About this experience
DETAILS: This short trek is by Cusipata Town, saving at least 3 hours of hiking. From 4:00 am to 3:30 pm approx. The Tour will start picking you up from your hotel to travel by bus during 3 hours until the last town, in this place we will have the Breakfast, and then we are going to start hiking by 1 hours and a half approx. until arrive to the top of the mountain, located 5200m. Then free time to take incredible pictures of the Mountain colors and to enjoy the explanation of our professional Guide. In the afternoon, we are going to come back to the town by the same way to take and enjoy our Lunch. and then 3 hours by bus to Cusco. INCLUDES: Touristic Transport Professional Guide Breakfast and Lunch Box Lunch Walking Sticks First Aid Kid and Oxigen. All entrances Hotel Pick up and Drop - off
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Private transportation
- First Aid Kit
- Oxygen
- Small group
- Lunch
- Professional Bilingual Tour Guide
- Breakfast
Not included
- Horses (100 soles)
- Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain (approx.)
Itinerary and highlights
For this Small Group tour (Max 6 hikers) You will need to wake up early to enjoy this natural marvel at its best. Between 3:30am and 4am we will collect you directly from your hotel to start our ride to Qollasuyu, located to the south of Cusco city. First we will drive for around 1 and a half hours where we will then stop for 20 in the district of Cusipata (3310m.a.s.l.) There we will find a restaurant where we get to enjoy an appetizing breakfast. After this, we will continue our journey for another hour to Fulawasipata (4660m.a.s.l.), where we will speak about the details of our route. From there, at the foot of the sacred mountain Ausangate, we will begin our hike. We start with an approximately 2 hour ascent with our destination being Rainbow Mountain, or Vinicunca (5200m.a.s.l.). Along the way we get the opportunity to observe different landscapes.
The rainbow Mountain Or Vinicunca Mountain is a place located 4 hours by car and 2 hours extra hiking from Cusco city, is a natural wonder that over the 5000 metters over the sea level has a range of colorfull mountains.
All those colors come from millions of years ago, this place was under the snow, but the global warming is showing this wonder now.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Rainbow Mountain Cusco Agency
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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