Overview
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. On this trek you will see four 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.
Trip at a Glance
- Day 1: Rainbow Mountain
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Sanctuary treks Peru is a fully licensed whit a lot of experience and professional tour operator around to Cusco, Peru. We offer a variety of treks and tours all over Peru, including the Inca Trail and a variety of alternative treks to Machu Picchu and traditional tours.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Rainbow Mountain
- Pickup 03:00 – 03:15
- 3-hour drive to Cusipata
- Breakfast in Cusipata
- 45 minutes more to Quesiuno
- Approx. 3-hour uphill trek
- 30 minutes to 1 hour at the top
- Approx. 2-hour descent to Quesiuno
- Lunch in Cusipata
- Drop-off at Regosijos square
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Rainbow Mountain
We will pick you up between 03:00 hrs. – 03:15 hrs. Then we are going to set out on a drive through the South Valley. The drive takes around 3 hours to get to Cusipata community where we are going to stop for breakfast. After that we are going to drive you 45 minutes more to Quesiuno community (4,326 m / 14,189 ft.), where we are going to start with the trekking of 3 hours approx. long to the rainbow mountain (most of the way is going up). On the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach our goal the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depends on your trekking speed and weather conditions).
After the amazing view of the landscapes on the top we are going down to the beginning of our trekking point, that takes 2 hours approx. (Quesiuno community) where we are going to take our transportation to cusipata community to have lunch. Then you are going to be driven to Cusco, and drop you at Regosijos square.
Includes
- Pick up from your hotel.
- Round trip transportation in our bus (bed sit).
- Breakfast
- 1 Buffet lunch (eat as much as you like!)
- Hot drinks.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Assistant tour Guide (only for 9 people or more)
- First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle.
- Entrance fee.
- Horse for emergencies.
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks and others not mentioned on the list
- Walking stick USD 5.00 (each).
- Rain poncho (can be bought anywhere in the city or along the trail).
- Horse for entire trip (USD 35.00)
What to Bring
- Daypack, warm clothes (scarf, sweaters, rainjacket, gloves)
- Walking boots.
- Walking sticks
- Rain poncho
- Sun hat + sunglasses.
- Toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
- Suncream
- Extra money, minimum 250.00 soles (USD $80.00)
Important
Max. Group Size 16 people with 2 Guides.
Private service price
Prices reduce if there are more people in your group.
| People | Price | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | USD 195.00 | per person |
| 3 people | USD 160.00 | per person |
| 4 people | USD 135.00 | per person |
| 5 people | USD 115.00 | per person |
| 6 people | USD 95.00 | per person |
| 7 people | USD 85.00 | per person |
| 8 + | USD 70.00 Best price | per person |
