Rainbow Mountain

The Charm of The Mountain
The Rainbow Mountain is one of the most incredible experiences around. It was named by National Geographic magazine as one of the 100 destinations to see before you die. The adventure begins with a three-hour bus trip to Llaqto, where we begin our one and a half hour hike to the peak of Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, we will pass through small, high-Andean towns and walk alongside lakes and creeks, observing the local fauna, including a wide variety of birds.

Read more in TOUR OVERVIEW section below

Cusco - Cusipata
The adventure begins with a two-hour bus trip south to the district of Cusipata, where we will stop for 45 minutes to enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast.

Cusipata - Llaqto by bus
We will continue on our way for another hour to Llaqto, the entryway and starting point of the hour-and-a-half hike to the top of Rainbow Mountain.

Hike
Along the way, we will pass through small high-Andean villages and walk by lakes and creeks, with the chance to spot local animals and a wide array of birds. As we hike, we will see how the colors around us begin to change. At the highest point, we will reach an elevation of 5,050 meters (16,500 ft). At the top, we will have time to take pictures and videos while enjoying the magical landscape around us. After this breathtaking experience, we will return to Llaqto.

Llaqto - Cusipata - Cusco
From Llaqto, we will head back to Cusipata for a delicious buffet lunch before returning to Cusco. Passengers may choose to be dropped off at either the Plaza de Armas or the Plaza Regocijo, located just a few minutes from Cusco’s most popular hotels.

Departures
Daily from Cusco

Start time
4:30 am

Tour duration
12:00 - 13:00 hrs

- Hotel pick up
- Professional bilingual guide
- Round trip transportation Cusco-Cusipata-Llaqto-Cusipata-Cusco
- Meals: 1 buffet breakfast +1 buffet lunch
- Admission ticket
- Blankets and canes for the walk
- First aid kit and oxygen
- Permanent assistance

- Horse rental (service subject to additional fees and availability)

Important note:
- Due to the altitude, demandingness, and duration of the hike, all participants must be in good physical condition in order to undertake this excursion.
- We have horses to help make the hike easier (service subject to additional fees and availability)

What to bring?
- Warm clothing and raincoat
- Cap, sunblock and sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes and clothes for the walk (no sandals)
- Small backpack to carry personal items, snacks, and water
- Camera with a fully charged battery and enough memory to store photos

- Extra cash

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