Rainbow Mountain Short Holiday

Difficulty

Easy

Comfort

Basic

Our Trek stands out as one of the top attractions in the Cusco Region. It's a must-visit destination due to its cultural richness and stunning natural beauty. As you hike along the paths frequented by llamas and alpacas, you'll encounter turquoise lagoons and a mountain range adorned in shades of red, brown, cream, and glaciers. This trek is designed for adventurous travelers eager to immerse themselves in the thrill of exploration and discover the renowned Rainbow Mountain, known as Vininkunka by the indigenous people. Don’t hesitate; embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Andes!

2 Trekkers USD 580.00 per person.

3 + trekkers USD 450.00 per person.

Hiking and Trekking

Alfredo H. is the provider of this trip

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The provider speaks: English, Spanish

I was born in the tiny Indigenous community of Chillipahua, far from the city of Cusco. My father, mule driver Ignacio, was and continues to be a great example for me, we both share a passion for preserving the local cultural and natural environment and creating beautiful experiences for visitors to the area. I studied tourism in the city of Cusco, mastered the English language and worked as a tour guide at several respected tourist agencies in Cusco. During the time I worked for other tour providers, I saw how the services could be more personalized and how much visitors wanted to get really close to the indigenous people and their culture, a desire that was often not met by the tours and experiences they were offered. This is what motivated me to set up my company in 2018, and since then, feedback from clients confirms that we have been consistently meeting or exceeding visitors’ expectations.

Tour highlights

Cultural Immersion

Along the way, you have the opportunity to interact with local Quechua communities

Personal Achievement

For many, reaching the summit of Rainbow Mountain represents a personal achievement and a chance to connect with nature in a profound and meaningful way

Scenic Hike

The journey to Ausangate Rainbow Mountain typically involves a scenic trek through the Andean highlands

Route details

Informative session: It will take place in the morning the day before departure. If the departure date is on a Monday, the briefing will occur on Saturday morning. Please take this into account when booking your flight to Cusco.

Our tour starts with the pick-up from your hotel at 06:00 am in a private minivan to the beginning of the Trek that is part of the community of Upis; this trip will last 3 hrs. Approx. You will pass through beautiful colorful villages such as Urcos, Ocongate, and Tinki.

Then we will continue with the hike with spectacular views of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain until we arrive at our camp in Upis, which is located at 4200 mt, where our chef will readily prepare our lunch, then we can go to the thermal baths or to the lagoon of Ausangate which takes 2 hours of walking round trip, but the best thing today is to save energy for the next day. Finally, we will arrive at the community of Upis, where we will meet our muleteer and have breakfast.

Walking Distance: 7km/ 4,5 mi.

Hiking hour: 3 hrs. Roughly.

Trailhead Elevation: 4,220 meters / 13,840 ft.

Difficulty: moderate.

Campsite Elevation: 4,320 meters / 14,100 ft.