Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco
Cusco, Peru
Trip Type: Full-day Tours
Duration: 1 day
Journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination- the painted hills hidden deep in the Andes.
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Journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination- the painted hills hidden deep in the Andes.
Your day starts in Cusco where you are picked up at 2:15am for a 3 hour trip via private van to the start of the trail. You will be given a hot breakfast upon arrival to fuel up for the hike ahead of you. The hike to the rainbow mountain will take around 3-4 hours (depending on fitness level).
Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate mountain towering in the distance. You will experience first hand how locals live in the mountains and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the Rainbow Mountain, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up the sacred land. You will have snacks on top and take a well deserved break to soak up the vistas. After about an hour you will embark for your hike back to the trail-head (2.5-3 hours), where you will have an amazing lunch prepared by our private chef and depart back to Cusco arriving at your hotel around 7pm.
Your day starts in Cusco where you are picked up at 2:15am for a 3 hour trip via private van to the start of the trail. You will be given a hot breakfast upon arrival to fuel up for the hike ahead of you. The hike to the rainbow mountain will take around 3-4 hours (depending on fitness level).
Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate mountain towering in the distance. You will experience first hand how locals live in the mountains and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the Rainbow Mountain, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up the sacred land. You will have snacks on top and take a well deserved break to soak up the vistas. After about an hour you will embark for your hike back to the trail-head (2.5-3 hours), where you will have an amazing lunch prepared by our private chef and depart back to Cusco arriving at your hotel around 7pm.
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