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Overview
Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca Mountain or Mountain of Seven Colors, is an attraction located in the Andes Mountains in Peru. It is renowned for its stunning colors ranging from red, green, yellow, and purple, making it a popular tourist destination. Situated at over 4800 meters above sea level, it is located between the districts of Pitumarca and Cusipata. To reach there, approximately 3 hours of bus travel are required. We will take your there with our expert guides on the Rainbow Mountain Tour!
Schedule
4:00 am to 5:30 pm
Meeting Point
We offer pick-up services from your accommodation and/or hotel, as long as it is located in the historic city center. Alternatively, your party may opt to meet your guide in the Cusco Main Square.
What To Bring on the Rainbow Mountain Tour:
Personal Documents: Bring your passport and/or other form of identification. Also, make sure to have the necessary tickets or vouchers for the tour. If you have any questions about this, please ask your guide!
Money for All Occasions: (Preferably local currency – Peruvian Soles) Carry enough cash for entrance fees, snacks, and souvenirs. We want you to enjoy without worries, so have everything you need!
Camera, Light Clothing, Water Bottle, Sunscreen, Lightweight or Trekking Shoes, Sunglasses, Rain Covering (September-April is rainy season): It is important to be prepared for variations in weather. At high altitudes, sun protection is extremely important. Accordingly, be sure to bring a hat or cap. Also, bring layers so you’re able to adjust depending on the temperature, as it is quite hot during the day, and becomes quite cool in the evenings.
Tour Itinerary
- We will pick you up from the establishment where you are staying as long as it is located in the historic center.
- We will travel to Cusipata, approximately 2.5 hours, where we will have a buffet breakfast.
- 08:00 am Arrival at the village of Chilliwani (llaqto Cancha), where the hike will begin (4600 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL). From the village of Chilliwani, we will begin our hike towards the mountain (approximately 1 hour and a half), ascending to an altitude of approximately 5000 meters above sea level.
- We will return by the same trail (approximately one hour downhill), then we will take our transportation to return to the town of Cusipata.
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LUNCH IN CUSIPATA (OPTIONAL).We will enjoy a buffet lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) in the town of Cusipata.
- We will begin the return journey to Cusco from Cusipata at approx. 3:00 PM. We will return to Cusco in an approximate 2-hour journey, concluding at your hotel.
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05:30 PM RETURN TO THE HOTEL
Included/Exclude
- Bilingual Guides: Take advantage of the expertise of bilingual guides who will offer you more than just a simple tour.
- Quality Transportation: Enjoy a worry-free journey to each point on the itinerary. Our well-maintained vehicles ensure a comfortable trip.
- Buffet Breakfast: This buffet breakfast will provide hikers with a balanced combination of carbohydrates, proteins, and essential nutrients.
- Buffet Lunch: This is a great opportunity for visitors to indulge in rich Peruvian cuisine and recharge after the hike.
- Oxygen Tank, Trekking Poles, First Aid Kit
- Entrance Ticket to the Mountain (25 soles for foreigners) (15 soles for Peruvians)
- Horse (Alternative Transportation): Horses are offered as a transportation option for visitors who prefer not to walk the entire distance to the top of the mountain.
- Tips: Tips for your guide are greatly appreciated!
- Extras: Additional services not included in the package
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