This program is the best alternative to visit Vinicunca where is located the spectacular natural Rainbow Mountain all this area it´s by Ausangate National Park which is the fifth largest mountain by the Andes. This mountain will accompany us during our whole amazing adventure, standing as the highest mountain peak in the department of Cusco. The hike travels alongside a combined view of high mountains, glaciers, lakes a variety of Andean animals (Vicunas, lamas and alpacas, etc.), It’s also offers an alternative of trekking and horseback riding.
Trip Overview
- CODE: ISA ÑAN -48
- Type: Adventure, Ecological, Cultural, Natural
- Sites to Visit: Piquillaqta, Urcos, Pitumarca, Pumamarka, Qesoyuno, Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain,
- Months of Operation: April to October
- Private Departures: Any day
- (B)=Breakfast/(L)=Lunch/(D)=Dinner
ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUSCO – QESOYUNO (L) (D)
We pick you up at 8 am approx. from your hotel, heading in our transport to the first stop by Pikillaqta archeologic site where we will have small time for take picture. Then we continue to the next archeologic site that we call Pumamarka o Pitumarca which have amazing overlook. The architectural style that defines it is “cairn”, this archaeological site is divided into three sectors: SECTOR I: It is at a height of 3850 meters above sea level in the south east side consists of six enclosures of rectangular plant emplaced in three rows in horizontal and vertical passages SECTOR II: Located in the middle, occupying a small mound has been adequate with the construction of walls, culminating in a flat space where evidence of a small enclosure is observed, corresponding apparently to a ceremonial space and as a point observation, from here you can see the Ausangate mountain . SECTOR III: Located in the North-West side lower part, consisting of small enclosures here we will have an explanation for about 2 hours and also take our lunch and then heading to next point Qesoyuno where we will have our first Campsite.
DAY 2: QESOYUNO – VINICUNCA – CUSCO (B) (L)
An early breakfast, we continue on foot ascending to the amazing natural rainbow hills magic place where you will appreciate beautiful views of Andes geography below and flora and fauna, approximately 4 hours walking. We will have our lunch in this place with view and the scenery. After lunch we have time to take our pictures and enjoy the place much as we can. After that we will back our Campsite where our transportations will be waiting for us and transfer to your hotel in Cusco City.
INCLUDED/ NOT INCLUDED
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Complete information given before the start of the tour
- Transportation to the trail-head
- Meals according to the program
- Vegetarian or allergy-related menu at no extra charge
- Boiled water to refill water-bottles each day
- Snacks
- Camping tents for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons depending on the tourist’s requirement
- Camping equipment including dining and kitchen tents, tables and chairs, etc.
- Chef and Assistant chef
- Complete kitchen equipment
- Pack-mules & horses to pack camping equipment
- Emergency pack-horse
- Horsemen and assistants
- Professional English / Spanish guide
- Assistant guides for groups over 8
- First Aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
- Transportation return to Cusco
PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- First Day breakfast
- Last Day dinner
- Sleeping bag (quality down sleeping bags can be rented)
- Walking stick (can be rented reserved in advance)
- Extra pack-horses (can be reserved in advance)
- tips