Rainbow Mountain Full Day

Your private guide will collect you from the hotel early at 3:00 am. After we will drive for three hours to get to the community of QUISIUNO located at 4600 meters (14,600 ft). MOST OF THE TIME WE ARE THE FIRST IN THE TOP OF THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN ENJOYING THE SUNRISE.

Itinerary

Your private guide will collect you from the hotel early at 3:00 am. After we will drive for three hours to get to the community of QUISIUNO located at 4600 meters (14,600 ft). In the south of Cusco. On this journey, we will be able to see beautiful landscapes and local Andean Farms of Corn, quinoa, potatoes, and vegetables. At higher altitude, we will pass close to Llamas and Alpacas, the South American camels. Before we start hiking, we will have Breakfast. After enjoying your breakfast, you will ascend gradually for 2:30 hours to get to the main point of Rainbow Mountain or Vininkunka 5,000mtrs, 15,900ft above sea level. Here you will have time to enjoy this beautiful and colorful mountain as well you will be able to see the highest mountain in Cusco, called Ausangate 6,400 meters, 20,300ft. After your free time, you will continue hiking to the Red Valley for one hour. Then you will come back the same way for two hours. Once you get back to Quesiuno you will enjoy your Box Lunch with amazing views of the Vilcanota mountain range. After, you will return to your hotel in Cusco. Trekking time is 5 to 6 hours, the altitude from 4600 meters to 5000 meters, and moderate hike in height.

Included

Transportación, entrence tickets, private guide, Delicious pack lunch.

Travel Info

CLIMATE AND WEATHER

The Cusco Region mainly presents two seasons, the rainy season, from November to April, with the heaviest rainfalls usually occurring between January, February, and March, and the dry season from May to October. The dry season is colder, so temperatures can drop to below 0 degrees at night. we consider the best season to visit the Raimbow mountain is from april to dicember.

What we recommend to bring

WHAT WE RECOMMEND TO BRING

Backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
Strong footwear and waterproof trekking boots are recommended.
Sandals or jogging shoes for higher comfort while at camp.
Warm clothes, including jackets and fleece. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
Camera and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
Sun block or sun cream.
Hydrating cream for face and body.
Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% deet – no malaria risk has been reported.
Toilet paper and tissues.
Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, dried fruits, etc. Please note that we provide a snack, and our meal service is complete and well-supplied. This recommendation applies to all clients being used to a specific
snack, as it may happen that it’s not included in our selection.
Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed on the Inca trail. Plastic water containers or camelback or metal ones are recommended.
Optionally water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route; otherwise, we provide filtered, boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problems so far.
Small towel.
Swimsuit (If you have an extra day in Aguas Calientes town, you can go to the hot springs).
Cash in soles or in Dollars.
Original Passport, travel insurance, and any important health document you may have to follow any restrictions.
Original international student identity card (In case you have applied for a student discount).
Optional, walking sticks or hiking poles (rubber covers necessary to avoid damaging the Inca Trail). If not, we have some here for rent.

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