Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco
Description
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.
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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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Location Name: At your accommodation in Cusco City (Downtown). We need you to provide us with your accommodation details in advance. Return Location: Return to your accommodation in Cusco (downtown)
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1)
<p>This is an early start, but in my opinion, well worth it!<br/> There is a bit of travel involved to get there, but you will eventually get the reward! The Rainbow Mountain is breathtaking. We arrived rather early in the morning and my wife smartlygot a horse up to the top. I trudged along behind and you really feel it, as the top is over 5,200 metres high! The walk is around 18km in total, however, the view at the top is scintillating!! Amazing colours and scenes and I have no doubt this will be one of the major tourist attractions shortly. <br/> If you feel tired, get a horse. Most others get them and they are only 40-45 US up there. <br/> Whilst the Rainbow mountain and scenery were amazing, we found our guide to be a bit lethargic and disinterested during the day, and the lunch is really a non-event trust me, its the opposite of gourmet! We had ours at around 3pm, which was a shame as we had bee up since 2am for the trip. <br/> If you get a guide who loves their job and the mountain, then this would be a 5 out of 5 trip! The scenery is breathtaking and the view amazing. Just a bit of elaboration on the Viator site from the supplier about what to expect outside of this! Otherwise, good luck..the climb is most definitely worth it and its easier on the way down!!!!<br/> PS - for those who worry, all suppliers and guides take oxygen just in case. Otherwise, if you aren't energetic on the morning, get the horse. My wife was so happy to get one and she stated she wouldn't have made it if she didn't get one.</p>
