Rainbow Mountain Day Tour from Cusco – Apu Vinicunca Peru Tour

Experience the best of the Andes on this full day Apu Vinicunca Peru Tour with our local English speaking tour guide. Rainbow Mountain Day Tour from Cusco is one of the most preferred tours in the Cusco Region. It is the second most visited attraction after Machu Picchu. 

Also known as Montaña de siete colores, Rainbow Mountain Cusco attracts over 800 trekkers a day. 

Rainbow Mountain Day Tour from Cusco offers stunning views of the Apu Ausangate mountain and the beautiful landscape of the Peruvian highland. You will be able to witness the life of the locals on your way. You will also get to spot some Andean camelids – Alpacas, llamas and Vicuñas. 

The seven-color mountain was discovered in early 2016. It was covered in dense snow. When the snow started to melt the colour started appearing. It soon got all the deserving global attention as it became a popular tourist attraction near the city of Cusco. 

Rainbow Mountain Day Tour from Cusco is a high altitude experience. The highest point of the trek is at 5000 meters above sea level. It is highly recommended that you spend 3-4 days in Cusco before the trek to acclimate and avoid altitude sickness. 

This is one of the treks you can experience to prepare yourself for the Inca Trail or any other treks to Machu Picchu. 

Departure: Every day
Duration: 11 hours
Total tour duration: Approximately 14 hours
Hiking time: 3 hours
Difficulty level: Moderate
Maximum altitude: 5,200 meters above sea level (13,460 feet)

Why Peruvian Highland Trek?

Peruvian Highland Trek is a fully locally owned tour operating company based in Cusco. All our tour guides are locals. They have extensive knowledge about trekking and local culture. 

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Itinerary

Day 1

Rainbow Mountain Tour in Cusco – 1 Day

• 4:30 AM: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We will travel for 3 hours to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast.
• After breakfast, we will continue for another hour to reach Chillihuani. From here, we will start the hike to Rainbow Mountain. The summit is at 5,200 meters above sea level. You will have approximately 30 minutes to take photos and enjoy the view.
• We will then descend to Cusipata for a delicious lunch before returning to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM.

Includes

Rainbow Mountain Day Tour from Cusco – Apu Vinicunca Peru Tour Includes:

• Pickup from your hotel
• Round-trip transportation
• Traditional breakfast
• Typical lunch
• Hot beverages
• Local tour guide
• Assistant guide (for groups of 9 or more)
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish) at the sites
• Entrance fees to tourist sites
• Emergency horse
• First aid kit
• Oxygen bottle

Not Include

The full day trip does not include:

• Alcoholic drinks or other beverages not mentioned
• Trekking poles
• Rain poncho (can be purchased in Cusco or along the trail)
• Horse for the entire journey
• Travel insurance

Recommendations

Recommendations: Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food and a bag to collect your trash. Follow these tips to ensure a smooth trip and take home unforgettable memories.

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