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Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Small-Group Trek from Cusco

Overview

*Small Group Experience* (max 8 trekkers) This full-day trek will take you and a small-group to Rainbow Mountain Peru, also known as Vinicunca, which is a undiscovered land full of wildly desert landscapes, snow capped glaciated peaks, herds of alpaca, and pristine beauty. Enjoy a freshly prepared hot breakfast at the trail head, snacks for along the way, a wonderful lunch prepared by a chef in a dining tent with table and chairs, private transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco, a fluent English speaking guide, and all proper first aid and emergency oxygen to ensure a safe journey.

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What's Included

✓ Included

First aid kit and oxygen
English/Spanish speaking FlashpackerConnect guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cusco only)
Snacks for the trek
Breakfast and lunch prepared by a chef (local Peruvian food, with tea and coffee)
Small Group Experience* (max 8 trekkers)

✗ Not Included

Water (bring 2 liters per person)
Gratuities

Itinerary

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The hike to the rainbow mtn is around 3.5 hours (7.5km / 4.7 mi). Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the snow capped peak of Ausangate towering in the distance. You will see hundreds of roaming alpaca, and have the chance to truly see how Quechua people live. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mtn you will see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the Rainbow Mountain and how it was formed, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up the sacred land. Red Valley Included! There will be snacks on top and time for a break to soak up the vistas and enjoy the beauty around us. After an hour you will embark for your hike down (2-3 hours), where you will have a gourmet lunch prepared by a chef in a traditional mud-house and depart back to Cusco. Arriving around 4-5pm.

Good to Know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age is 10 years
A maximum of 8 people per booking

Known For:

Hiking Tours in Cusco, Nature and Wildlife Tours in Cusco, Adventure Tours in Cusco, Full-day Tours in Cusco, Small Group in Cusco, Bus Tours in Cusco, Day Trips in Cusco, Short term availability in Cusco

Special Instructions

Not recommended for participants with back problems

Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

Not recommended for pregnant women

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Items to Bring:
• Day Pack with Rain Cover
• Trekking shoes
• Warm clothes
• Thermal base layer
• Fleece/ Sweater
• Insulated jacket
• Stocking hat, gloves, scarf
• Buff/ Handkerchief
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Sunhat and sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Lip Balm
• 1 Liter of water (per person)- additional water available for sale on the trail
• Personal snacks (optional)
• Personal medications
• Motion sickness tablets (for van ride)
• Toilet paper
• Camera/ extra battery
• Dry change of clothes, shoes and plastic bag to store wet items
• Cash