Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco to Rainbow Mountains
Your pickup happens at 4am from your Cusco hotel, then you'll drive through the South Valley toward the trailhead. After grabbing breakfast at a local restaurant, the hike starts through alpine meadows where Ausangate Mountain comes into view. You'll pass through villages and potato fields, and if you're lucky, you might see vicunas and chinchillas along the way. The main event is reaching Rainbow Mountains at 5,036m (16,535 ft), where you'll have time to wander around and take photos. From there, you descend back down, stop for lunch, and then it's the 3-hour drive back to Cusco, getting in around 5pm.
- Start point
- Cusco, Peru (At Your Hotel, 04:00 - 04:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in a local restaurant), Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Hike to Rainbow Mountains (approximately 2 hours uphill, 1.5 hours downhill)
- Explore Rainbow Mountains summit area with photo opportunity
- Pass through local villages and interact with residents
- Guided trek through alpine meadows with Ausangate Mountain views
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing - potential sightings of chinchillas and vicunas
- Photography of red mountains and traditional landscape features
Landmarks/POIs Rainbow Mountains Ausangate Mountain 
