Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour with Optional Red Valley
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is an unforgettable day hike through the breathtaking Vilcanota Mountain Range, located near one of the most sacred and highest peaks in southern Peru: Ausangate (6,377 m / 20,922 ft). Known as an “Apu” (sacred mountain spirit), Ausangate is considered a life-giving guardian of one of the most pristine ecosystems in the Andes. Throughout the journey, you will be surrounded by snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and herds of llamas and alpacas. This hike offers incredible opportunities to observe local wildlife and admire some of the most spectacular landscapes in Peru. It will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your visit. The Red Valley is a stunning natural attraction located near Rainbow Mountain. It is known for its deep red tones, caused by the high mineral content of the soil, creating a unique and dramatic landscape surrounded by Andean scenery. It is an ideal destination for trekking and photography enthusiasts seeking a less crowded and equally impressive experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick up from the Hotel city center
- oxygen assistance
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- walk sticks
- Breakfast
- Professional tour guide (ENG/ESP)
What's not
- Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
- Entrance to Red Valley
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 AM and begin our incredible journey with a 2-hour drive through the South Valley until we reach the town of Cusipata.
In Cusipata, we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. After breakfast, we will continue our journey to the trailhead (4,326 m / 14,189 ft), where you will receive final instructions before beginning a moderate hike of approximately 2 hours. At around 10:30 AM, we will arrive at our destination, Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). Here, you will have ample time to take in the breathtaking scenery and enjoy this unique natural wonder. An optional visit to the Red Valley is available. If you would like to include this hike, please inform your guide before starting. There is no additional cost for the hike itself; however, the Red Valley entrance fee is not included. After visiting Rainbow Mountain, we will return to the trailhead, where our private transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata. There, we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After a short break, we will begin our return journey to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:30 PM.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off one block from the main square.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Machupicchu Adventure
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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 85% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2930 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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