Rainbow Mountain Peru Trek
The Psychedelic Rainbow Tours Peru are breathtaking.Ausangate is a beautiful mountain region (South of Cuzco), inhabited by Alpacas, Llamas, and Vicuñas herding communities and serves as home to one of the last remaining pastoralist societies in the world. Rainbow tours Peru, The herders use the high mountain trails to trade with the agricultural communities at the lower elevation. One path in particular, "the road of the Apu Ausangate," is one of Peru's most famous natural attractions. This beautiful region is comprised of four major geological features: the hanging glaciers and glacial erosional valleys, Rainbow Tours Peru uplift formed by granite, the limestone forest, and most notably, the beautiful Permian formations that naturally occur in a variety of colors, including blue, red, ochre, and turquoise.
Types of tourist services to the Rainbow Mountain in Peru
- Hike to the top of the Vinicunca rainbow mountain.
- Horseback riding to the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca
- Motorcycle tour to the vicinity of the top of Rainbow Mountain
:-) NOTE: Visitors opt for Rainbow Mountain on Horseback colorful VINICUNCA service to ride up Rainbow Mountain Pass!
Rainbow Mountain Trek Overview
The hike to the rainbow mountain is challenging in rainbow tours of Peru (starting trek is about 4,885 m / 16,026 ft., and the top is 5,020 m / 16,466 ft.). Make sure you are rested to start this journey. The Rainbow Tours Peru is a good idea to have a day or two days of acclimatization and drink plenty of water the day before your hike to the Rainbow Tours Peru.
Short Itinerary
- Early morning pickup from your hotel (5:00 am)
- Private transfer to the trailhead "Quesiuno."
- On the way by Kondor Transport, we explore Checacuppe Inca/Colonial bridge, Uchulluqllo lookout, Ocefina Andes Cañon view, and others!
- Lunch at Hampatuyoc Rumi
- Walking distance: 6 km / 9.6 miles approx.
- Estimated duration: 4 hours trek
- Highest point: Pampa base camp 4,885 m / 16,026 ft.
- Campsite elevation: Pampa base camp 4,885 m / 16,026 ft Rainbow Tours Peru.
- Weather: Cold, and very cold!
- Difficulty: Challenging!
- Meals: Lunch,
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco: Quesiuno – Rainbow Mountain Pass
Your day starts in Cusco, where you are picked up at 5:00 am for a 4-hour trip via private Kondor van to start the trail. We will also stop at Checacuppe village to enjoy the old Inca/Colonial bridge. We stop at an excellent Andes location to take full pictures. Rainbow tours Peru is Already at Quesiuno 4,326 m / 14,189 ft. Rainbow Tours Peru begins our hike to Hampatuyoc.
This morning we will ascend through dark red mountains to Vinicunca Pass 5,020 m / 16,466 ft. for the first spectacular views of the Psychedelic Rainbow Mountains of Peru. "The Ausangate region is incredibly colorful with a magical landscape." Then we will descend to Andes meadows with incredible views of glacial peaks, lakes, mounts, and others). Our VAN will meet us to transport you to your hotel in Cusco.
