Rainbow Mountain-1 Day

INTRODUCTION

This experience to Rainbow Mountain begins in the city of Cusco and invites you to discover one of the most impressive natural destinations in the region. Along the way, you will enjoy colorful mountains, crystal-clear rivers, and privileged views of the majestic Ausangate Mountain, considered the highest mountain in Cusco, with a summit reaching 6,385 meters above sea level. The route offers a high-altitude natural setting filled with beauty, peace, and direct contact with local life, ideal for travelers looking for a different hiking experience surrounded by unique scenery and fresh air. Get ready to see the famous Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain up close and enjoy an authentic experience in one of the most visited places in Peru.

INTERESTING POINTS

• Discover the charm and magic of the andes.
• Explore these fascinating places and learn about life in the mountains.
• Hike informed and led by a friendly and knowledgeable local guide.
• Walk along beautiful landscapes and admire valleys, snow-capped canyons and huge mountains.
• Pickup included from all hotels in Cusco City.
• Ideal for couples, groups of friends, nature lovers, and for the whole family.
• Free luggage storage while you do the Trek.
• It is a unique experience

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Book this excursion as early as possible. Having your trip organized in advance will allow you to make better use of your time upon arrival in our city.
• Arrive at least 1 day before your excursion, as this will help you acclimate before the hike. Please remember that the city of Cusco is located at 3,400 meters above sea level.
• Check in advance the personal items you will bring for the trip.
• Visit us at our main office, located in the Historic Center of Cusco, 1 day before your hike at 7:00 p.m., to attend an informative briefing about the trip led by the tour guide. This will help you be better informed, confident, and ready for your excursion.
• You may leave the luggage you will not take on the excursion free of charge in the luggage storage area at our main office.
• Do not forget to carry your updated personal documents, as they may be requested by Peruvian authorities at the checkpoints.
• If you have any questions or would like more information about this Tour, do not hesitate to contact us: Cell phone: +51 984 525 006 / WhatsApp: +51 984 683 047 or write to us at: info@incredibleperutours.com

INTERESTING POINTS OF THE TOUR

• Views of Ausangate Mountain: Enjoy breathtaking views of Ausangate Mountain, the highest mountain in southern Peru and the fifth-highest mountain in the country, with an altitude of 6,385 meters above sea level.
• High-Andean landscapes: Hike through ravines, valleys, rivers, and high-altitude lagoons, surrounded by a unique natural setting.
• Views of Vinicunca Mountain: Admire the best views of Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain or the Mountain of Colors.
• Herds of South American camelids: Observe groups of llamas and alpacas that live freely throughout the area.
• Andean locals: Interact with native people from the area, who are Quechua-speaking and very friendly.
• Meet new friends: Travel with other visitors. Along the route, you will meet many travelers like you, eager to enjoy new experiences and share the journey.

DAY 1: CUSCO CITY – CUSIPATA – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN  – CUSCO CITY

Pick-up will be between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. from your hotel located in the city of Cusco. Then, we will leave the city and head south in our tourist transportation along a paved road until we reach the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast at a local restaurant. This journey takes approximately 2 hours.

After enjoying breakfast, we will continue the trip by tourist transportation along an unpaved but well-maintained road for about 1 more hour until we reach the area known as Phullawasipata. This will be the starting point of the hike and the place where the road ends. This area is located within the lands of the rural community of Chilliwani. We will arrive at approximately 8:30 a.m.

Upon arrival at the starting point of the hike, our guide will give us an introductory briefing about the place and the route. Then, around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our hike with a gentle uphill walk of approximately 30 minutes. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to observe herds of South American camelids, such as llamas and alpacas, as well as some small birds native to the area.

Afterward, the trail continues along a flatter section for about 40 minutes. Along the route, we will take a short break and enjoy our snacks. Then, we will continue hiking and complete a final uphill section of approximately 20 minutes.

Finally, after about 1 hour and 30 minutes of hiking, at approximately 10:30 a.m., we will arrive at our main destination: Rainbow Mountain, a unique place shaped by nature as if it were a great work of art. With a bit of luck, we may also have the chance to observe the condor, considered one of the largest flying birds in the world.

