{"id":9689,"date":"2019-05-10T10:05:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T16:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=9689"},"modified":"2019-05-19T07:36:18","modified_gmt":"2019-05-19T13:36:18","slug":"5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW TRIP! 5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\">Our <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\">5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek<\/a><\/strong> is a breathtaking journey in the Cordillera Vilcanota, on a route we call the \u201cCamino Del Apu Ausangate\u201d, the route to the sacred Rainbow Mountain. <em>Apus<\/em>, or &#8220;sacred mountains&#8221; in Quechua, are the bearers of life and the guardians of some of the most pristine alpine ecosystems in the world. Ausangate, the Rainbow Mountain, is, without a doubt, one of the most stunning peaks you will ever behold and the journey there is a trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-attachment-id=\"9703\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?fit=2000%2C1125&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1125\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;rainbow mountain&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?fit=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?w=1280 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/trip-peru-rainbowmountaintrek.jpg?w=1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On your trek  you will be accompanied by llamas and horses that will carry our gear. These are owned by shepherds of the community of Chillca who are proud to share their land with us, as well as the spirit of their inspiring world. On our hike and in the unique \u201cTambos\u201d or Andean Lodges, daily meals will be prepared by experienced chefs who will introduce you to a great variety of delicious Peruvian dishes and produce, and for your entertainment: authentic vernacular music, played by local inhabitants, will liven up some of our evenings at the cozy, candle-lit &#8220;tambos.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GROUP DEPARTURES: Every Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PRIVATE DEPARTURES: Available upon request<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Day 1: Cusco &#8211; Chillca (LD)<\/li><li>Day 2: Chillca \u2013 Machuracay (BLD)<\/li><li>Day 3: Machuracay- Anantapata (BLD)<\/li><li>Day 4: Anantapata-Huampococha (BLD)<\/li><li>Day 5: Huampococha- Cusco, Departure (BL)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ITINERARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-attachment-id=\"9695\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/day-1-chillca\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-1-chillca.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;CH DECLERCQ&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark IV&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1524995202&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"day-1-chillca\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-1-chillca.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-1-chillca.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-1-chillca.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-1-chillca.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-1-chillca.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"308\" data-attachment-id=\"9692\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/chillca-lodge-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillca-lodge-1.jpg?fit=1600%2C769&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,769\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Chillca-lodge-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillca-lodge-1.jpg?fit=640%2C308&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillca-lodge-1.jpg?resize=640%2C308\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillca-lodge-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C492&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillca-lodge-1.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillca-lodge-1.jpg?resize=768%2C369&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillca-lodge-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chillca-lodge-1.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1: Cusco &#8211; Chillca (LD)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An early departure from Cusco to travel in our comfortable \ncoach bus along the Vilcanota River to visit the temple of Checacupe, \nthen through the upper valley of Pitumarca. At Japura, we&#8217;ll trek a \nshort distance to Chillca. Community members and local musicians greet \nus at our first Andean Lodge, sharing their native Andean music as we \nsip coca tea. Our 8 double rooms have hot showers and full bathrooms. \nThe lodge features tasty, healthy Andean cuisine, such as Alpaca steak, \nwith vegetarian dishes and other dining options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Meals included: <\/em>Lunch, Dinner   <br><em> Mid-Range Accommodations:<\/em> Chillca Lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-attachment-id=\"9696\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/day-2-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-2-view.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1364717290&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"day-2-view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-2-view.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-2-view.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-2-view.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-2-view.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-2-view.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"308\" data-attachment-id=\"9704\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/macchuracay-lodge-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/macchuracay-lodge-1.jpg?fit=1600%2C769&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,769\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"macchuracay-lodge-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/macchuracay-lodge-1.jpg?fit=640%2C308&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/macchuracay-lodge-1.jpg?resize=640%2C308\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/macchuracay-lodge-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C492&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/macchuracay-lodge-1.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/macchuracay-lodge-1.jpg?resize=768%2C369&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/macchuracay-lodge-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/macchuracay-lodge-1.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2: Chillca \u2013 Machuracay (BLD)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After breakfast, we trek along the glacier valley of Phinaya, seeing hundreds of alpacas and llamas. On the way to the glaciers at Mt. Santa Catalina, the trail climbs past the breathtaking Pjachaj waterfall. Our picnic lunch awaits us above. Then, surrounded by moraine walls, glaciers and lakes, we walk about 5 hours to Machuracay Lodge. Your bags are carried by llama caravan. At the lodge, we\u2019re met by the native family that manages it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<br> Mid-Range Accommodations: Machuraccay Lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-attachment-id=\"9697\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/day-3-ausangate-cocha\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-3-ausangate-cocha.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.1&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Paul Spierenburg&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;South America, Peru, Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Vilcanota mountain range, Apu Ausangate hiking trail with Andean lodges, day 3 from Machuracay lodge to Anantapata lodge&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1503770229&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;copyright: Paul Spierenburg&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"day-3-ausangate-cocha\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;South America, Peru, Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Vilcanota mountain range, Apu Ausangate hiking trail with Andean lodges, day 3 from Machuracay lodge to Anantapata lodge&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-3-ausangate-cocha.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-3-ausangate-cocha.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-3-ausangate-cocha.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-3-ausangate-cocha.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-3-ausangate-cocha.