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Enjoy early access and a guided hike to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley on a premium day trip from Cusco. Marvel at the multicolored beauty of the Andes and enjoy a hearty breakfast and buffet lunch.

Highlights

• Enjoy a guided trek to the top of famous Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley
• Beat the crowds and take in the peaceful and stunning views of the Andres
• Great ready with a local, warm breakfast and savor a buffet lunch after the hike
• Great support from our dedicated guides with high quality equipment

Description

Start with pickup from your hotel in Cusco between 3:00 AM and 3:30 AM. Travel for approximately 1.5 hours to Qollasuyo. Pass through the district of Cusipata with a stop for a 30-minute breakfast. From there, continue onwards with the journey for 1 hour until reaching Fulawasipata. Here, take a pause for a quick brief on how the journey will be carried out. Begin the walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range. This will be followed by an ascent of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to the highest point of the Rainbow Mountain. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to see the different types of South American camelids, a relative of the camel. Upon reaching the red hill, take in the beautiful scenery. Finally, continue the journey with a 1-hour descent into the flat terrain and back to the starting point of the hike. Return to Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch.  Following lunch, return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:30 PM at Avenida El Sol, in front of Qorikancha temple.

Includes

Pickup from your hotel in Cusco (Pick up is between 3:00 am and 3:30 am) Entrance fees to Rainbow Mountain Drop-off in Avenida El Sol, in front of Qorikancha temple Private transportation Bilingual professional guide Local breakfast Buffet lunch First aid kit Oxygen mask Blanket

Important Information

• It is recommended to stay in Cusco for 2 days before the expedition in order to acclimatize to the altitude
• The hike is approximately 3 hours in total and if you are not well acclimatized you may experience altitude sickness during the journey
• It is recommended that you bring: A hat to protect from sun or rain, sunglasses, protective sunscreen lotion, a waterproof jacket or rain poncho, bottled water, a small backpack, and trekking shoes
• Pick up is between 3:00 am and 3:30 am

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund