1-Day Rainbow Mountain Hike from Cusco with Ausangate Glacier Views

1 Day Duration

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About This Tour

Trek to Rainbow Mountain in Peru and experience one of the Andes' most striking natural wonders. This full-day hike from Cusco takes you through traditional vil...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cusco, Ausangate · Languages: English

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What's Included

Breakfast and lunch with hot beverages
Rainbow Mountain permits
Snacks
Drinking water
Hiking poles
English-speaking Cusco tour guide
Transportation
Oxygen and first-aid kit

Not Included

Personal expenses
Tips

Itinerary

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Day 01

Cusco to Rainbow Mountain Hike

Meet your local tour guide at your hotel for pick-up and transfer. Meet your local tour guide at your hotel for pick-up and transfer. Enjoy a 3-hour drive through traditional villages with an astounding panorama of the Andes until arriving at the Quesiuno trailhead. Enjoy a 3-hour drive through traditional villages with an astounding panorama of the Andes until arriving at the Quesiuno trailhead. Relish a wholesome breakfast with hot beverages. Relish a wholesome breakfast with hot beverages. Begin at the Inkintuyoc Bridge next to a stream before hiking uphill for about 2 hours. Begin at the Inkintuyoc Bridge next to a stream before hiking uphill for about 2 hours. Arrive at the popular Rainbow Mountain and view a variety of Andean wildlife, including llamas and alpacas. In fact, this is the only place in Peru where wild vicuñas and the Andean camel can be seen. Arrive at the popular Rainbow Mountain and view a variety of Andean wildlife, including llamas and alpacas. In fact, this is the only place in Peru where wild vicuñas and the Andean camel can be seen. Marvel at the incredible panorama of the valley and the tallest peak in the region, Ausangate Glacier, at 21,000 feet. Marvel at the incredible panorama of the valley and the tallest peak in the region, Ausangate Glacier, at 21,000 feet. Have a refreshing lunch and take photos of the vibrantly coloured minerals that have formed these painted hills. Have a refreshing lunch and take photos of the vibrantly coloured minerals that have formed these painted hills. Make a 1-hour descent and meet the local Quechua people on the way. These people still follow the old customs of the Incas and weave the typical garments that are available in various shops and museums throughout Peru. Make a 1-hour descent and meet the local Quechua people on the way. These people still follow the old customs of the Incas and weave the typical garments that are available in various shops and museums throughout Peru. Drive back to Cusco. Drive back to Cusco.