About this experience
Enjoy this 12 hour trip to Rainbow Mountain in Peru. Beginning with an early morning pickup from your hotel at 5:00am by your guide, you will then be driven to the southern part of ancient Quechua, about a 2 hour drive, and stopping for breakfast at 6:30am. Once you arrive, you will start the walk to the foot of the snowy Ausangate, an ascent of approximately 1:20 hours to the highest point of the mountain Colorado, and you will have the opportunity to see the different varieties of South American camelids. After taking pictures and taking in the sights from the top, you will head back down to have lunch, and be driven back to your hotel in Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–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
- Bring a jacket and sunglasses
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What is included
- Professional guide
- Hotel/port pickup
- Lunch
- final tour to two blocks from the main square
- Breakfast
Not included
- Drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- No incluye entrad
Itinerary and highlights
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco, and be driven to Qollasuyo, the southern part of ancient Quechua (Cusco). The trip will be about 1 to 2 hours in transportation. You will pass by the village of Checacupe, then continue to Pitumarka, where we will have our breakfast. You will then start your hike at the foot of the snowy Ausangate, an ascent of approximately 1:30 hours to the highest point of the mountain Colorado.
During this hike, you will have the opportunity to see the different varieties of South American camelids. At the top of the mountain, you will have time to take pictures of this enigmatic place. Afterwards, we will continue the 1:30 hour descent trek to the starting point of the trek. You will then be taken by car to Pitumarka where you will have lunch, and finally return to Cusco
Meeting and pickup information
- THE PICK UP ITS ONLY HOTELS OTHER OPCIONS THER MEETING PINT IS IN PLAZA DE ARMAS ,MAC DONALS DOOR the pick up.is 4 30 to 5.am
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Incas Advisor Travel Peru
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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own equipment
- Bring a jacket and sunglasses
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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