Rainbow Mountain – (1 Full Day)

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1 Full Day Hike

Difficulty

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129 US$

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Vinincunca Rainbow Mountain Full Day Hike

Rainbow Mountain, a spectacular natural scenery, located at 5020 meters above sea level, in the town of Vinincunca, south of Cusco, It obtains the name of rainbow mountain because of the hues it has, a wonderful site surrounded by mountains and glaciers. Never seen before, come join our adventure; Vinincunca awaits you. A full-day tour of Rainbow Mountain promises a breathtaking adventure through the stunning landscapes of the Andes, offering a unique and colorful experience.

Morning Departure:

The tour typically begins early in the morning to make the most of the day. You’ll meet your guide and fellow travelers, and embark on a scenic drive through the picturesque Peruvian countryside.

Scenic Drive:

As you leave behind the bustling city or town, the landscape gradually transforms into rolling hills and verdant valleys. The journey itself is a feast for the eyes, with panoramic views of the Andes mountain range.

Breakfast Stop:

En route, there’s often a stop for breakfast in a local village or a scenic spot. This is an opportunity to fuel up for the day ahead and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Base Camp Arrival:

Upon reaching the base camp, you’ll prepare for the trek ahead. Guides provide essential information about the trail, safety guidelines, and the significance of Rainbow Mountain in the local culture.

Trek to Rainbow Mountain:

The trek to Rainbow Mountain is a challenging yet rewarding adventure. The trail takes you through a variety of landscapes, from alpine meadows to rocky terrain. Along the way, you may encounter local flora, fauna, and perhaps even some wildlife.

Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) Arrival:

Reaching the summit of Rainbow Mountain is a moment of awe. The vibrant hues of the mineral-rich slopes create a mesmerizing spectacle. The panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, valleys, and the surreal rainbow-striped mountain make the challenging trek worthwhile.

Time to Explore and Photograph:

At the summit, you’ll have ample time to explore the area, take photographs, and absorb the natural beauty. The play of light and shadows on the multicolored slopes is particularly stunning, offering numerous photo opportunities.

Lunch:

After descending from the summit, a well-deserved lunch awaits you at the base camp. This is a chance to refuel, share experiences with fellow travelers, and relax before the journey back.

Return Journey:

The return journey may include a different route, providing additional scenic views or stopping at other points of interest. It’s a great time to reflect on the day’s adventure and enjoy the last glimpses of the Andean landscapes.

Evening Arrival:

By evening, you’ll return to your starting point, tired but fulfilled from the unforgettable experience of exploring Rainbow Mountain. The memories of the vibrant colors and the sense of accomplishment will likely stay with you for a lifetime.

Tour Details

Type of Tour: Nature, History, Adventure and Hiking.

All Distance: 6 Km / 4 Miles.

Good For: Hiker that love to trek over the Andes surrounded by incredible landscapes with the background of the highest snow-capped mountain of Cusco state (Ausangate) in one day enjoying the nature and culture with having a little moderate level of fitness.

Difficulty: Moderate – difficult.

Consideration: PERMIT ARE UNLIMITED AND THERE AREN’T A HIGH DEMAND FOR THIS TREK (However, we recommend to book in advance in order to organized everything perfectly).

Useful Information:

Above all, your safety
Full day trek where you are going to enjoy and take so many photos with nice views surrounding you
Your belonging is not necessary because remember is just 1 day trek.
The unique trail through the Andes and close to the highest snow-capped mountain of Cusco state (Ausangate).
Hike by the same pathway that Incas used to use for peregrinate to the Sacred snow-capped mountain (Ausangate)
You must be prepared with warm clothes and comfortable for the hike too.
We are using local staff and natural resources.
Local company with sustainable responsibility.
Briefing with you professional Mountain Tour Guide the night before of your trek in our office or your hotel.

INCLUDED:

In the price are included the following things:

Briefing with your trekking guide at 6:30PM pm the night before your departure.
Private Comfortable Bus Transport and Professional Driver throughout the day (Mountain is over 100km from Cusco) – Roundtrip.
All transfer service to pick up from your hotel and Drop you off in your hotel
English speaking tour guide.
Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco
Professional Rainbow Mountain Expert Guide (fluent in English & Spanish)
Local breakfast and a buffet lunch all included
Entrance to the main Rainbow Mountain Area
Oxygen tanks for any emergencies as we travel through high altitude (other companies don’t have this).

NOT INCLUDED

Optional Red Valley Entrance of 20 soles ($7 approx) per person payable at the entrance
Optional Horseback Ride payable to the horse trainer along the route.
Extra expenses.
Tipping (expected but not compulsory your appreciation)

DAY 1: FROM CUSCO – CUSIPATA – VININCUNCA (RAINBOW MOUNTAIN) – CUSCO

Our trip begins at 4:00 a.m. with our guide, who will pick us up from our hotel and drive us to Cusipata, which is about an hour and 30 minutes south of Cusco more or less, where we will be treated to a fantastic breakfast. We may also take advantage of the chance to buy last-minute purchases like gloves, caps, chocolates, and sweets, all of which are required for our excursion.

After breakfast, we will be taken for about an hour to the starting point for the climb to the Colored Mountain, Phulawasipata (4600 masl). Before we begin the hike, our guide will provide us with some tips. During the two-hour (3-kilometer) climb, we will be able to see stunning views such as massive mountains, glaciers, and colorful valleys populated by llamas and alpacas. We will also interact with the residents of the areas to learn about their lifestyle and culture.

