Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Excursion with Red Valley Option from Cusco

Overview

This full-day excursion takes you hiking in the Vilcanota Range, near the sacred Ausangate peak. The route passes through preserved Andean landscapes, where you will encounter glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and herds of llamas and alpacas. The programme includes a visit to Rainbow Mountain and offers the Red Valley as an option. This site is characterised by intense reddish hues due to the high iron content of the soil, providing a privileged setting for photography and trekking. The service includes pick-up from your hotel in Cusco city centre, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, as well as breakfast and lunch. For your safety at altitude, a professional guide (English or Spanish speaking) accompanies you and provides oxygen assistance and walking poles.

Itinerary

1. Cusco

   We will pick you up at your respective hotel at 4:30 AM, and then begin our incredible adventure driving 2 hours in our mobility through the South Valley until we reach the town of Cusipata.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Vinicunca Mountain

   In Cusipata, we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. Once we all finish, we will continue our travel to the trailhead (4,326m / 14,189ft.) where the last reaches will be given to finally begin a walk of approx. 2 hours for a moderate climb. At approximately 10:30am, we will arrive at our destination called Vinicunca or the Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.). Here you will have enough time to enjoy this unique landscape than geography. If you wish to visit the Red Valley, please note that it is optional. If you wish to visit it, you must inform the guide before starting the hike. There is not extra cost to do this hike but entrance fee to Red Valley is not included. After our visit to the mountain of colors we will return to the starting point, where our private transport will be waiting to take us back to the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and after a short break we will undertake the return trip to Cusco arriving at approximately 4:30 pm.

   · 4 h· Admission not included

3. Cusco

   When you return, the mobility will leave you around the main square.

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup included.

Pick-up from your hotel in the city center. The tour ends one block from the city center. Pick-up time depends on your hotel's location.

What to know before you go

• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• Not recommended for travellers with spinal problems.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Average physical condition is required.
• A vegetarian option is available upon request at the time of booking.
• The activity is limited to a maximum of 18 participants.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund is possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.

Who is it for?

• Travellers with average physical condition.
• Hiking and landscape photography enthusiasts.
• English or Spanish speakers.

What makes it different

• Hotel pick-up included in Cusco city centre.
• Safety equipment provided: oxygen assistance and walking poles.
• Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

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Product code: 89089P3

Activity offered by Chullos Travel Peru via Viator.