24 hours
2 languages
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Enjoy this one-day hike visiting the latest discoveries in Cuzco and the now famous Rainbow Mountain in the Vinicunca village. Due to the rich minerals, the mountain is full of deep colors that create a unique and amazing pattern. You can spend a day in the Andes and go on foot to your own rite in this hidden mountain. It will be a unique and unforgettable experience. On this hike you will see the picturesque villages, the beautiful adobe houses, herds of llamas and alpacas and you will have magnificent views of the Ausangate Glacier (6,385 m / 20,945 ft), the highest mountain in the Cuzco region.

Inclusions

What's included

Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
Professional guide in English or Spanish
Pick up and return to the hotel.
Informative meeting prior to departure at your hotel
lunch
Transportation back from Quesiuno to your hotel in Cusco.

What's not

Trekking poles: you can hire them (USD 5.00 each)
Travel / health / emergency insurance
Meals (breakfast and dinner)
Horses (Option to hire one if you need it at the beginning of the trek) US $ 25.00

Itinerary

After having breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up at 6.00 from your hotel in Cuzco in our transport and drive for approximately 2.5 hours to the starting point in the town of Quesiuno (4,326 m / 14,189 feet). Once we reach the Inkintuyoc bridge, we will begin our walk following a spectacular stream. You will be immediately surprised by herds of alpacas and llamas. We will enjoy the breathtaking views of Ausangate Mountain. Back on the trail, we will find more traditional elements of this hike. This includes potato fields and a unique fauna. We will have the possibility to see chinchillas and vicuñas. The vicunas are the only non-domesticated animals of the llamas family in Peru. Another highlight of this part of the hike is the numerous red mountains. After a total walk of approximately 3 hours, we will reach our destination, Rainbow Mountain (5020 meters / 16,466 feet). After overcoming the impact of its beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and enjoy beauty. After enjoying the best views of this spectacular Rainbow Mountain, it will be time to go back down. We will do a downhill walk where we came from. The walk will last 2.5 hours. Our private transportation will be waiting for us when we return. Finally, we will make a journey of approximately 2.5 hours to Cuzco and transfer back to your hotel in Cuzco.
24 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 10 travellers
Operated by: MAPI TOURS TRAVEL

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Cusco

Its from-price is close to the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 832 of 1358.

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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