Excursion to Rainbow Mountain-with Horses Only Climb || Full Day
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
It is an impressive day of hiking in the Cordillera Vilcanota, "which is very close to the highest and sacred mountain in the South of Peru called the Ausangate (6,377mts). This "Apu" bearer of life is the Guardian of one of the most pristine ecosystems in the world. Thus, our walk will be accompanied by snow-capped peaks, glaciers, herds of llamas and alpacas. This hike offers a selection of wildlife and very impressive landscapes. This will probably be one of the best things you will see in your visit to Peru. The Red Valley is a stunning landscape located near the Rainbow Mountain in Peru. It stands out for its intense reddish hues, a result of the high iron content in the soil, and offers a unique visual experience surrounded by mountains and Andean nature. It is an ideal destination for trekking and photography enthusiasts.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick up from the Hotel city center
- oxygen assistance
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- walk sticks
- Breakfast
- Horses only up
- Professional tour guide (ENG/ESP)
What's not
- aditional expenses
- Entrance
Itinerary
We will pick you up at your respective hotel at 4:30 AM, and then begin our incredible adventure driving 2 hours in our mobility through the South Valley until we reach the town of Cusipata.
In Cusipata, we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. We will continue our journey to the trailhead (4,326 m / 14,189 ft), to finally begin a hike of approximately 2 hours with a moderate ascent. At the start of the hike, the guide will help you rent horses. At approximately 10:30 a.m., we will arrive at our destination, Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). Here you will have ample time to enjoy this unique landscape. If you wish to visit the Red Valley, please note that it is optional. If you wish to visit, you must inform the guide before starting the hike. This hike is free, but admission to the Red Valley is not included. After our visit to Rainbow Mountain, we will return to the starting point, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After a short break, we will begin the return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:30 p.m.
When you return, the mobility will leave you around the main square.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Chullos Travel Peru
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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