Full Day - Rainbow Mountain tour - Group Service
Description
The rainbow mountain tour does immerse you in the Andes wildlife within an extraordinary landscape. On rainbow tour, you will see arenaceous rock mountains, within the Vilcanota Andean range which is also well known for its concentration of snow peaks. The rainbow mountain hike, is one of the best attractions on this kind that you will see in Peru because it give you an idea of the glaciers that were around millenia ago. Hiking through an unknown and wild territory, snow-capped peaks, herds of alpaca, until you arrive to your top of the rainbow mountain destination.
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This is a fascinating experience to get on as we will visiting one of the mountains which one held a massive amount of ice, over millions of years ago. Our adventure of the rainbow mountain trek will start at 4:00 am on an incredible 3 ½ hours driving journey crossing land of wild desert landscapes, snow-capped peaks and herds of alpaca. Once we get at the end of the bus trip, we will have to get ready for 4 hours of hiking, prior to that we need to take our breakfast to get some energy. From Chilca (4,300m / 14,200 ft), a spot of the trailhead of our rainbow mountain tour will show us the way up it will be an uphill hike to reach the famous Rainbow Mountains. Finishing our rainbow mountain tour, we will start returning back to Chillca village to catch our private transport back to Cusco, arriving around 19:00 hrs approx. , where we will drop you off at your hotel.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
- Recommendations of what to bring: Small day pack, Photocopy of your passport, warm clothes, rain gear, sunglasses, hiking pants, hiking boots, camera with extra batteries
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Reviews(11)
We had a great experience at Rainbow Mountain. Our guide Miguel was excellent. His guidance and encouragement was supportive and help us get to the top of Rainbow Mountain. The view from the top was beautiful and the formation of the colours was unique. We have beautiful photos, thanks to Miguel for his good photography skill. Thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. We recommend Miguel if you visit Rainbow Mountain.
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your Rainbow Mountain adventure and that Miguel provided excellent guidance and encouragement throughout the walk. It is great to hear that his support helped you reach the top and capture beautiful memories of such a unique landscape. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be happy to share your kind words with Miguel.
This was a very memorable and exciting tour for us. What made it even more facinating was the fantastic guiding service provided by our lovely tour guide RENE FER from Valencia Travels Cusco. Our driver Ronaldo was also very good, suporting Rene to provide the excellent customer care for us.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that your Rainbow Mountain tour was such a memorable and exciting experience. We are especially pleased to hear that Rene Fer provided fantastic guiding service and that Ronaldo also contributed with excellent support and customer care. Thank you for choosing Valencia Travel. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
We did the Rainbow Mountain tour and hike as an optional extra on our tour. Totally worth it, even with the early departure from Cusco, we found it to be a once in a lifetime magical experience. Mariella our tour guide was so informative, kind and helpful. Our whole tour group just loved her and she treated us like family.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that your Rainbow Mountain tour was such a magical and unforgettable experience. We know the early departure from Cusco can be challenging, so it means a lot to us that you found it truly worthwhile. We’re especially happy to know that Mariella made such a positive impact on your journey. Her kindness, knowledge, and genuine care for our guests are what make each experience so special, and it’s lovely to hear that your group felt like family. Thank you once again for your kind words and for trusting us with your adventure. We hope to welcome you back soon for another incredible experience in Peru!
Loved this tour, but you definitely notice the altitudes effect on your breathing, walk slowly and rest often ,we went on a minibus and took advantage of of the motorbikes to get higher (extra cost) the views were amazing rainbow mountain and glaciers just beautiful.Our guide Edward and his colleagues were excellent at organising the bikes and generally keeping an eye on things. There was oxygen available and ambulance just In case of medical emergency, fortunately not needed whilst we were there. Get a photo with some Alpacas with sun glasses , some local food vendors and souvenir sellers. Keep 2 soles for the toilet.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the incredible views of Rainbow Mountain and the surrounding glaciers. Altitude can indeed be a challenge, and we’re glad that our guide Edward and the team were there to support you with careful organization, safety measures, and attention to every detail. Your practical tips will also be very useful for future travelers. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable adventure in Peru!
Our tour guide was Oscar he was great and very supportive. I was one of the slowest and he supported my request for a donkey. He is a fabulous guide and gave us a lot of information before, during and after about altitude sickness
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad to hear that Oscar’s guidance and support helped you feel comfortable throughout the journey, especially in dealing with the challenges of altitude. Your kind words mean a lot, and we’ll be sure to pass them along to him.
Our tour guide Oscar was fantastic. He gave us excellent commentary and advice on handling the high altitude. I was the slowest in our group during the ascent and Oscar walked with me and encouraged me to take it slowly. He also shared the inhaling liquid to help and assisted my wife to get a horse for the last part of the ascent. You couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces when we made it to the viewing location at 5000m. He is well organised and focused on the safety and enjoyment of his customers. We were with trip a deal and Oscar accompanied us for a very enjoyable week.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are so glad to hear how Oscar’s patience, guidance, and care made your journey to 5,000m both safe and memorable. Knowing that he could support you every step of the way and keep smiles on your faces makes us truly proud. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him.
Wonderful experience with the group and my husband, thank goodness for the opportunity and the chance to be part of the great journey
We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to know you enjoyed the beauty of our country and its natural wonders. It is wonderful to hear that our Valencia Travel team, including our driver and tour guides, contributed to making your journey memorable. We are grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such a special experience for you and your husband, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure.
Very nice day trip, the walk is not easy on this hight, but doable. The guide Fernando talks good english and was patient and helpfull. The only thing not so nice was they said the entrance fee was not included while it was. The Viator assistance reacted directly and solved the problem.
Great day out with Edwardo. Our tour group of 10 booked the tour through our tour guide Aldo who arranged the tour just for us. It was a wonderful day. Edwardo was the perfect host. He thought of everything and taught us Spanish along the way. Highly recommend this tour. Breakfast and lunch was great and the experience of being on Rainbow Mountain is incredible. Big thanks to Edwardo and Aldo.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that your Rainbow Mountain tour was such a memorable experience, and we’re glad Edward and Aldo were able to make it extra special for you. It’s fantastic that Edward took care of everything, including teaching you some Spanish along the way! 😊 We’re also happy to know that the meals and the breathtaking views of Rainbow Mountain added to the experience. Your kind words and recommendation mean the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures soon!
Amazing day tour, the climb was challenging and rewarding, views are incredible, a must do experience. Well organised tour
We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing day tour! It’s great to know that the climb, while challenging, was also rewarding and offered such incredible views. We take pride in organizing well-structured tours, and your feedback means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to see you again for more unforgettable adventures.
