Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Full Day Guided Adventure
- 16 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, Peru, a sacred journey through nature, culture, and spirit. Embark on a guided trek through untouched highland desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, and herds of alpacas, leading you to the mystical final destination: Rainbow Mountain, hidden deep in the heart of the Andes. As you hike, you'll pass through a vibrant green valley with breathtaking views of the Ausangate Glacier, revered by local communities as a sacred mountain. Connect with Andean culture by meeting locals who live in harmony with nature and share their ancestral wisdom. As you approach Rainbow Mountain, the first signs of colorful mineral layers begin to emerge, painting the hills with natural magic. Your expert guide will explain the geological formation, spiritual significance, and cultural stories behind this unique site. At the summit, a panoramic 360° viewpoint reveals the majestic beauty of this sacred land in Cusco, a place where nature and spirit meet.
Inclusions
What's included
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Hotel pickup for added convenience
- Bilingual local guide
- First Aid kit
- Round trip transportation from Cusco
What's not
- Entrance to Rainbow Mountain (10 Soles)
- Tips for driver and guide (optional)
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
We will pick you up between 04:00 – 04:30 am. Then we will drive through the South Valley. The drive takes around 3 hours to get Quesinouno community where we will stop for breakfast. We will then start the trek for 3 hours approx. to the rainbow mountain (most of the way is going up). On the way up will be rewarded with breath taking sights of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach our destination, the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on your trekking speed and weather conditions).After the spectacular sights from the top we will go down to the starting point, that will take approximately 2 hours. (Quesiuno community) from where we will take the transport to Hanchipacha community to have lunch. Then we will start our journey back to Cusco.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Encuentros Peru Adventure
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1096 of 4460.
- 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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