Enjoy the natural colors of the rarely visited Rainbow Mountain, located in one of the mountain ranges of Peru that has the highest concentration of snow-capped peaks and near the highest peak in southern Peru, the Ausangate (6,377 meters) in the mountain ranges of Vilcanota. This creates beautiful high-Andean landscapes with extensive snow-capped mountains and beautiful lagoons. We will travel through some isolated communities, where you can interact with the locals that still keep alive the culture that are mostly alpaca breeders, which will make this tour a unique experience. You will see snow-capped peaks, herds of llamas, glaciers, and turquoise lakes, all within an incredibly colorful mountain range.
We pick you up in your hotel around 3:30 to 4:00 a.m.
then we’ll travel 02 and ½ hours on a bus to Pitumarca, where you’ll have a delicious breakfast. After we continue to K’ayrawiri (4326 m/14192 . ft), this is the trailhead where we start the hiking.
First we walk 2 and a 1/2 to three hours until you will find a beautiful landscape, big mountains, and local people with their typical clothes making their daily lives. You will find big groups of alpacas, llamas, and sometimes wild Vicuñas, as well as small lagoons created by the thaws of the glaciers. Once you arrive at the summit (5020 m/16469 ft.), you will have free time to rest and to take your pictures.
Then, we start to go back by a different way, the “Red Valley." We call it that for the red color of the mountain soil; they look pretty nice. This will be another three-hour walk downhill to arrive again in Japura, where you will have a comforting lunch, and then we will bring you back to Cusco again (arrival around 6:30 or 7:00 p.m.).
Little presents for kids of communities along the trail such as school supplies, second hand clothes
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Carlos M
March 15, 2026
Tuvimos una experiencia increíble visitando Machu Picchu gracias a nuestro guía Amilkar. Desde el primer momento demostró ser muy profesional, amable y con un conocimiento impresionante de la historia y la cultura Inca. Explicó cada detalle con mucha pasión y respondió todas nuestras preguntas con paciencia. Gracias a su guía pudimos entender mejor la importancia histórica y cultural de este lugar tan maravilloso. Además, fue muy atento con nuestro grupo y se aseguró de que todos disfrutáramos al máximo la visita. Sin duda recomendamos sus servicios a cualquier persona que quiera vivir una experiencia auténtica e inolvidable en Machu Picchu. ¡Muchas gracias por hacer de nuestro viaje algo tan especial! AMILKAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Anders R
March 14, 2026
Absoloutely amazing experience, our guide Nico was amazing ensuring the best possible experience, looking after us and never failing to make us laugh. The landscape was absoloutely beautiful, made only better by the exquisite accommodation along the route. The relentless dedication and commitment of the chef and sous chef ensured we never left camp feeling hungry having had a hearty breakfast lunch and dinner no matter where we were. The dedication of our horseman who transported our bags and belongings across the andes mountain range was also unquestionable. All in all it was an unforgettable experience made even better by out incredible guide Nico and our chef, sous chef and horseman.
Mikael K
March 13, 2026
Yisus was a very friendly and knowledgeble tour guide. The porters and chef were super nice aswell, and always on time with everything.
Daniel P
March 13, 2026
We had an awesome time with Inka Trail Expeditions! Yisus was an incredible guide and was extremely knowledgeable about all the sights along the trail. Our chef, Mario, made amazing food and even made a birthday cake for my birthday. The head porter, Vincent, took great care of our camp sites and it was always a pleasure to come into camp being cheered on. We will remember this trip for a long time.
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