1 Day Tour of Rainbow Mountain from Cusco

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  • No booking fees
  • E-ticket/Mobile voucher
  • duration 1 days
  • tour type Private and Group
  • age requirement 5-79 yrs
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Maximum altitude 5000 meters
  • Trek difficulty Medium
  • Tour Code BM-9564
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
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  • Starts Cusco, Peru
  • Ends Cusco, Peru
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Enjoy a fascinating trekking experience
  • Check out the stunning beauty of the Rainbow Mountains
  • Discover the beautiful Peruvian culture
We will pick you up at 04:00 am to your hotel. After boarding your private car, we then take you to the village of Pitumarca. Pass through various towns and enjoy the incredible views of the Peruvian Andes right through the journey.

Arrive your destination and start the day with a delicious breakfast. We also help you buy some provisions that are necessary during the tour. After this short stop, we will continue our journey observing the landscapes, the mysterious mountains and the deep valleys.

We reach the village of Chillca at a distance of 3700 meters above sea level. From here, we start the walk uphill for 4 hours until you reach the Rainbow Mountain. When you reach the top of the mountain, you will be able to enjoy stunning views of the Andes and the Andean fauna.

All the mountains surrounding this area are red and there are stunning views of the valleys and mysterious mountain of 7 colors, where we will have enough time to be able to take photos and videos.

After the great experience, we will begin our return. We then proceed to enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, you can visit some of the locals in their homes, where you can see the way of life of people who still practice the ancient traditions of the Incas.

Later we will return to Cusco at 19.00 hours.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Private transportation to the start of the trail
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco (no matter in which hotel)
  • Breakfast at the beginning of the trail
  • Entrance Ticket to the Park
  • Professional guide during the entire trip (English and Spanish)
  • Lunch
  • Trekking poles
  • Emergency horse to ride
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Drinks.
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CANCELLATION

Cancellation for this product is free up to 48 hours before the chosen start date - full refund will be given. If cancelling less than 48 hours before the chosen start date no refund applies.

Other Practical InformationFULL DAY: CUSCO – QUESIUNO – VINICUNCA – QUESIUNO – CUSCO We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and head south from Cusco through the beautiful landscapes of valleys and agricultural communities. This route to the community of Quesiuno (4,326m / 14,192 ft) will take about 3 hours. Upon arriving the community, we will have a delicious breakfast prepared by our chef. After breakfast, we will begin our hike, following a beautiful creek through a portal in between the mountains, accompanied by our first views of Ausangate, the fifth highest peak of Peru. Along the way, we will pass through herds of hundreds of alpacas and llamas and the occasional shepherd or local people moving about their daily activities. Our total ascent will last about 4 hours, which brings us to our final destination and highest point on our trek, Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5,020 mts / 16,466 ft), or, as we like to call it, Apu Ausangate’s Poncho! Here we will stop to admire and appreciate the outstanding views in all directions and the rare geological formations that appear to be painted with several exotic colors. Far below and into the distance are infinite valleys and glaciers as far as one can see. We will stop for about 30 minutes – the perfect amount of time to rest, to have a snack, and immerse yourself in this wild environment before we must begin our descent, roughly three hours. Upon arrival at the trailhead, our chef will be waiting with a delicious hot lunch. We will have time after lunch to visit some of the local households and observe the lifestyle and customs that are still being practiced today since Inca times. Here the native language of Quechua is spoken and agriculture is essential for life. At the end of the day, our tour will conclude with an opportunity to meet with local people from the community before making our journey back to Cusco in our private van. We will leave you back at your hotel around 7:00 p.m. Meals: Continental Breakfast / snacks / fresh lunch Lowest Altitude: 4,326 m / 14,189 ft Highest Altitude: 5,020 m / 16,466 ft Distance: 15 km / 9 ¼ mi Travel time: 4-5 hours ascent; 3-4 hours descent Level of Difficulty: Very Challenging
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