Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Peru Tour – Apu Vinicunca Peru Tour

Cusco Peru Rainbow Mountain Tour or Full Day Vinicunca Peru Tour is an unmissable experience in Cusco. Locally known as Apu Vinicunca Peru Tour or Montaña de Siete colores, this is the second most visited attraction after Machu Picchu. This is one of our signature tours, we have designed the itinerary to offer you the best and the most in a full day. 

The colorful mountains are a fairly new attraction. It was covered in dense snow. Rainbow Mountain was discovered in 2016 when the snow started melting and the colors appeared. It soon got all the deserving attention and became a popular tourist attraction in Peru if not in South America.

The full Day Vinicunca Peru Tour is a stunning adventure. It offers the beautiful and natural colors of the area as you hike through an isolated valley, which allows you to interact with the local people. 

On this off-the-beaten-path trek, you’ll see how these people keep the Quechua culture alive amongst herds of alpacas, snow-capped mountain peaks, birds of prey, and glaciers. 

This 1 day Rainbow Mountain Trek allows you to see a wide array of wildlife that is indigenous to the area and other familiar animals. The mountains in the Vinicunca area are filled with colorful sandstone. They are a unique ecosystem that is set apart from the rest of Peru.

What to Expect?

The Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour to Apu Vinicunca starts with a drive to the trailhead early in the morning. After a hot breakfast, you’ll hike for about two hours up to a beautiful desert valley which will give you a splendid view of mountain glaciers. Don’t forget to bring your camera and take pictures.

After the summit, you have the option of an extra hike that will take about 45 minutes long. This hike will take you to a gorgeous view of the Red Valley. While going up takes longer, you will have an easier time going down as the trip takes about an hour. 

On this Rainbow Mountain and red valley trek, you’ll see stunning glaciers, opulent valleys, and the colorful Rainbow Mountain, which at its highest elevation is 16,732 ft and worthy of its name. Your trip isn’t complete until you sit for a delicious lunch and a ride back to Cusco.

Rainbow Mountains are a part of Apu Ausangate Trek. This is a high-altitude experience. The highest point of the trek is at 5200 meters above sea level. Due to the lack of oxygen, many people feel sick.

Although our tour guides will be carrying oxygen tanks and coca leaves, It is highly recommended to spend 3-4 days in Cusco to avoid altitude sickness. 

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Cusco Peru Rainbow Mountain Tour operates in groups. If you want to sign up for a private tour simply reach out to us.

Confused about choosing between Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake? Check out our detailed post on Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake Trek.

Also, do take a moment to see our exclusive post on 11 Things to know before visiting Rainbow Mountain Peru.