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Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour is a high-altitude experience in the Vilcabamba Mountain Range. It is the second most visited attraction in Cusco region, after Machu Picchu. The full day Rainbow Mountain tourfrom Cusco attracts over 800 trekkers a day.
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain of Cusco, as it is popularly known among locals as one of the sacred mountains. It rises to 5200 meters above sea level (17060 feet). The seven-colored mountain nestles close to the mighty Apu Ausangate peak which is the tallest in the region. It dominates the southern skyline of Cusco city on a clear day.
Accompanied by our local English-speaking tour guide, on this full day tour to Rainbow Mountain Cusco, you will be getting a detailed insight into the life of the Andean community. People living here have maintained their age-old traditions and customs and are untouched by modernity.
Rainbow Mountain Tour is somewhat challenging, especially if you are not acclimated to the high altitude. We highly recommend you to spend at least 3-4 days in Cusco before the trek to avoid altitude sickness.
We are a fully locally owned tour operating company based in Cusco. Our tour guides are professional mountaineering experts. They are trained in first aid.
On all our high altitude treks, we carry Oxygen Tanks to provide immediate assistance in case of altitude sickness.
Rainbow Mountain is high up in the Peruvian Andes. The weather conditions are quite unpredictable here. Although, normally it is subject to two seasons – dry season and rainy season.
It rains in the Andes from November to March. It often gets cloudy and the trail gets slippery. The best time to experience Rainbow mountain Trek is during the dry season, between March and October.
We operate the tour to Rainbow Mountain Cusco both in private and in small groups.
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Cusco Hotel Transfer
0430 AM
Your epic Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco at 0430. In our private transport, we will be driving you for two hours to a remote Andean village called Cusipata. Here, we will be serving you breakfast.
After breakfast, we will be driving for an hour to the starting point of the trek.
The tour guide will be giving you a safety briefing and will be giving you some tips on hiking the Andes. If you are not feeling good to hike, you can rent a horse from the community here at an additional cost.
Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour begins with a gradual uphill hike for an hour and 30 minutes. The trek is dotted with sights of the Peruvian highland farms and villages. Here, you will get an insight into the life of local people.
You will also get to see the snow-capped peak of the mighty Ausangate mountain at a distance.
Along the Rainbow Mountain Peru Trek, you will have plenty of opportunities to spot the Andean camelids – Llamas and Alpacas, throughout the hike.
Once you reach the top of the mountain, our guide will be explaining to you the prominence of the peak in the Andean mythology. We will also show you the tradition of Apacheta which is performed by Andean Priests (Shamans) using coca leaves.
You will have plenty of time to soak in the mesmerizing views of this impressive Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca.
Once you have had your fill of the beautiful landscape, we will begin to hike down to the starting point of the trek. We will then embark on a drive back to Cusipata village where we will be serving you a traditional local buffet lunch.
After lunch, we will be driving you back to Cusco City. You will be reaching Cusco by 06:00 PM.
I had been to Rainbow Mountain before, however in my previous trip I could barely see the colours as it was covered under dense cloud. I chose to travel again but this time with Erickson. The experience was amazing.
Luis Ttito was the organiser and did everything just above and beyond. It was a very small group which was ideal due to the ongoing global pandemic. They complied with all measures of COVID-19.
The “trek” was absolutely fantastic. Although a high altitude experience, I barely felt anything as I did my trek in Huaraz just days before.
Rainbow Mountain is quite a unique place to visit. The natural formations are spectacular. To ass it, the trip was more awesome with such a professional team of crew from Erickson.
Wanted to do the red valley too but could not hike as one day is not enough. Gives me a reason to visit Peru again and visit the Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with Erickson.
Highly recommend this. Gracias Luis!
The trip was fabulous. I enjoyed every moment of the trek with Luis. The booking process was smooth and easy.
On the day of the trek, they picked me up from the hotel on time. The crew took great care in complying with all protocols of COVID-19.
The drive from Cusco was a bit longer but had fun seeing the countryside of the Peruvian highland. We had a couple of stops along the way to use the restroom and for breakfast.
The trek is mind-blowing. I wasn’t expecting to see so many local farmers. The guide explained everything in detail.
The view from the summit is stunning. Got a very closer look at the mighty Ausangate peak.
The food they serve is delicious. Quite traditional meal and as a vegetarian, I had no problems.
All in all, I would give a 10/10 for this whole experience.
