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Experience Peru’s ‘true colors’ during this adventurous full-day trek to ‘Ausangate,’ also known as the Rainbow Mountain. Hike through postcard-worthy landscapes, and get a taste for daily life among area locals as you head to this colorful alpine destination. You’ll cap off the adventure from a vantage point offering 360 views of the colored minerals that give the site its unexpected vista. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are also included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Location Name: At your accommodation in Cusco City (Downtown). We need you to provide us with your accommodation details in advance.
Return Location: Return to your accommodation in Cusco (downtown)
Itinerary
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Start in Cusco with an early-morning pickup at 2:15am, continuing for 3 hours aboard a private van to the start of the trail. You will be given a hot breakfast at the trailhead to fuel up for the hike ahead. The hike to the “Rainbow Mountain” will take around 3-4 hours, depending on your fitness level.
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Throughout your journey you’ll trek through a vibrant green valley, offering an impressive view of Ausangate Mountain towering in the distance. As you walk, you’ll also get a first-hand look at how locals live in the mountains, and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain, you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that form these unexpectedly “painted” hills. Your guide will explain the geology behind the Rainbow Mountain, and offer encouragement during one last push up to a vantage point offering a 360-degree view of the beautiful landscape of this sacred land. Enjoy some well-deserved snacks on top, and take a break to soak up the vistas. After about an hour, you will continue back down to the trailhead (2.5 to 3 hours), where you will have an amazing lunch prepared by our private chef. Then depart back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 7pm.
Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Fluent English- and Spanish-speaking trekking guide
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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