Peru

Rainbow Mountain Full Day Hike

1 days | 1 nights
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Tour Description

Get ready for a full-day adventure to witness the pristine beauty and colourful hues of Rainbow Mountain, situated some 60 miles southeast of Cusco. Depart from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning, and break up the 3.5-hour journey with a stop in Pitumarca for a nourishing breakfast and a browse through the stalls of its local market.

Pass by herds of llamas and alpacas, snow-capped peaks, and through verdant valleys backed by the towering Ausangate mountain on this wildly scenic hike, and reach a dizzying elevation of over 16000 feet (4800 meters). From the Red Valley viewpoint, admire the mountain’s marbled shades of red, yellow, and turquoise.

Gorge on a well-deserved lunch on your way back to Cusco.

Destinations

Peru

Trip at a glance

Visits

VINICUNCA RAINBOW MOUNTAIN: Mount Ausangate, Red Valley Viewpoint

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Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN HIKE: MOUNT AUSANGATE, RED VALLEY VIEWPOINT

Morning

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to drive to Checacupe and onto Pitumarka, where you will stop for breakfast and enjoy some time to browse the market.

After passing the checkpoint of Llaqto in Chilca, the hike starts in the shadow of Mount Ausangate with excellent views of the 20,900-foot giant (6,372 m), among fascinating landscapes dotted with small lakes and lagoons. Walk along the Andean slopes and circle this amazing natural wonder until you reach the scenic viewpoint of the Red Valley. From there, you will get unrivaled views of the Rainbow Mountain and the surrounding area.

Afternoon

Walk back to where the bus awaits you before a well-deserved lunch en route to Cusco.

Transfer back to Cusco.

MEALS
  • Breakfast included
  • Lunch included

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What's included

Accommodation

Nights
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Meals

Bed & Breakfast plan
1 breakfast + 1 lunch

Transportation

Car
Private Vehicle

Orientation

Guide
Private English-speaking Trekking Guide

Entrance Fees

All entrance fees to mentioned sites

What's not included

  •  Domestic Flights
  • International Flights
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra meals
  • Drinks
  • Tips

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Important notes

People with heart conditions are strongly advised to seek medical advice before booking. 

This tour includes several visits at sites above 10,000 ft (3000 m). To avoid altitude sickness, we strongly advise against any strong physical effort or any alcohol consumption in high-altitude places. 

We strongly recommend you to get a travel insurance policy that covers hiking up to 15,000 feet (4500m) above sea level.

Trekking packing list:

  • 15/20 liters backpack
  • hiking shoes
  • hiking poles
  • hiking pants or shorts
  • long or short sleeves synthetic top
  • medium-weight fleece jacket
  • sun hat or cap
  • woolly hat
  • water and windproof parka jacket
  • hiking socks
  • sunblock SPF 50+
  • binoculars
  • toilet paper
  • medical kit with: insect repellent, painkillers, anti-inflammatories, diarrhea treatment, band-aids, blister plasters, knee braces, personal medication
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