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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake 2-Day Tour
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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake 2-Day Tour

By Peru & U
4.5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $168 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Marvel at the beautiful Humantay Lake on a 3 hours’ trek
  • Venture on a full day exploration to Rainbow Mountain
  • Learn from an expert guide at what makes these places unique

Activity location

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Meet at Plazoleta Regocijo Water Fountain 10 minutes before departure.
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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Tour with Hotel Pickup
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Please select the pickup option if your accommodation is located within central Cusco.

Starting time: 4:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $167.90 x 1 AdultCA $167.90

Total
Price is CA $167.90
Tour with Meeting Point
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Please select the meeting point option if you are staying outside of Cusco city centre or haven't booked a hotel yet.

Starting time: 4:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $167.90 x 1 AdultCA $167.90

Total
Price is CA $167.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup from Cusco City centre hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included Round trip transport
  • What's includedWhat's included Spanish/English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Medical kit and oxygen bottle
  • What's includedWhat's included Breakfast and lunch on both days
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWalking sticks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Emergency horses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Overnight accommodation

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Day 1 – Humantay Lake
Have a morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and continue on a 2-hour ride enjoying the beautiful landscapes until reaching Soraypampa. Enjoy breakfast prior to the trailhead. Begin your adventure along a photogenic path called the “Camino Real,” as you gain altitude.
Continue for another hour and a half, ascending 360mts/1,200 feet in just 2 miles up a steep path. After conquering the last hill, you'll gaze down on a turquoise lake below, which is surrounded by steep peaks and an impressive glacier.
The hike is dominated by Salkantay Peak, one of Peru’s most sacred mountains, towering more than 6,000mts/20,600 feet with a sheer and snowy face. The equally impressive Humantay Peak, rising 5,900mts/19,412 feet, is also within view.
Once on the shores, enjoy, relax, and take pictures. When ready to hike back, descend to Soraypampa for lunch. After lunch, it’s time to take the transport back to Cusco city centre arriving in the late afternoon.

Day 2 – Rainbow Mountain
Today, you'll visit the trendy Rainbow Mountain, famous for becoming viral on social media. Located in the southeast of Cusco in the middle of the Andean mountain ranges.
After a morning pick-up from your hotel, venture on a 3-hour drive passing valleys, rivers, mountains, and some smaller communities. Reach Hanchipacha, to enjoy breakfast, then head to the starting point which is already at 4900 metres above sea level.
From here you will hike uphill for about 45 minutes to the highest point of the excursion at 5000 metres. Pass the unique formations of the rainbow mountain range and enjoy the breathtaking views at the snow-capped Ausangate, the second-highest in Peru.
Once on top of the viewpoint, you'll have the Vilcanota Mountain range in front of you. Have all the time to rest and take pictures. After the exploration, back to Cusipata and enjoy a rewarding lunch. Take the bus to return to Cusco arriving in the late afternoon.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Meet at Plazoleta Regocijo Water Fountain 10 minutes before departure.
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru