DOS MANOS PERU Travel & tours in Peru
DOS MANOS PERU Travel & tours in Peru

Rainbow Mountain Tour



Rainbow Mountain Tour

Description

Rainbow Mountain Tour

The beautiful Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru is one of the most popular tours in the Cusco region, together with tours to Machu Picchu, Lake Humantay and the Sacred Valley. Rainbow Mountain is also known as Vinicunca, which means “rainbow” in Quechua, the ancient Inca language of Peru. Rainbow Mountain has only recently been discovered due to the ice melting on top of the mountains, and is now quickly becoming one of most must-see destinations in Peru.

This stunning mountain range in the Ausangate region nearby Cusco, gets its name from the beautiful different colors displayed in the mountain peaks. These colors appear because of the minerals in the soil of the mountains and the atmosphere in the area. You will reach the highest point of the Rainbow Mountain Tour at 5100 meters (3168 miles) above sea level! Due to the high altitude and lack of oxygen, this tour is can be challenging but is certainly worth all the effort; it’s best to make sure you are well acclimatized in Cusco. During the Rainbow Mountain tour, you will climb for approximately 3 hours through stunning landscapes packed with llamas and alpacas to finally reach the top of Rainbow Mountain or vinicunca. Highly recommended!

Usually, Rainbow Mountain Tour is offered as a 1 day tour; however, there also a two day Rainbow Mountain Tour including an overnight. Other options to see the Rainbow Mountain are during the famous Ausangate Trek in 6 days or the 1-day tour to the special vista point Palccoyo. Contact us about these alternatives!


Itinerary Rainbow Mountain Tour

Between 03:00 - 03:30 am: Pick up from your hotel or other location in the city center

Around 07:00 - 08:00 pm: Return to Cusco and drop-off at your hotel or other location in the city center

Photos

Rainbow Mountain Tour
Rainbow Mountain Tour
Rainbow Mountain Tour

Practical Information Rainbow Mountain Tour

Leaving: daily
Transport: Mini-van
Length: One day
Price: Please contact us for more information!.
Others: Please note that all itineraries are subject to change
Reviews: read in our reviews what our clients say.
More: find more details on our blog post about Rainbow Mountain

Bring With You
  • Day Pack
  • Good Shoes
  • Warm clothes (layers)
  • Scarf and gloves
  • Rain Jacket or a Poncho
  • Hat or Cap to protect you from the sun or the cold
  • Sun Block
  • Sunglasses
  • Water and Snacks
  • Paracetamol (this helps prevent the headache caused by altitude sickness, a common problem at rainbow mountain's impressive altitude of 5,100 meters)
  • Camera
Included
  • Local guide to go along with the group
  • Transportation
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Entrance Fee
  • The guide will bring oxygen for you to use if necessary
Not Included
  • Pack animal (horse: approx. USD $ 25 - 30 / day)
  • Tips for the guide


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