Rainbow Mountain Full Day

Overview

Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour – Hike Through Colorful Landscapes & Andean Culture

Enjoy the natural colors of the stunning Rainbow Mountain! Hike through a secluded valley, where you can interact with local people who still keep the ancient Quechua culture alive. You’ll see snow-capped peaks, herds of alpacas, glaciers, and birds, all within an incredibly colorful mountain range. The hike to Rainbow Mountain offers opportunities to see a variety of wildlife, including eagles and birds (caracara is the name of the local bird). The colorful sandstone mountains in the Vinicunca area are very different from other ecosystems you’ll see in Peru.

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco – Cusipata – Rainbow Mountain – Cusipata – Cusco

We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 a.m. and begin our incredible adventure. Our private transportation will take us for approximately 3 hours through the southern valley until we reach the town of Cusipata where we will have our breakfast consisting of local food based on quinoa, maca and more local products. After finishing our nutritious breakfast we will board our transportation to continue our journey to the community of Llacto (4,638 masl / 15,216 feet) where our hike will begin. Along the way, there are impressive views of valleys, rocky mountains, llamas and alpacas with which you can take photos. .

We will begin our hike following a beautiful trail where we will have views of the Ausangate Mountain (the highest mountain in Cusco). After a hike of approximately 2 hours total we will arrive at our destination, the Rainbow Mountain (5,200 masl / 16,466 feet). Upon reaching the summit you will have time to explore the area, take photos or just appreciate the atmosphere. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the summit.

Afterwards, we will return the same way we came. The hike takes 1 hour downhill to our private transport which will be waiting for us to return to the town of Cusipata and have lunch at our restaurant in the town of Cusipata.

After finishing our lunch we will embark on the 3-hour return trip to the city of Cusco to drop you off at your hotel, arriving around 4:00 pm.

What is included?

• Private transportation.
• Breakfast and lunch, hot drinks.
• Experienced professional guide.
• Professional chef in our restaurant (BUFFET)
• Entrance to Rainbow Mountain.
• First aid kit.

What is not included?

• Extra expenses (snacks, water and extra medicines)
• Horses (if you want to take horses you have to pay 120 soles)
• Water: Please bring 1 to 2 liters per person.
• Appreciation to the people (tips)
• We run our trips daily with a minimum of 2 people. We only take small groups and private trips, to enhance the experience and give you the full attention of our guides and staff.
• Walking poles: 15 USD per pair per hike (professional poles that can be extended).
• Horse rental is optional

You can rent with us, request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.

Recomendations

• A small backpack with water to drink.
• Snack
• Comfortable sneakers or runners.
• Camera and raincoat or poncho.
• A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries.
• Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.
• passaport
• ISIC card if applicable.
• Money for water and tips.
• Trekking poles (you can rent them from us when you make your reservation).