Pre-trek briefing:

You will have through briefing with your guide 1 or 2 days before your Rainbow Mountain Tour.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you can take this opportunity to ask questions and make any final preparations.

Day 1: Cusco – Chillihuani – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco.

Early at 4:30 am, the guide will pick you up at your hotel or hostel. Please make sure you are waiting in the lobby for your guide, who will look for you.

After you board our transportation, you will go to Cusipata, where you will have a delicious breakfast and the chance to stop for some pictures, relax a little and stretch your legs. There is a small shop where you can buy some snacks or water before starting your Rainbow Mountain day hike.

After stopping at Cusipata, you will continue until the starting spot call (Chillihuani). Your guide will organize everything before starting your hike. Then, you will start your journey to the famous Rainbow Mountain.

There are 2.1 Miles (3.5 km) of trekking. First, you will go uphill, followed by some flats and uplands that will take you to your goal called Rainbow Mountain, located at 17,125 ft (5,220 m), where you will enjoy the spectacular panoramic views across the ancient valleys Ausangate. You will enjoy good lookouts and stop and see wild Llamas, Alpacas, and Vicuñas.

After this significant time, you will turn back on the same trail; this time will be easier because most of the path is easy sailing—downhill! (1 hrs) then you will board the bus and enjoy the drive back to the restaurant. Once you get back to Cusipata, you will have lunch; then, you will take your transportation back to Cusco (center), where you will be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas.

Almost all groups arrive in Cusco between 16:00 and 17:00.

• Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
• Total Walking Distance: 8 km / 4.97 miles
• Approximate Walking Time: 2.5-3 hours
• Lowest Elevation: 4,650 m / 15,255 ft
• Highest Elevation: 5,220 m / 17,125 ft
• Level of Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, depending on level of physical fitness

Incluide:

• Pre-departure briefing
• Pick up and drop off from the hotel.
• Private Transportation (round trip)
• Professional & Experienced Guide
• Breakfast  & Lunch (vegetarian option is available).
• Permit & Entrance Tickets
• Safety box for values and storage for luggage at Cusco’s main office
• Medical kit
• Oxygen bottle
• Taxes

Not incluide:

• Hotel before/after the tour
• Flight
• Dinner is not included on this hike
• Horse to ride – you can add a horse to ride if you prefer
• Walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
• Water for the hike 
• Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
• Travel insurance 
• Tips for Guides and our Crew.

You will need to bring:

• A good daypack: Eagle Creek Afar Backpack or an appropriate pack to carry your personal belongings!
• Lighter trekking boots with good ankle support!
• One pair of hiking pant – not jeans!
• 1 rain jacket “even if we are in dry season”
• One warm/winter jacket / gloves, scarf, cap cold, thermal clothing full bod!
• Bring some meds!
• Iron tablets and pills for altitude sickness. Several people on the hike have varying degrees of altitude sickness and both of these remedies (in addition to the coca tea) are very helpful in alleviating the symptom
• Sun protection cream (SPF 45 or higher recommended).
• Re-usable plastic or metal water container.
• Bandages or moleskin
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, & tips for your Info Machu Picchu staff.

Price (Group Service):

A group tour means that it is open for other clients to join you. This means that your group will have varying hiking and fitness abilities. All our guides are experts on how to keep the trek moving and happy no matter how fast you hike.

Price (Private Service):

Private tours are available and priced by party size.