The stunning Rainbow Mountain is today one of the most visited places in Peru and is something not to be missed. Travel from Cusco and take a short hike through the beautiful Andes. Rainbow Mountain trek offers opportunities to see a range of wildlife including soaring eagles and caracara falcons. The colourful sandstone mountains are very different from any other landscape you may visit in Peru. Enjoy the snow capped peaks, herds of alpaca, glaciers and birds of prey, all set within an incredibly colourful mountain range.
Pick up from your hotel at 4am in our private van and transfer to trailhead.
Enjoy your breakfast.
The hike up takes about 1.5 hours along a trail that goes up a desert valley, with full view of glaciers.
Enjoy the colorfull Rainbow
Then hike for 45m to the Red Valley.
The hike back to the trail-head enjoying the amazing views of glaciers and valleys.
Highest elevation: 5100mt/16732ft
After lunch, we take our van back to Cusco
Arrive to your hotel in Cusco around 5pm.
****A horse can be hired for the majority of the trek. However, the last 600m are too steep for horses and you will have to walk this last part. The cost is about 100 soles roundtrip which your guide can negotiate.
Your amazing Rainbow Mountain Trek Adventure begins with pick up from your hotel at 4am! We set out on our drive for 3 hours through the South Valley, on our way to the trailhead at Llacto (4,638m/15,216 ft). Along the way, there are amazing views of farming Inca terraces, traditional villages, valleys and high Andean peaks.
The herds of alpacas and llamas near your breakfast spot will entertain you in the early morning. Enjoy a delicious and hearty breakfast, then get back in the van for the last 5 minute drive to the trailhead. We start on our hike following a lovely stream, with views of the Ausangate Mountain and glaciers. This is a great place to interact with the local people, who are still keeping traditional Quechua culture alive. Learn about their traditional clothes and the significance of the different hats worn by the men. Ask your guide to teach you a few words of Quechua!
After hiking up for about 1.5 hours, we finally reach our destination: the Rainbow Mountain! (5,020m /16,466ft). After admiring the unique beauty of this colorful landscape, you will have time to explore the area. You can take pictures or just soak up the view. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top. Afterwards, we hike across to the Red Valley for 45m, enjoy the red colorfull Valley and Mountains and finally we walk back to the trail head.
We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel, arriving around 5:00pm.
**** There is an option to rent a horse from local people right at the starting point of the trek!
What is included
Pick-up at your hotel the morning of your trek
Private transport from Cusco to Llacto trailhead and back to Cusco
English speaking, experienced and professional guide
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
What is not included
Horses, which can be rented at the trailhead (100 soles roundtrip)
Trekking Poles – $15
Tips for the driver, guide and cook of MACHU PICCHU INCA TREKKING
Packing List
WHAT TO BRING FOR A DAY HIKE
A lightweight, waterproof day pack
Sturdy hiking boots
Warm clothes and hiking pants, not jeans
Layers of clothes for variable temperatures
Camera with charged batteries
Sun protection: sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses
Thermals, wool socks, gloves, scarf, wool hat
Insect repellent
Water proof clothing and or a rain poncho
Water bottles (reusable, not disposable)
Personal medical kit
Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, tips
Walking sticks (rentable)
Favorite snacks
Hand sanitizer
Toilet paper
Copy of passport and student ID card if applicable
Pricing
Enjoy this 1 day hike with expert team and in a small or private groups!
GROUP PRICES
# of Persons
PricePer Person
2 persons
$150 pp
3 persons
$125 pp
4 persons
$99 pp
5 persons
$80 pp
6 or more persons
$70 pp
***Price per person based on the number of participants in the group. When group is finalized, each person will pay per person based on the size of the final group. There is no guarantee of how many may join except the limit is 10 people per group.
***Minimum is 2 participants per group to start a group.
PRIVATE GROUP PRICES (Any date)
# of Persons
PricePer Person
2 persons
$170 pp
3 persons
$150 pp
4 persons
$130 pp
5 persons
$110 pp
6 or more persons
$90 pp
***Private group price depends on the number of people, and will be completely private with your own guide, chauffeur and private van. No others will be added to the group.
***Minimum is 1 person but that person will pay $197 for the private group.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
A horse can be rented for the trip from locals when you arrive for about 100 soles round trip. Your guide will help you negotiate the price.
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