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Rainbow Mountain Tour: Full-Day Andes Mountain Exploration in Vinicunca, Peru

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Cusco

Embark on a day-long journey with the Rainbow Mountain Tour, where you’ll witness the incredible hues of the Andes Mountains. Spend an entire day trekking to Vinicunca, one of Peru’s greatest sights.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cerro Colorado Vinicunca - The Rainbow Mountain Tour 1 Day, experience the most amazing colors of the Andes Mountains, explore in a full day tour to the most spectacular Vinicunca

Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain, became one of Cusco’s most popular day tours, where you get to appreciate; yellow, red, ochre, white and turquoise mineral stripes in the mountain lend it wow appeal. From the Cusipata

Pampachiri approach, the 7km round-trip is gentle in grade, reaching a hillside viewpoint facing the mountain. From the top, you have 360-degree views include nearby Ausangate (6384m), the highest mountain in southern Peru. Since the high altitude (reaching above 5000m) takes its toll, try to ascend slowly to conquer the summit of Rainbow hills of Peru.

Rainbow Mountain Peru, however, has breathtaking views easily allow you to forget about the 2 hour struggle you leave behind. The Ausangate glacier on one side and bizarre, colourful peaks on the other.

What's Included

Includes 1 breakfast and 1 lunch at a local restaurant
First-aid kit with emergency oxygen tank provided
Transportation from Cusco to Llactoc Village via bus
Small group sizes: 6-9 people per guide, 2 guides for 9-15 trekkers
Expertise of an English-speaking professional mountain guide

What's Not Included

Bring your own water (2 lts)
Tips for your expedition guide, driver and cook
Entry/Admission - Rainbow Mountain
Travel and health insurance for the duration of your tour

Location

Cerro Colorado Vinicunca

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Zenobios709

Dec 25, 2023

The Rainbow Mountain hike - a must-see - The Rainbow Mountain trek was the most beautiful valley we’ve ever seen in oye life. Our tour guide came to pick us up at the hotel on time and ran everything perfectly. Despite bouts of rainy weather, he timed things so we summited with the sun. The altitude is a real factor here so to help you, the guide gave everyone a nice Jasmin spray to open up our nasal passage and some extra coca pick me up. We had all the usual symptoms of altitude sickness - headache, pressure in the eyes, feeling weak and despite all that I made it because the tour guide was patient and encouraging. I’d say you need 2-3 days of acclimatization before you even think of attempting this - it’s over 16,500ft and roughly 7km or 3 miles return. Even with a tiny elevation gain of 338m/1200ft, you’ll feel it. If you can’t get physically do it, you can rent a horse to take you as well. Along the way are many benches and stops, a bathroom (2 soles), and snack vendors. This is an absolute must-see area if you’re in Peru. Highly recommend this local company and our tour guide,George.

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Marcosp7225aw

Dec 5, 2023

An Amazing Rainbow Mountain Tour - My friend and l booked the Rainbow Mountain tour. We had a good experience because the communication was clear about our excursion. We were picked up in our hotel in Cusco also tje drop off was close to the hotel. The tour provided us a nice breakfast and lunch, the group was with 10 participants, the van was very clean and the tour was very informative about the history and culture. We want to thank all the team of our expedition because thanks to them, the group has successfully conquered the colorful peak of Peru!

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Olgha098

Dec 19, 2022

Great trek to Lares Hot Springs - The trekking to natural hot springs was a lifetime experience! We had a good crew who gave us an excellent service. The horsemen, the chef and the mountain guide, Mauro. We strongly recommend hiking with Lares trip. The total thanks to Mauro.

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Terryham1

Jan 8, 2021

Lifetime Hike - Super full day hike to Rainbow mountain. Finally the tour was done with amazing people from many countries. LITERALLY EVERYTHING WAS VERY WELL ORGANIZED. The food, guide, chef and driver made good job.

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