- A.h. Arahuay LL - 1, Cusco, Perú.
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2 DaysThis 2-day tour to Rainbow Mountain is a highly recommended hike where you can enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. You’ll see beautiful snowy mountain views and clear lakes around Ausangate Mountain. Plus, you’ll get to meet local people and watch their dances and traditions.
Your journey begins early, between 4:30 and 5:00 AM, with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. As the sun starts to rise, you’ll drive through the scenic Southern Valley of Cusco, taking in views of the Andes as you make your way to the starting point of the hike.
Around 8:00 AM, you’ll pause in the charming town of Cusipata for a hearty breakfast to fuel your adventure. By 8:50 AM, you’ll be back on the road, heading toward the Layo community, where your trek officially begins.
The first leg of the hike, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, takes you to the serene Laguna Pucacocha. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch while soaking in the spectacular alpine scenery. After lunch, the journey continues uphill toward Abra de Pucacocha, a high mountain pass where you’ll spot llamas grazing and marvel at the awe-inspiring views of Mount Ausangate.
By mid-afternoon, around 2:30 PM, you’ll begin your descent toward Ananta, your campsite for the night. You’ll arrive around 5:00 PM, ready to relax and enjoy a well-deserved dinner under the stars.
The second day begins early with breakfast at the campsite. As the first light touches the mountains, you’ll set off around 6:00 AM for a gradual ascent. Along the way, you’ll pass grazing llamas and catch glimpses of the vibrant hues of the surrounding mountains.
By 8:00 AM, you’ll reach the breathtaking Vinicunca Pass, standing at 5,080 m (16,696 ft). Here, the famous Rainbow Mountain reveals its natural beauty, with layers of vivid colors painting the landscape. You’ll have plenty of time, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM, to take in the views, capture photos, and savor the experience at the Vinicunca viewpoint.
Afterward, the descent begins. By 11:30 AM, you’ll arrive at Quesoyuno, where a satisfying lunch awaits. Once you’ve recharged, you’ll embark on the drive back to Cusco, enjoying the scenery one last time. You’ll arrive in Cusco by approximately 6:00 PM, with unforgettable memories of your adventure.
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“MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.
Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.
We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.
We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.
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To offer a more personalized service at “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.
We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.
Hiking with “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.
We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!
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At “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.
We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.
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