Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek | Machu Picchu & Cusco

Q: In what period of the year the trek is made?

The tour is made during the whole year, always subject to weather conditions.

Q: It is necessary to use trekking poles to make the activity?

Because we are talking about a mountain activity, of medium-high difficulty, our suggestion is to go with trekking poles, although we know these are not essential for the walking.

Q: What is the better time for the activity?

Although it can be made during the whole year, usually the weather is more stable from June to November, in which there are more sunny days. However, like we are talking about a mountain tour, there are occasions that the fog and clouds could make impossible to see the color’s mountain.

Q: Where do we can have lunch?

For the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek, we will have lunch in a dining room of a local family, in a place called Cusipata, once we finish walking. The lunch includes salad, main course and juice.

Q: Why is Rainbow Mountain also called the Mountain of 7 Colors?

The Rainbow Mountain is called the Mountain of 7 Colors because of the natural tones it presents on its surface, the result of the composition of minerals such as iron oxide, sulfur and chlorite. These colorful layers have been formed over millions of years and are spectacularly visible in the sunlight.

Q: How to book Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek?

You can book Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

Q: How far in advance should I book Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek?

The tour Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Q: Is a minimum number of people required for Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek to be confirmed?

Yes, the tour Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek requires a minimum of 2 people to be confirmed. If the minimum is not reached, we will contact you to offer alternatives or a refund.

Full-day trek to 16,732 ft (5,100 m) at Vinicunca, Peru’s most famous Rainbow Mountain. Challenging level. Includes breakfast and lunch.

Special discount applied! Free cancellation Free rescheduling

Price per person

S/ 75.00

Duration

12 hours and 45 minutes

Schedules

4:15 am to 5:00 pm

Minimum passengers

From 2 people

Includes

Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
Shared transportation
Breakfast
Lunch
Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Drop off in Cusco's downtown
Wooden staff
Oxygen (available only in emergency cases)

Does not include

Horse (S/ 100 per persona, subject to change, payment in cash the day of the tour)
Entrance ticket to Vinicunca Mountain (S/ 15 residents in Peru, S/ 25 non-residents in Peru, payment in cash the day of the tour)

Restrictions

Not allowed for people with problems related to the altitude
Not allowed for pregnant women
Minimum age required of 12 years old

Weather

Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

Warm clothing
Waterproof clothing
Trekking shoes
Hat to protect against the sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Snack
Water
Comfortable clothing
Trek poles
Jacket
25-liter backpack for the walking during the day
Winter hat and gloves for the cold
Waterproof backpack cover
Rain poncho

Description

*If you want to make the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek and the Humantay Lagoon Trek, you must leave a free day between both activities because they have a high physical demand.

We will begin the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek leaving Cusco towards Qollasuyo, an ancient Quechua path and an important part of the Tawantinsuyo. You will arrive at Cusipata, the first stop of the day, where you will have time to have breakfast. Then, you will continue the trip by vehicle, passing through Phulawasipata and beautiful landscapes until you reach the parking lot at 4,600 meters of altitude, from where you will begin to walk. The trek, which is physically demanding and for which you must prepare yourself, will be through a path between mountains from where you will have incredible views of the mountain range. After approximately 1 hour and a half, you will reach the top of Vinicunca, at 5,100 meters of altitude. From this place you will be able to see the Rainbow Mountain and you will also have a view of the Ausangate Mountain, the highest in Cusco at an altitude of 6,300 meters. After resting and taking photographs of this spectacular place, you will begin the 1-hour return trip to the vehicle to travel and then have lunch. After this, you will begin the return to Cusco, where the activity ends.

*Entrance tickets prices subject to change without previous notice.

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Frequently asked questions

In what period of the year the trek is made?

It is necessary to use trekking poles to make the activity?

What is the better time for the activity?

Where do we can have lunch?

Why is Rainbow Mountain also called the Mountain of 7 Colors?

How to book Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek?

How far in advance should I book Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek?

Is a minimum number of people required for Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek to be confirmed?