Full Day Trip from Puno to Rainbow Mountain Ending in Cusco

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Pre-dawn departure from your hotel in Puno. Settle into the vehicle and begin the long drive north into the Andes​

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2. Pause in Pucara for a light breakfast and hot coca tea. Enjoy views of alpacas and farmland as morning light hits the mountains​.

   40 min

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   10 min

4. Upon arriving at the trailhead (approx. 4,600 m), we begin the trek up to the Rainbow Mountain. The hike usually takes 1.5 hours to reach the summit, following a high-altitude trail through a valley with grazing alpacas and views of Ausangate’s glaciers​. Guide will lead the way, keeping a steady pace and helping you cope with the thin air. As you climb, you’ll notice the colored stripes become visible on the mountainside. Reaching the summit at about 5,020 m (16,466 ft), you’ll have time to celebrate the accomplishment. At the top, enjoy panoramic views of the vibrant, multi-colored mountain and surrounding peaks – a true payoff for the early start and challenging hike. Take your time at the summit for photos and rest. After soaking up the views, you’ll hike back down the same path to the trailhead, which takes roughly 1 hour of descent. If you struggle with the hike, horseback rides can often be arranged on the spot for an extra (from 80 soles p/p can carry you most of the way)

   3 hAdmission included

5. Once back at the base, a hearty lunch is provided at a local roadside restaurant. After lunch, you’ll continue the journey by vehicle toward Cusco, heading northwest along the paved highway.

   1 h

6. After a full day of adventure, the tour concludes in Cusco in the early evening. Expect to arrive around 6:00 to 7:00 pm. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel in Cusco, tired but filled with incredible memories

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Cancellation

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

Know before you go

How it compares in Puno

• Its from-price is 575% above the median of the 45 day trips we list in Puno.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Puno

Puno is a high-altitude Peruvian city on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the base for the floating reed islands of the Uros, Taquile Island and Sillustani.

Puno stands at about 3,800 metres on the shore of Lake Titicaca, in the Altiplano of southern Peru, with its bay filled with reed beds. The Plaza de Armas is framed by a baroque 18th-century cathedral with a carved stone façade, and viewpoints on the surrounding hills give views over the lake. Puno is called the folklore capital of Peru, for its dances, costumes and music.

Top-ranked sights in Puno: Uros Floating Islands (Islas Uros), Taquile Island (Isla Taquile), Lake Titicaca.

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