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Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

Location Cusco, Peru
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Begin your adventure with a hotel pickup in Cusco between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM. Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Qollasuyo, passing through the Cusipata district, where you'll stop for a 30-minute breakfast.

Afterward, continue your journey for another hour until you reach Fulawasipata, where you'll receive a brief introduction to your hike.

Set off on your trek at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range, starting a 1-hour and 45-minute ascent to the summit of Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you may spot various South American camelids, such as llamas and alpacas. Upon reaching the red hill, you'll be greeted by breathtaking views of the vibrant landscape.

After taking in the views, begin your 1-hour descent through flatter terrain, returning to the trailhead. From there, head back to Cusipata to indulge in a delicious buffet lunch.

Finally, you'll return to Cusco, arriving at Avenida El Sol, in front of Qorikancha temple, around 4:30 PM, conveniently located near many hotels.
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Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours

  • Professional tour guide (ENG/ESP)
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • oxygen assistance
  • Pick up from the Hotel city center
  • walking sticks
  • The entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is PEN 30.00 per person and must be paid directly on site.

  • Rainbow Mountain
    Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM. After a 2-hour drive, you will arrive in Cusipata where you will stop for breakfast and buy water and snacks for the trek. Following breakfast, you'll travel one more hour to the hike starting point, at 4,850 meters. From there you will start your 3.5-kilometer trek to Rainbow Mountain over both flat and uphill terrain. During your hike, you will enjoy amazing views and encounters with wild alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Once you reach the top at 5,010 meters, you can make use of some free time to take a break, and if the weather is good, you will be able to enjoy views over Rainbow Mountain. You'll go downhill to the starting spot for another hour. Then, take transportation back to Cusipata where a local lunch will be waiting for you. Once you finish your buffet lunch you will travel back to Cusco, where you will arrive between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Plaza de Armas.

  • 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
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley

    Location Cusco, Peru
    $30
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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