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.](https://galapagosalternative.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rainbow-bruno.jpg)
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