Day trip to Rainbow Mountain and Red valley

4:30 am: We will pick you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco, or any other accommodation close to the city centre, and drive you 3 hours to the trailhead.

8:00 am: Upon arrival at the trailhead, our chef will prepare a delicious breakfast with several options. You will have time to admire the scenery of the surrounding mountains while enjoying a cup of coffee or coca tea in preparation for the 5,000m trek ahead.

9:30 am: After breakfast we set off on a 2 hour hike to the top of Vinicunca Mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain. The trail climbs gradually, with a steep incline on the last stretch before reaching the summit at over 5,000m. Hike along the snow-capped peaks of the Ausangate mountain range, the highest mountain in the Cusco region. Along the way you will see hundreds of llamas and alpacas. Every metre we climb brings us closer to the summit, with each view more breathtaking than the last. You will need a warm jacket, hat, gloves and a good camera to capture the beautiful views. The temperature at the summit is freezing, so dress accordingly.

11:30 am: At the top of Rainbow Mountain your guide will explain the origin of the colourful hills, the Andes and the importance of this mountain to the indigenous people of the area.

12:00 pm: After taking in the fantastic scenery of the Peruvian Andes and the summit of Vinicunca, which offers breathtaking views in every direction, we continue our journey by trekking a further 30 minutes to the Red Valley, which is rarely visited by tourists due to its remote location. Here you will find awe-inspiring landscapes that will take your breath away.

1:00 pm: We return to the trailhead for a 1 hour descent where our special picnic lunch awaits.

2:00 pm: Our chefs will prepare the best traditional Peruvian dishes using fresh local ingredients. After lunch we board the bus back to Cusco.

5:30 pm: Arrival back to your hotel in Cusco.

Note: Times are approximate as they depend on weather conditions, your walking speed and various other external factors.