Cusco

Safaris & Wildlife Activities

Travel from Cusco to Rainbow mountain for a hiking and camping adventure with this two-day group trip. See stunning views of the snow-capped Ausangate mountain and have the opportunity to spot wildlife like chinchillas. Day 1: Be picked up from your accommodation in Cusco at 4:00 AM and relax as you drive to the trailhead. Stop for breakfast before starting your hike to the first pass of Puccacocha, which is located at 5000 meters above sea level. Marvel at the imposing snow-capped Ausangate mountain and Lake Puccacocha. Make camp at Ananta with well-maintained equipment. Have the tent set up for you, so you can spend the evening relaxing. Day 2: Start your day with a delicious breakfast before climbing to a Rainbow mountain lookout. Listen as your guide explains the importance of this place to you. Next, head to the Red Valley viewpoint to explore and snap some pictures. After a nice lunch, walk to the bus station where your driver will be waiting to take you on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco. Arrive in Cusco at about 5:00 pm.

Your trip begins in Cusco city before you head to the district of Limatambo. During the tour, you will visit two beautiful and interesting archaeological Inca sites: Quillarumiyoc and Tarawasi, which possibly were once used as astronomical observatories by the Incas. You will continue to the village of Limatambo where you will have lunch. The adventure continues with a panoramic view of the community of Chonta, located in the snowfall of the Salkantay and Humantay mountains. Once in Chonta, after walking along a beautiful route next to the Apurimac canyon, you will finally reach the viewpoint of Huaco, which is located on the right side of the canyon of the Apurimac River. From the viewpoint, you will have a spectacular view of the Apurimac Canyon and you will have the opportunity to appreciate the impressive Andean Condor in its natural habitat. The Condor is the largest flanking bird of prey in the world, considered sacred by the Incas. With some luck you can also observe some birds like Eagles, Hawks, and White-tailed deer. After visiting and enjoying this beautiful trip, you will return to the city of Cusco.