Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco (Vinicunca Full Day)

Overview

1. Day 1Veninkunka - Rainbow Mountain

1. Day 1Veninkunka - Rainbow Mountain

   We’ll pick you up at 4:am and take you in our private van for 3 and a half hours through the Vilcanota Valley and passing small towns and communities until we reach chillca (3750m /12,303 ft), the starting point for our hike. There, your guide will take you to a local house to teach you about the local traditions, and you’ll enjoy a healthy breakfast.

   After a delicious breakfast, you’ll start your journey. We’ll hike for approximately 3 hours until we get to the famous Rainbow Mountain. On the way up, you’ll appreciate beautiful landscapes and alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas, the national animal of Peru. Once we summit Rainbow Mountain 5100 m / 16,732.28 ft, we’ll stay at the top for a 15 to 20 minutes in order to enjoy the beautiful view and learn cool information about this colored mountain once that, We will then make our descent for approximately 2 hours until we reach our rest spot, where our driver will wait for us and our tour guide will take you to the local restaurants for lunch where you will enjoy delicious, organic buffet lunch. After lunch, we will catch up our private van back to Cusco and leave you at your hotel.

   Overview:

   • Tour Location: Cusco Pisaq, Peru
   • Tour Type: Full Day tour / van - hike
   • Start/End Time: Pickup is at 4.00 am from your hotel and you should be back around 4 pm
   • Consideration: Please provide comfortable clothes, camara, phone, others etc.

Included

Recommendations

• Arrive in Cusco at least one or two days before the tour to acclimatize to the altitude.
• Bring your original passport or a copy for the tour.
• Wear warm, layered clothing suitable for cold mountain weather.
• Use comfortable hiking shoes with good grip.
• Carry a waterproof jacket or poncho at all times.
• Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat due to strong UV radiation.
• Bring gloves and a warm hat for early morning temperatures.
• Stay well hydrated during the hike.
• Avoid alcohol and heavy meals the night before the tour.
• Carry a small backpack for water, snacks, and personal items.
• Bring some cash in Peruvian soles for optional expenses such as horses.
• Walk at your own pace and follow your guide’s instructions.
• Respect the natural environment and do not leave trash on the trail.

Route map

Approximate route. Your guide will share the detailed map before departure.

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