Your Travel Experience with Bamba
Day 1
Cuzco Pick-up
You'll begin your day with an early pick-up from your hotel between 7:00 to 7:30 AM.
Transfer to Quesoyuni
Set out on a drive through the South Valley. We'll enjoy lunch in Pitumarca and then continue our trip to the trailhead at Quesoyuni (4,326 m / 14,189 ft).
Hike to Llamachimpana Camp
We will hike through villages and interact with the local residents. We might also have the opportunity to see adorable chinchillas and vicuñas (the latter being the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru). After a hike of 3-4 hours, we will reach our camp, near the village of Llamachimpana. When night falls, we will have a serene night’s sleep under the stars.
- Lowest Elevation: 4,326 /14,189ft
- Highest Elevation: 4,598 m / 15,082
- Distance to walk: 4 km / 2 ½ miles
- Approximate walking time: 3 to 4 hours
- Level of Difficulty: Challenging
Day 1 - 2
Overnight in Llamachupan Camp
Spend the night at Llamachupan Camp.
Day 2
Trek to rainbow Mountain
After breakfast, we'll begin the day with an early climb up the beautiful Rainbow Mountain. Take in the sights of the magical landscapes and the valleys that this beautiful place offers. After soaking in the incredible views, we will go to the Red Valley viewpoint, about 30 minutes from Rainbow Mountain.
Return Hike to Llamachimpana
Begin our three-hour descent by crossing two beautiful lagoons (Cochayoc and Yanacocha) and arrive at Llamachimpana for lunch.
- Lowest Elevation: Checacupe 3,500 m /14,189ft
- Highest Elevation: Rainbow Mountain 5,050 m / 15,530 ft
- Distance to walk: 10 km / 6 ½ miles
- Approximate walking time: 5 to 6 hours
- Level of Difficulty: Challenging
Drive Back to Cusco
After lunch, we'll travel back to Cuzco where your adventure comes to an end.