This tour to “Rainbow Mountain” Peru (Vinicunca) the famous 7 colored mountain near Cusco leaves early in the morning to ensure plenty of time to arrive at the mountain.
Treks to Rainbow Mountain take you through stunning landscapes with glaciers, snowcapped mountains and crystal-clear rivers and lakes nearby and of course the incredible views of Rainbow Mountain itself.
Be sure to charge up your Digital Camera as the colors of the Rainbow Mountain will leave in awe!
The Rainbow Mountain in Peru is one of those places that you have yet to discover. …. ¿Are you an adventurer that want a reasonable trip, but you want to go there with a comfortable itinerary…. Well then, this tour is for you.!!! We do not wake you up at 2:00 am, we spend the night closed to the beginning of the trip.
Highlight of the Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour
- Hiking to the famous rainbow mountain is a whole stretch of majestic mountains accompanied by Alpacas and snowy mountains
- Discover this exciting Rainbow Mountain hike
- Experience a remote and beautiful area of Cusco in our special option.
- Enjoy the astounding “Rainbow Mountain” in Peru, also known as Vinicunca
- Take in gorgeous natural scenery, including Ausangate and surrounding peaks.
Itinerary:
DAY 1: Cusco to Cusipata:
We will Pick from your hotel in Cusco up at 6:30 / 7:00 pm. Our private transportation will take you to “Cusipata River Lodge”. Here you will enjoy, double room with bath, where you can sleep with the gentle singing of the Urubamba River.
DAY 2: Cusipata – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco:
After the breakfast we departure at 7:00 am, Driving in our private transport for one hour through a scenic route, accompanied by snow-capped mountains, to the start of our trek to “RAINBOW MOUNTAIN”, a Valley located at 4,900 msnm.
Rainbow Mountain is a colorful mountain side in the high Andes of Peru. In short, the colors you see were formed by sedimentary mineral layers in the mountain that have been exposed by erosion.
We start with our adventure with a hike uphill for about 1 hour and a half. Continuing we appreciate in the distance the snowy-mountains and wonderful landscapes, finally we arrive at the “Rainbow Mountain”, from the highest part you can appreciate this stunning landscape. After visiting and taking pictures, we will return with a 1 hour and 30 minutes, hike arriving to Llactoc and then to Cusipata Private Lodge and then to the city of Cusco arriving approx. 4:00 p.m.
- Private transportation
- 01 lunch,01 Dinner, 01 breakfast
- Double room with private toilette
- A complete set of dry clothing.
- A pair of sandals or tennis shoes for the river that will get wet.
- Sun Block.
- A small towel.
- A bathing suit to wear under the wetsuit.
- A good positive mental aptitude.
- Comfortable clothes for the trip.
- Wool caps (Chullo), gloves, scarf.
- Waterproof jacket, rain poncho, small backpack and rain cover.
- Good hiking shoes
- Mineral water.
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars, Trekking stick, sunscreen. Personal medications
- Photo Camera with extra batteries
Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca
Most people know Vinicunca as the rainbow mountain due to its unique look: each of the mountain peaks in this area is covered in wide lines of pastel blue, intense red, green, pink and yellow. As for how exactly the lands have this color, there is still no scientific explanation. What is certain though, that the colors remain there all year long, just as they have, ever since the location was discovered.
To confirm your reservation just send us US $ 60.00 per person and your trip application Our specialists will contact you in less than 24 hours, with your invoice and voucher.