Rainbow Mountain Hike

Day 1: CUSCO – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – CUSCO

Depending on the location of your hotel, we will pick up our clients from 4:00 am and we will take the highway in the direction of the southern valley of the Cusco region, the trip will take approximately 2 hours until we reach the town of Cusipata where we can make use of the bathrooms and take the opportunity to have a buffet breakfast. After breakfast we will continue the trip for an additional hour and a half until we reach the community of Llacto where the hike to the rainbow mountain begins. The beginning of the walk is simple, being mostly flat and the last 600 meters, close to reaching the top of the same mountain, is quite steep and is considered the most difficult part of the route.
Throughout this journey we will enjoy a unique landscape, surrounded by sacred mountains and imposing snow-capped mountains together with a wide flora and fauna where animals such as alpaca and llamas stand out.
The approximate total hike will be 1 hour and a half, once at the top you will have enough time to contemplate the landscape as our guide provides information taking about thee reason why this mountain presents these unique color variations in the world.
Finally we will start the way back to board our transport arriaving to the town of Cusipata where we will have the opportunity to recharge our batteries with a buffet lunch and then continue the return trip to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 p.m.

WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR THIS TREK?

• Pick up from your hotel by our Guide
• Private Tourist transportation round trip
• English speaking professional guide
• Meals (breakfast and buffet lunch) (optional vegetarian food if you request
• First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• Trekking Poles
• Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

• Horses, which can be rented before to start the hike
• Drinks
• Tips for the driver, guide

BENEFITS OF TRAVELING WITH TERRA PERU AVENTURAS

• Assistance 24/7 a week in English.
• Qualified professionals on all tours
• Professional Guides in English on all tours
• Free transfer from the airport to the hotel

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read the following information carefully. This will help you resolve your doubts and/or questions about our services

ARRIVAL IN CUSCO

All our services start at the airport of the city of Cusco where our driver will be waiting for the arrival of your flight to be able to drive you to the hotel of your choice, this service has no additional cost.
For which it is necessary that you provide us with your flight details and confirmation 1 or 2 days before your arrival in the city, our staff will be waiting with the Terra Peru Aventuras sign which you have to locate.

THE BRIEFING

The briefing is the information that is provided to our clients prior to a trip, this will be done one night before the selected activity at the hotel of their stay. In general, the schedule will depend on the other activities that you have planned to carry out, but many times it usually takes place between 6 and 7 at night.

HOW CAN I BOOK THE TOURS TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN?

To start a reservation, the first thing we request is your personal data along with the details of the date you would like to do the walk, then we will request an advance payment of 40% of the total value of the walk in order to generate the purchase of the necessary tickets for the tour.
After the deposit, our reservation staff will send you the confirmation of the reservation of the Tour which will include the DATE, NAME OF THE TOUR, PERSONAL DATA OF THE CLIENT, AMOUNT DEPOSITED AND AMOUNT PENDING PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL IN THE CITY.
Terra Peru Aventuras offers you different payment methods depending on your needs, from bank deposits, transfers via Wester Union, as well as PayPal (consider +8% to the deposit to be made for reasons of bank commissions)

WHEN DO I MAKE THE FINAL PAYMENT OF THE TOUR?

In general, the total payment must be made upon arrival, we recommend making the payment in cash, due to commission issues from international banks that may be unfavorable to you in case you want to make a payment with your credit card. Our staff gives you more details about it.

CAN I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER I HAVE PURCHASED THE TICKETS?

For all our tours with the exception of Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Salkantay, yes! is possible to modify the date without any cost, this must be communicated to our staff as soon as possible in order to carry out the procedures for the modification with a new date.

WHAT HAPPENS WITH ALTITUDE SICKNESS?

Any good experience will depend on a good physical condition, if you practice any physical activity regularly you should not worry about a possible altitude sickness, however as an additional recommendation we suggest acclimatizing, in this sense you should consider spending at least 3 days to do some walk and 1 day to be able to carry out some activity or cultural tour.
There are medications that could achieve better acclimatization, but since we are not doctors, we suggest you drink plenty of water and coca infusions to achieve better acclimatization.

WHEN THE TOUR ENDS, DO YOU TAKE US TO THE HOTEL?

Everything will depend on the style of travel that you chose. Our clients who travel in a private service have the option of ending the tours at their hotel. However, those who opt for a group tour, our tour ends in the Plaza Regocijo or close to it so that you can walk without any worries to your hotel.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

• A small and waterproof backpack
• Resistant mountain shoes
• Warm clothes and mountain pants, not jeans
• Clothing for variable temperatures
• Camera with charged batteries
• Sunscreen: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses
• Thermal, wool socks, gloves, scarf, wool cap
• Waterproof clothing and/or rain poncho
• Water bottles
• personal first-aid kit (if you have any personal medication, you must take it with you)
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, tips
• Toilet paper
• Personal documents (Passport)