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THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
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An amazing full-day tour in Cusco over 5000 mt. / 16404 feet, enjoy the natural colors of the famous Vinincunca Peru Mountain and Cusco Red Valley Tour.
The full-day tour Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley trek starts from your accommodation in Cusco very early in the morning and on the way, we will get our first views of the mountain Ausangate, considered as the highest peak of Cusco.
The route to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley is located in one of the mountain ranges of Peru that has the largest concentration of snow-capped peaks and is near the highest peak of southern Peru, the Ausangate (6,377 meters) located in the Vilcanota mountain ranges.
Along the Red & Vinincunca Valley Tour Trek, you will travel through some communities, which makes this tour a unique experience. You’ll see snow-capped peaks, flocks of flames, and glaciers, all set within an incredibly colorful mountain range.
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YOUR JOURNEY, STAGE BY STAGE
DAY 1 OF 1
Rainbow Mountain Peru: First, start the full-day Rainbow Mountain or Mountain of 7 Colors trek.
Rainbow Mountain Peru: First, start the full-day Rainbow Mountain or Mountain of 7 Colors trek. You’ll have to get up early to enjoy this natural wonder at its best. Soon, between 3:45 am and 4:15 am, we will pick you up directly from your hotel in Cusco. We will travel through the beautiful landscapes of inter-andine valleys and agricultural communities. Then we will move for about 2 hours to Cusipata (3,329 m / 12,772 ft).
After breakfast in Chillihuani, we will move on a trail between the mountains for another hour. In the same line, we will be accompanied by our first views of Ausangate, the highest peak of Cusco. On the road to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, we will pass by herds of hundreds of alpacas and llamas. Or the local people who move in their daily activities.
Afterward, our hike will start at Phuluwasipata and last approximately 2 hours. Then, taking us to our final destination and the highest point in our Mountain of Colors hike. Or Vinicunca Mountain at 5,020 mts / 16,470 ft. After that, we will stop to appreciate the impressive and rare geological formations. They seem painted with exotic colors by the hand of God. Likewise, in the distance, there are endless valleys and glaciers as far as you can see.
Then, we will stop for about 30 minutes, the perfect time to rest. To take a snack and immerse ourselves in this wild environment. Accordingly, we will descend in approximately one and a half hours towards Phuluwasipata. Also, our transport will be waiting for us to take us to lunch in Chillihuani. Soon, we’ll have time to visit some local homes and observe the lifestyle. The native language of Quechua is spoken very well here. Likewise, agriculture is essential for life.
Finally, our Cusco Rainbow Mountain tour will end when we drop you off at your hotel between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m approximately.
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YOUR TOUR / Guides & organization
1 or 2 days before the hike we will send you the pick-up time and recommendations for your tour.
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+

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YOUR TOUR / Meals
1 Breakfast & Lunch

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YOUR TOUR / Tickets & visits
Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley

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YOUR TOUR / Transport & journey
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YOUR TOUR / Trail support & equipment
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Ask about my dateDeparture date for Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley: Inkayni Peru Tours offers DAILY DEPARTURE , as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers. We can leave any day of the week. Departure time for Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley: Certainly, we depart from Cusco around 04:30 am or 05:30 am. Moreover, it will depend on the location of your hotel in Cusco.
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Check your date ↗The internet signal is nil during most of the tour, especially in the Mountain 7 Colors - Ausangate. However, from Cusco to some parts of the road it will be possible to receive an internet signal on your mobile phone. After that and for the rest of the trip we will be in the open field, so we will not have an internet signal.
The best time to visit the Mountain 7 Colors, and have good weather is between April - October, since during these dates we have the presence of clear skies and at a lesser scale river precipitation. The driest months are between June - August, the winter in the Andes.
January to March is summer in Peru, however, the rainy season is present for Cusco, Salkantay, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain.
Peru uses the Nuevo Sol (S/.), change between S/. 3.00 to S/. 3.30 depending on the exchange rate of the US dollar (US) and current events.
It is advisable to bring cash, an ATM card, or traveler’s checks, as a credit card, which can be used for cash advances in an emergency.
When exchanging money, ask for small, undamaged banknotes. Small communities and public restrooms may be unable to change large notes.
Public restrooms often charge a small fee for use and changing large tickets may be impossible.
The best places for exchange rate money are fast currency exchanges which often give slightly better rates than banks.
Many places accept U.S. dollars and do not accept broken notes as they are unlikely to be accepted by local Peruvians.
It’s better not to change money on the street because counterfeit notes are a problem.
The Inkayni team works 24 hours a day, in different forms of booking and free information: by email, phone, and our website.
Inkayni Peru Tours will organize everything about your trip, hotels, transportation, meals, and other items to give you an amazing trip. Inkayni is the only tour operator that offers you the alternative of making your packages and offers options for their hotels and their type of transport. If you wish to organize your packages to visit PERU, we are your best option!
You can book with us with a 50% advance of the cost of your trip, and you can pay the other 50% when you are in Cusco City with us.
You can make your reservation online at any time by writing us an email to info@inkayniperutours.com
The climate in Peru is extremely varied depending on the region you visit!
Peru has a wide variety of climates due to its proximity to the equator and tropical influence, together with the high altitudes of the Andes and the strong currents of the Pacific Ocean. The country is generally divided into three main geographical regions:
Coast - The main feature of the coast is dryness - it is mostly desert, but a desert with mild temperatures, and lots of humidity. Light rain falls a few months of the year, but usually, the coast is covered by heavy fog from the sea, which brings much fog over land and often a feeling of cold. During the summer months (December-April), the fog disappears and temperatures can exceed 30oC, especially in the north.
Mountains - The Andes have two well-marked seasons - the dry season with its sunny days from April to October and the rainy season between November and March. The day temperatures do not fluctuate much throughout the year, but the night temperatures of the dry season often cause a strong cold due to frequent frosts above 3,500 mts (11,500 ft). Most tourists choose to visit during the dry months. The weather varies greatly depending on altitude. Overall, the mountain climate is wild and unpredictable at any time of year!
Amazon - A tropical climate with two seasons - dry and hot between April to October and a high heat season between November and March. High humidity is present throughout the year.
SERVICE | PRICE |
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| Walking stick highly recommended! | $7.00 |
| Pick up outside the historical center of Cusco | Ask us! |
| Rent a horse | Ask us! |
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