Rainbow Mountain Trek from Cusco

You'll begin your day with an early pick-up from your hotel between 5:30 and 6:00 am. We will travel by car for approximately 2 hours to Cusipata-Paucarpata, where we will have an included breakfast.

After breakfast, we will continue until the control point where we will observe the snowy peak, Wiñay Ritty (Forever Young). We will walk through beautiful landscapes until we reach the Rainbow Mountain (5020 meters above sea level). Here, we will enjoy all the colourful and magnificent views, including a panoramic view of the mountain of Seven Colors. You will have enough time to rest and take pictures.

After that, we walk back to Llaqto, where our vehicle will be waiting for us and we will have lunch. After lunch, we will depart back to Cusco where we will arrive at approximately 6:30 pm. Your adventure comes to an end with a drop-off in central Cusco.

Discover the majestic Rainbow Mountain of Peru, a sacred site and unique natural wonder, on this challenging and rewarding hike.

Highlights:

• Hike to a sacred site of Ancient Peru

• Discover a breathtaking natural wonder

• Witness stunning views of Ausangate glacier

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note that this hike is demanding and at high altitude. It is recommended that travellers are in good physical condition.
While this trek is available year-round, we recommend avoiding the rainy season (November - March) when there will be less visibility on the trek, potentially obscuring the amazing views.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers