From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Guided Hike with Lunch
ID: GYG797150-1273598
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Embark on a guided hike to the Rainbow Mountain from Cusco. Learn about the local culture and customs from the people of the area. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Cusipata after your hike.
Discover the magic of the sunrise on a tour to the Rainbow Mountain, one of the great tourist attractions of the Inca Empire. Start your journey in the early morning, where your transportation will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the community of Phulawasipata, the starting point of your hike.
Begin your journey with a 1.5-hour hike at high altitude, where you can witness the Andean fauna and learn about the ancestral myths of the locals. Upon arrival, enjoy the spectacular view of the Rainbow Mountain located at an altitude of 5200 meters. Take a break to capture the mystical Andean landscape with your camera.
Remember that the difficulty of this high-altitude hike is 4 out of 5. After your hike, return to the community of Cusipata to enjoy lunch. Then, head back to Cusco, where your transportation will drop you off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning views of the Rainbow Mountain on a guided hike
- Learn about the local culture and customs from the people of the area
- Enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Cusipata after your hike
- See the highest snow-capped mountain in the region, Apu Ausangate
- Capture the beauty of the Andean landscape with your camera
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
all tours begin with pick-up at your respective hotel (please note that hotels must be within the historic center of Cusco, if it is far away, a meeting point will be designated by prior coordination).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.