Rainbow Mountain Cusco Peru – Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain Cusco Peru – Vinicunca Rainbow MountainMaximum Altitude5,200m / 16,957ft

Rainbow Mountain Cusco Peru – Vinicunca Rainbow MountainDistance12km/7.456miles

Rainbow Mountain Cusco Peru – Vinicunca Rainbow MountainGroup size8 People max

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Mustard, Turquoise, scarlet-colored sediments drape down Vinicunca Mountain hike, or Rainbow mountain hike, and give the mountain its notable appearance. These different layers of color represent distinct mineral contents, which were formed over millions of years before being exposed by the tectonic plates movements and strong wind erosion of the high mountains. The mountain was once covered by a glacier, which has since melted due to the effects of temperature changes. It then became famous excursion on the Ausangate Mountain near Cusco – Peru.

Itinerary

CUSCO TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN ITINERARY:

Rainbow Mountain hike starts early at 5am with the pick up from your hotel and drive you in our private van for about 2 hours to the trailhead in Cusipata. After relishing a local breakfast, you will start the adventure up to the summit. It normally takes one hour up and one hour back down. Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain trek offers entrancing views of the Ausangate peak.

Once you reach the summit, you will have plenty of time to contemplate the pristine views of the Andes and the Vinicunca coloured mountain or rainbow mountain hike. Our guide will be talking to you about the history and the Andean traditions.

Once you have had your fill of the Rainbow Mountain hike, we will begin an hour hike back, then we take our van back to Cusipata for lunch. After lunch, we will be driving back to Cusco city and drop you off in your hotel.We will be reaching Cusco by 5:00 PM.

Inclusions

What is included on the Vinicunca – Rainbow mountain hike?

  • Professional English – Speaking Tour Guide
  • Entrance fee to the Vinicunca Mountain Peru
  • Briefing the night before you go on the hike
  • Breakfast before you start the hike
  • Lunch after you finish the hike
  • Pick-up from your Hotel at 5am
  • Private transportation
  • Oxygen tank for emergencies.
  • First aid kit for emergencies.

What’s Not Included on the Vinicunca – Rainbow mountain Peru?

  • Dinner
  • Emergency horse
  • Travel Insurance
  • Hiking poles
  • Gratitude

Prices

Price to hike the Rainbow mountain hike

We warmly welcome you, and we really want to make sure that you have the best experience on the Rainbow mountain Peru. You can hike during any date of the year as long as there are 2 participants as a mínimum.

Group Service Price to hike the rainbow mountain: $95 USD Per Person

A group service means that other hikers are able to join you. Your group will have varying hiking and fitness abilities. Our Professional Tour Guides are experts on how to keep the group moving and happy no matter how fast you go.

Private  Service price vininicunca mountain hike is also available and is priced by party size.

Go on the most amazing adventure with your friends or loved ones by route of the alluring Rainbow mountain – Vinicunca hike! It is the best way to experience all of Vinicunca trek.  Our private tours can be any size, and we all will do our best to make this the most positively unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

  • 2 Hikers   $110 USD per person
  • 3 Hikers   $100 USD per person
  • 4 Hikers   $90 USD per person
  • 5 Hikers   $80 USD  per person
  • 6 hikers   $70 USD per person
  • 7+ Hikers $60 USD per person

Important info

Reasons to hike Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain with us:

Visiting Rainbow Mountain Cusco Peru with a local tour company like ours would give you an authentic experience and an in-depth insight into life in the Andes. As a local tour operator, we only work with local tour guides.

Our tour guides are born and raised in the region and have extensive knowledge about the Andean customs and traditions. They are also fluent in the English language and are trained in first aid.

Cusco to Rainbow Mountain Trek Difficulty:

Rainbow Mountain Cusco Peru Trek is not a challenging experience. Although, altitude could be daunting to some. We highly recommend that you spend at least 3-4 days in Cusco before the trek to avoid altitude sickness.

Best Time to visit Rainbow Mountain Cusco Peru:

Although you can visit Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Peru round the year, the best time to visit is during the dry season, between March and November. During the rainy season, the trail often gets slippers and the mountain is covered in snow.

Although, the weather conditions in the Andes are unpredictable.

>Please Note: If you want to hike to the red valley, do let us know at the booking time of your tour, so we can assist you.

Inka Trail Explorer is a licensed Rainbow Moutain tour operator. We invite you to spare a moment and check our reviews on Tripadvisor.

Packing List

Packing List Vinicunca mountain trek

  • Water reservoir like Camelbaks is encouraged (You will need at least 2-3 litres.)
  • Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
  • Bug spray
  • Sunspray
  • Sunhat
  • Rain gear
  • Fleece jacket
  • Camera
  • Hand-sanitizer
  • First-aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
  • Toilet paper and a small plastic bag for waste
  • Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
  • Wet wipes

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