster under cold conditions

• Suncream, moisturiser

• Personal first aid kit

• Snacks - Biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.

• Water bottle

• Cash in Soles/$USD

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PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 DAYS FOR ACCLIMATIZATION

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