Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco thru Pitumarca Discount Tickets

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Overview

This route will give you to hike thru Pitumarca, the first access to the Rainbow Mountain that nowadays is not crowded with tones of tourists, this is almost an empty route at the moment that will give a more personalized experience. The Rainbow Mountain of Peru, also known as Winicunca, is stunning and can be seen on the spectacular Ausangate area. This trip that allows you to see the Rainbow Mountains requires a trek of at least 6 days (3 hours each way up and down the mountain) . On this trek you will see quaint villages, beautiful adobe style houses, herds of llamas and alpacas and you will have magnificent views of the Ausangate Mountain (6,385 m / 20,945 ft.), the highest mountain in Cusco region.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Plaza de Armas
Your day will start at 3:40am departing from your Cusco hotels to Quessiuno. Enjoy a breakfast at Quessiuno.
2. Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
After breakfast, continue your journey uphill for 3 hours where you'll enjoy landscapes full of flora and fauna. It'll take between 3 to 4 hours average to arrive to the Rainbow Mountain. There will be adequate time to capture this magical place in photos, memories, and enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountain and the sacred snow-capped Ausangate. After enjoying time at the Rainbow Mountain, start making your way downhill to Quessiuno for lunch. Following this leisurely and well-deserved lunch, return to the city of Cusco. 7pm is our approximate arrive time in Cusco's Regocijo Square, which is one block away from the main square.
Duration: 660 mins
3. Pitumarca
Pitumarca is an small town that has still local people with ancient mores practiced until nowadays, they still use typical hats and also is a very important town for the peruvian independence day. This is the town that make the first important rebellion against the colonial system on the year 1789
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)

Breakfast and lunch

Transportation

Hotel pick up

Exclusion

Hotel drop-off

Horses (but you can rent directly at the first town)

Gratuities

Drinks

Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for people over 55 years of age

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

A strenuous amount of walking is involved

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

Since this activity is a group tour, we will pick up the first person at 3:40 and the last one at 4:20, please be ready at the lobby of your hotel at 3:40 am and our guide has time to pass for you until 4:20 am.

Supplied by Rainbow Mountain Cusco Agency

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