About this Activity
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Live tour guide
With our Live Tour Guide service, you
can discover new places with an
experienced local by your side.
Our bilingual guides make
communication easy, so you can focus on
enjoying your trip rather than worrying
about language barriers.
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process ensures
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Pickup included
Pick-up is available at downtown
hotels in Cusco. Please indicate if
you are staying at a private
accommodation (with address
and phone number), you will then
be provided with a meeting point nearby.
The local guide or transfer
may take 10-15 minutes to
find your place.
Duration
10-12 hours
Small group
One of our offers is our Small Group travel
service. It is perfect for those who want
to experience the world in an intimate
and authentic way. With group sizes of no
more than 10 people, you'll have access
to unique and off-the-beaten-path
destinations.
Experience
Full description
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Discover the wonder of the world located in Peru.
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Suitable for travelers short on time.
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Beautiful views.
Includes
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Hotel pickup
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Downtown drop-off
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Transportation
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Professional tour guide
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Breakfast and buffet lunch (vegetarian options available)
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Oxygen bottle (for emergencies)
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1 Wood stick (optional)
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First-aid kit
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Horse (available to rent for 100 Peruvian Sol per person, in cash)
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Entrance fees to Rainbow Mountain
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Gratuities
Not suitable for
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Pregnant women
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People with mobility impairments
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People with heart problems
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People with vertigo
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People with respiratory issues
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People over 65 years
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People over 220 lbs (100 kg)
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People with low level of fitness
Experience the incredible beauty of Rainbow Mountain on a guided hiking tour. You get a chance to see alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas while soaking in the stunning mountain views during the journey. Savor a local lunch before heading back to your accommodation in Cusco.
Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM. After a 2-hour drive, you will arrive in Cusipata where you will stop for breakfast and buy water and snacks for the trek.
Following breakfast, you'll travel one more hour to the hike starting point, at 4,850 meters. From there you will start your 3.5-kilometer trek to Rainbow Mountain over both flat and uphill terrain.
During your hike, you will enjoy amazing views and encounters with wild alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Once you reach the top at 5,010 meters, you can make use of some free time to take a break, and if the weather is good, you will be able to enjoy views over Rainbow Mountain. You'll go downhill to the starting spot for another hour. Then, take transportation back to Cusipata where a local lunch will be waiting for you. Once you finish your buffet lunch you will travel back to Cusco, where you will arrive between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Plaza de Armas.
Important Information
What to bring
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Sunglasses
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Snacks
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Hiking shoes
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Sunscreen
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Water
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Rain gear
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Travel insurance
Not allowed
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Pets
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Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
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Pickup service is included. It can take 30 to 45 minutes to pick up the group. If you are one of the first ones to be picked up, it might take some time to collect the entire group
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During your trip, extra expenses like entrance fees, water, souvenir and others are only available to pay with cash and Peruvian soles
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Climb 1.9 miles (3.5 km) to reach the top of Rainbow Mountain
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Bring an extra warm sweater, jacket, hat, and gloves
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If for any reason you need to rent a horse, the local partner doesn't manage these rentals and won't be involved in the process
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Sunglasses are mandatory to use throughout the hike
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The dirt road is not in the best conditions; the drive can produce altitude sickness. It's recommended to bring personal medicine or altitude pills
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Everyone walks at different speeds. The guide will be in different parts assisting the group
Contact
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