Rainbow Mountain Tour - Rainbow Mountain Trek Full Day

Discover the incredible landscape of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), located in the Peruvian Andes, just a few hours from Cusco. This geological formation owes its colors to different minerals that create layers of clay-rich soil in shades of yellow, red, blue, violet, and brown. The route lets you admire the contrast between the green high-altitude grasslands and the mountain’s intense colors, creating a unique landscape in the region.

INCLUDED:

• Pre-tour information.
• Transfers from Cusco to the hiking starting point - round trip.
• Trekking poles.
• Assistance throughout the entire route.
• Professional bilingual guide (English - Spanish).
• Tourist transportation – equipped with oxygen.
• Breakfast.
• Lunch.
• Entrance fee to the community.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Hotel in Cusco.
• Tips.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Horse rental.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring warm clothing.
• Sunscreen (preferably SPF 90+).
• Sunglasses.
• Hat or cap.
• During the rainy season, a rain poncho.
• Hiking shoes (hike / trekking).
• Water.

The tour begins with hotel pickup at approximately 4:00 a.m. We will travel for two hours south to the district of Cusipata, in the province of Quispicanchi, where we will stop for breakfast.

After a short break, we continue for 10 minutes to the first checkpoint in the community of Pitumarca. From there, another 25 minutes by transport takes us to the second checkpoint in the community of Chillihuani. From this base point, we begin the 1 hour and 40 minute hike to Vinicunca Mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain.

From the summit, located at 5,389 m.a.s.l. / 17,680 ft, you can appreciate the range of colors that goes from green to red, the result of the exposure of different minerals in the geological layers of the Andes Mountain Range. We will remain at the summit of Rainbow Mountain for a maximum of 30 minutes, since the winds are icy and it would be counterproductive for travelers’ health.

Then, we will return along the same trail to the point where we started the hike. Our transportation will be waiting to take us back so we can enjoy a delicious Andean lunch. After lunch, we will begin the return trip to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.

HIKING LEVEL
The hiking level for Rainbow Mountain is classified from level 1 to 4:

• Level 1: Easy on flat terrain, with no major difficulty.
• Level 2: Between flat terrain and a few slopes.
• Level 3: Terrain with fewer flat sections and steeper slopes.
• Level 4: Steep and rugged terrain.

INCLUDED:

• Pre-tour information.
• Transfers from Cusco to the hiking starting point - round trip.
• Trekking poles.
• Assistance throughout the entire route.
• Professional bilingual guide (English - Spanish).
• Tourist transportation – equipped with oxygen.
• Breakfast.
• Lunch.
• Entrance fee to the community.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Hotel in Cusco.
• Tips.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Horse rental.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring warm clothing.
• Sunscreen (preferably SPF 90+).
• Sunglasses.
• Hat or cap.
• During the rainy season, a rain poncho.
• Hiking shoes (hike / trekking).
• Water.

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• Passport No.:
• Nationality:
• Date of birth:
• Sex:
• Phone:
• It is very important your information about your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour..

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