Discover the majestic Rainbow Mountain of Peru, a sacred site and unique natural wonder, on this challenging and rewarding 2-day trek.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pre-departure briefing
✔ Professional chef
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Wranglers and horses to carry equipment
✖ Sleeping bag / trekking poles (available for rent)
✖ Entrance fees (10 Soles)
✖ Other meals/drinks
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Tips
✖ Travel Insurance
Pickup Locations
1. Angies Inn Cusco
2. Hotel Warani
3. San Agustin Plaza
4. San Agustin International Hotel
5. Casa Hanna Colonial
6. Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
7. Hostal Sol Imperial
8. Tecte Guest House
9. Hotel Taypikala Cusco
10. Qorikoyllur Hostal
11. Panamerican Inn Hotel
12. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
13. Club Hotel Cusco
14. InCasita Florida
15. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
16. Kapac Inn Hotel
17. Hospedaje Qausay
18. Inti Paqarina Guest House
19. Ruwa B&B
20. Hotel Awki's Dream
Additional Info: Please contact us at least 1 week before your departure day to arrange pick-up service.
PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING:
There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm depending on your trek. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK-IN:
Please make sure to check-in with your passport before your pre-departure briefing. We encourage our travellers to check-in at our offices a couple of hours before or any day prior to the briefing , that way we can give everybody personal attention and information regarding booking extras, rental equipment or questions in general.
Time schedule for meetings will be:
- Inca Trail Express, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu by Train, Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Full Day 5pm
Bamba Experience is located at:
Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru
Hours of Operation: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 hrs Daily
Itinerary
Cuzco – Urcos – Quesiuno – Llamachimpana (B/L/D)
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Urcos
We will pick you up early from your Cuzco accommodation and set out on a drive through the South Valley. We'll enjoy lunch in Pitumarca and then continue our trip to the trailhead at Quesoyuni (4,326 m / 14,189 ft). We will hike through villages and interact with the local residents. We might also have the opportunity to see adorable chinchillas and vicunas (the latter being the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru). After a hike of 3-4 hours, we will reach our camp, near the village of Llamachimpana. When night falls, we will have a serene night’s sleep under the stars.
Lowest Elevation: 4,326 /14,189ft
Highest Elevation: 4,598 m / 15,082
Distance to walk: 4 km / 2 ½ miles
Approximate walking time: 3 to 4 hours
Level of Difficulty: Challenging
Duration: 18 hours
Llamachimpana – Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) – Quesiuno – Cuzco (B/L)
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Vinicunca Mountain
After breakfast, we'll begin the day with an early climb up the beautiful Rainbow Mountain. Take in the sights of the magical landscapes and the valleys that this beautiful place offers. After soaking in the incredible views, we will go to the Red Valley viewpoint, about 30 minutes from Rainbow Mountain. After, we'll begin our three-hour descent by crossing two beautiful lagoons (Cochayoc and Yanacocha) and arrive at Llamachimpana for lunch. After lunch, we'll travel back to Cuzco where your adventure comes to an end.
Lowest Elevation: Checacupe 3,500 m /14,189ft
Highest Elevation: Rainbow Mountain 5,050 m / 15,530 ft
Distance to walk: 10 km / 6 ½ miles
Approximate walking time: 5 to 6 hours
Level of Difficulty: Challenging
Duration: 18 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
