OVERVIEW
The “Rainbow Mountain” is one of the most visited attractions in the region of Cusco, about five hundred people visit this place every day, the rainbow mountain is near the Ausangate, a mountain considered a deity by the Andean settlers.
To know more about this spectacular place, there is a new alternative to the return of Vinicunca or “the rainbow mountain”, it is through the red valley, an extraordinary alternative especially for nature lovers. When you return through the red valley you can see many red mountains, due to the amount of minerals they have, so the trip is very attractive.
The return by the Red Valley, lasts approximately of 2 to 3 hours, where also it is possible to be observed; picturesque towns, beautiful adobe houses, llamas, alpacas and almost always several vicuñas, you can also get magnificent views of the glaciers that make up the Ausangate, one of the highest mountains in Peru…
DETAILED ITINERARY
…This new alternative that is currently given in the visit to the “Rainbow mountain” is generating the interest of many tourists who recommend the return through the red valley, because beauty and uninterrupted solitude, make it a spectacular trip, especially for hikers who love a true outdoor adventure.
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ITINERARY:
- 03:40 am. – 4:20 am. Pick up from your hotel and departure from Cusco to Cusipata town.
- 06:20 am. Breakfast for 01 hour at Cusipata Town. (3300 metters over the sea level).
- 07:20 am. After breakfast we continue the journey thru a dusty road for 1.5 hours untill “Fulawasi” (Hiking Starting Point) .
- 08:50 am. we arrive to “Fulawasi” (Stating hiking point) and will have and small speech with our guide continue with our adventure.
- 09:00 am. You will star the 02 hours hike on the 4700 metters over the sea level.
- 11:00 am. arrive to the “Rainbow Mountain” over the 5200 metters over the sea level and explanation from our guide.
- 11:30 am. you will hike from the rainbow mountain to the red valley thru an amazing red mountains untill “Fulawasi”.
- 12:15 pm. Return from the the “Red Valley” to Fulawasi. (1.5 hours of hike).
- 13:30 pm. Arrive to Fulawasi.
- 13:40 pm. Transfer from Fulawasy to the restaurant in Cusipata..
- 14:30 pm. Arrive to Cusipata for the Lunch.
- 15:30 pm. Finish the lunch and transfer from Cusipata to Cusco city.
- 17:30 pm. Arrive to Cusco city. We finish the activity one block away from the main square (Plaza Regocijos).
INCLUDED
- Transport (roundtrip)
- 01 breakfast
- 01 Lunch
- Professional guide English – Spanish.
- Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain.
- Hiking poles.
- 01 small bottle of water.
- Portable Oxygen.
- First aid Kit.
- Therapeutic Oxygen.
NOT INCLUDED
- Horses S/. 120.00
- Food undescribed
- Tips
- Phone calls
- Travel and accident insurance
what you need to bring
- Hiking Shoes
- Water
- Snacks
- Small backpack
- Rain poncho or Waterproof jacket
- Some extra money in local currency
GROUP SERVICE
From- breakfast and Lunch
- professional guide
- Roundtrip Transportation
- Entrance Ticket
PRIVATE SERVICE
From 2 People- Private Tour Guide
- Private Transportation
- Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks
- Entrance Ticket
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