From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Early Access Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG298540-521300
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Enjoy early access and a 3-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain. Found in the Peruvian Andes, Rainbow Mountain is famed for its natural, multi-coloured beauty.
Start with pickup from your hotel in Cusco between 4:00 AM and 4:40 AM. Travel approximately 1.5 hours to Qollasuyo. Pass through the district of Cusipata with a stop for a 30-minute breakfast.
From there, continue onwards with the journey for 1 hour until reaching Fulawasipata. Here, take a pause for a quick brief on how the journey will be carried out. Begin the walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range. This will be followed by an ascent of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to the highest point of the Rainbow Mountain. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to see the different types of South American camelids, a relative of the camel. Upon reaching the red hill, take in the beautiful scenery.
Finally, continue the journey with a 1-hour descent into the flat terrain and back to the starting point of the hike. Return to Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch. Following lunch, return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:30 PM at Plaza Regocijo/Kusipata, centrally located and close to all hotels.
Highlights
- Walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range.
- Enjoy a trek to the top famous Rainbow Mountain
- Discover the small districts of Fulawasipata and Cusipata
- Enjoy a local buffet lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is recommended to stay in Cusco for 2 days before the expedition in order to acclimatize to the altitude
• The hike is approximately 3 hours in total and if you are not well acclimatized you may experience altitude sickness during the journey
• It is recommended that you bring: A hat to protect from sun or rain, sunglasses, protective sunscreen lotion, waterproof jacket or rain poncho, bottled water, a small backpack, and trekking shoes
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup is available from hotels (not private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals, etc.) in the historic center of Cusco. Pickup is only included for hotels located in downtown and in cases where transport is impossible due to the narrow streets, you will be provided with a meeting point. If you are staying in a private apartment or outside the pickup route, you will be provided with the closest meeting point available.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
