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DAY TREK FROM CUSCO TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN AND VALLE ROJO $82 USD Each - Group Service

Amazing Trekking Tour To Andean 7 Colors Mountain - Montaña Vinicunca

The native name of 7 colors mountain is “Vinicunca” touristically as known as Rainbow Mountain – This rare and beautiful mountain is located next of holy mountain named Ausangate (6384M - 20944.88 ft) in the province of Quispicanchis, Cusco (Peru).
The rainbow mountain (5200M - 17060.37) offer great views of wild scenery of huge mountains around and the local people consider as sacred place since Inca’s time – This multicolored hill is the gate to enter to valle Colorado situated on the upper zone of Cusipata valley, consider one of the most scenic red color mountains and impressive contrast with snow mountains around Vinicunca Mountain - The mountain has a natural palette of 7 colors and this was the inspiration to create the flag of the Inca empire around the year 1438 as known as “Tawantinsuyo” (4 Inca regions).
The only way to get the rewards of this unique color mountain in Peru is having challenge uphill trek passing multicolored views, wildlife and local communities practicing agriculture activities around the Rainbow Mountain.
Welcome to enjoy this espectacular geological features thanks to natural formation on the Peruvian Andes.
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TOUR ITINERARY TO VISIT THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

The trip start at 3AM from your hotel in Cusco (No sacred valley of the Incas) – Firstly we provide private transportation from Cusco to along the southern valley (Pikillaqta, Urcos, Quiquijana, Cusipata), the asphalt road goes next to of Vilcanota River till Checacupe (90KM) and then turn to left valley of Pitumarca – We take very narrow road through nice canyon and passing numerous small villages on the bank of the river up to Hanchipata – After 3 hours we arrive to small local restaurant about 4150M - 13615.49 ft, the local family offer great country breakfast including plenty hot drinks as Coca tea which is good to cure the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Then we continue with the transfer on dirt road for about 20 minutes more up to Qesoyuno (4518M - 14822.83 ft) – Around 7AM everyone get ready to start 3 hours of challenge uphill hike for about 3 hours (wide stable path), we recommend to bring walking poles for better hiking performance – For customers without acclimatize to altitude we advise to hire a horse for all the way up for $45 USD and make easy to enjoy the scenery.
From the begin to the top of Rainbow Mountain (5200M - 17060.37 ft) takes between 2 and 3 hours uphill hike following a dusty path (May to December) or muddy and slippery path during raining season (January to April) – Along the way you will see lot Andean camelids as Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas in their natural environments and of course mysterious snow-caps surrounding the 7 colors mountain as known as “Vinicunca or Winicunca” (Quechua language) – The uphill hiking is not easy for everyone because the altitude makes breathing difficult because of the shortage of oxygen over 5000M – The medical bottle of oxygen will be available for all participants – On the last 100 metros to will see the firsts signs how the colors get intensity forming a painting hills on the left side of the path.
Finally you will reach the magic mountain of 7 colors (Mirador Rainbow Mountain), the view around award you all the intense hike to the top – This is the intersection between the valley of Qesoyuno and valle Colorado – No more 1 ½ hrs at the top spending time for pictures/videos of the rainbow hill hidden deep in the Andes, enjoy the serenity of Ausangate glacier, recover the energy and of course the trek guide will be there to explain about the area and assist you in case you suffer altitude sickness.
Around 12:30PM we start downhill hike to return to find our transport and then drive down to Pitumarca town to have late lunch (excluded) and then drive back to your hotel in Cusco and end of service around 17hrs.
Cusco Mountain Colours - Arcoiris Mountain

Cusco Mountain Colours - Arcoiris Mountain

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR INCLUDES

English-speaking guide
Pickup from hotel in Cusco (3AM)
Private transport for whole trip (Private Service)
Shared transport for whole trip (Group Service)
Breakfast in the town of Pitumarca
Entrance to hike and visit Montaña 7 Colores (Rainbow Mountain)
Drinking water during all the trip
First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff
Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco around 5PM

RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

PRICE FOR TRIP TO MONTAÑA 7 COLORES - WINICUNCA MOUNTAIN COLOURS
DATE	TOUR	COST
Every day between April to November	DAY TREK FROM CUSCO TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN AND VALLE ROJO $82 USD Each - Group Service Amazing Trekking Tour To Andean 7 Colors Mountain - Montaña Vinicunca	GROUP SERVICE (Join a group) $82 USD Each PRIVATE SERVICE (Private guide/Van) 2 participants $205 USD each 3 participants $172 USD each 4 participants $140 USD each 5 to more participants $99 USD each
DISCOUNTS: No apply. All prices stated above are subject to change.
Organized Groups: Departure is available every day under request only
Group size: 8-12 participants per 1 guide
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book this trek prior you arrive to Peru

DayTrip To Montaña 7 Colores And Valle Rojo

EXCLUDED

Hotel in Cusco
Travel and accident insurance - We highly recommend to get an insurance before your travel to Peru
Walking poles - They can hired from camping shops in Cusco
Lunch; on the way back there some local restaurants offering buffet lunch - Vegetarian food is available under request
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Tips for guide and driver - This vary according how happy you feel with their service

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Backpack 45Lt to carry your personal things as camera, fleece, hat, etc.
Extra money - The local business accept only soles (no credit card or foreigner money)
Rain jacket or poncho (December - April) if you book this trip under your risk
Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear for better performance
Winter and summer clothes
Flashlight and extra batteries just in case
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the path

GROUP SERVICE $82 USD P.P (Monday - Wednesday - Friday)

This service needs minimum 4 participants and is available only 3 times per week (monday, wednesday and friday) - We don't organize weekend trip to rainbow mountain because is too busy (more than 1000 tourists) and makes so dusty and no really nice - The maximum number in our transport is not more than 12 people per each tour guide.

PRIVATE SERVICE - Recommended

The depart for this option is available every day at 4AM, before or later according your request but recommend to depart as early as possible to be the first people on the 7 color mountain - On weekends are too much people around the main attraction and sometimes is not nice for pictures or not enough space for resting/moving around.
Winicunca And Ausangate Mountain

RAIN SEASON AROUND MONTAÑA 7 COLORES

This mountain is located on the heart of the southern Andes of Peru - The rain season is very heavy and normally begins the first week of December to last week of April - During the rainy season (Dec. to March) is not recommended to visit the Rainbow Mount (5100M) because is dangerous thanks to the thunders/lightning - Another problem is the path is complete covered by snow making difficult to find the correct way up and if the snow is to high will be harder to hike up - If is cloud easily will be foggy all the mountain and will hard to see around and you will waste your time for nothing - Other problem could be the road from Pitumarca town to last section/bottom of the mountain (gravel road), there is very narrow road and if is heavy rain will be very dangerous to drive or easily we can find land-slide on the way up - PERU ADVENTURE TOURS do not recommend to book trip during the rainy season otherwise will be under your responsibility.

ADVICE FOR HIKERS BEFORE TO BOOK TRIP TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

HIGH SICKNESS: The hike up from the bus stop (4500M) up to the top of Rainbow Mountain (5100M) is not easy even if you been before in other high places as Cusco (3600M) or Lake Titicaca (3820M) - The way up is in good conditions but the high altitude makes hard each step - The uphill hike takes between 3 and 4 hours (around 8KM of distance) - The way down is around 2 hours.
We advise you to be in good physical conditions and of course get better acclimatize to altitude with some trekking through the Andes before you go to Montaña Arcoiris or bring some altitude pills to help you avoid the high sickness.
Before you go on this trip/trek we advise to bring a good quality winter clothes to protect you from the rain up there (Dec. to April).

THE TREK TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN IS ONE OF THE HARDEST OUTDOOR ACTIVITY DURING THE WET AND DRY SEASON - THE WAY UP IS STEEP MAKING HARDER, COLD, HOT, DUSTY, WINDY BUT AT THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN YOU WILL AWARDED WITH NICE VIEW OF SURROUDED MOUNTAINS - WE RECOMMEND ALL CUSTOMERS TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE TO GET THE SUMMIT OTHERWISE HIRE A HORSE WITH A HELP OF OUR CAMP STAFF.

