Highlights
- Walk through amazing landscapes discovering the Rainbow Mountain
- Travel through the Peruvian Andes and learn about the local culture
- Enjoy breakfast and lunch buffet made with Andean products
Description
Discover the stunning Rainbow Mountain on an unforgettable guided hike
Your experience begins with hotel pickup from the historic center of Cusco between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. You will travel by tourist transport for approximately 2 hours south of Cusco, reaching the district of Cusipata, in the community of Tintinco.
Upon arrival, you will enjoy breakfast to recharge your energy, and you will also have the opportunity to purchase water and snacks for the hike.
After breakfast, we will continue the journey for about 1 additional hour to the starting point of the hike, located at 4,850 meters above sea level. From there, we will begin a hike of approximately 3.5 km, lasting around 2 hours, across both flat and uphill terrain.
During the hike, you will admire spectacular views of the Andes and observe local wildlife such as alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas in their natural habitat.
Upon reaching the summit of Rainbow Mountain (5,010 m), you will have free time to rest, listen to a brief explanation from the guide, take photos, and enjoy the incredible panoramic views, weather permitting.
Afterward, we will descend along the same route for approximately 1 hour back to the starting point, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata.
There, you will enjoy a buffet lunch before returning to Cusco. Arrival is expected between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., ending near the Plaza de Armas or Plaza Regocijo.
Important:
This is a group tour, so it is important to follow the guide’s schedule and return to the transport together with the rest of the group.
Optional:
You may visit the Red Valley (Red Valley); this must be arranged directly with the guide during the tour.
Includes
Pick up from hotel (It is according to the selection)
Tourist transportation
Bilingual tour guide
Breakfast
Lunch
Walking sticks
Oxygen bottle
Dropped off in the Historic Center
Excludes
Horse rental: 100 Peruvian soles per person (cash only), Rainbow Mountain entrance fee: 30 Peruvian soles per person (cash only), Optional Red Valley entrance fee: 30 Peruvian soles per person (cash only)
Important Information
- You must provide a WhatsApp number that includes your country code
Important: For private services departing after 7:00 a.m., breakfast is not included, as the departure from Cusco takes place later. In this case, we recommend that passengers have breakfast at their hotel beforehand
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
