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Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour

Full Day | A partir de: US $ 0.00


Explore Rainbow Mountain in small groups with exclusive tour guides, and amaze yourself with the beautiful scenery of the mountains, local villages, llamas, alpacas, and surrounding glaciers. Daily departures to Rainbow Mountain with picnic meals and private transportation!

Our Rainbow Mountain Full Day tour is the perfect way to see these amazing natural wonders up close! This tour includes a guided hike to Rainbow Mountain, where you’ll see the stunning views of the colorful landscape. You’ll also explore Red Valley, home to some of the world’s most beautiful red rock formations. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Rainbow Mountain Full Day firsthand!

Itinerary Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour

This incredible adventure begins very early in the morning. We will pick you up at your hotel in the historic center of Cusco at 4:30 am and we will start a journey towards the south of the city; It will be a 2-hour journey until we reach Cusipata, here we will have a hot breakfast and from there we will continue the journey along a carriage trail to the town of Chilihuani for 1 more hour.

The town of Chilihuani is located at 4,626 meters above sea level (15,177.17ft) and it is from there that we begin the walk that will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes bordering a beautiful stream. Let yourself be captivated by the path and by its fauna, you will see groups of herds of Andean camelids such as llamas and alpacas; Ready your camera! The great snow peak that you will see is the highest in the region, the “Apu Ausangate”, its majesty and mystique will remind you that you are in a unique and magical place. During the journey, you will be able to interact with the community members of the area, learning a little about their daily lives; You will see various fields of cultivation that are worked in the area, especially potatoes and their different varieties.

After the 1 hour and 30min. walk, which is a 4km climb, you will be surprised by the wonderful view of Vinicunca, The Rainbow Mountain (5,020 masl / 16466ft). Take out your camera to record this moment! You will have enough time to explore the area, take photos and also take a breather to renew your energy (approximately 30 minutes at the top).

When it is time to begin the descent along the same ascent route, the return walk will take approximately 1 hour until you reach the place where the return transport will be waiting for you.

After 1 hour of travel, we arrive at Cusipata for lunch (buffet). Later, we will continue the return to Cusco, arriving after approximately 2 hours. You will be back to Cusco at the end of the afternoon.

Some information about the walk:

  • Total walking distance: 8 km.
  • Walking hours: 3.5 hours.
  • Minimum height: 4652 masl.
  • Maximum height: 5020 masl.
  • Degree of difficulty: 4 out of 5.

Simple itinerary

 

04:20 – 5:00

 

Hotel pickups for the transport towards rainbow mountain

 

05:00 – 05:10

Departure from Cusco city and takes approximately 2hrs to get to Cusipata town  (asphalt road)
06:30 – 07:30 arrival and take breakfast at Cusipata town (tourist restaurant)
 07:30 – 08:30 01hr more transport to the starting point of the trek – check point

(road not asphalted)

08:30 – 10:30 start the uphill trek from 4650m to the heights pint

(color mountain) 04km up

 10:30 – 11:00 Arrival to the color mountain (5020m) spend some  time at the top of the mountain taking photos  in the view of the beautiful surrounding scenery
11:30 – 12:00 Ask to the guide.

optional – go to the red valley (1.5km walk ) doesn’t include entrance 20sol

(Visit to the red valley without guide).

 11:30 – 13:00 Return to the starting point where transportation awaits us 04km down.
 13:30 – 14:30 Go to the restaurant for buffet lunch before hitting the road back to Cusco.
16:00 – 16:30 Return takes 1.5hrs to get back to plaza Regosijo – Cusco.

Drop off at airport or bus terminal upon prior request.

The tour end and pick-up time delays depending, traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.

Wait in the hotel/hostel lobby until pick-up (the guide will contact you by WhatsApp or ring the hotel doorbell)

Included

 INCLUDE Rainbow Mountain Full Day :

  •  Round trip transportation by van
  •  Breakfast (hot chocolate, coffee, tea, bread or pancakes with butter and jam)
  •  Buffet lunch /vegetarian option
  • Spanish – English certified guide
  •  First aid kit and oxygen bottle for emergencies.
  •  Groups ranging between 14 -18 people

Not Included

NOT INCLUDE:

  •  Entrance fees 30 sol Foreign, 20 sol Peruvian
  •  not traveler insurance life.

What To Bring?

WHAT TO BRING:

  •  Day pack
  •  Camera
  •  Water, we recommend you 1 liters of water
  •  but you can also buy on the way.
  • Snacks like, apple, cereal bar,
  •  sweets and chocolates.
  •  Sun cream.
  •  Rain poncho.
  •  Cash in soles for your extra expenses such meals, water, etc.
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before.

Faqs

How to book?

To confirm the tour of the vinicunca tour you can do through our mail or WhatsApp / roundtriptravel@outlook.com / +51984325476 for us to send them the confirmation and the invoice. You must indicate the date of travel and the number of people. You could even reserve 01 day before the trip directly in our office.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation 24 hours before.

Is there a discount for university students?

Yes, you must carry the original authorized University card with a valid date, the discount is 5 sol.
Minors: automatic discount with ID or passport (03 to 17 years old) the discount is 5 sol.


OPCIÓN A: TOUR GRUPAL - $ 22

  • 🛏️ Pick-up from hotel.
  • 🚌 Round-trip transport by van.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Professional guide.
  • 🍽️ Meals: 01 breakfast, 01 buffet lunch.
  • ⛑️ First aid.

OPCIÓN B: TOUR PRIVADO - $0

  • 🛏️ Pick-up from hotel.
  • 🚌 Round-trip transport by van.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Professional guide.
  • 🍽️ Meals: 01 breakfast, 01 buffet lunch.
  • ⛑️ First aid.