Top Cusco Day Trips - page 37

Roy was great. He was very attentive. I'd never been on an ATV before, and we were provided instructions and time to practice. On the ride up we passed lama, alpacas, and lakes. The colors on the mountains were beautiful. *Roy's name is longer in Spanish, but he said we could call him Roy.

Very well organised. I was picked up at my hostel in the morning, transferred to the bus, then the train and bus again. The staff kept me well informed and I always knew what was next and what to expect. The tourguide was the best. He shared a lot of historical knowledge and kept a perfect pace! All together a five star experience no doubt!

It was a jam-packed day with 8 stops. The trip was great, and I saw most of the Inca places I wanted to see in one day. Only comment is that it would have been nice to have another 30 minutes at Sacred Valley, otherwise I have nothing to complain. Highly recommended. The tour guide Abel was awesome.

Alex our tour guide is nice, he is quick to explain anything needed to know before the strenous hike. He have the necessary things prepared and take care of the people that have altitude sickness. The breakfast and lunch included is basic, taste okay, like traditional peruvian/cuscan home food, so don't expect very high gourmet quality, and i think it is fair for the price of the tour. The restaurant for breakfast and lunch is the same, i recommend to use their restroom before and after the hike to vinicunca/rainbow mountains, once up in the mountain there won't be any restrooms. Bring extra cash to rent a horse to go up, it is 50 soles per ride to go up or down (negotiable), it is an amazing experience. You can save some energy and help out the community there that just recently have road to access to their humble home.

Perfect length day trip. It was an adventure without being too much time in the bus. Our tour guide Jhon was very friendly, speaking English, Spanish, and teaching us some Quechua! His extensive knowledge of the sites made each place even more magical! We even accidentally left an item on the bus after the end of the tour, and they brought the item to our hotel. Thank you so much Jhon and Alfredo!

The experience was well organized and the team of both Elisban and Alex were great. Starting later in the morning vs. the 4:00 AM option was great. Be prepared to have a late lunch (around 3:00), but you basically have the mountain all to yourself. Elisban did a great job explaining about the history and food of the towns you pass through on the way to your final destination. We stopped for some local bread along the way which was a nice treat. The second half of the drive is on unpaved roads, so it takes about 3.5 hours to arrive at the base of the Rainbow Mountain hike. You will need to bring 30 soles/person to enter. The hike itself is a challenging trek at 16000 feet above sea level - the altitude is no joke. You can choose the option of hiking the first 3/4 or taking horses. If you are not a seasoned hiker, I would strongly suggest choosing to take the horses so you can save your energy for the final climb. The views are beautiful, however, you should come prepared for all weather. We faced rain, snow and small hail - so proper clothing helps. The hike back down is much easier than going up. You can choose to take horses back down, however, it is not necessary. The hike back to base camp is ~ 3 KM and the views are beautiful. It should be noted the van and tour guides come equipped with oxygen if anyone is suffering from the altitude. Once we departed, it is about 1.5 hours of driving to reach the lunch spot. You order your food in advance so it comes quickly after you arrive. The restaurant is nice and the food was delicious. They also have clean bathrooms which is a plus. On the final stretch of the drive we listened to music of our different cultures which was fun for all the passengers. We were back by 7:00 PM in Cusco. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend the tour.

With an outstanding guide leading the way, the breathtaking scenery unfolded majestically, and riding tandem on the ATV, I felt invigorated by the adventure and captivated by the opportunity to document our journey. The archaeological sites stood as a testament to the ingenuity of the Incas' sophisticated agricultural practices, making it an unmissable destination for anyone passionate about history and ancient cultures.

We had a great time. We had Alex as our guide and he was very good. You can either ride 2 per ATV or singles. The Red Valley was beautiful and once you get to the top you have a hike to the Rainbow Mountain which is about an hour at a very slow pace. I’d recommend this to people who are not big hikers but want to go to see these two very cool places.