Rainbow Mountain
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
The Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca or Montaña de Siete Colores, is a stunning natural wonder located in the Andes of Peru. This hike offers a unique and rewarding experience, allowing you to witness the stunning beauty of the Andes and the extraordinary natural phenomenon of the rainbow-colored mountain. The highlight of the hike is reaching the Rainbow Mountain itself, where you’ll be greeted by vibrant layers of minerals and sediments that form unique stripes of colors. These natural hues, ranging from red and pink to green and yellow, create a picturesque and awe-inspiring sight. It’s an adventure that combines physical challenge, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural insights, making it a memorable trek in Peru.
Trip Details
ITINERARY
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
PRICE
ITINERARY
CUSCO – VINICUNCA – CUSCO
- 04:30 AM: Early pick-up from your hotel in private transportation.
- Travel: 2-hour drive southeast to the Ccolpa community for breakfast.
- Continue: 1-hour drive to Quesiuno community (4,326 meters / 14,189 feet).
- Hike: Begin a challenging 2-hour uphill trek to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
- Elevation: Summit at 5,020 meters / 16,466 feet.
- Experience: Breathtaking landscapes, traditional Andean villages, herds of alpacas and llamas, diverse high-altitude flora and fauna.
- Views: Vibrant mineral deposits creating a colorful tapestry.
- Descent: 1.5-hour hike back to the starting point.
- Return: Drive back to the Ccolpa community for lunch.
- Arrive in Cusco: Drop-off at your hotel around 16:00.
INCLUDED
- Private roundtrip transportation
- Professional bilingual English/Spanish guide
- Entrance fees to all sites
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals except for breakfast at your hotel on Day 2
- Entrance fee for Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional additional hikes)
- Gratuities for drivers and tour guides
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Passport
- Student card for discount (if you let us know in advance when booking)
- Rain jacket/rain poncho
- Winter jacket
- Extra clothing for 1 day
- Comfortable pants
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 or higher)
- Insect repellent
- Personal medication
- Camera
PRICE
- 1 or 2 people 190 USD per person
- 3 people 170 USD per person
- 4 people 145 USD per person
- 5 people 125 USD per person
- 6+ people 105 USD per person