Our Rainbow Mountain Peru Day Trip From Cusco. Is a hike to one of the most amazing sights that you will ever see.
Rainbow Mountain Day Hike from Cusco and is by far the best value of all the packages that are offered. Vinicunca tour is an unforgettable adventure with fantastic views. That will take you through colorful ancient villages where the local Quechua speaking inhabitants have lived for millennia. Rainbow Mountain Travel is the perfect option for people. Who want to experience the absolutely best excursion while travelling through the Peruvian Andes.
Once you reach the top, you’ll be greeted by sweeping, panoramic 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape and of the Ausangate Massif. Of course, on our Rainbow Mountain Peru Day Trip From Cusco, the mountain is your ultimate challenge and reward. But the glaciers that you will see along the route are just as impressive in a different way. On this peru trek you’ll be able to see thousands of South American llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat. Without a doubt, Rainbow Mountain is now considered to be one of the finest destinations in all the world, come and join us on a trek that you’ll never forget.
Vinicunca Mountain is located in the Peruvian Andes close to Cusco at an altitude of 5200 meters above sea level. The biggest highlight of your trip to Peru is sure to be hiking up to see the incredible Rainbow Mountain. From the look-out point the view is awe-inspiring. Instead of looking at pictures on the Internet, make up your mind now to take the Rainbow Mountain Day Trip From Cusco and see with your own eyes this wonder that the Incas worshipped. It will be the best decision that you will ever make!
Local mountain guides in the Cusco region say that Rainbow Mountain might have been discovered only recently because of climate change. When we asked the elders that live in the villages of Pitumarca and Chilhuani near the mountain, they said that the mountain used to be under snow, but recently global warming has caused the ice to melt and a colorful mountain has appeared from under it.
We will pick you up at your hotel very early in the morning between 4:00 and 4:30 am, and you will start going on your Rainbow Mountain Trek Peru. In the early hours of the morning the temperature in Cusco is quite low. But don’t worry because the van from Tunqui Expeditions is heated and we can supply each passenger with extra blankets.
When you arrive at Paucarpata or Cusipata village you will eat a good buffet breakfast. Then you will continue traveling through picturesque Andean villages as you approach the starting point of the trail for the Rainbow Mountain.
Before you start walking, your expert guide will give you some very important information and tips about the hike. Then you’ll start hiking up Rainbow Mountain which reaches an elevation of 5 200 masl. The up-hill distance that you will walk is about 3 km, and it is more difficult to walk up-hill on the way in than down-hill on the return journey. Along the trail you will see some amazing high-country landscapes, the Red Valley, and herds of thousands of alpacas and llamas that are being tended by the local mountain folk.
Upon reaching the scenic overlook you will notice that, since you are among the first visitors of the day, you will have the perfect opportunity to take memorable photos before any other tourists arrive. What an incredible sight! Only God could have dreamed up these colors. It’s truly like a fantastic rainbow! When you arrive here, you too will understand why everyday a lot of people accept the challenge of making this pilgrimage.
Depending on the weather, you can stay about 30 or 40 minutes at the lookout. Next, you will return along the same trail. Finally, you will eat a wonderful buffet lunch and arrive in Cusco around 4:30 pm.
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
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We are the safest operator of Rainbow Mountain Tour, for this reason, we can guarantee you the absolute funniest experience as you trek through the high Andes.
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
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Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
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Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
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The “Rainbow Mountain One Day Hike” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Private Price: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Tours
Group Price: US$ 59.00 US$ 49.00 per person
Group size: 6 – 18 people
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