Cuzco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Day Trip
Description
Start your adventure with pickup at your Cusco hotel between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. Travel for 1.5 hours through Andean landscapes to Qollasuyo, passing through Cusipata, where you will enjoy a buffet breakfast. Then continue for another hour to Fulawasipata, starting point of the hike. Start the hike at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range with an ascent of about 1 hour and 45 minutes towards the stunning Rainbow Mountain. During the tour you can see llamas, alpacas and spectacular high Andean landscapes. When you reach the top, enjoy incredible panoramic views and the colorful natural landscape. After exploring and taking pictures, descend for 1 hour on a simpler path to the starting point. Then return to Cusipata to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Finally, he returns to Cusco, arriving around 4:30 p.m. at Avenida El Sol, in front of the Qorikancha temple, near numerous hotels.
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Itinerary
The service includes pickup from hotels located in the city of Cusco, mainly in the Historic Center and nearby areas. If your accommodation is outside the pickup area, a nearby meeting point will be coordinated to start the experience in comfort.
Visiting Rainbow Mountain is a unique experience for nature and adventure lovers. Its stunning natural colors, formed by minerals over millions of years, create one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Peruvian Andes. During the hike you will enjoy incredible views of the Ausangate mountain range, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Andean valleys and local fauna such as llamas and alpacas. In addition, it is a perfect opportunity to connect with Andean culture and live an unforgettable adventure over 5,000 meters high.
Finally, he returns to Cusco, arriving around 4:30 p.m. at Avenida El Sol, in front of the Qorikancha temple, near numerous hotels.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Maximum altitude 5020 meters above sea level.
- Minimum altitude 4652 meters above sea level.
- Demanding Difficulty Level.
- Hike Hiking.
- Have a good physical condition.
Reviews(57)
Jose was prompt and picked us up at the hotel. He would explain everything in both Spanish and English, and remembered everyones names. Once we got to Rainbow Mountain he consistently checked in on everyone and assisted those who were suffering from altitude sickness. He pointed out the stops for the best pictures where you could avoid waiting in line. He was kind enough to take pictures and videos of the group and send them to us. Overall we had an extremely great time and would recommend it to anyone!
Jose was an amazing guide and his high energy definitely made the trip!! Would recommend.
Aníbal was an excellent guide. Very approachable, attentive, and always willing to help and resolve any questions. He made the excursion to the Rainbow Mountain much more pleasant. Highly recommended!
After booking the trip the communication with the Tour Operator was appalling. They didn’t respond to any of the messages and eventually we went the day before to find the office. We had requested as small a group tour as possible and had paid on that basis. The lady in the office gave us a leaflet and said we would be in a group a maximum of 10 and that we would get information by 5pm. A message finally arrived at 6pm with some vague instructions on pick up. The group size was nearer to 18 and the mini van was full and we were crushed in the back with no space for 8 hours. The transport was late with no communication. When we stopped for breakfast we were told we would need gloves and it would have been nice to received that information so we don’t have to pay overpriced in the venue. Rainbow mountain is worth a trip just with a different operator
We had an incredible experience today at rainbow mountain and it was thank to our amazing guide Anibal.from start to finish he was professional knowledgeable patient and genuinely caring. He make sure we are comfortable safe and enjoying every moment always adapting the pace to our need with smile.
Without a doubt a great experience, I must highlight the guide Anibal, very approachable and very concerned about the group, a great guide makes the difference between a quality tour and a bad one since he is the visible face, thank you.
A beautiful experience and our guide Jose took great care of us during the trip, he transmitted a lot of knowledge to us. A recommended experience, and if you come to Cusco, it is something you cannot miss.
This trip was so worth getting up early in morning for. I would 100% recommend this to anyone going to cusco
José was an excellent tour guide! He phones you the day before to give you all the details you need to be prepared for the activities of the tour. He assisted and gave great tips to help acclimate to the altitude at Rainbow Mountain.
awesome super guide super activity
