Overnight Hiking and Camping Trip to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco, Peru

Day 1: South Valley and Illapampa (L - D)

Early morning departure from your Cusco hotel for the province of Quispicanchis, home to magnificent Ausangate, the Rainbow Mountains of Peru, and countless other natural wonders. Along the way we'll stop at two beautifully restored colonial churches and scenic lookouts. We'll arrive at our trek departure point midday, and break for a tasty picnic lunch before setting out for our campsite for the night, Illapampa.

Our hike begins with a moderate ascent, then continues through gently sloping meadows filled with grazing alpacas and llamas. We'll camp for the night near the traditional home of an alpaca farming family, and speak with them a bit about their lifestyle and land.

Enjoy a freshly dinner prepared by our cook using local ingredients, then settle into your comfy tent for the evening, or sip a hot drink and enjoy the incredibly starry sky above.

Day 2: Illapampa - Rainbow Mountain - Cusco: (B - L)

After a hearty breakfast, set out on for Peru's Rainbow Mountian! Ascend through dark red mountains, with views of snowy peaks in the close distance. After 1.5 to 2-hour hike, we'll arrive at Vinicunca pass, directly facing the colorful mountain. Enjoy time to explore on your own, take photos and enjoy incredible views of the Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate, and multiple other peaks that dominate the area.

After a break for lunch, we'll begin the return hike, arriving at your Cusco hotel in the early evening.