Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Trek 1 Day in Private All inclusive

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Our adventure begins at 4:30 am. We will pick you up from your hotel’s door to head for 3 hours towards the Southern Valley in our private transport. Remember that the starting point of our walk is at (4,630 m / 15,190 ft). Along the way, we’ll observe picturesque Andean towns, agricultural platforms from the Inca period, fertile valleys, and beautiful rolling mountains. Even in the morning, the herds of llamas and alpacas will entertain you while you enjoy a delicious continental breakfast.

We’ll continue our journey until we reach the starting point of the walk. There we’ll head down a meandering path in the middle of the Andean mountains following a beautiful stream. As you ascend, you’ll be rewarded with an impressive view of the Ausangate Mountain (6,300 m / 20,900 ft). Take a few minutes to understand why this mountain is a living deity for the Andean people.

This whole area is home to many people, and you’ll have the opportunity to see them working the land. You’ll surely also be surprised to see the traditional clothing they use and that they make themselves thanks to the practice of textile art they have inherited from their ancestors. They preserve their ancient culture and refuse to be submitted by the rules of the western world. Your guide will teach you about the meaning of some clothes and, if you want, you can ask him to teach you some words in Quechua.

After an hour and a half of walking, we will arrive at the impressive Rainbow Mountain of Cusco (5100 m / 16,564 ft). Take your time to admire this natural formation’s unique beauty and feel the thrill of witnessing an unforgettable spectacle. Explore the surroundings while your guide explains the theories regarding this mountain’s origin that seems to be taken from the gods’ colorful dream. Take photographs and immerse yourself in the landscape that also shows you the splendor of the great mountain Ausangate in the distance.

There we will take a break between 30 minutes and 1 hour, depending on your steps’ speed and the weather condition. If you want to stay longer, inform your guide. Later, there’s the possibility of walking through the Red Valley, if the climate and weather allow it. Don’t miss this valley of completely red mountains!

Remember that the hike to the Red Valley takes approximately 30 minutes. Then, we will return to the bus station where we started the hike to board our bus and travel back to the town of Cusipata for lunch. After that, we will continue the return trip to Cusco for 2 hours. The tour will end at your hotel or, if there is heavy traffic, one block from Cusco’s main square.