We will wake with the first rays of sun for a long, challenging day, in which we have to climb two very high mountain passes. After breakfast we will start the hike, ascending to Arapa pass. From there we descend to Pucacocha (a lake) where we will take a break and eat lunch. From there, we start ascending again to Apacheta pass, which will challenge our physical strength and stamina. The imposing mountains watch over us as we go and we will pass flocks of llamas and alpacas as we finally descend to camp at Anantapata.

Campsite: Anantapata 4720m.a.s.l.

Maximum altitude: 4929m.a.s.l.

Minimum altitude: 4450m.a.s.l.

Hiking Distance: 16km

We will wake and eat breakfast early today to set off for Rainbow mountain, in order to try to avoid the crowds of people doing the full day tour from Cusco. To get to Rainbow Mountain, we use a route little used by other people and after our time at the viewpoint to take photos, we will continue hiking to the Red Valley, and its unique red mountains. The hike ends with lunch before we board the vehicle to head back to Cusco.  

• Maximum altitude: 5020m.a.s.l.
• Minimum altitude: 4755m.a.s.l.
• Hiking Distance: 9km

• Guide in English/Spanish
• Specialist trekking chef

Orientation briefing the day before the trek

• All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 3, including snacks
• Camping equipment: 4 season tents, inflatable sleeping pads, kitchen tent, dining tent, sleeping bag, portable toilet
• Mule handlers and pack animals for transporting gear including personal belongings
• Saddle horse for emergencies
• Use of duffle bag (for personal belongings to be carried on the horses
• Private transport
• Oxygen and first aid kit
• Entrance fees
• Communication: satellite phone or spot x

• Medical or travel insurance
• Tips (optional)
• Evacuation costs

• Baseball cap or sun hat with visor and neck protector
• Wool or fleece beanie
• Bandana or Buff to cover the neck/face
• Fleece or wool gloves
• Synthetic base layers (long pants and long-sleeved shirt) (polypropylene or Capilene)
• Sweater or fleece jacket
• Warm synthetic or down jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof trousers (recommended)
• Hiking trousers
• Light synthetic t-shirts
• Thick wool or synthetic socks
• Thin hiking socks
• HIking boots or shoes (waterproof recommended)
• Dry bags or plastic bags to keep clothes dry
• Sun block
• Insect repellent  
• Daypack (20-30l).
• Sunglasses
• Swim suit
• Personal medication