Highlights
The best of Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour
- Avoid the Crowds: While most tours visit Rainbow Mountain Peru at peak times, we depart from Cusco at 3:00 AM to ensure you arrive before the crowds. This way, you can enjoy a more peaceful experience and capture the iconic photo of Vinicunca without a sea of people.
- Oxygen Tanks Provided: Our guides carry oxygen tanks for high-altitude support, crucial at over 5,040 meters (16,500 feet). Not all tour operators offer this, so it’s a key factor to consider when choosing your tour.
- Visit the Red Valley: Our tour includes a visit to the stunning Red Valley, adding an extra highlight to your adventure.
- Expert Guides: Our friendly, knowledgeable guides speak fluent English and have extensive expertise about Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and Peru.
- Reliable Operator: Machu Picchu Peru Travel is renowned for reliability. Check out our excellent reviews on TripAdvisor.
- Same-Day Return: We aim to return to Cusco by 3:00 PM, making it possible for you to catch a flight on the same day if needed.
Trip Details
Key Details about Rainbow Mountain Day Trip
- Start of the tour: 4:00 am pick-up at your respective hotel.
- Start of the Hike: Kayrawiri at 4430 meters above sea level.
- Distance from Kayrawiri to Vinicunca: approximately 4km.
- Maximum Altitude: Vinicunca at 5100 meters above sea level.
- Tour Type: Hiking and Adventure.
- Difficulty Level: High on a scale of 1 to 5.
- Best Season: Dry season between the months of April to November.
- Tour Duration: Approximately 12 hours (7 hours by bus round trip and 5 hours hiking round trip).
- Acclimatization: We recommend being in Cusco 1 day before the tour.
- Other Activities: View of the Vilcanota Mountain Range.
- Trek Name: Rainbow Mountain Peru 1-Day
Trip Summary
Rainbow Mountain Peru Day Tour – Hour by Hour Summary:
- 4:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco by private transport.
- 6:00 am: Arrive at Cusipata-Paucarpata for breakfast.
- 7:00 am: Continue driving for approximately 1 hour to the control point where the hike begins.
- 8:00 am: Start the hike towards Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain).
- 9:30 am – 10:00 am: Reach Vinicunca at an altitude of 5,100 meters (16,732 feet). Enjoy panoramic views and take photos.
- 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Guide provides information on the mountain’s geography, ecosystem, and colors.
- 12:00 pm: Return to the village and enjoy a buffet lunch with Andean specialties.
- 2:00 pm: Depart for Cusco.
- 4:00 pm: Arrive back in Cusco.
Itinerary
Rainbow Mountain Peru Day tour
The Rainbow Mountain Peru day tour kicks off bright and early, around 4:00 am. Our private tourist transport will pick you up from your hotel, whisking you away on a scenic journey south of Cusco. After about 2 hours, we’ll reach Cusipata-Paucarpata, where we’ll stop for breakfast.
Continuing our adventure, we’ll drive for another hour until we reach the control point, where our hike begins. Our guide will provide directions and tips for the route ahead before we set off. The hike itself takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, leading us to the breathtaking Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain, standing at an impressive altitude of 5100 meters (16,732 feet) above sea level.
Along the way, we’ll encounter herds of llamas and alpacas tended by shepherds adorned in vibrant traditional attire. As we ascend through picturesque ravines, surrounded by the majestic peaks of Ausangate, the landscape transforms, revealing the vibrant hues of Vinicunca.
Upon reaching the summit between 10:30 am to 11:00 am, our guide will provide insights into the geography, ecosystem, and unique coloring of the mountain. You’ll have ample time to capture stunning photos of the iconic Rainbow Mountian and soak in the panoramic views from the lofty altitude of 5100 meters.
After our Mountain adventure, we’ll make our way back to the village, where our vehicle awaits. Following the trek, indulge in a delicious buffet lunch featuring a variety of Andean delicacies.
Finally, we’ll head back to Cusco, arriving around 4:00 pm.
Inclusions
INCLUDES:
- Roundtrip tourist transportation.
- Professional Tour Guide specialized in high mountain areas.
- Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain
- Breakfast and buffet lunch in the town of Cusipata.
- Coca tea in the tourist transportation.
- Blankets for passengers inside the tourist transportation.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen tank for emergencies during the journey.
- Walking sticks.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Emergency horse.
- Rehydrating drinks during the hike.
- Rain poncho.
- Travel insurance.
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Pricing Options
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