Name: Villalpando - 2d Rainbow Mountain trek - 24 April 2023 - Shared
Start: 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-04-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Vinicunca

Apus Peru

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Apr 24 - 25, 2023

Group size: 1 - 12

Villalpando - 2d Rainbow Mountain trek - 24 April 2023 - Shared

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Apus Peru

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31 reviews

Apr 24 - 25, 2023

Group size: 1 - 12

Our Rainbow Mountain 2 day trek is designed to get you out of sync with the crowds! We’ll climb high passes with stunning views of snow-capped mountains, incredible valleys and, of course, the namesake colored stripes of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.

Known locally as Vinicunca (cunca means “neck” in Quechua, the local indigenous language), this hidden gem in the Ausangate region goes by a lot of nicknames: Rainbow mountain, Painted mountain, Colored mountain, and even Stripy mountain – all of which speak to its radiant colored peaks.

TREKKERS WANTED!

Words from the group:

“Hi all! Me and my (2) siblings and brother-in-law are looking to experience Peru at its fullest, that’s why we decided to book the Rainbow Mountain Trek as part of our itinerary! We are all in our late 20s/early 30s, are pretty easy-easy going, and love adventures and experiencing new cultures. We are very excited about our first-time visit to this amazing country!”

Final rates are based on the number of paying participants that enroll for this trip.

We are currently accepting deposits to secure space on the trek. Please be advised once the deposit deadline is reached, we will, at that time, determine how many paying participants have enrolled and adjust the final cost of the trip. This information will determine the final balance per person.

If you have any questions please ask prior to signing up.

Prices are per person, based on double tent occupancy; solo travellers and odd-number groups may incur a single occupancy supplement.

Group of 4 - 6 people: $339 USD

Group of 7 -8 people: $285 USD

Group of 9 - 12 people: $265 USD

Single Occupancy Supplement: $10 USD

Final balance is due 7 days prior to your trek departure.

Dear Fellow Traveller,

This is your payment link for your upcoming 2-day Rainbow Mountain trek. The price quoted here is the price per person. Please be sure to enter the correct number of passengers for whom you will be paying the deposit.

Please make sure you read and understand our Booking Conditions before paying your deposit. Please also download and fill out this Passenger Details Form and this Medical Declaration & Insurance Waiver Form. You will be prompted to upload these documents when paying your deposit.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in Peru!

Lorena and the Apus Peru team

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Kudos to Apus and our team. I am used to the spectacular and awe-inspiring mountains of Colorado's most rugged places, but nothing prepared me for the Andes. Not just bigger, but painted with a bold pallette of greens, blues, reds ... beautiful in so many ways. The excavated ruins of Choquequirao were far more extensive than I anticipated, so the two half-days spent on site were tremendous - and hardly anyone there (saw maybe 20-30 people during those two days. I was amazed by the Andean peoples' habitation throughout the mountains - days' walks from any road - as well as their friendliness. Our guide's breadth of knowledge was incredible, as was his friendliness, his amazing network of camp hosts, guides, and mule men along the trail (everyone seemed to know him), and his logistical resourcefulness (landslides cut off a large part of the mountains where we were, and he (and APUS staff) communicated by sat phones and put together an entire new itinerary for our 2d to last day that was different than planned but still beautiful, informative and fun). I was with my brother and his family, and I plan to bring my wife back in 18 months. We will surely use APUS. I would also add a plug for good physical perparation. APUS provides almost everything, but they ain't kidding when they say you should be in good shape. I am age 65, I live at 9300 feet, and am an avid hiker and backpacker. I trained very hard so I could enjoy every minute and not have any of it be a grind rather than just fun. I needed every bit of the getting in shape.

By Andrew B for A.BRAMANTE - 7d Choquequirao to Machu Picchu - 10 April on Apr 19, 2024

I’m glad we decided to go with Apus Peru for the 4-day Classic Inca Trail Trek. From begin to end, everyone was attentive to making sure we had a seamless experience. I hade both Lorena and Sheree helping me with my booking. There were a lot of delays and changes on my end but they never ceased to check in and accommodate. The team of porters, chefs, and guide were so friendly and made the trek quite enjoyable! William was our guide and full of great energy and stories of the history of the Incas, the Spanish colonization, the fauna and flora unique to the Andes, and the culture of Peruvians today. He gave great advice of other places to visit in Peru. If you book a Trek, I highly recommend William! I don’t remember all the names of the porters and the sous chef, but our head chef, Mauricio, and head porter, Valentin, made sure we had a 5-star experience at each rest stop. Each time we were greeted with refreshments, a floral centerpiece, and 3-course meals that were delicious, nutritious, and presented in a way you’d think you were at a hotel and not camping. And who can forget the applause and cheering they gave each time we arrived! I loved each time we passed each other on the trail because they kept us upbeat and motivated! Hands down to the team for carrying all that equipment and keeping a positive environment for us! The tents were comfortable and kept us protected from the rain we got for two of the nights. I highly recommend Apus Peru! We saw some larger groups which would probably have been an experience on its own, but I loved our smaller group because we didn’t feel rushed at all. We were able to go on our own pace and enjoy every bit of the experience! I also love that Apus Peru uses our fees to support the Peruvian locals and the tradition of weaving. They also employ the husbands of the weavers as porters. I felt great knowing that we were all benefiting from this amazing experience!

By Patrick Joseph H for Halili - Classic Inca Trail - 12 March 2024 on Mar 17, 2024

A perfect trip. We got in and up and down and out of Machu Picchu easily. Tours of Cusco and surrounding areas outstandng. Our tour guide, Greco, was thoughtful, knowlegeable and professional. Cannot thank him enough. The tour was very interesting and full of facts and historical contexts. Two well educated travelers were duly impressed. The food and accomodations were also excellent. Trains, drivers, meets and transfers all went off without a hitch. Booking and details were well-handled and communicated clearly. You felt at ease. A+ for Apus Peru and their staff.

By Stevin G for Groth - Custom 3d tour - 22 Feb 2024 - Private on Mar 04, 2024

We really enjoyed our tour - thank you very much! Andrés and his family welcomed us wholeheartedly and let us participate in their unique craft and daily life. The food was delicious and they surprised us with a song and a birthday cake. We were able to buy some of their beautiful handmade textiles - well loved gifts and a cherished memory back home. Our guide Ofelia was excellent, so was our driver. The trip as well as the preparation for our tour was very well organized and we got lots of useful and interesting information. Our needs and wishes were at the center of the attention, even detours were possible. All in all it was far more than we expected. We recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience something beautiful and unique far off the beaten track. We would love to join other trips from Apu Peru at some point in a hopefully not far away future.

By Martina S for Schafer - Huaran weaving tour - 17 February 2024 - Shared on Mar 03, 2024

5 stars We were very well taken care of. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Besides of course seeing Macchu Pichu, we also visited several amazing archeological sites. The food and accommodations were excellent. I highly recommend APUS Tours for this trip.

By Paul P for PRITCHARD - 9d Custom Cusco & Machu Picchu Tour - 5-13 Nov on Nov 27, 2023

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