We’re inviting you to join us on a full-day adventure to the Rainbow Mountain, a challenging and rewarding trek that will take you to discover the stunning rainbow-colored mountains at 5,020 meters above sea level. on this trip, you’ll get to see some cool scenery, meet up with some wild animals from the Andes, and even catch a glimpse of those cute vicuñas and chinchillas in the wild After a day of hiking, you’ll have time to explore and snap some awesome shots of the mountain.
Duration
1 Day
Difficulty
Easy, Easy
15,090 feet (4,600 meters)
1B, 1L, 1D
by Bus
All year
Embark on a thrilling adventure to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on this full-day trek. Starting early from Cusco, we drive through scenic landscapes and traditional villages before reaching the trailhead. Along the way, you’ll encounter breathtaking vistas, potato fields, and the possibility of spotting wild vicuñas and chinchillas.
As we ascend to an altitude of 5,020 meters (16,466 feet), you’ll witness the incredible Rainbow Mountains in all their vibrant glory. After spending time soaking in the stunning colors and taking photos, we’ll head back down, retracing our steps for about 4 to 5 hours. A private van will be waiting to take you back to Cusco, where you’ll arrive by evening, between 8 and 9 PM.
Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this trek. This includes potato fields and unique fauna. 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 5 hours, we finally reach our destination, what we came to see….the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.
At this point, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 4 to 5 hours. Our private van 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 between 8 and 9 PM.
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SHARED GROUP SERVICE: US$55 Price per person
PRIVATE SERVICE: Prices are based on Number of people departing that date/ We will leave with minimum of 02 Persons.
02 persons group / US$180 per person
03 persons group / US$160 per person
04 persons group / US$140 per person
05 persons group / US$120 per person
06-8 persons group / US$100 per person
How to book any tour/trek through with PERU AMAZON GARDDEN LODGE.
To confirm the tour/trek we need you to send us your personal information: Full Names, Passport Numbers, Nationalities, Ages, Gender as well as a deposit to secure the trip/tour.
For Tambopata National Reserve (Puerto Maldonado) – Manu National Park We do require a Non-Refundable US$100 deposit per person.
For Inca Trails Treks We do require a Non-Refundable US$200 deposit per person.
For Alternative Treks(Salkantay Trek, Inca Jungle, Lares Trek, Choquequirao) We do require a Non-Refundable US$100 deposit per person.
For Tambopata National Reserve (Puerto Maldonado) – Manu National Park We do require a Non-Refundable US$100 deposit per person.
For Peru Package Tours/Treks We do require a Non-Refundable US$400 deposit per person.
As soon as you had sent us all your personal information as well as the deposit we will send you a Trip Confirmation by email.
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How far is Peru from my home?
In order to provide you with useful references we have created a table including the approximate arrival flight times.
Direct Flights.
| Country | City | Approx. flight time |
| United States | Dallas | 7 hours 12 minutes |
| United States | Houston | 6 hours 45 minutes |
| United States | Los Angeles | 8 hours 35 minutes |
| United States | Miami | 5 hours 45 minutes |
| United States | Atlanta | 7 hours |
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | 4 hours 15 minutes |
| Chile | Santiago | 3 hours 25 minutes |
| Spain | Madrid | 11 hours 30 minutes |
Flights with stopovers
| Country | City | Approximate flight time |
| United States | New York | 8 hours 35 minutes / via San José |
| United States | San Francisco | 10 hours / via Los Angeles |
| United States | Washington | 9 hours / via Newark |
| Germany | Dusseldorf | 18 hours 40 minutes / via Madrid |
| Germany | Frankfurt | 15 hours 30 minutes / via Madrid |
| France | Paris | 14 hours 50 minutes/ via Miami |
| Italy | Milan | 14 hours 50 minutes / via Madrid |
| Italy | Rome | 15 hours 10 minutes / via Madrid |
| UK | London | 15 hours 10 minutes / via Madrid |
| Japan | Tokyo | 20 hours 35 minutes / via Los Angeles |
Do I need a visa to visit Peru?
Citizens of most American and Western European countries are not required visa to enter Peru. Citizens of Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile do not require passports or visa to visit certain regions of Peru. Contact the Peruvian diplomatic representative in your country for further information. Addresses and phone numbers are included in the website of Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Relations: www.rree.gob.pe
If the purpose of your visit is tourism, the maximum length of your stay will be 90 days (you can apply for extensions with the immigration authority)
All travelers must carry a valid passport, or a safe-conduct issued by the Peruvian immigration authority.
Is it safe to travel in Peru?
Reality shows that it is very safe.
You may have read or heard on TV, websites or newspapers about terrorism, crime and economic and political instability. But the truth is that terrorism has been defeated a long time ago; Peruvians live in peace and work very hard every day to build and democratic and safe society. We can assure visitors that all they need to do is follow the normal precautions taken in order to visit other destinations.
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