Rainbow Mountain Mt Vinicunca

Rainbow Mountain Mt Vinicunca

Rainbow Mountain – Mount Vinicunca: Trek one of the most intriguing and colourful mountain ranges in Peru.

Located in the Peruvian Andes in Cusco just 3 hours away from the historical center, Rainbow Mountain is becoming the main attraction to see after or before Machu Picchu. As you could guess, the mountain is famed for its natural, multi-colored beauty at a staggering 5,200m above sea level. This rainbow-like appearance is created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area giving the mountain the turquoise, lavendar, gold and other colors.

Mt. Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) standing a little over 17,000ft – (altitude sickness can kick in anywhere over 8,000ft) – a 3–4 hour trek on this route can have even the fittest trekkers breathing hard.

We always recommend to spend at least 2 or 3 days in Cusco beforehand acclimating yourself to the area’s elevation.

Itinerary

Rainbow Mountain (Mount Vinicunca) - Day Trek Group

Today will begin with an early collection from your hotel in Cusco for the 3.5-hour drive to the start of the trek. Beginning from Chillca, at 3,700 m/12,139 ft elevation, it's around a 4-hour, uphill hike to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you will enjoy amazing views of the Andes, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, along with llamas and alpacas grazing along the valley.

Once you arrive at the top of Rainbow Mountain, you will have enough time to absorb the majesty of the red mountains that surround this area. You will also see amazing views of the valleys and Ausangate Glacier Peak in front of you. Ausangate is the tallest mountain of the Cusco region (just under 21,000 ft elevation) and is part of the Cordillera Vilcanota Range.

After taking in the view, you'll descend back to transport for the drive back to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco
Meals included: Boxed Lunch