Journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination – The “Rainbow Mountain” hidden deep in the Andes.
Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate mountain towering in the distance. You will experience first hand how locals live in the mountains and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills.
Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the “Rainbow Mountain”, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a ...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bi-Lingual Tour guide
First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle
Breakfast,1 Buffet lunch (eat as much as you like!)
Entrance fee
Transportation
Horse for entire trip (USD 35.00)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cusco
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination – The “Rainbow Mountain” hidden deep in the Andes.
Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate mountain towering in the distance. You will experience first hand how locals live in the mountains and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills.
Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the “Rainbow Mountain”, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a ...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bi-Lingual Tour guide
First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle
Breakfast,1 Buffet lunch (eat as much as you like!)
Entrance fee
Transportation
Horse for entire trip (USD 35.00)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cusco
Return
Itinerary
1
Vinicunca Mountain
We will pick you up between 03:00 hrs. – 03:15 hrs. Then we are going to set out on a drive through the South Valley. The drive takes around 3 hours to get Hanchipacha community where we are going to stop for breakfast. After that we are going to drive you 15 minutes more to Quesiuno community (4,326 m / 14,189 ft.), where we are going to start with the trekking of 3 hours approx. long to the rainbow mountain (most of the way is going up).
In the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach our destination the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures.
We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depend of your trekking speed and weather conditions).After the amazing view of the landscapes on the top we are going to down to the beginning of our trekking point, that take 2 hours approx. (Quesiuno community) where we are going to take our transportation to Hanchipacha community to have lunch.
Then you are going to be drive to Cusco, and drop you at Regosijos square.
