Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour

The Vinicunca mountain is a natural attraction in Peru, perfect for a walk with friends and family; it is one of the most splendid places present on the road to the Ausangate mountain, where you can see sumptuous high mountain panoramas and formidable glaciers.

At present, Rainbow Mountain is visited by more than 1200 people per day to enjoy the beautiful coloration and the spectacular landscape. This natural wonder is located in Cusco, in the province of Canchis, district of Pitumarca, about 5 200 m.a.s.l. What do you expect live one of the experiences you will never forget.

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour highlights:

• Trek to the summit of Rainbow Mountain with a private guide
• Witness the magnificent view of snow-capped Ausangate
• Instagram-worthy views of the colorful Rainbow Mountain
• Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
• Drive through the countryside of Peru, far from the beaten path
• Enjoy one of the most scenic strolls in your lifetime
• Even though Rainbow Mountain is usually full of tourists, we start our adventure very early to be the first to arrive.

Acclimatization:
We recommend you be in Cusco at least 2 days before your trek to be acclimatized to Cusco’s altitude so that you won’t have a problem during the tour.

About us:
Choquequirao Expeditions is a direct local tour operator in Cusco – Peru; we never share our tours with other companies as most of them do to minimize operating costs. We don’t work with intermediaries or have hidden prices; we have the best local guides and professionals. We guarantee that your travel expenditures will support the local economy, and improve the lives of local Peruvians, due to the simple reason we are a local business!

Early, around 03:00 am; we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco to make the trip to Qollasuyo, the southern part of the ancient land of the Quechua people (Cusco). This area played a huge role in the history of the Tawantinsuyo (Ancient Incas).
Firstly, we will pass through the Cusipata district, where we will stop for 30 minutes to have breakfast. From there, we continue for an hour and a half until passing Pitumarca, where we will be able to admire The Colonial Bridge (Puente colonial). We will then pass through some small villages until we get to the Hanchipata – Lama Chinpana – community, a transit station where we will have a brief meeting before starting the walk-up.
We will begin our walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range. This will be followed by an ascent of approximately 1 hour to the highest point of the Rainbow Mountain. During this journey, we will have the opportunity to see the different types of South American camelids (relatives of the camel). Upon reaching the red hill, we will have time to soak in and take pictures of the beautiful scenery.
Finally, we will continue our journey with a 1-hour descent into the flat terrain and back to where the walk began, HANCHIPATA. Here, the driver will be waiting for us to return, passing through Pitumarca to the district of Cusipata, where we can enjoy 1 hour of lunch. Following lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approx. 3:00 pm.

• Pre orientation one night before your departure (Hotel / Office).
• Pick up / Drop off hotel Cusco.
• Roundtrip transportation.
• Professional guide with Spanish / English / Quechua speaking.
• Second guide for groups with over 12 people.
• Local food (1 breakfast, 1 lunch) prepared by a restaurant.
• Vegetarian food without additional cost.
• First aid kit and oxygen tank.

• Entrance ticket to Vinicunca (10.00 Soles).
• Entrance ticket to Red Valley (15.00 Soles).
• Other meals not mentioned.
• Extra expenses.
• Travel insurance.
• Walking sticks.
• Tips (optional).

• Travel insurance.
• Walking sticks.
• Poncho for the rain.
• Warm clothes.
• Camera and batteries.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks (chocolates, raw fruits).
• Your own first aid kit with special medications you could use.
• Enough money for snacks, tips, and gifts.
• Enthusiastic and adventurous spirit to enjoy your walk.

We also offer a special service only for you or your group, you have the power to choose the size of your group and the date of departure, we will never add other people since it will be organized only for you.

Our Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour private service, includes additional items such as:

• Master Chef.
• Dining equipment, including portable chairs and tables.
• Sabor the Peruvian cuisine. (You will savor the Peruvian cuisine, which our master chef will prepare.)
• An extra horse for any emergency.
• Ticket to Vinicunca rainbow mountain.
• 01 pair of walking sticks per person.
• Private transportation is just for you.
• Professional guide to Palccoyo mountain to explore the time you want and of course, we increase the salary for our team.

We offer 3 kinds of service, each with different price ranges and you can book in any of these services according to your convenience, we just need you to be a minimum of 02 people to organize your trip on the date that suits you, all our services are 100 % guaranteed.

We are a direct TOUR OPERATOR that never passes clients to other agencies as most agencies do it here in Cusco to save operating costs with poor quality.

We will make the trip even if there are only 02 people in your group.

Where is Vinicunca Rainbow mountain?
The rainbow mountain of Vinicunca is located in the mountain range of Vilcanota, at 5,038 m.a.s.l, in the district of Pitumarca in the community of Pampachiri and at 29 km of Pitumarca in Cusco.

Are there toilet facilities in Rainbow Mountain?
Yes, at the beginning of the walk you will find public baths that cost S/.1 Sol

What if I suffer from altitude sickness?
Our tour guide is professional, he will treat you accordingly with the oxygen tank, we always provide an oxygen tank for this kind of tour.

When is the best time to go to Vinicunca Mountain?
Best season: Dry season (May to October)

What is Vinicunca?
Vinicunca is the place where the mountain of 7 colors is, Recently it was made known to everyone and since then it receives thousands of visitors.