



Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco
Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco
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- Positive impact on nature
- Jobs for local tour guides
- Jobs for local muleteers & porters
- Empowering those who have fewer chances
- Money for local transportation
Rainbow Mountain Tour 1 Day Hike and Red Valley from Cusco City.
Rainbow Mountain Cusco Trek –Spend a full day hike following deserted highland paths through alpaca and llama herds to this breathtaking Rainbow Mountain Cusco, perched high above the Vilcanota Range with an expert private guide.
Peru’s incredible natural and man-made wonders offer travelers unparalleled adventure and unforgettable moments of emotion. Explore the dramatic, colored hills (Rainbow Mountain Cusco), snow-capped peaks, valleys of the Andes in the Vilcanota Range as you make your journey. This famous hills are also known as Vinicunca mountain, beckons curious travelers with its astounding natural feature, remarkable wildlife, and local people.
Venture from the modern Peruvian city Cusco to the heart of Vilcanota Range, discovering the remote quaint villages, llama, alpaca herds, and the stunning Rainbow Mountain, Cusco’s hot-star attraction. Take a rest while hiking in order to admire the striking view of Ausangate mountain ( the highest peak in Cusco region) considered “Apu” (holy mountain or mountain spirit) by local Peruvians and is the deity of Cusco. Since pre-Inca times the mountain has been a place of worship and offerings and this tradition continues today. Your private guide will take you through the magical of these mountains and reveal the history and legend behind these colored hills.
Join us for the adventurimpace of a lifetime – give us a call at +51 984 464 391 or shoot us an email at info@perusummit.com to learn more or book your spot today!
This trip is officially operated by Peru Summit Adventures, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.
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Trip Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco - Trailhead - Rainbow Mountain - Red Valley
Today the adventure takes to the Rainbow Mountain Cusco, We will start early in the morning at 3:30 A.m with a pick up from your hotel in our private transport, with a private guide. We will head out through the South Valley passing very quaint Andean towns to trailhead located at an elevation of 4,400 m / 14,432 ft,
We will then start hiking through the trail that winds up, following a lovely stream, with herds of llamas and alpacas with a private guide. Along the trail we’ll enjoy amazing views of the highest mountain in Cusco region, Ausangate Mountain (20,936 ft), and will marvel at traditionally-dressed women and the colorful textiles they spin before your eyes. Using the wool of alpacas, and llamas, the women create patterns using natural dyes that have existed in the Andes since the time of the Inca. In addition to the textiles, visitors have the chance to interact with local inhabitants, learning words in Quechua language.
After 1 hour and 30 minutes hiking or more, we will embrace this great natural formation of Rainbow Mountain Cusco (5,050 m / 16,564 ft). Our knowledgeable private guide leads us through the side of hills, recapping, and explaining the current theories regarding the purpose and significance of the colored hills, and we will take our time to shoot amazing photos.
Our next place to explore is the Red Valley, a stunning reddish valley with reddish hills, a must-see place after the Rainbow Mountain. Once we have enough time at this stunning place, we’ll walk for about one hour to get our transportation where we will take our picnic lunch. After enjoying our lunch, we will drive back to Cusco with some stops on the way. Packed lunch included
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Hiking Distance: 8 km / 4.97 miles
- Lowest Elevation: 4,400 m / 14,432 ft
- Highest Elevation: 5,050 m / 16,564 ft
- Trekking Surface: Dirt trail, rocky, muddy, slippery
- Weather: Unpredictable, Some days could be sunny with blue sky, while other days foggy, rainy, snowy. Be prepared!
Note on Itinerary
Although we do our very best possible to adhere to the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change for several reasons beyond our control, including strikes, weather, natural disasters, and terrain conditions. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it!
Inclusions
Included on the Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco
- Round trip private transportation.
- Packed lunch with an option for vegetarians.
- Entrance tickets to the park.
- Tour Guide in English
- Oxygen tank.
Not Included on the Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco
- Extra expenditure during the trek, such as: soda, alcoholic drinks, extra snacks, tickets for the hot springs (multi-day hike).
- Tipping for guides, porters or muleteers, and other staff.
- Horse if needed during the hike.
- Travel insurance (bring copies with you please), we highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation, interruption; an insurance to protect your travel investment, Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance. Any unexpected situations occurred during the journey and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as a whole. Also, if you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trek or walk, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.
Prices & Dates
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Number of participants | Price per person | Total ($ USD) | |
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1 Participant | We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
2 Participants | $ 220.00 | $ 440.00 | Enquire Now |
3 Participants | $ 210.00 | $ 630.00 | Enquire Now |
4 Participants | $ 200.00 | $ 800.00 | Enquire Now |
5 Participants | $ 190.00 | $ 950.00 | Enquire Now |
6+ Participants | We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now |
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1 person (We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
2 people $ 220.00 | Enquire Now |
3 people $ 210.00 | Enquire Now |
4 people $ 200.00 | Enquire Now |
5 people $ 190.00 | Enquire Now |
6+ people (We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
- Flexibility on dates: Choose your own dates, you decide when to start your journey.
