From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Full-Day by Tourist Bus

Santiago, Cusco, Peru



Enjoy a 3-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain. Found in the Peruvian Andes, Rainbow Mountain is famed for its natural, multi-coloured beauty.

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 3:00 PM - 3:30 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

Excludes

Entrance fee to Red Valley reserve area (30 Soles in cash, optional) Saddle horse, available at an additional cost (70 soles per person)

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

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