Join us on this epic rainbow mountain journey away from the city and out into nature, among the most beautiful landscapes imaginable. Whether you’re traveling alone, as a couple, or in a larger group, we have daily departures to accommodate you. This tour is designed for travelers who are short on time or to acclimatize for upcoming longer trips.
Throughout the rainbow mountain trek, the difficulty ranges from moderate to challenging, which is mainly due to the high altitude that exceeds 5,000 meters.
Even though Rainbow Mountain hike is usually full of tourists, we start our adventure very early to be the first to arrive. In this way, you can enjoy the tranquility and beauty without much interruption. We take our time and enjoy the hike with no pressure.
On this trek you can also visit the red valley, expect to immerse yourself in the lifestyle of the inhabitants of the small communities that they still maintain, that living culture of the Inca ancestors, observe numerous herds of llamas and alpacas grazing in the mountains and be witness firsthand millions of years of geological history. The imposing mountainous landscape will surely be the protagonist of your photographs.
Our adventure to the rainbow mountain tour begins at 4:00 am. We will pick you up at the door of your accommodation to go for 3 hours to the South Valley of Cusco in our private transport. Despite the early morning.
Along the way, we will see picturesque Andean towns, agricultural platforms from the Inca era, fertile valleys, beautiful rolling mountains and lagoons. We will stop and watch the herds of llamas and alpacas that will entertain you while you enjoy a delicious continental breakfast in the Cusipata community, to give you the nutritional boost you need to start the trek.
We will continue our journey until we reach the starting point of the trek at 4,630 m / 15,190 ft. There we will start on a winding road in the middle of the Andean mountains that follows a beautiful stream. As you ascend, you will be rewarded with the breathtaking view of Ausangate Mountain (6,372m/20,905ft). Take a few minutes to try to understand why this mountain is a living deity for the Andean people.
This remote region is home to many people and you will have the opportunity to see them working the land. You will also be surprised to see the traditional clothing that they use and make themselves thanks to the textile artistic talents that the Incas have inherited from their ancestors. This is one of the many ways in which an ancient culture is preserved in the rural regions of Peru that refuses to submit to the rules of the Western world. Your guide will teach you the meaning of some clothes and, if you want, you can ask him to teach you some words in Quechua, the native language of many inhabitants of the area and which has been spoken since Inca times.
After an hour and a half of hiking, we will arrive at the incredible Rainbow Mountain of Cusco (5,100 m / 16,732 ft). Take your time to admire the amazing beauty of this impressive natural formation and feel the thrill of witnessing a unique natural site. You will explore a little the surroundings like the red valley and enjoy the impressive landscape while your guide explains the theories that exist about the origin of this mountain that seems to be taken from a colorful dream. Take this opportunity to take some amazing photos or just soak in the scenery. We will spend between 30 minutes and an hour at the top, depending on the speed of the hike and the weather conditions.
It will take us another hour to reach the starting point of the walk, from where we will board our transport to the restaurant in Cusipata and enjoy a buffet lunch. Then, we will board our private transport again to return to the city of Cusco. We will leave you at the door of your accommodation to rest your tired legs after the rainbow mountain hike.
This was an absolutely amazing experience with PERU TREK! Elena was the best guide we could have asked for. She played fun uplifting music for us on the walk and she made sure we were all good. At the top she helped us take pictures and he was so much fun to be with. This was a once in a lifetime experience.
Enthusiastic and encouraging guides and a knowledgeable driver made this trip so much more than just a hike to a beautiful place. Like the best tours, our guides made us feel like an adventure while providing as much safety and guidance as they could. The views, the interactions with the locals (who can apparently scale the mountain without getting your heart rate up), and the experience is second to none. Reserve them right now!
As we made our way up the mountain, I realized that other travelers didn’t have guides that were as understanding or practical. Work with these guys! I recommend the PERU TREK company team.
This was an amazing tour. I recommend it to anyone who has an extra day in Cusco to travel with the PERU TREK company. Our guide Ana was amazing. Very knowledgeable and very personable. My husband and I struggled quite a bit with altitude sickness during the hike, and she stayed with us and continued to check on us, even when we were going very slowly.
The food was excellent. I love that we were the first to go up the mountain; our photos were great! Every staff member we interacted with was amazing.
