Rainbow Mountain Tour in Cusco | Group Tour

The Vinicunca, otherwise known as the Rainbow Mountain is by now the worst kept secret in the Andes. We have all seen the incredible, multicoloured photos and thought to ourselves that it can’t be real. But, it is indeed real, and even better in person. However, be forewarned, the trek is tough and you will be against the elements. But we can assure you that it’s definitely worth the early rise and difficult conditions. So the following itinerary is how your day would pan out once you have booked yourself in to the rainbow mountain tour. First and foremost, make sure you get to bed early the night before as you will be picked up from your accommodation at 3 AM for a three-hour drive to the start of the trek. Before beginning our trek, we’ll enjoy a light yet very nutritious breakfast in a local community. Make sure to take on lots of fluids as the altitude can have an effect on even the most hardened trekker.       Shortly thereafter, we will then begin the trek up the rainbow mountain. We will be walking for about two hours through lush green valleys, quaint adobe houses, and local wildlife to reach the top of Rainbow Mountain. It’s a challenging hike but your guide will look after you, even providing oxygen if needed (in extreme circumstance). You’ll have plenty of time to catch your breath as well as enjoy the stunning landscape, relax, and take beautiful photos of this natural wonder before hiking back to our starting point.   Here, your guide will find the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious lunch. So make sure you savor the moment before the descent. Once down, you will drive back to Cusco, where you’ll return to your accommodation at around 5 PM.   The overall hiking time is around 2-3 hours, depending on the pace. You will set the pace so don’t worry about your tour guide, it’s his/her job to look after you! The level of the hike will be moderate up to strenuous because of the altitude. So it’s always recommended that you acclimatize for a few days before in the city Cusco.   Also to reiterate, the meals are breakfast and lunch, which are  lunch prepared by local chefs. You mode of transport will be a  tourist transport van, which is very safe and comfortable. Your tour guide is a professional trekker who is also fluent in English and it’s their job to look after you (as previously stated ). We also provide first aid kits and oxygen tanks (if needed).   Other than that, just bring yourself and a good attitude along to enjoy the challenging but incredible adventure to see the amazing Rainbow Mountain.

• Hiking Time: Approximately 3 hours
• Hiking Level: Moderate to strenuous

   Inclusions

• Meals: B, L
• Transport:  Tourist transport
• Activities: all the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
• Entrance fees
• Oxigen