Designed to take advantage of all the places around it. On this hike, you will be able to enjoy one of the most special places in the Andes Mountains, the majestic Rainbow Mountain, known as Vinicunca or Winicunca (5,100 m / 16,732 ft). In addition, you will see the snowy Ausangate in all its extension and beauty. You will understand why this Apu (as the locals call it) is so sacred. Observe this beautiful creation with respect, since it has more lives than any human being.
The most impressive thing is that you will be able to walk in the red valley, which in my personal opinion is much more beautiful than other places, experience it yourself. If adventure in the mountains is your thing, you cannot miss the opportunity to visit these dream places that will mark you for the rest of your life.
We will leave the Imperial City of Cusco at 4 a.m. and, after a 2-hour drive, we will have an energizing breakfast in the town of Cusipata. Then, we will continue in our private transport to Kayrahuiri (4,750m / 15,583 ft), where we will begin the hike. The ascent will be slow and gradual. If you need support, you can rent a horse that the locals offer along the way.
As you ascend, you will discover that conquering a mountain requires perseverance and determination. Once at the top of the Rainbow Mountain (5,100 m / 16,732 ft), the visual access is 360 degrees. Enjoy the moment and take some time to appreciate all the beauty that nature’s art has to offer.
Then, we head towards the viewpoint of the impressive Red Valley, which will surely surprise you more than the first attraction. You will be able to understand the vital importance of these sacred mountains and their fertilizing role. In addition, you will understand the reason for the offerings that, to this day, the local population makes to these guardian mountains for being protectors of their people, of the flora and fauna of the place.
Once we have explored the viewpoint, we head downhill through the same red valley (we will not have to return by the same path as other itineraries). Throughout this walk we will be able to see llamas and alpacas grazing, mountains of different formations. And at the end of our walk our transport will be waiting for us.
After receiving so much revitalizing energy, we will return to the lunch site in Cusipata. Later, we will return satisfied to the navel of the world, Cusco.
In my opinion, I think that this hike that I did is the best one-day hike, going through the rainbow mountain and ending in the red valley. It went very well with my guide who was wonderful and the organization of the Peru Trek company was excellent. Thank you very much.