Around 10:00 a.m., we will arrive at the majestic Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca (5036 masl), where we will take a 15-minute break while our guide gives us an explanation of the area and we can enjoy the breathtaking views around us. We will also have the opportunity to see the highest mountain in Cusco, Ausangate (6380 masl), from a close distance.

After that, we will have around 45 minutes to explore on our own and take as many shots as we wish of the magnificent Rainbow Mountain.

After touring the Colored Mountain, we will descend for approximately 1.5 hours (Phulawasipata), where our mobility awaits us. After arriving at the parking lot, we will return to Cusipata for approximately an hour to eat a lovely lunch.

After lunch, we will travel to Cusco for 2 hours, arriving at Plaza de Armas of Cusco at 16:00 pm or few minutes after to your accommodation or hotel.

Included:

Professional Tour Guides: All of our tour guides are from the university and at the same time, they speak really good English. however the most important is that all our tour guides are local people that grew up in the Andes with much ancient knowledge ready to teach you any ancestors tradition but at the same time, they are funny and so professionals making sure safe and happy.
Permits: after we just receive your deposit and information about you. our staff is in charge to get your permits for the Rainbow Mountain Entrance Fee. this permits are for a specific date and your name have to be the same as your passport details.
Transportation: transportations for all the trek is included from the beginning to the end with cars and train (we´ll pick you up from your hotel and take you back in your hotel ¨our service is door to door).
Equipment: Sparrow adventure has the best equipment that you need for your trek in order to take you safe and happy enjoying at the same time.
Food: our healthy and organic food is gonna be prepared by our chef that have a lot of experience cooking in the mountain and at the same time you have the chance to tell us if you don´t eat some allergies in that way our chef will cook without that things.
Water: Remember that this is a very important element for the Hike in order to breathe great and at the same time remember to drink plenty of water for your hike. However, you must bring enough water these days.
First Aid Kit: your safety (healthy, safe, satisfy and enjoying) is one of our first priorities. in that way, this first aid kit that we have is complete with basic things that you can need for the trek and oxygen tank just in order to take you safely.
Extras: we consider it´s just couple details for your trek because we already tell you all the things that you need probably just that you need to get rain poncho, sun cream, and few things that you can get here and is not so much complex to buy.

Not included:

Daypacks: you should need to bring your own day pack for the hike although it doesn’t have to be so big as a personal experience we suggest to get small o medium day pack but not so big in order to enjoy on the way because remember that our porter are gonna helping you part of your weight. the backpack that you´ll bring has to be with enough space for your: water, sun cream, sun hat, few warm layers, camera, personal snack, headlamps and few more things that you can consider important for your trek.
Headlamps: with our experience in the mountain we recommend to have your personal headlamps for the trek because if you need to move from one place to another one or go to the toilet for sure you´ll need one. remember that these campsites are places with lights.
Packing list: we suggest you bring for the hike warm layers for the nights, three t-shirts, hiking pants, the jacket is basically the things that you´ll need and if is waterproof or rainwater resistant could be much better. anyway with your rain poncho is gonna be fine. because it covers you until your knees. however you can´t forget to bring hiking boots or trekking shoes and sandals or sneaker.
Extra Snack and Things: You can bring your own snacks for the hike and toilet paper because it doesn’t have in the restroom.
Rentals: Each hiker needs basically a sleeping bag and is optional the inflatable air matt and walking stick for good trek but if you don´t have any of those things, no worries because you still have the chance to rent with us really good equipment.
Walking sticks (pair): 10 US$

Altitude Sickness

It’s common to start to wondering about altitude sickness if you thinking to come to Peru, especially in Cusco. however, It’s easy to figure out this problem. You just need to spend a few days in Cusco drinking plenty of water and coca tea.

This is the High Altitude Symptom

headache, tiredness, dizziness, nausea, tingling, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, vomiting. Please, If you feel any of this problem contact our company or call a doctor in order to help you. but, this symptom usually is gonna be temporal just you need to drink plenty of water and coca tea. However, some times our customer prefers pills and in that way, we suggest you have an (acetazolamide or dexamethasone) and come a few days before to Cusco.

Weather

In general, the weather here in the Andes is unpredictable and that is the way why we suggest to our customers have to be ready for a rainy or sunny day. although, if you have waterproof clothes for sure it’s gonna helping us so much.

First Aid Kit

All of Our mountain guides has their first aid kits and a lot of training in first aid in the mountains and every year they received classes of doctor with the most frequent problems as a (diarrhea, cuts, headache, scrapes,etc.) at the same time they have an oxygen tank in order to help you to feel much better. However, It’s fine if you thinking to bring your own first aid kit for the trek.

Travel Insurance

Always is gonna be a good idea to have travel insurance for your tour or trek and more if you thinking to travel for a few weeks or more of one month. Although, for sure you need to have one if you have any serious illness just in case if something happens.

Please, if you don’t have one is fine.

Environmental Impact

This company is a travel agency that protects our environment. because, as you know the biggest problem that we have been suffering on our planet is global warming. but, we’re a sustainable company that we use a biodegradable staff and at the same time, our principal job is to teach to everyone protect this home (earth planet).

Community

The most important for us is our workers and of course, it means their families of the communities that everybody feels so proud of all of then. because, they still keep having our culture and thanks to all of those things is possible to know more knowledge about our ancestors as their traditions, behaviors, customs, etc. However, our job is a help to all of then with books, computers, buildings and with the most important points teaching to everybody how important is our culture and protect everything left by our ancestors. because We think that “Love just the things that you know” and that’s why we have to help to all of then. However, We have to keep teaching not to loss their behaviors or customs in order to preserve and conserve this amazing Culture Inca.