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Rainbow Mountain Peru

1 Day

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.

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

Rainbow Mountain Cusco ā€“ Full Day

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€¦!!

More Day Tours in Cusco:

Qā€™eswachaka Bridge Tour - Full Day / Pallay Punchu Mountain Trek - Full Day / Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike - Full Day / Inti Raymi Tour - Full Day Please Contact Us for more information.

Please contact us for more information at peru@cuscodestinations.com

Private transportation to the trailhead
Pick up from you hotel in Cusco
Entrance fee into Rainbow Mountain
English/Sapnish speaking tour guide
One breakfast, one box lunch
First Aid kit.
First oxygen balloon.
Dinner
Extra horse (US$30.00 )
Walking poles (US$5.00 )
Any other service otherwise not mentioned

Price

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

+ Travelers Please contact us to get a special price.

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Price per person

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To make a reservation you will pay 50% and upon arrival you will pay the remaining amount.

If you are a solo traveler please contact us

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