🌈 Cusco & Machu Picchu
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Hike to the candy-striped slopes of Vinicunca at 5,000m — one of the most jaw-dropping sights in the Andes.
🕒 Full day · trek 3–4 hrs 🥾 Challenging, high altitude 📍 Cusco & the Sacred Valley
The route
Your journey, stop by stop
The programme
A day to remember
04:30
Early pickup
Pre-dawn pickup from Cusco and a scenic drive into the high Andes.
06:30
Breakfast in Cusipata
Refuel with a hearty Andean breakfast before the trail.
07:30
Trailhead
Begin the lofty hike across the altiplano among grazing alpaca herds.
09:30
Rainbow Mountain
Reach the dazzling striped ridge at 5,000m — mineral bands of red, gold and turquoise.
10:30
Red Valley (optional)
A short extra walk to the crimson Red Valley viewpoint.
11:30
Descend to the vans
An easier walk back down to the trailhead.
13:00
Buffet lunch in Cusipata
A warming local lunch to round off the hike.
16:30
Back in Cusco
Arrive back in the city by late afternoon.
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Who’s it for
- Fit, adventurous hikers
- Seasoned trekkers
- Photographers chasing colour
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Need to know
- 5,000m altitude — acclimatise in Cusco 2–3 days first
- Freezing dawns to strong sun — dress in layers
- Colours pop on dry, clear days (May–Sep)
- Not advised in heavy rain or with heart/lung issues
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