Full day Vinicunca Peru Tour - Cusco Peru Rainbow Mountain Tours
The full day Vinicunca Peru Tour to the iconic Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain is one of the popular full day tours in Cusco. In Fact the seven colored mountains are the second most visited attraction in Peru after Machu Picchu.
Cusco is home to two Rainbow Mountains, Vinicunca and Palccoyo. Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains are the most preferred one as it offers amazing views of the Peruvian highland at every turn.
Palccoyo however is popular among travellers who are looking for a relatively easier option and are not keen on hiking.
The colours of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains are the result of the mineral deposits. These were covered under a blanket of snow until early 2016.
When the snow started melting the colours appeared. It soon got all the deserving attention. It became a popular attraction in South America.
On this full day trip to Rainbow Mountain you will be rewarded with sights of beautiful landscapes right from the moment you start hiking.
Highest point of the Full Day Vinicunca Peru Tour is at 5100 metres above sea level. It is imperative that you spend at least 2 days in Cusco before the trek to avoid altitude sickness.
Why SAMEX Peru Tours?
SAMEX Tours Peru is a fully locally owned licensed tour operator based in Cusco. We have an excellent team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. They have an excellent knowledge about the routes, history and culture.
Cusco Peru Rainbow Mountain Tour is one of our signature treks. We maintain high safety standards. Our main aim is to offer you a pleasant and a safe experience on any of our tours.
Although our tour guides are trained on first aid and on using oxygen tanks, we highly recommend you to acclimate before the trek.
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Vinicunca Peru Tour Highlights:
We operate the full day Vinicunca Peru Tour on a daily basis. The trek offers enchanting views of the Peruvian highland and snow capped peak of Ausangate mountain. You will also be able to witness the daily life of the untouched Andean communities.
Full Day Vinicunca Peru Tour Information:
Tour Type: Hiking, Nature Total Hiking Distance: 7 kms Good For: Reasonably fit travellers. Rainbow Mountain Difficulty: Moderately Challenging Highest Altitude – 5200 metres above sea levelDay 1: Full Day Vinicunca Peru Tour
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you along the South Valley of Cusco to Cusipata village. Here we will be stopping for 30 minutes to have breakfast.
After breakfast, we will drive for an hour to the starting point of the trek. Here we will be paying the entrance fee to the local community. Our local expert will share some information and will brief you on the safety procedure.
We will then begin with a two and a half hour trek. The trek will offer you entracing view of the mighty Ausangate peak. You will also get to see Andean camelids – Alpacas and Llamas.
We will be hiking through many Andean farms and some remote communities who are untouched by modernity.
Once at the summit of the Rainbow Mountain, our local expert will be sharing some insight of the mountain. If time prevails, you can even hike to the red valley.
Once you have had your fill of this enchanting sight, we will start hiking back down to the trail head. Here we will be meeting our driver who will drive us to the Cusipata.
At Cusipata, we will be stopping for lunch. After lunch, we will be driving back to Cusco. We will be reaching Cusco at around 0630 PM.
What is Included:
- Bilingual guide (English-Spanish).
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Private transportation to the start point.
- Entrance Tickets
- First-aid kit and oxygen.
- Samex tours Peru uses walkie talkies.
Service not Included:
- Domestic flights. (we can book for you)
- Any personal expenses
- Travel Insurance.
- Walking Pole set: $20.
We recommend that you bring:
- Trekking poles
- Water bottle
- Extra money
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
PRICE IN REFERENCE
Group Tour from USD 35
Private Tour from USD 140
Feel free to reach us via email at info@samextoursperu.com or by calling us directly at WhatsApp +51942926118, +51962794556
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain FAQs
The Rainbow Mountain in Peru is a part of the Peruvian Andes. It is subject to two season – dry season and wet season.
It is ideal to visit the Rainbow Mountain during the dry season – between March and November.
Between June and August it is the best time as the temperature is often pleasant and the sky is clear and blue.
The Rainbow Mountain is around 62 miles away from Cusco Peru.
The Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, Peru tops the bucket list of many travellers.
Infact it is the second most visited attraction in Cusco after Machu Picchu.
It is definitely worth taking a full day trip from Cusco to visit the Rainbow Mountains.
The colours are the result of the minerl deposits which was discovered early in 2016 when the thick snow that covered the mountain started melting.
Our South American Exclusive Tours Peru leaders are among the very best and most experienced guides anywhere. Our Guides’ experiences and interests go beyond merely climbing mountains or exploring Rainbow Mountain
You’ll find them a wealth of information on nearly aspect of your trek or tour; local culture, language, history, food, plants and animals, weather, and geology.
Many of them are also professionals in other fields, including archaeology, history, geology, photography, video, and writing; skills they’ll be happy to share with you.
Most importantly, everyone on our staff realizes that you, the client, are the reason we do what we do at South American Exclusive Tours Peru.
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