Rainbown Mountain Full-Day Tour Daily Departures
Description
This tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Vinocunca Rainbow Mountain region near the famous Auzangate snow-capped mountains. Enjoy a walk through our new shorter route to reach the Mirador with beautiful views around you. 2 Hours a drive on private transport to Cusipata, plus 1 hour to begin the trekking. Small group and daily departures from Cusco. Friendly, patient, and knowledgeable guides.
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Itinerary
Group service: From 4:10 to 4:45 a.m., our staff will pick up our clients from different hotels and accommodations located in the center of Cusco with a tourist van (18 Passengers) to head to Cusipata (approximately 2 hours of travel) where they will enjoy breakfast.
In Cusipata, there, you can stretch your legs, use the bathrooms and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Afterward, the transport will continue for 1 hour to the starting point of the hike to Rainbow Mountain
At the starting point, we'll get out of the van, receive instructions from our guide, and begin the hike to Rainbow Mountain, which will take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes approx. During the hike, we'll observe the ever-changing colors of the landscape and mountains. We'll arrive at Rainbow Mountain with enough time to take photos and enjoy this natural wonder, which will delight us with the magic of the surrounding mountains, as well as a veil of clouds and snow-capped peaks. Afterward, we'll begin the return journey along the same trail, on a much more leisurely and relaxed hike.
After the hike, we'll return to the restaurant in Cusipata for a delicious lunch prepared by our Andean chef. After some free time, we'll take transportation back to Cusco, arriving in the city center between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our staff will pick you up directly from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco. Please be ready in your hotel lobby to meet us. In areas where vehicle access is limited due to narrow streets , such as the San Blas neighborhood, our team will coordinate with you the nearest access point the day before your tour.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Good experience driver ! Excellent guide, take good care, can help you take a lot of photos, and help you climb up the mountain!!
Judy was our guide for the day. She did an outstanding job keeping everyone informed on what was happening. There were mostly Spanish speaking people on the tour, but she always repeated everything in English for those of us that aren’t fluent in Spanish. Judy took real good care of us making sure everyone was feeling okay and was able to complete the walk. We took the motorbikes up to the top and that was fantastic!
Such an amazing experience! My family booked with Minkas Travel, and they took such great care of us. Our travel guide, Irvin, kept us informed about the mountain, beliefs and traditions of the people living there. Once we got up the mountain the views are amazing and definitely recommend going! You wake up early but it's worth it!
I highly recommend using Minkas for your tours in Peru. We had initially scheduled a tour to Machu Picchu. On or two days before Machu Picchu, we wanted to add Rainbow Mountain. Minkas put together a very reasonable proposal within a day and picked us up promptly at 3:30 am the folllowing day from our hotel in Cusco with Aurelio (Driver), Irwin (Tour Guide), and Angel (Assistant). What an amazing team to have at our side during a very challenging but very rewarding hike. Irwin was very knowledgeable about the region and offered great insights about the culture, food, and region. They packed a delicious lunch for us and even brought us hot coca tea in a thermos to help with the elevation. I was amazed that Irwin and Angel climbed the entire hike with us. The elevation is very high with low oxygen and it’s very challenging work but they were with us every step of the way. At the top, Irwin took the most stunning photos. He is a gifted photographer and it shows in his pictures. We are so grateful for the hard work Minkas put into the hike, especially on such short notice. They were worth every penny and I would definitely choose them again.
Our exclusive private tour to Rainbow Mountain with Minka’s Travel was an unforgettable adventure. Irwin, who was both our main agent and tour guide, played a crucial role in making this experience exceptional. Irwin’s extensive knowledge about the area and his friendly demeanor made the entire journey enjoyable. Despite the difficulty of the hike, Irwin’s positive energy and motivation kept us going, and reaching the top was incredibly rewarding. The views from Rainbow Mountain were absolutely stunning, and the sense of accomplishment we felt was unparalleled. We highly recommend Minka’s Travel for anyone looking to experience the wonders of Rainbow Mountain with an exceptional guide. Thank you, Irwin, for making this an adventure we will never forget.
Thank you so much for an amazing Tour!! We had such a fun time. Irwin was very knowledgeable of the Vinicunca Mt. we visited and provided plenty of explanations and comments. Communication with Minkas Travel, pick-up and drop-off in Cusco were smooth. Thank you all!
Had a great time at the Rainbow Mountain with my group and our guide Irwin. So knowledgeable about the trail and really made our trip the best! It wasn't just a trek, but a great learning experience and unforgettable adventure. The service quality was great from the beginning to the end. Highly recommendable!! Thanks Minkas Travel!
