Rainbow Mountain (New Shorter Route)

OVERVIEW:


This is the NEW, SHORTER & EASIER program that will allow you to visit the Rainbow Mountain of Peru, also known as Vinicunca, this amazing colourful area can be seen over the Ausangate area in 1 full day.


On this trek you will also see typical Andean villages with beautiful adobe & stone houses, herds of llamas & alpacas and you will have amazing views of the Ausangate Mountain (6,385 m / 20,945 ft.), the highest mountain in Cusco.


Tour Type: Hiking, off the beaten path adventure

Suited for: People with a good sense of adventure, adapted to the high altitude and in good shape

Difficulty: Moderate

Hiking Roundtrip: 5 miles - 2.5 - 3 hours

Car ride: 62 miles Each way

Please note that you must be well adapted to the altitude!

DETAILED ITINERARY: Meals Included: B= Breakfast L=Lunch


We will pick you up at 4 - 4:30 AM from your hotel in Cusco. Our transportation will take you from the south of Cusco to the town of Cusipata, this car ride takes about 2 hours. In Cusipata you will use the bathrooms and you can have more breakfast. Later at about 8 am we will continue our trip to the “Rainbow Mountain” by car for about 1 hour and 15 minutes until reaching the end of the road. On the way we will enjoy views of amazing landscapes, herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, lots of reddish mountains and traditional local houses. You will start at about: 4600 mts / 15180 feet, the hike to the highest view point of the Rainbow Mountain (5036 mts / 16619 feet) takes about 1 1/2 hours gradually going uphill (Distance: 4 kmts / 2.5 miles). We will have time to explore the area and take pictures; spending at the view points approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the time and weather conditions)

Later we will hike back downhill to the beginning; this will take about 1 hour approx. Then we will take our transportation back to Cusipata to have lunch. After lunch we will drive back to Cusco and drop you at your hotel at about 4 - 5 pm.


Notes:

- If you take the private tour you can leave at any time until 8 am.

- The times may vary according to the conditions of the road, trail and guide's recommendations.

Our tours are Fully Customizable and leave 365 days a year!

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PRICES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS

PRIVATE TOUR:

2 - 3 People 4 - 5 People 6 - + People
US$95 US$85 US$80

TOUR WITH A GROUP:

1 - 3 People 4 - 5 People 6 - + People
US$50 US$45 US$40
INCLUDED IN THE PRIVATE TOUR:
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Round trip PRIVATE transportation: Hotel - Beginning of the hike - Hotel Professional English/Spanish speaking Tour Guide Assistant tour Guide (for more than 9 people) First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle Entrance fees
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR WITH A GROUP:
Round trip bus transportation: Hotel - Beginning of the hike - Cusco (center), English/Spanish speaking Tour Guide, First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle Entrance fees

Does not include: Services and Sales Taxes, Tips, Horse for entire day US$30, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, non described meals & snacks, insurance of any kind.


You must bring:

Day pack, warm clothes (scarf, sweaters, rain jacket, gloves), Walking boots, Walking sticks, Rain poncho, Sun hat + sunglasses, Toilet paper and hand sanitizer, Sunblock, Personal medication, Recommended extra money for tips and drinks, etc: 200 soles (USD $55.00)


BOOKING & DEPOSIT FOR THE TRIP:


- To reconfirm and book we will need you to send a deposit of 20% of the trip's price ASAP.

- The remaining balance has to be paid 15 days before your trip.

ADDITIONAL TOURS IN CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY
Customize this Trip by adding extra days to any location. Please explore below or contact one of our  local  expert travel advisors

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