Destination
Cusco,PerĆŗ
Duration
1 Day
Group Size
Minimum 1 Persons
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
5,020 m
Rainbow Mountain Peru
The Rainbow Mountain of Cusco,due to rich minerals, the mountain is full of deep colors,Ā also known as Vinicunca, are stunning and can be seen on the spectacular Ausangate Trek. Ausangate mountain is the highest mountain in the Cusco region, itself is considered a holy mountain (or mountain spirit) by local Peruvians and is the deity of Cusco.
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Overview
Daily Departures
Distance hiked: 15 km / 9 miles
Duration: 4:00am-7:00pm
Starting / minimum altitude: 4,326 m / 14,189 ft
Best Season : April to November
Maximum altitude: 5,020 m / 16,466 ft
Approximate walking time: 4 to 5 hours up; 3 hours down
Overall trek difficulty: Moderate , but Challenging
Recommended for people with a sense of adventure and in good hiking shape.
Itinerary
We will pick you up in Cusco at 4:30 a.m., from your hotel at within Cusco. It is about a three and a half hour drive in our private transportation, during which we will pass through traditional villages and see some amazing views of the Andes. When we reach the trail head for this hike, we will stop and have breakfast, After breakfast, we will begin the hike from Chillca, at 3,700 m/12,139 ft elevation. From here, it will be a 4 hours (depending on fitness level), uphill hike to reach the Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you will enjoy amazing views of the Andes, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, and traditional llamas and alpacas grazing along the valley. Once we arrive at the top of Rainbow Mountain, you will have enough time to take photos and relax on the top of the majesty of the red mountains that surround this area. You will also see amazing views of the valleys and Ausangate Glacier Peak in front of you. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top ,After taking a few amazing pictures and enjoy the panoramic the views, then we will begin our descent about 3 Ā½ hours, downhill hike. We will stop in Quesiuno where we will have lunch and then we will start our return trip back to catch our private transport to Cusco. We will drop you off at your hotel around 7 p.m. END OF OUR SERVICESā¦!!
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Please contact us for more information at peru@cuscodestinations.com
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GROUP TOUR : Min. 02 People
Price per person : Ā USD 45.00
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PRIVATE TOUR : Min. 02 People
Price per person : USD 110.00
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