Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience Peru’s ‘true colors’ during this adventurous full-day trek to ‘Ausangate,’ also known as the Rainbow Mountain. Hike through postcard-worthy landscapes, and get a taste for daily life among area locals as you head to this colorful alpine destination. You’ll cap off the adventure from a vantage point offering 360 views of the colored minerals that give the site its unexpected vista. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are also included.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Local taxes
What's not
- Gratuities
- Horseback available upon request, at an additional cost (US $25 one way and US $45 roundtrip)
Itinerary
Start in Cusco with an early-morning pickup at 4:00 am , continuing for 3 hours aboard a private van to the start of the trail. You will be given a hot breakfast at the trailhead to fuel up for the hike ahead. The hike to the “Rainbow Mountain” will take around 3-4 hours, depending on your fitness level.
During the hike, you will pass through a vibrant green valley with breathtaking views of the majestic Ausangate Mountain in the distance. Along the way, you will also have the opportunity to observe local communities and their traditional lifestyle. As you approach Rainbow Mountain, you will begin to see the unique mineral colors that create its famous “painted” appearance. Your guide will provide an explanation of the geology of the area and support you during the final ascent to a viewpoint offering a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Here, you will have time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. Afterward, you will descend back to the trailhead (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours), where your transportation will be waiting. You will then return to the restaurant where you previously had breakfast. Both breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style. Finally, you will continue your journey back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:00 pm.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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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
- Apu Andino Travel Peru
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Fluent English- and Spanish-speaking trekking guide
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 151% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 961 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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