Rainbow Mountain and the snowy Ausangate just in 1 Day in Cusco - Perú

The “Rainbow Mountain” in Peru, also known as Vinicunca, is an spectacular place near the snowy Ausangate glacier which is considered a sacred mountain by local people, is one of the most important deities of ancient Cusco. Since pre-Inca times the mountain has been a place of worship and offerings and this tradition continues untill nowadays.

Most trips that let you see the “Rainbow Mountain” requires a trek of at least five or six days. That has changed with this new itinerary. We have designed for this walk, so now that it can be done as a day trip.

On this walk you will see picturesque villages, beautiful “adobe” houses, herds of llamas and alpacas, and you will have a magnificent view of the glacier Ausangate (6,385 m / 20,945 feet).

Description

With the beauty and uninterrupted solitude, this is a spectacular journey for hikers who love a true outdoor adventure.

 ITINERARY:
• 3:40 am – 4:20 am. Pick up from your hotel and departure from Cusco to
• Quesiuno Town, average 3-hour trip.
• 7:20 am Breakfast (Quesiuno Town)
• After breakfast we continue the journey to the starting point 20 minutes away.
• 8:20 am Start the walk.
• On the way you will enjoy landscapes full of flora and fauna.
• Duration between 3 to 4 hours average to arrive at the “Rainbow Mountain”.
• 10:45 am We will arrive to the “Rainbow Mountain”.
• 11:20 am Downhill to the starting point.
• 13:45 pm Lunch in Quesiuno town.
• 15:00 pm Van from Quesiuno to Cusco City.
• 18:00 – 19:00 pm Arrive to Cusco city. We finish the activity one block away from the main square.