Rainbow Mountain Tour 1 day

You will be picked up from your accommodation at around 3.00 am and start making your way first to Arco (on the route to Puno) Then we will continue to Pitumarca and some small villages, till we reach the community of Hanchipata-Quesuno (another 1,5 hours). From here we start our hike after in total of 3 hours drive. You will experience how locals live in the mountains. We will be able to enjoy the view of numerous mountains around, as well as of the Ausangate glacier. We will be able to witness up close the local wildlife and camelids in their natural environment. The trek lasts for about 3 to 3 ½ hours following a lovely stream, until we get to the stunning landscape of Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountains). Where we see spectacular geological formations and colors. The total hike is approximately 5 to 6 hours ( round trip). We start our trek from 4250 m to 5020 m Cerro Colorado “vinicunca. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of Rainbow Mountain. Here we will have about one hour to relax and take amazing pictures of this natural wonder. We then hike back to the starting point of the trek, and from there return to Cusco (arriving at approximately 19.00).