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"308\" data-attachment-id=\"9691\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/anatapata-lodge-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/anatapata-lodge-1.jpg?fit=1600%2C769&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,769\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"anatapata-lodge-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/anatapata-lodge-1.jpg?fit=640%2C308&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/anatapata-lodge-1.jpg?resize=640%2C308\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/anatapata-lodge-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C492&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/anatapata-lodge-1.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/anatapata-lodge-1.jpg?resize=768%2C369&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/anatapata-lodge-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/anatapata-lodge-1.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3: Machuracay- Anantapata (BLD)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we take on our first mountain pass (16,587 ft.\/ 5,100 m.) enjoying spectacular panoramic views. Descending alongside the glaciers, we hike to Ausangate Cocha Lake where we\u2019ll have lunch. Here, the landscape shifts dramatically, with red sandstone formations where we\u2019ll see vicu\u00f1as and occasional condors. After a great day of hiking we arrive at the third Andean Lodge to relax, take in the splendid views and enjoy a restful night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<br> Mid-Range Accommodations: Anantapata Lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-attachment-id=\"9698\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/day-4-rainbow-mountain\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-4-rainbow-mountain.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;CH DECLERCQ&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark IV&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1525162514&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"day-4-rainbow-mountain\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-4-rainbow-mountain.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-4-rainbow-mountain.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-4-rainbow-mountain.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-4-rainbow-mountain.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-4-rainbow-mountain.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" data-attachment-id=\"9700\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/huampococha-lodge-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/huampococha-lodge-2.jpg?fit=663%2C440&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"663,440\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"huampococha-lodge-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/huampococha-lodge-2.jpg?fit=640%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/huampococha-lodge-2.jpg?resize=640%2C425\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/huampococha-lodge-2.jpg?w=663&amp;ssl=1 663w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/huampococha-lodge-2.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4: Anantapata-Huampococha (BLD)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After breakfast, we hike the trail up to the next mountain pass. Dropping down, we hike past Lake Kayrawiri, surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and the great valley below. Colorful bands of soil adorn the hillsides. Then, we continue on to Laya Grande Hill via massive Glacier del Inca, to encounter the amazing colors of soil strata at Mt. Vinicunca (the world-renowned \u201cRainbow Mountain\u201d). We have lunch there, with time for photos and a rest stop in this spectacular landscape. On our way to our fourth Andean Lodge we might see hundreds of Andean geese nesting in the cliffs of Anta. Hiking past the flatiron formations of Mt. Apu Labrayani, we arrive at Huampococha Lodge, where we\u2019ll spend the night in comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<br> Mid-Range Accommodations: Huampococha Lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-attachment-id=\"9699\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/day-5-lagoon\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-5-lagoon.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,667\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Paul Spierenburg&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;South America, Peru, Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Vilcanota mountain range, Apu Ausangate hiking trail with Andean lodges, day 4\/5, Huampococha lodge views&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1503924810&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;copyright: Paul Spierenburg&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"day-5-lagoon\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;South America, Peru, Cusco Region, Canchis Province, Vilcanota mountain range, Apu Ausangate hiking trail with Andean lodges, day 4\/5, Huampococha lodge views&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-5-lagoon.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-5-lagoon.jpg?resize=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-5-lagoon.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-5-lagoon.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/day-5-lagoon.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"769\" data-attachment-id=\"9705\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/cultura-local-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cultura-local-2.jpg?fit=1600%2C769&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,769\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cultura-local-2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cultura-local-2.jpg?fit=640%2C308&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cultura-local-2.jpg?fit=640%2C308\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cultura-local-2.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cultura-local-2.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cultura-local-2.jpg?resize=768%2C369&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cultura-local-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C492&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cultura-local-2.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 5: Huampococha- Cusco, Departure (BL)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hike up enjoying an outstanding view of the mountains to reach the top of the last pass. It\u2019s an easy downhill from here. We hike past the strange shapes of a Karst limestone rock forest and continue to the end of the trail at Trapiche. There, we have lunch and return by bus to Cusco, reminiscing about the unforgettable experiences we\u2019ve shared in the Andes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1611\" height=\"795\" data-attachment-id=\"9706\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2019\/05\/10\/5-day-luxury-rainbow-mountain-lodge-to-lodge-trek\/altitudes-and-distances\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Altitudes-and-Distances.png?fit=1611%2C795&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1611,795\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Altitudes and Distances\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Altitudes-and-Distances.png?fit=640%2C316&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Altitudes-and-Distances.png?fit=640%2C316\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Altitudes-and-Distances.png?w=1611&amp;ssl=1 1611w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Altitudes-and-Distances.png?resize=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Altitudes-and-Distances.png?resize=768%2C379&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Altitudes-and-Distances.png?resize=1024%2C505&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Altitudes-and-Distances.png?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=5-Day-Luxury-Rainbow-Mountain-Lodge-to-Lodge-Trek\">5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek<\/a> combines amazingly well with the following itineraries: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=9-Day-Andes%2C-Incas%2C-and-Amazon\">9-Day Andes, Incas, and Amazon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=7-Day-Peru%3A-Machu-Picchu-Tour-by-Train\">7-Day Peru: Machu Picchu Tour by Train<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/trip\/?trip=6-Day-Best-of-the-Huayhuash-Trek\">6-Day Best of the Huayhuash Trek<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to book your next <a href=\"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/destination\/south-america\/peru\/\">Peru adventure<\/a>? Contact us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your friendly Peru expert,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gretchen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our 5-Day Luxury Rainbow Mountain Lodge to Lodge Trek is a breathtaking journey in the Cordillera Vilcanota, on a route we call the \u201cCamino Del Apu Ausangate\u201d, the route to the sacred Rainbow Mountain. 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