Rainbow Mountain Tour - Full Day
Summary
Day 1
Rainbow Mountain: Vinicunca
Day 1: Rainbow Mountain: Vinicunca
Day 1: Rainbow Mountain
- 05:00 am: Pick-up from your hotel.
- Transfer to the starting point: 3-hour drive to the hike’s starting point.
- Buffet breakfast: Provided at the starting point.
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain: 1.5-hour hike, with 30 minutes to explore and take photos.
- Visit to Red Valley: 40-minute tour.
- Return hike: 1-hour walk back to the starting point.
- Buffet lunch: After the hike.
- Return to Cusco: Arrival at your hotel around 5:00 pm.
INCLUDES
- Bilingual professional guide (English – Spanish). (Ask about other languages with additional fees for private service).
- First aid kit: Includes treatment for altitude sickness, diarrhea, and cuts.
- Oxygen tank: Carried by the guide for assistance at high altitudes.
- Buffet breakfast
- Buffet lunch: Meal included after the hike.
- Private transportation: Modern vans with safety measures and a first aid kit.
- Pick-up and drop-off: From and to your hotel.
- Entrance fees to Rainbow Mountain: 30 Peruvian soles (pay at the trailhead).
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to Red Valley: 30 Peruvian soles.
- Personal riding horse or Motor bike: 90 Peruvian soles (pay at the trailhead).
- ATV Quadbikes (S/160)
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Passport (optional): Bring a photocopy, but for the Rainbow Mountain stamp, bring the original.
- 1.5 liters of water: Stay hydrated during the hike.
- Personal snacks: Extra energy bars if you need frequent snacks.
- Pillow for van ride: Leave it in the van during the hike.
- Trekking shoes: Essential for the dusty and slippery path.
- Waterproof pants (optional): Only for the rainy season (Dec-Mar).
- Extra clothes (optional): For rainy season to stay dry.
- Sunscreen lip protector: Protect lips from dryness.
- Down jacket: To stay warm, as it’s usually cold.
- Rain jacket: For unexpected rain, even during dry seasons.
- Long sleeve t-shirt: Protect from sunburn; apply sunscreen if wearing short sleeves.
- Wool hat: It’s cold at Rainbow Mountain, even in summer.
- Trekking pants: Suggested for hiking, but any suitable pants work.
- Rain poncho: Essential in the rainy season or cloudy days.
- Sunhat: Protect from strong sun at high altitudes.
- Sunscreen: Both sun and cold can burn, so apply regularly.
- Water bottles or Camelbak: Reusable bottles are recommended.
- Sunglasses: Strong sun and snow reflection can harm eyes.
- Extra money: For snacks, soda, alpaca meat, or tips for photos.
- Thick socks: To keep feet warm.
- Neck gaiter: Keeps neck and face warm, especially in winter.
- Gloves: Essential for warmth, especially at the summit.
- Basic medications: Ibuprofen for headaches, Diamox for altitude sickness.
- Portable charger: To keep devices powered in the cold.
- Phone or camera: Capture memories of the adventure.