Journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination – The “Rainbow Mountain” hidden deep in the Andes.
Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate mountain towering in the distance. You will experience first hand how locals live in the mountains and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the “Rainbow Mountain”, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up this sacred land in Cusco – Perú.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Breakfast and Lunch
✔ Bi-lingual guide
✔ First Aid kit
✔ Transportation
✔ Hotel Pickup
✖ Entrance to Rainbow Mountain (10 Soles)
Pickup Locations
1. Inka Club Hostel
2. San Agustin International Hotel
3. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
4. Atoq San Blas Hotel
5. Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
6. Tecte Guest House
7. Hotel Marqueses
8. Andean Wings Boutique Hotel
9. Qorikoyllur Hostal
10. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
11. Hotel Royal Qosqo
12. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
13. Hotel Cusco Plaza III
14. Hospedaje Kiswarcancha
15. Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel
16. Kimsa Hotel
17. Inkaterra La Casona
18. Hotel Sol Plaza Inn
19. Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel
20. Old Town Cusco
Additional Info: We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.
Itinerary
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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.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
