Vinicunca, known as the Rainbow Mountain, is a fascinating destination located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range, within the majestic Peruvian Andes. Located at an impressive altitude of 5,036 meters above sea level, in the district of Pitumarca, this mountain stands out for its arid terrain and its peaks adorned with brightly colored stripes, ranging from fuchsia and turquoise to lavender and gold.
The different hues that adorn its slopes have diverse origins: the greens reveal the presence of minerals such as iron, magnesium and copper oxide; the yellows highlight the sulfur in the composition; the whites emerge thanks to quartz sand and limestone rock; while the red tones are generated from clays and argillites, which include mica and quartz rocks.
This wonderful landscape offers a unique natural spectacle that attracts travelers from all over the world.
Posted By : Amanda_B
Great tour! Our guide, Willian, was fabulous, as was our driver Gavino. The only thing I'll mention is that this tour is actually closer to 8 hours, not 6. So plan accordingly. Definitely worth it!
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 12:48:11 
Posted By : hulejova84
We had an amazing day out from the start to the finish. Got whats app txt the night before about the pick up and reassurance about the time we would return as had flight to catch. Everything went smooth, breakfast and lunch were really good buffet style and plenty to choose from. Our guide William was very knowledgeable and happy to help. We had about 45 min at the Rainbow Mt. which was enough considering the altitude. And got back to Cusco before 5pm. Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 01:52:51 
Posted By : Gabi_M
The trip itself was lovely and the guide was good, cheap price but you can find it for cheaper in Cusco town with the local travel agencies. Very difficult climb up to the Rainbow Mountain but totally worth it for the views! The reason I have to give it 2 stars is due to the absence of communication from the tour operator as well as the transportation. I booked this trip 3 weeks in advance- then 4 days prior I messaged the tour operator multiple times through Viator to get the pick up details - no reply. I had to contact Viator support 3 times for them to chase the tour operator - to no avail. As you can imagine I was anxious as I was in a foreign country and the trip was supposed to start at 4:30am.
Finally the guide messaged me (at 10pm the night before- i was already asleep due to the early start) asking for my pickup location. I replied in the morning and they said that the agency gave them the wrong address. This meant that I was the last to be collected and placed at the back of the minibus (which was full - they overbooked the minibus as there was not enough space for the people who booked the trip - meaning one person did not come.)
The journey one way is about 4 hours via minibus, and it was the most uncomfortable journey I have ever had. On the way there it was OK but on the way back I was feeling altitude sickness and so being squashed in the back with the passengers in front having reclined their chairs as well as no AC or windows was an absolute nightmare.
I would definitely recommend to visit Rainbow Mountain but please choose a different tour operator as from start to finish all the lack of communication and the disorganisation tainted the beautiful experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 23:41:51
Posted By : juli_nc148
Rumi was a great guide and really made sure everyone felt safe and got plenty of rest in between. He took our pictures, made sure we didn’t get elevation sickness, and other ways of support.
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Posted On : 2024-03-11 13:06:43
Posted By : KisaWp
Great company, answered all my questions and helped me in emergency situation! Reliable service and good prices. I can recommend their services.
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Posted On : 2024-03-01 12:45:00
Posted By : maxlukask2023
The view was great. The organisation was good. I got all the information a day befor the tour. I did secret vally and Salkantay with them as well. Both were good tours.
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Posted On : 2023-10-24 23:34:26
Posted By : Q3610WWjayl
I did 3 Tours with Machu Picchu Expeditions. 2day/1 night to Machu Picchu, Humanity Lake and Rainbow Mountain. All were great and well organised. they accommodated late bookings and always responded to communications at any time of day, this was a god send, as I was able to enjoy each day of my holiday rather than being on the phone trying to sort out the next. I had contacted a few companies before I travelled to Peru, all asked for upfront payment, by bank transfer, which sent red flags flying. With Machu Picchu expeditions, I was never asked to transfer money, I was able to book safely through their website or paid cash on pick up. they were really professional and I highly Recommend using them.
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Posted On : 2023-10-08 10:41:51
Posted By : Q3610WWjayl
It was amazing, Everything was well organised and the guides were great. The office was very responsive and helped organise the trip at short notice. Breakfast and lunch was good too.
The hike was do-able, though the end was a struggle at altitude, but is achievable for most people. the Mountain is worth a visit, very crowded, so if you get the chance, explore the Red Valley on your way back down, its a lot quieter and the views and tranquillity are a blessing..
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Posted On : 2023-10-08 10:29:54
Posted By : yunggwap
Great organisation, super friendly staff. Amazing food, comfortable transport, super quick responses.
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Posted On : 2023-10-05 19:29:12
Posted By : A1694HAjorgea
Beautiful as expected. The guides were informative and we felt taken care of. They explained how it would work before time and that’s what we encountered.
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Posted On : 2023-09-25 11:00:23
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