At Rainbow Mountain, we will have enough time to take memorable photos, listen to the explanations of our friendly guide, rest, and enjoy our snacks. From this point, we will also have panoramic views of Ausangate Mountain. After enjoying this magical and beautiful place for approximately 1 hour, we will begin our return to Phullawasipata.

We will leave Rainbow Mountain at around 11:30 a.m. and descend for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach Phullawasipata again. There, our tourist transportation will be waiting to take us back to the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a restorative buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

After our delicious lunch, we will board our transportation once again and return to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.

NOTES

• The schedules of this itinerary are for reference only, they may vary according to the physical condition of each person.

• Up to one day before, please call or inform us via email the name of your accommodation in Cusco City, where we will pick you on the day of the excursion.

• This itinerary may be subject to changes due to circumstances beyond our control, such as adverse natural causes, bad weather, poor road conditions, delays, strikes, cancellations, etc.

THIS TOUR INCLUDES

• Pick up from your hotel on the day of the Tour.
• One-way tourist transportation from Cusco City to the area known as Phullawasipata (Trek Head).
• Professional tourism guide.
• All food during the Tour (01 breakfast, 01 Lunch).
• First aid kit and emergency oxygen tank carried by the guide.
• Tourist transportation back from the Area known as Phullawasipata to Cusco City.

NOT INCLUDED

• Travel insurance.

• Optional tips for the service team (only if you wish, at the end of the Tour, you can give a voluntary tip to the guide, cook and porters).

LIST OF PERSONAL ITEMS YOU SHOULD BRING TO THIS TOUR

Many people assume that the climate in South America is warm, but in higher altitude areas such as the Peruvian Andes, it can be very cold, so we give you a list of things to organize your backpack in advance. If you can’t buy some item, don’t worry, there are many stores to equip yourself in Cusco city, where you can rent or buy what you need.

Please review the following list and remember that everything is very important to the success of your Trek.

Documents

• Original passport.
• Valid student card, if you are a student.
• Travel Coupon or Voucher issued by our Company.

Essentials

• Small backpack.
• Bottle of water and some snacks such as: cookies, fruits, chocolates, among others.
• Extra money, if you want to buy some souvenirs from the Trek.

Garments

• Hiking boots or comfortable sneakers.
• Jacket for the cold.
• Rain poncho or waterproof clothing.
• Sun hat.

Clothes and shoes

• Hiking boots and sandals.
• Warm clothing: Thermal jacket, gloves, scarf, wool socks, fleece or wool hat for cold nights.
• Waterproof clothing: waterproof pants and jacket.
• Cotton or synthetic clothing: long pants, socks, underwear, polo shirts and t-shirts.
• Hat to cover yourself from the Sun.

Pharmaceutical products

• Personal medications, bandages and anti-inflammatory pills.
• Sunscreen.
• Cream for skin and lips.

Other items

• Sunglasses with UV protection.

• Camera with extra batteries and memory cards.

• Pocket knife.

• Good sense of humor

• We recommend prior acclimatization in Cusco City, at least 1 day before the hike, and good health in general.

* If you have any questions or queries about the Items you should bring to the tour, please contact us at WhatsApp: +51 984 525 006 / +51 984 683 047 or write to us at: info@incredibleperutours.com

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Here you will find the Most Frequently Asked Questions from our Clients. Before asking anything, we invite you to carefully read these questions and answers, as well as all our links about this Tour. This will help you obtain information in a simple, fast and practical way.

PRICE

• USD 40.00 per adult (17 years or older)
• USD 35.00 per student or child (4-17 years old)
• USD 0.00 per child (0-3 years old) – Free, traveling with your parents.

IMPORTANT:

• Please note that this excursion is a group tour.
• IF you want a PRIVATE TOUR, please request your quote by email: info@incredibleperutours.com or via WhatsApp: +51 984 525 006

TO CONSIDER

• Our passion is family travel, so if you are coming with children, please get in touch to offer our promotions.

• Our company also has promotions and discounts for student groups and groups of friends. Please contact us to receive our offers.
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If you are interested in doing this route and want to reserve permits, or would like more information, please contact us: Cell phone: +51 984 525 006 / WhatsApp: +51 984 683 047 or write to us at: info@incredibleperutours.com