Vinicunca or as it is more popularly known Rainbow Mountain, is located about three and a half hours from Cusco by minibus. Found in the Peruvian Andes, Rainbow Mountain – is famed for its natural, multi-coloured beauty caused by the sediment and atmosphere of the area.
CUSCO
35 hours away
TIME
Approx. 5 hours hiking
HEIGHT
5.200 m above sea level
HORSE
Horseback ride available
WHAT TO BRING
WATER
SUNBLOCK
RAIN JACKET
SUNGLASSES
TOILET PAPER
HAT & SCARF
COCA LEAVES
BACKPACK
Top Tips
- Beat the altitude by chewing on coca leaves. This trick really works!
- Be sure to bring a small backpack with lots of water, snacks and toilet roll.
- The entrance fee to the park is 10 Soles and usually isn’t included in Rainbow Mountain Tour packages.
- Make sure to bring a varied range of clothing, the weather changes quite often on the mountain so it is important to be prepared for it all.
- It is possible to take a horseback ride up the mountain if you feel it may be too strenuous for parts of the trek.
- The tour operates as normal during December, January, and February, however occasionally visibility may be limited due to the changeable weather.
- Beat the altitude by chewing on coca leaves. This trick really works!
- Be sure to bring a small backpack with lots of water, snacks and toilet roll.
- The entrance fee to the park is 10 Soles and usually isn’t included in Rainbow Mountain Tour packages.
- Make sure to bring a varied range of clothing, the weather changes quite often on the mountain so it is important to be prepared for it all.
- It is possible to take a horseback ride up the mountain if you feel it may be too strenuous for parts of the trek.
- The tour operates as normal during December, January, and February, however occasionally visibility may be limited due to the changeable weather.