Full day: Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco

Summary

Our day starts with pickup from your hotel in Cusco around 04:00am . We will start our trip via van to the start of the trail about 3 hours from Cusco to get Hanchipacha community where we are going to stop for breakfast. After that we are going to drive you 15 minutes more to Quesiuno community (4,326 m / 14,189 ft.). We will start our trek for about 3 hours approx. On the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depend of your trekking speed and weather conditions). After, we will start our hike back to the trailhead that take 2 hours approx. (Quesiuno community) where we are going to take our transportation to Hanchipacha community to have lunch. Then you are going to be drive to Cusco, and drop you at Regocijos square 2 blocks from Main Square.

Tour info

Duration
10 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Be dazzled by the Vinicunca Mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain, on this full-day adventure through the Peruvian Andes to the amazing spot. Follow through breathtaking landscapes to a natural rainbow painted across the mountain ridges, a one-of-a-kind sight.

What’s included?

  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco

  • Drop off at Plaza Regocijo ( 2 blocks from main square)

  • English/ Spanish expert trekking guide

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • Transport

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Horses

  • Entrances fee - S/20.00 per person

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 10h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

PV Travel

About operator:

PV Travel is an organization dedicated to providing travelers and volunteers with luxury tours at economic prices. All PV Travel tours are safe, top quality and fun adventures that are environmental and animal friendly. We have designed the most exquisite tours around Peru for you, traveling alone or with your partner, your family, or your group. We will fill your journey through this dreamland with history, culture, adventure and those special ingredients that only PV Travel knows that will make your vacation in Peru an exciting, safe and magical experience.The experienced team at PV Travel will organize your entire trip, making sure that every single detail is arranged carefully in order to make your journey pleasant, luxurious and worry free. Our flexible itineraries and the ability to combine any of our tours and packages makes it easy for our travel advisors to create your dream vacation.We at PV travel will make sure you get exactly what you want from your vacation with the professionalism, quality, and responsibility that are characteristics of our organization. PV Travel in it's dedication to sustainability and human rights has opened the not-for-profit Peru Volunteer and Travel. A portion of all tour proceeds go towards these volunteer programs that benefit the local communities and ecosystems of Peru. Travelers, students & professionals are welcome to volunteer as well! The volunteer programs offered by PV Travel are all inclusive with food and housing and are designed to bring a volunteers skills and dedication to those with little resources by providing them with new skills, assistance and donations. Welcome to helping and traveling!

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