Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco

Cusco, Peru

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Prepare to be dazzled by a technicolor mountain during this rugged full-day hike to Peru’s ‘Ausangate’ (Rainbow Mountain). Trek for 3 to 4 hours through a vibrant green valley, passing local villagers as you progress. You’ll soon ascend the summit of this multi-colored mountain, before continuing back to down to the trailhead for lunch. Lunch, breakfast, and snacks are included.

Make an ascent of Peru's 'Rainbow Mountain' during this full-day hike
Travel through vibrant green valleys and interact with Andean locals
Enjoy 360-degree views (and a sense of accomplishment) at the summit
Learn the geology behind this striking, rainbow-colored, mountain
Included breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Great adventure trip for outdoor-lovers and hikers

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Breakfast
Local taxes

Gratuities
Horseback available upon request, at an additional cost (US $25 one way and US $45 roundtrip)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Plaza de Armas Cusco Hotel
Portal Mantas 114, Cusco 084 Peru

Pickup details

Location Name: At your accommodation in Cusco City (Downtown). We need you to provide us with your accommodation details in advance. Return Location: Return to your accommodation in Cusco (downtown)

Operating hours
.2:15 am

Itinerary

Receive a pickup from your Cusco accommodations around 2:15am, traveling for 3 hours to reach the trailhead for your hike. Fuel up with an included hot breakfast before setting off. The total hike up “Ausangate” will take between 3 and 4 hours based on your fitness level.

Begin your hike by traveling through a verdant valley, catching glimpses of the Rainbow Mountain off in the distance. As you walk, you’re also likely to encounter Andean locals, offering a peek at typical daily life. The closer you get to Ausangate, you’ll start to see evidence of the colored minerals that give this area its unexpected visual effect. Listen as your guide explains details behind the geology of the area for further context.

Make one final push to reach the summit of your target peak, using words of encouragement from your guide to fuel your ascent. From the top you’ll have time for some celebratory snacks, plus panoramic views of the surrounding area. After a hour break, head back down to the trailhead, continuing for 2.5 to 3 hours on the return trip.

Enjoy an included lunch at the trailhead prepared by the trip’s private chef before transferring back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 7pm.

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Fluent English- and Spanish-speaking trekking guide
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.0

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This is an early start, but in my...

Rog, Jul 2017

This is an early start, but in my opinion, well worth it! There is a bit of travel involved to get there, but you will eventually get the reward! The Rainbow Mountain is breathtaking. We arrived rather early in the morning and my wife smartlygot a horse up to the top. I trudged along behind and you really feel it, as the top is over 5,200 metres high! The walk is around 18km in total, however, the view at the top is scintillating!! Amazing colours and scenes and I have no doubt this will be one of the major tourist attractions shortly. If you feel tired, get a horse. Most others get them and they are only 40-45 US up there. Whilst the Rainbow mountain and scenery were amazing, we found our guide to be a bit lethargic and disinterested during the day, and the lunch is really a non-event trust me, its the opposite of gourmet! We had ours at around 3pm, which was a shame as we had bee up since 2am for the trip. If you get a guide who loves their job and the mountain, then this would be a 5 out of 5 trip! The scenery is breathtaking and the view amazing. Just a bit of elaboration on the Viator site from the supplier about what to expect outside of this! Otherwise, good luck..the climb is most definitely worth it and its easier on the way down!!!! PS - for those who worry, all suppliers and guides take oxygen just in case. Otherwise, if you aren't energetic on the morning, get the horse. My wife was so happy to get one and she stated she wouldn't have made it if she didn't get one.