Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN & RED VALLEY

Cusco is made of breathtaking landscapes, not only has mountains; it also has culture, history, Inca ruins, and much more. Since a year ago the Rainbo Mountain has become too popularfor many people, and of course find a mountain that has many colors is expected its popularity so fast, but this mountain or rather this place does not stop surprising, recently arrived To discover the "Red Valley".

The Red Valley is just a few minutes walk from the Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca and what better you can than visit this beautiful place in 1 day only. It is beautiful for everything you have from the moment of your walk. Because of the altitude in which this place is located it is advisable to take warm clothes, since Cusco, because of its very changing climate, does not guarantee anything.

What to Bring?

Here we tell you everything you have to take with you to this beautiful tour.

• CDaypack, warm clothes (scarf, sweaters, rainjacket, gloves)
• Walking boots.
• Rain poncho
• Sun hat + sunglasses.
• Toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
• Suncream
• Walking stick.

What is the itinerary with Mamacoca Expeditions?

The itinerary that gives you Mamacoca Expeditions is the following:

• Day Hike: We will pick you up between 04:00 am . – 04:30 hrs. Then drive through the South Valley. around 3 ½ hours to get to Kayrawiri community (4,326 m / 14,189 ft.), here we are going to start with the trekking up of 3 hours approx. long to the rainbow mountain (most of the way is going up). In the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes, alpacas, llamas, Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach our trek the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes. After the amazing view of the landscapes on the top we are going to down to the Red Valley Where you can see large and spectacular red mountains and also many llamas and alpacas and you will be amazed by nature,  that take  2:30 hours approx. (Japura community) where we are going to have lunch. Then you are going to be drive to Cusco, and drop your hotel.

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Written by: Fatima Yañac