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Rainbow Mountain

See Peru’s True Colors

This adventurous full-day trek to Ausangate (also known as the Rainbow Mountain) passes through postcard-worthy landscapes and varied local cultures.

Take a walk to the other-worldly landscape of Rainbow Mountain.
Take a walk to the other-worldly landscape of Rainbow Mountain.

The moderate to strenuous hike owes its difficulty to the high elevation and significant ascents en route (see below for more specific details). The effort is rewarded with a 360 degree view of the namesake mountainsides.

Duration: Full Day Tour (16hours)
Distance trekked: about 15 km
Elevation: 4500m (15,000ft)
Difficulty: Moderate – strenuous, due to gained elevation of 685m (2250ft)
Crowds: Moderate
Pick up time: Starts at 4:20am
Pick up location: At your hotel in Cusco City Centre
Maximum 10 people per service

"Very well organized and knowledgeable, took the stress part out of the vacation. We told them what we wanted and they put together a well thought out itinerary with recommendations on where to eat and other things to do on our down time."
- Jordan W.
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