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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily Tour
- Language:English, Spanish
- Information:Guide
Highlights
- Experience vibrant stripes of red, yellow, turquoise, lavender and gold created by mineral layers.
- Incredible 360° views of: Ausangate Glacier, sweeping Andean valleys and herds of llamas grazing in the distance.
- The viewpoint offers the classic postcard shot of layered colors, grazing alpacas and rural mountain life.
- Unique Andean landscapes with rustic villages, red and green valleys and dramatic mountain ridges.
- Witness local Quechua communities living along the route.
Includes/Excludes
- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Tourist transport.
- Breakfast buffet.
- Buffet lunch.
- Professional walking sticks.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen for each passenger.
- Horses.
- Extras.
Things To Pack?
- Original passport or identity document.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Comfortable shoes or hiking boots.
- Waterproof clothing if your visit is between November and April.
- Hat.
- Warm clothing.
- Camera.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
Cancellation Policy
If you change your mind, you can change/cancel your order within 24 hours with or without giving a reason. The cancellation period will expire after 24 hours from the time of booking. Rescheduling to a different time/date depends on slot availability. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform our customer service representatives at support@quechuaroadtrips.com.
Itinerary
Expand allPick-Up from Cusco
3:00–3:30 AM – Pick-Up from Hotel (Cusco)
• Early start to avoid crowds and afternoon weather
• Begin the drive south toward Cusipata
Breakfast in Cusipata
5:00 AM – Breakfast in Cusipata
• Hot buffet-style breakfast (eggs, bread, fruit, quinoa coffee)
• Last big stop before heading into the highlands
Drive to Trailhead (Chillihuani)
5:45 AM – Drive to Trailhead (Chillihuani)
• Scenic 1-hour drive through valleys and alpaca herds
• Elevation climbs steadily
Trailhead altitude: ~4,600 m / 15,100 ft.
Hike to Rainbow Mountain
7:00 AM – Begin the Trek
• Distance: ~3.5 km (each way)
• Difficulty: Moderate/Hard due to altitude
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours to the summit
• Optional horse rentals available locally
Summit of Rainbow Mountain
9:00 AM – Summit of Rainbow Mountain
• Altitude: ~5,036 m / 16,522 ft
• Free time (30–45 min) for photos and rest
• Optional additional hike to Red Valley (adds 1 hour; absolutely worth it)
What you’ll see:
• Vinicunca’s mineral bands (reds, greens, yellows)
• Ausangate glacier views
• Sweeping Andean mountain scenery
Return Trek
9:45–11:00 AM – Descent
• Easier downhill walk back to the trailhead
• Meet your driver/guide
Lunch in Cusipata
12:00 PM – Lunch in Cusipata
• Hot buffet lunch at a local lodge
Return to Cusco
1:00–3:00 PM
• Scenic drive back
• Arrive in Cusco around 3:00 PM (±1 hr depending on pace)
Tour Map
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Airport Transfers
Pick and drop service to, and from the airport on your arrival, and departure.
Childcare Services
Expert care and supervision of your loved ones during your travel.
Photography Services
Professional photography to shoot, and capture your great adventure.
Souvenir Package
Souvenir items bundled together as a token of remembrance of your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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