- Perfect for families, group of mates (friends), honeymoon: Make this trip for you and your loved ones or someone special.
- Totally customizable: Travel the way you want; so you can travel exactly how you want. Book this trip as is or customize it to be as active or relaxed, rustic or luxurious as you wish to go. Perfect for multi-generational families and to celebrate a special anniversary or milestone birthday.
- Go at your own pace: Walk or explore on your own rhythm, forget to stay or keep up with the large groups. It's your own journey.
Note on Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Prices are per person based on SEMI-PRIVATE service; we depart with 2 ppl as a minimum, 8 ppl as maximum, and an average of 4 ppl in a group.
Trip Payment Schedule
- At time of reservation: 30% of the total balance.
- 60 days prior to departure: Balance should be paid fully, or once upon your arrival in Cusco the other 70% of final balance must be paid fully.
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
- Minimum fee (Tour permit fee): $20 per person
- 61-90 days prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
- 46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
- 45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
What Makes Us Different!… Here’s, Why You Should Book With Us!
Making a choice of your right travel company/ tour operator is the most important decision you will make as you make your plans for a long-anticipated dreamed adventure. At first glance, some companies may seem cheaper. However, when you research a little deeper, you will see why traveling with Peru Summit Adventures assures that you will have the most memorable travel experience possible. In fact, we guarantee it, our TripAdvisor reviews say that.
Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translate to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices, here are the reasons why you should go with us!
1. We Focus on Details
2. Our Safety Record is Flawless
3. Knowledge and Expertise
4. The Smallest Groups en Route “Rainbow Mountain Trek” – Averaging Just 4 Travelers
5. We Deliver on Our Promises
We are very confident the quality of our Rainbow Mountain Trek will get your expectations and that you will savor the best possible of cultural travel experience, nature travel experience, and adventure travel experience if you are dissatisfied, we’ll happily give you credit for an extra trip or for a future journey. It’s, to our knowledge, the best guarantee in the travel business.
6. The Best Fare For The Best Trip
7. You Book, You Go…Don’t Worry… We Won’t Cancel
8. We are Local Entrepreneurs, A Family Enterprise (we are not a gringo company)
Probably you will see that most of the tour operators mention it on their websites that are local tour companies, however, if you research a little deeper you will find out that’s not true, they might be although half of the operation is done from here and another half abroad, they even have NorthAmerican phone number or European phone numbers, which is a clue to find out, we are not against the foreigner companies or half foreign companies, what we are against is that they lie.
In Cusco exist just few truly local tour operators. If you did not know, foreign companies come to Peru to get rich without paying a General Sales Tax or Tax Contribution to our country. If you did not know that, according to the United Nations, for every US $100 spent on a tour in a developing country or foreign travel companies, only $5 stays in the local economy. Normally, almost all of the money flows back to large companies operating outside the destination countries. As we are a local family enterprise, we guarantee that your travel expenditures will support the local economy, and improve the lives of Peruvians through contributing to general sales tax.
9. Responsible Travel
Be a responsible traveller! Let’s make this world a better place for everyone and for everyone that lives in it! The natural environments that we travel to are fragile and abundant with beautiful culture and traditions that are often reliant on tourism. We have a responsibility as travelers to minimize the impact of our presence, protect what is delicate, and leave a positive influence everywhere we can.
As a locally owned and based Peruvian tour company, we integrate these practices into our in-country operations we are aiming for a style of travel that makes the world a better place for everyone, and for everyone that lives in it. Since our very first days as a tour operator, responsible business has been at the heart of what we do. Peru Summit Adventures is committed not just to treading lightly, but to making a real difference by helping and investing in local communities, education initiatives, environmental conservation projects. These values are not more than just words, they are ingrained in the culture and philosophy of our crew, daily operations of Peru Summit Adventures trips, and at our office too.
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- Backpack to carry your things.
- Camera
- Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March).
- Warm clothing or winter clothing
- Sunblock and sunglasses.
- Water bottle or canteen.
- Hands sanitizer
- Masks
- American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash.
- Sun hat.
- Credit or debit card.
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Local Private Tour Guides Are Part of the Core of Peru Summit Adventures and Your Perfect Local Companion
The perfect custom-made private tours, adventure tours, or expeditions don’t just happen. It takes a team of talented, knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced professionals to bring it all together and possible. Our team of Peru Summit Adventures Leaders is comprised of local trip veterans, seasoned tour veterans with rich backgrounds on history, archaeology, culture, cuisine, geology, biology, and more.
With the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the travel industry, our Trip Leaders safely deliver your trip-of-a-lifetime to maximize your Peru journeys and adventures every step of the way. Our Tour/Trek Leaders have worked extensively in the Peru isolated mountains, archaeological sites, hiking the Inca Trail (at least 150 times), Amazon jungle, and being at Machu Picchu for over 400 times at least, this guarantees your trip a unique and memorable experience.
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