Rainbow Mountain BEFORE the crowds + Red Valley. #1 Operator
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$49.00
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About
Only recently discovered, Rainbow Mountain has become one of the main attractions to visit in Peru for all travellers and locals.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
Lunch buffet
Blanket
Oxygen mask
First aid kit
Simple breakfast
Entrance to the Vinicunca
Drop-off in Regocijo square
Private transportation
Entrance to Cusipata
20 soles entrance fee to Red Valley reserve area (optional)
Walking Stick
Saddle horse (if required)
Bottled water
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The day begins very early, with pickups between 03:00 a.m. and 03:30 a.m. directly from your hostels or hotels in Cuzco to Cusipata.
The initial drive will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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Cusipata
The first stop will be in Cusipata, for 30 minutes, to have breakfast.
From there we continue onwards with our journey for another hour and a half, passing through the village of Pitumarce, until Hanchipata-Llama Chimpana, where the hike starts.
120 minutes
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Ausangate Peru
You will begin the walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range and make your way up the mountain for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
We will then arrive at the highest point of the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and the best place to see the incredible colors and the Ausangate snowy peak.
120 minutes
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Vinicunca Mountain
This will be the highest point on the mountain, you will have the opportunity to see the different types of South American camelids (relatives of the camels).
We will also have the chance to visit the red hill, where we will have time to soak in the scenery and take some beautiful pictures. Please be aware that the red hill entrance fee is not included in the price of the ticket.
60 minutes
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Cusco
You will finish the hike with a 1-hour descent into the flat terrain and back to where the walk began.
There, the driver will be waiting for you to return to the District of Cusipata where you can enjoy 1 hour of a delicious traditional lunch.
Following lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approx. 3:30 p.m.