Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca

Cusco, Peru

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Matilde | Conquer Peru
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Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 999
Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca
Cusco, Peru

Matilde | Conquer Peru
  • Email address verified
2 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

 The Rainbow Mountain of Peru, also known as Vinicunca, is stunning and can be seen on the spectacular Ausangate Trek. The  Ausangate Mountain itself is considered a holy mountain (an or mountain spirit) by local Peruvians and is the deity of Cusco. Since pre-Inca times the mountain has been a place of worship and offerings and this tradition continues today.


Most trips that allow you to see the Rainbow Mountains require a trek of at least 6 days.  We have designed this hike so that it can be done as a day trip!


On this trek, you will see quaint villages, beautiful adobe style houses, and herds of llamas and alpacas. You will have magnificent views of the Ausangate Glacier (6,385 m / 20,945 ft), the highest mountain in the Cusco region. With uninterrupted beauty and solitude, this is a spectacular trip for trekkers who love a true outdoor adventure.


Itinerary:


We will pick you up early (3a.m.) from your Cusco hotel and set out on a drive through the South Valley. Once we reach the Inkintuyoc Bridge, we will have breakfast. We then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. You will be immediately surprised by herds of alpacas and llamas. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will hike through villages and interact with the local residents. We will stop for a box lunch along the trail.


Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this trek. We have the prospect of seeing chinchillas and vicunas. Vicunas are the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru. Many red mountains are also a highlight of this portion of the hike.


After a total hike of approximately 3 1/2 hours, we finally reach our destination we came to see: The Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). After getting over the initial shock of its beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak up the environment. At this point, it is time to go back down. We will hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 3 hours. Our bus will be waiting for us when we return.


We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is 8pm.


Included in this trip:

  • Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
  • Pick up from your hotel and transportation to Quesiuno
  • Return transportation from Quesiuno to your Cusco hotel
  • One continental breakfast, one box lunch
  • Entrance fee
  • Emergency oxygen tank and medical kit.

Not included:

  • Trekking poles
  • Tips

 *Group size 2-10 

Available Packages

Per Person

Group rate

$90
Private
$175

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Matilde | Conquer Peru
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Let Conquer Peru take you to the country's most popular destinations and immerse you in the diversity and beauty of a Latin America gem. Whether you want an authentic cultural trip, an active adventurous experience, or something in between, we provide the expertise for a memorable vacation. Popular adventures include hiking the Inca Trail, sandboarding in the dessert, zip-lining through rainforest and canoeing in the Amazon.

Reviews

What can I say about Conquer Peru. The trip was super organized. Matilde is a true professional. Always making sure we were taking care of. We were picked up on time, and I always felt I had them watching making sure I got to places ok. I will use Matilde again for any future adventures.
By gemma t for Discover Peru with Matilde - October on Nov 01, 2023
This was a spure-of-the-moment trip for me, and my first trip with Matilde. I have to say that I was beyond impressed with the whole trip! Matilde and her team are Very professional! So easy to work with and so much fun! Our group was perfectly matched. Every thing was arranged to our best interests and we never felt like being a tour, it was more like visiting a host family. I'm going to go back again next year! Thank you Conqure Peru for the memories of a life time.
By Sri O for Discover Peru with Matilde - October on Oct 30, 2023