Rainbow Mountain Tour 2 Days
Rainbow Mountain Tour 2 Days with Camping
Experience the high-altitude landscapes of the Vilcanota Range on this immersive two-day Rainbow Mountain expedition. By camping near the Mountain of Seven Colors, you avoid the busiest hours of the day and experience the Andes in its most peaceful atmosphere under clear night skies and the first light of sunrise.
This is a slower, more immersive route designed for travellers who want more than a standard day visit, combining glacial valleys, mineral-rich mountain formations, and authentic Andean culture with the added advantage of overnight altitude immersion
Highlights
- Strategic Dawn Access
Reach Rainbow Mountain before the main visitor flow from day tours arrives, allowing for a quieter summit experience in early morning light with improved visibility and atmosphere. - High-Altitude Wilderness Camping
Spend the night at Anata at approximately 4,900 m, positioned for acclimatization and clear high-Andean night skies with minimal light pollution. - The Red Valley Extension
Explore the Red Valley, a geological landscape of deep red mineral formations and ridgelines that contrast with the multicolored slopes of Vinicunca. - Ausangate Glacial Views
Trek within the visual range of Mount Ausangate (6,384 m), a major sacred peak in Andean cosmology, with continuous views of glaciers and high-altitude terrain. - Authentic Andean Landscape
Pass through active grazing zones where local communities maintain traditional pastoral lifestyles, with regular sightings of alpacas and llamas along the route. - Mountain Dining Experience
Fresh meals prepared by a trekking chef are served throughout the expedition, including trail breakfasts and evening meals at camp designed for high-altitude recovery. - Wildlife and High-Alpine Ecology
The region supports native Andean species such as vicuñas, and in suitable conditions, Andean condors may be observed along high thermal corridors.
Trip Details
Full Itinerary
WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR THE 2 DAY RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HIKE?
- Pick-up at your hotel the morning of your trek
- Private transport from Cusco to Soraypampa trailhead and back to Cusco
- English-speaking, experienced and professional guide
- Comfortable tents with two people in a four-person tent
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
- All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen and toilet tent
- Tent for our staff to sleep in
- First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen
- Foam sleeping mattresses and camping pillow
- 7 kgs of your personal items such as extra clothes and sleeping bag will be carried by our pack horses
- Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HIKE 2 DAYS?
- Sleeping bag adequate for temperature of -10°C
- Air mattresses
- Trekking poles
- Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters of ORANGE NATION PERU
| No. OF PEOPLE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2 to 8 people | $ 250 USD per person |
***This price includes an extra pack horse which will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs. We will provide you a duffel bag, in which you can put your things.
***We provide large Eureka 4 person tents for each 2 trekkers.
EXTRAS
- Sleeping bag –$10 USD per person per trek (They are steam cleaned after every trek)
- Air mattress –$10 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Walking poles –$5 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 LINER BAGS – included in the trekking price
- BOILED WATER is included along the Trek
- OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
- CAMPING PILLOW
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU
- Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
- Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Water storage: 2-3L (Please bring reusable bottles, not disposable)
- Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from Orange Nation)
- Headlamp: essential
- Toilet paper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG
As a Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra pack horse which 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
- 2 sets of undergarments
- 2 sets of hiking socks
- Fleece/ Thermals
- Warm clothes, down jacket
- 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 to line your duffel
- 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
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40L for hiking in 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, then we will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Headlamp: essential
- Wool hat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits.
- Rain poncho
- Gloves
- Camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
