Full-Day Tour and Hike to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco, Peru

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Itinerary

1. Pickups are done within the historic center of Cusco. between 4:00am to 4:30am However, if your location is far from the designated pickup area, our team will provide you with a nearby location for the pickup to take place.

   30 min

2. After a comfortable 2-hour drive, you will reach Cusipata, where a stop will be made for a hearty breakfast and an opportunity to purchase water and snacks for the trek ahead.

   40 min

3. After breakfast, you'll continue for approximately one more hour to reach the starting point of the hike, located at 4,900 meters above sea level. The 4-kilometer trek to Rainbow Mountain will take you through a mix of flat and uphill terrain, providing a diverse hiking experience. As you make your way along the trail, you will be treated to breathtaking views and the chance to encounter wild alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas, adding an element of wildlife appreciation to your adventure. Upon reaching the summit at 5,010 meters, you will have some well-deserved free time to rest and, if weather conditions permit, take in the awe-inspiring panoramic vistas of Rainbow Mountain.

   2 h

4. Afterward, you will descend for approximately one hour, returning to the starting point. From there, transportation will be arranged to take you back to Cusipata, where a delicious local lunch will be awaiting you.

   40 min

5. After buffet lunch, you will be on the journey back to Cusco, arriving at around 3:30 to 4:00pm ending the tour in the city center of cusco.

   Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 428 of 1358.
• 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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