1-Day Rainbow Mountain Tour Cusco, Peru

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Stop At: Montana de Siete Colores, Cusco 084 Peru

We will pick you up in Cusco at 4.30 a.m., from whichever hotel you are staying at within Cusco. It is about a three and a half hour drive in our private van, which we will pass through traditional villages and see some amazing views of the Andes. When we reach the trail head for this hike, we will stop and enjoy a lovely breakfast in a local restaurant, we will begin the hike 13,139 ft elevation. From here, it will be a two hour, uphill hike to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you will enjoy amazing views of the Andes, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, and traditional llamas and alpacas grazing along the valley. As you reach the summit of the mountain, you will be able to spot some Andean wildlife. This is the only place in Cusco where you can see wild Vicuñas, the Andean camel. Vicuñas are in the same family as llamas, although they are smaller. Their wool is the most expensive wool in the world.

Once we arrive at the top of Color Mountain, you will have enough time to absorb the majesty of the red mountains that surround this area. You will also see amazing views of the valleys and Ausangate Peak in front of you. Ausangate is the Highest mountain of the Cusco region (just under 21,000 ft elevation) and is part of the Cordillera Vilcanota Range. While taking in these magnificent views, After taking a few amazing pictures and soaking in the views (perhaps we will even see a few condors floating on the air currents), we will begin our descent with a two hour, downhill hike after 1 hour 30 minutes drive we will stop in a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious, freshly prepared, hot lunch. After lunch, we will start our return trip back to Cusco around 5:45 pm.


Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Montana de Siete Colores, Cusco 084 Peru

Do your first challenge to this amazing mountain in Cusco, Peru.Cerro Colorado Vinicunca is one of the famous place since 7 years ago. As well there is horse ride facilities fort extra cost.

Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Pickup from hotels near Plaza de Armas Cuzco
  • English and Spanish speaking tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Drop-off Regocijos Plaza or Sol Avenue
  • Entry/Admission - Montana de Siete Colores
Not included
  • Walking poles
  • Snack and bottle water
  • Toilet facilities along the trail cost 1 Peruvian soles
  • Horseback riding S/. 90 Soles per travelers (Optional)
  • Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain S/. 10 soles per travelers
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Tourism
90% Cultural
60% Aquatic
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