Rainbow Mountain 1 Day

🚐 Transportation time: 3 hours go + 3 hours back
🚶🏻‍♂️ 7 km – 4.3 mi.
🕗 Duration: 8 horas .
📈 Maximum elevation: 5050m. – 16564ft.
📉 Mínimum elevation: 3100m. – 10168ft.

Enjoy on the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour, a captivating experience that starts in the ancient city of Cusco. It leads you to the breathtaking Peru Rainbow Mountain. This journey is a blend of cultural immersion and natural wonder, showcasing the best of Vinicunca Peru.

Our journey begins early, with a pick-up from your hotel at 3:30 am. We will embark on a 2-hour drive south of Cusco to the town of Cusipata, situated at 3,310 meters (10,810 feet).

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Here, in the heart of the Andes, we will take a brief detour. We will be continuing for another 20 minutes to the town of Chillihuani. In Chillihuani, we will indulge in a buffet breakfast, providing the energy needed for the day’s adventure.

After breakfast, we will drive for 40 minutes to the checkpoint of Rainbow Mountain. Here, we’ll register before proceeding for another 20 minutes to Phulwa Sipata. At Phulwa Sipata, we will prepare for our hike.

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The hike up to the Rainbow Mountain begins here. This first part of the trek will take approximately 3 hours, leading us to the Vinicunca viewpoint.At the viewpoint, a spectacular view of the snow-capped Ausangate mountain, standing at 6,385 meters (20,945 feet), and the vibrant Rainbow Mountain, at 5,050 meters (16,564 feet), will greet you. You will have time to capture photos and admire the stunning landscape.

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After soaking in the views, we will begin our descent to the town of Chillihuani. A delicious lunch awaits us here, offering a chance to reflect on the day’s experiences. Post-lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving at your hotel at approximately 4:30 p.m.

For those who wish to extend their adventure in the Andes, we offer the Ausangate Trek and Rainbow Mountain tour. This additional tour allows you to explore more of the magnificent Andean landscapes.