About this experience
Join us on this day trip away from the city and immerse yourself in the nature of the most beautiful landscapes you can imagine, whether you are traveling alone as a couple or in a larger group, we have daily departures and we accommodate you to your needs that tour is designed for travelers with little time and great physical resistance.
Throughout the tour the difficulty varies from moderate to challenging, which is mainly due to the altitude that exceeds 5000 meters. We recommend that you spend one or two days in Cusco to acclimatize before joining this tour.
During the journey you will enjoy the lifestyle of the inhabitants of the small communities you will observe numerous herds of llamas and alpacas grazing in the mountains and you will witness first-hand millions of years of geological history the imposing mountainous landscape will surely be the protagonist of your photographs .
Join this adventure with us with a comfortable and safe service!
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- First aid kit.
- portable oxygen
- Tourist Transport
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Handmade trekking poles.
- Entrance to the Mountain of Colors
- Bilingual Guide
Not included
- Unmentioned services
Itinerary and highlights
The rainbow mountain is one of the most impressive natural places in the world, this adventure begins with the pick up from the hotel between 4:20 a.m. and 4:50 a.m. Depending on your accommodation in Cusco, once we are ready in the shared transport we will go south of the city for 2 hours until we reach Cusipata where we have breakfast.
We continue for another hour of travel until we reach the starting point of the walk.
Upon arrival, the guide will give us the instructions before the walk and will deliver the handmade canes.
The walking time will be about 2 hours or less, upon reaching the rainbow mountain you will have time to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful landscape of the great snow-capped Ausangate.
After previous indication of the guide we will return to the transport in less than 1 hour, to then go to Cusipata.
We will have a delicious semi-buffet lunch. After lunch we will board our transport to return to Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- Go to Calle del Medio, which is only half a block from the main square of Cusco, there we will pick you up after prior coordination with the Illa Kuntur Travel Agent.
- One day before the tour to the mountain of colors, we will agree the meeting time or via WhatsApp to give you all the detailed information of the walking tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Illa Kuntur Travel Agency
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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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