Get ready to discover a true wonder of Mother Nature surrounded by a unique ecosystem.

Rainbow Mountain O N E D A Y T O U R

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Get ready to discover one of the most impressive in the region. Immerse yourself in the lifestyle of start our adventure very early to be the first to natural wonders on the planet in the middle of the the inhabitants of this area, contemplate the walk arrive. Also, we’ll take you to the opening of the of . If you visit , you have to do of numerous herds of llamas and alpacas, and be Red Valley so that you can appreciate the it! Our one-day tour to Mountain, or a first-hand witness of millions of years of endless red hills that rise on the other side of Rainbow Mountain, will take you through remote geological history. Vinicunca, a clear example of the fine art of high-altitude deserts and isolated communities in Mother Nature!. This tour is designed for travelers with little time the Vilcanota mountain range. You’ll be able to and good physical resistance. Its difficulty ranges Choose Peru as your trusted witness the immensity of the sacred Ausangate from moderate to challenging. Even though the operator; always on time and with the best mountain (6,384 masl / 20,945 fasl), the highest Vinicunca Mountain is usually full of tourists, we guides. We have private transportation, too!

HIGHLIGHTS

TREK, ADVENTURE 7 HOURS Ÿ The Rainbow Mountain of Peru offers travellers an entire Local Tour Operator based in Cusco. Trip styles Hiking day of unforgettable adventures in the midst of a surreal Ÿ You’ll be able to observe unique species such as the landscape and in contact with local culture. condor, the largest flying bird in the world, or the vicuna, Ÿ Get ready to discover a true wonder of Mother Nature the most beautiful non-domesticated pre-Hispanic 5050 M. / 16564 FT. MODERATE surrounded by a unique ecosystem. animal. Max. Altitude Activity Level Ÿ Explore the Rainbow Mountain Peru with a real Direct and

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AUSANGATE MOUNTAIN 6384 m. / 20945 ft.

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN PASS

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN 5020 m. / 16469 ft.

LLACTO

4600 m. / 15092 ft.

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CUSIPATA

CUSCO 3350 m. / 10990 ft.

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DAY 1: Cusco | Cusipata - Llacto - Rainbow Mountain - Llacto - Cusco

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W W W . A U S A N G A T E P E R U . C O M 1 DAY Cusco | Cusipata - Llacto - Rainbow Mountain - Llacto - Cusco

Our adventure begins at 4:00 am. We will pick you up clothes and, if you want, you can ask him to teach you from your hotel door to head for 3 hours towards the some words in Quechua. After 1.5 hours of walking, we Southern Valley in our private transport. Remember will arrive at the amazing Vinicunca Mountain of Cusco that the starting point of our walk is at 4,638 masl / (5,050 masl / 16,564 fasl). Take time to admire the 15,216 fasl. Along the way, we'll observe picturesque unique beauty of this impressive natural formation and Andean towns, agricultural platforms from the Inca feel the thrill of witnessing a unique natural spectacle. period, fertile valleys, and beautiful rolling mountains. You will explore the surroundings a little while your Even in the morning, the herds of llamas and alpacas guide explains the theories that exist regarding the will entertain you while enjoying a delicious continental origin of this mountain that seems to be taken from a breakfast. We'll continue our journey until we reach the colorful dream of the gods. Take photographs or starting point of the walk. There we'll head down a immerse yourself in the landscape that also shows you meandering path in the middle of the Andean the splendor of the high mountain Ausangate in the mountains following a beautiful stream. As you ascend, distance. you'll be rewarded with the impressive view of the There we will take a break between 30 minutes and 1 Ausangate Mountain (6,384 masl / 20,945 fasl). Take a hour, depending on the speed of your steps and the few minutes to understand why this mountain is a living condition of the weather. If you want to stay longer, deity for the Andean people. This whole area is home inform your guide. Later, there's the possibility of to many people, and you'll have the opportunity to see walking through the Red Valley, if the climate and them working the land. You'll surely also be surprised weather allow it. Don't miss this valley of completely to see the traditional clothing they use to make red mountains! We'll take between 45 minutes and 1 themselves thanks to the practice of textile art that they hour to arrive again at the starting point where we'll have inherited from their ancestors. In this way, ancient enjoy our box lunch. Once we have filled our stomachs, culture is preserved and refuses to be submitted by the we'll embark on our private transport back to the city of Western world's rules. Cusco. At approximately 5:00 pm we'll leave you at the Rainbow Mountain Your guide will teach you about the meaning of some door of your hotel.

Ÿ Travel distance: 8 km / 4.97 miles Ÿ Maximum altitude: 5,050 masl / 16,564 fasl Ÿ Minimum altitude: 4,400 masl / 14,432 fasl Ÿ Walking time: 3 to 4 hours

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Ÿ Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office Ÿ Walking sticks. for an orientation before your trek. At this time, we will provide you with the Ÿ Dinner is not included in this package. duffle bags which will be carried by our horses. The meeting will be at Ÿ Clothing and personal equipment 5:00 PM the evening before the trip begins. Ÿ Travel insurance Ÿ Transportation: All your transportation is included in this package. We Ÿ will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the starting point of the Drinks trek. Once you complete the tour, we will take you back to the door of your Ÿ Snacks hotel. Ÿ Water Don't forget to fill your bottles before leaving! Ÿ Qualified guides: Our guides have dominion of English and Spanish, Ÿ Horse (There is the option of hiring a horse. However, this will not be professional education and official certification. They will explain to you possible if due to the weather the ground becomes slippery. In addition, about the history, culture and environment along the trail, as well as lead there are areas where it’s impossible to stay on the horse, so you will the group in ancestral rituals and ceremonies. They’ll also take care of have to get off and walk). your safety, health and comfort during the trip so you can enjoy the trek Ÿ Tips for our team: Keep in mind that our personnel receive payment for worry-free. their services, so feel free to give tips or not. Ÿ 1 breakfast and 1 box lunch. Ÿ Additional costs: There could be additional expenses, delays or Ÿ Entrance to the Rainbow Mountain route. modifications of the itinerary that are outside of the responsibility of the Ÿ First aid: All Ausangate Peru guides have received specialized training agency, such as: bag weather conditions, security or health problems, in first aid. We hold mandatory training sessions with our guides every changes in government policies, political instability, strikes, etc. February. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit to face basic emergencies (altitude sickness, traveler's diarrhea, cuts, scrapes.) and oxygen. If necessary, we'll evacuate you from the path as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment. Ÿ Oxygen bottle

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