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Rainbow Mountain Peru Full Day Adventure Tour

By Intiperu Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$74 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

The Mountain of Seven Colours, located in the province of Canchis, Cusco, is a must see destination for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Begin your adventure at 4:00 a.m. with comfortable transport from Cusco to the picturesque village of Pitumarca. Enjoy a typical Andean breakfast before embarking on the challenging 15 kilometre hike to the summit, 5,100 metres above sea level. Admire the beauty of Rainbow Mountain and the snow capped Ausangate peak as you immerse yourself in the rich local culture. Conclude your experience with a buffet lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cusco.

Activity location

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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Rainbow Mountain Peru Full Day Adventure Tour
  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 4:00 AM
Price details
AU$74.11 x 1 AdultAU$74.11
Total
Price is AU$74.11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Early hotel pick up at 4:00 am.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional bilingual guide (Spanish & English).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Andean breakfast.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round trip tourist transport from Cusco.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    First-aid kit on the tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional drinks and snacks during the tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Horse rental (optional), paid on site: 25 USD.

Activity itinerary

Cusco

  • 4h
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 am. From there, we will begin our journey towards Rainbow Mountain, passing through picturesque Andean villages and enjoying stunning sunrise views over the Peruvian Andes. We continue driving along the Southern Peruvian Highlands, witnessing the first light of the day illuminating the mountains.

Cusipata

  • 1h 20m
We will stop for breakfast at a local restaurant, where you can enjoy traditional Andean options that will give you the energy needed for the hike. This is also a good time to buy water or snacks for the trail. Drive to Llacto (4,630 m.a.s.l.) After breakfast, we continue for 40 more minutes until we reach Llacto, the starting point of the hike.

Rainbow Mountain Peru

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Hike from Llacto to Rainbow Mountain Viewpoint We begin the hike along a natural trail following a small creek, surrounded by deep valleys and towering mountains. Along the way, you’ll see the impressive Ausangate Glacier (6,372 m), the highest peak in the region. You’ll also observe local communities dressed in traditional Andean clothing, raising alpacas and llamas. Arrival at Rainbow Mountain (5,100 m.a.s.l.) Once at the summit, you will have time to rest, take photos, and enjoy the incredible natural colours of the mountain.

Cusco

  • 3h
Descent, Lunch & Return to Cusco: We return along the same trail back to Llacto, where our transport will be waiting. Afterwards, we head to a local restaurant for a traditional buffet lunch. Finally, we drive back to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 pm.

Location

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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