DAY 1: CUSCO – CHECACUPE – HAMPATUYOC RUMI – PAMPA CAMP
Day 1 will begin with pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 5am.
Your private transportation will take you on a 2-hour drive through the picturesque towns and valleys of the Peruvian Andes until you reach the small Andean village of Checacupe. Here you will stop briefly to admire the famous 15th century Inca suspension bridge and the 17th century colonial bridge over the Pitumarca River.
A further 2-hours drive will bring you to the start of the hike at Hampatuyoc Rumi. From here you will hike for 90 minutes alongside herds of grazing llamas, alpacas and huanacos, until you reach the lunch stop. Afterwhich, you will follow the trail for a further 90 minutes to the Pampa base camp at 4,885 m / 16,026 ft.
With the afternoon to settle in and take in your surroundings, you’ll set up camp and enjoy a hot cup of coca tea and a bag of fresh popcorn, amidst the backdrop of the snow-capped glacial peaks of the stunning Vinicunca Mountain range.
- Estimated walking time : 4 hours
- Highest point : Pampa base camp 4,885 m / 16,026 ft
- Altitude of camp : Pampa base camp 4,885 m / 16,026 ft
- Food : Lunch and Dinner
DAY 2: PAMPA CAMP – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN PASS – CUSCO
Day 2 will begin with a sunrise breakfast over the Pampa base camp.
The mornings ascent will take you through the mysterious Red Valley to the Vinicunca Pass at 5,020 m / 16,466 ft. From here you will have a spectacular view of the Ausangate Mountain range and the unique colored rock formations that give Rainbow Mountain its name.
The viewpoint at the summit will treat you to the glorious shades of blues, oranges, browns, and reds that make up the Vinicunca Pass. A welcome reward for your mornings efforts!
With a camera full of souvenir photos, you will then descend through Andean meadows accompanied by incredible views of the surrounding glacial peaks. Awaiting you at the finish line will be your private transportation, which will then drive you the 3-hour journey back to your hotel in Cusco.
- Walking Distance : 8 km / 12.8 miles
- Estimated walking time : 5 hours
- Highest point : Rainbow Pass 5,020 m / 16,466 ft
- Food : Breakfast and Lunch