From Cusco: Mountain of Colors with a buffet meal

Cusipata District, Peru



Enjoy this incredible experience alongside top professionals as you explore the colorful mountain and discover the magic of nature.

Highlights

  • Discover the lost wonder of Salkantay
  • Enjoy the azure colors of Lake Humantay
  • Explore nature and feast your eyes on magnificent landscapes

Description

Enjoy this incredible experience during your visit to the Mountain of Colors. You’ll have the opportunity to see alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas while taking in the breathtaking views of the mountain during the trip. Our tour will begin with pickup from your lodging in Cusco between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. After a 2-hour drive, you’ll arrive in Cusipata, where you can enjoy a nutritious breakfast. After breakfast, you’ll travel another hour to the trailhead at 4,850 meters. From there, you’ll begin your 3.5-kilometer hike to Rainbow Mountain over flat and uphill terrain. During your hike, you’ll enjoy incredible views and encounters with wild alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Once you reach the summit at 5,010 meters, you’ll have some free time to rest, take photos, and enjoy the breathtaking view. You’ll then descend back to the starting point over the course of another hour. Afterward, you’ll take transportation back to Cusipata, where a local lunch will be waiting for you. Once you’ve finished your buffet lunch, you’ll travel back to Cusco, arriving in the city between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Includes

Pickup at your hotel in the historic city center Transportation Bilingual guide Buffet breakfast and lunch Oxygen tank 1 wooden walking stick First-aid kit

Excludes

Entrance fee to the mountain: 30 soles per person Horses: available starting at 100 soles per person per leg Additional expenses Water

Important Information

  • Please provide your correct WhatsApp number so we can contact you directly before your trip begins.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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