PICTURES: The best time for pictures is between 7AM and 9AM because the rainbow mountain is facing the sun and the contrast of the 7 colors is stronger - Another important advice is to reach the top as early as possible before the tourist caravan's arrives there, normally the groups arrive after 8:30AM.

WEATHER ON MONTAÑA 7 COLORES: During the rainy season is cloudy (Dec - March) but the rest of the year normally we can find very clear sky, windy before 8AM and after 2PM - Mostly strong sunny days but we still recommend to bring good summer clothes, hat, gloves, sunglass, sun scream and others.
Dry season (April - November)
Day temperature 20ºC/21ºC
Night temperature -15ºC/5ºC
Wet season (December - March)
Day temperature 25ºC/22º;C
Night temperature -10ºC/5ºC

TOILET SERVICE: There are 4 available common toilets on the way up but are not nice/clean enough - Another option is to bring some coins (soles) and you can use private toilets running by some local people living around - We recommend to bring toilet paper and sanitizer soap to clean your hands because some day is not water because the pipe is freezing.

All prices stated above may change prior to the travel date. All prices are subject to availability and or can vary without notice at any time.

The information provided in this tour itinerary is intended for informational purposes only and our company (Peru Adventure Tours) can change or update the itinerary without notice for a better performance of the trip or in case by force majeure such as social problems, natural phenomena (climates, earthquakes, etc).

If you other specific questions about trip to Montañana Arcoiris (Rainbow Mountain) please let us know by email (peruadventurestours@hotmail.com) and we will answer as soon as possible.
Valle Colorado - Valle Rojo

LOCAL KIDS AND ADULTS

Along the way you will met many people, specially kids walking long distance to arrive at school and study 5 hours and they back home after maybe 30 minutes or 2 - 4 hours depending how far they live from primary school. Normally they are son or daughter of poor farmers living on the mountains. We strongly recommend help us to give some present to them like pencils, notebook, dictionaries, toys, clothes (socks, gloves, hat, t-shirt, etc) and something to eat. We don't recommend giving them things like candies, chew gun, soda, camping knife or money. If you really like to make picture of them, especially of adults we strongly advise you to ask first. If you don't speak any word of Spanish language (Español) coordinate with your guide to see if is possible to have picture of them. Local people don't permit take picture of them, because they believe you taking their spirit on the photo, strange but true.

PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM CUSCO TO CUSIPATA - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - PUNO Or Vice Versa (456KM - 12HRS) $590 USD UP TO 4 PEOPLE

INCLUDES
Experienced driver (Spanish-Speaking).
Private transport up to 4 people (Automobile/SUV or van). Pick-up from hotel/airport or bus station.
Drop-off at hotel/airport or bus station.
Fuel & Toll tax (Peajes).
Driver food/drinks and lodging.
Medical bottle of oxygen.
Accident insurance (SOAT).
Luggage compartment.
EXCLUDED: Food/drinks - Entrance to archaeological site - Hotel reservation - Travel insurance - Gratuities for driver.
TIME FOR DRIVER (1HR): For long distance transfer more than 6 hours driving the driver needs 1 hour stop for food, for resting, check the vehicle and then continue driving.
OPTIONAL: English-Speaking driver is available for additional $30 USD per day.
RECOMMENDATION: After the transfer and before you leave the vehicle our company recommend you to verify all your belongings (no forget) because the transport is going to return very soon to the origin of the service.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This site is operated by PERU ADVENTURE TOURS a legally constituted company under the laws of the Peruvian government, which operates from offices in Arequipa and Cusco in Peru. In accordance with the relevant statutory provisions referred in Peru Tourism law, its regulations, its decrees and other legislation applicable in both the country and abroad are issued these general conditions and responsibility as outlined below, which govern the provision of services on the one hand between the passenger or user of services "CLIENT", by other hand the "TRAVEL AGENCY" by the other hand the entities of the service providers such as airlines, hotels, restaurants, transport, guides and other tourism-related services and in connection with this contract.
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