*Small Group Experience* (max 8 trekkers) This full-day trek will take you and a small-group to Rainbow Mountain Peru, also known as Vinicunca, which is a undiscovered land full of wildly desert landscapes, snow capped glaciated peaks, herds of alpaca, and pristine beauty. Enjoy a freshly prepared hot breakfast at the trail head, snacks for along the way, a wonderful lunch prepared by a chef in a dining tent with table and chairs, private transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco, a fluent English speaking guide, and all proper first aid and emergency oxygen to ensure a safe journey.
Posted By : 274itingt
I wanted to share my "amazing" experience with our guide, Berni, during our trip to Rainbow Mountain. His unique approach to guiding truly made the trip one to remember!
To start, Berni showed remarkable dedication to his meals by letting us navigate on our own while he waited for his fried alpaca. His insistence that we communicate in Spanish for the entrance fee because he couldn’t tear himself away from his culinary quest was a nice touch.
The route he picked for our descent from the Red Valley was equally impressive. The lack of a clear path and the numerous slips we endured added a thrilling element to our adventure. His strategy of running ahead and lounging on the ground was a masterclass in guide-client interaction. And his question at the end about how many times we fell? Hilarious!
Berni’s knowledge about local wildlife was another highlight. Informing us that local dogs might have rabies but not knowing where to get a post-exposure rabies vaccine showed an interesting blend of concern and ignorance. His comment about bats being metamorphosed rats was the cherry on top, adding a touch of creative biology to our tour.
In summary, Berni’s blend of arrogance, disrespect, and unique guiding techniques made for an unforgettable experience. I’ll be sure to recommend him to anyone looking for an adventure filled with unexpected twists and dubious information.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 03:52:00 
Posted By : Mobile54792300729
The best tour going to rainbow mountain. Early pick up but first ones there. Beat the masses of tourists and included red valley which was stunning and peaceful. Guide (Bernie) was brilliant and very knowledgable. Good lunch at nice spot on the way home and comfy bus. Best way to do it!
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 19:03:20
Posted By : R7292KIdaniell
I booked a day tour to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) with Flashpacker Connect and it was an amazing trip. My guide for the day was Beker and he made this trip a really memorable experience. We arrived at the mountain, stayed for a bit, and then walked on the side of the mountain to take a peek into the Red Valley. All of the views are out of this world, and we were able to enjoy them before other tours started arriving. We were among the first to arrive at the mountain. Throughout the hike Beker shared lots of interesting information about the site and Peruvian culture in general. He also took lots of awesome pictures for me. One thing I really appreciate about this tour is that, even though the trek is tough if you are not used to hike at altitude, I always felt safe. Beker walked at my pace and was constantly checking on me. They also carry coca leaves and oxygen in case you need them. A shoutout to Fidel who drove us there and back safely and was also fun to hang out with. On the way back, we stopped at a designated location to have lunch. They offered us many local dishes which were all delicious. A perfect way to conclude a trip I will never forget!
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Posted On : 2023-12-10 22:24:41
Posted By : 672anneker
For our annual trip this year we decided to go to Peru. Prior to going we knew we wanted to hike Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain. We reached out to a few tour groups and decided to go with FlashpackerConnect, and they did not disappoint. They helped us organize the two-day Machu Picchu trip from Cusco and the one day Rainbow Mountain hike. The team was very responsive, kept us in the loop, and everything was planned out perfectly.
Baker (our incredible tour guide) met us at 3am in our hotel lobby. "Today we will be going on a 3 hour drive and then we will be at rainbow mountain. Get comfortable and have a nap." said Baker.
Rainbow mountain was wonderful, and so was Baker. When we got to the base of the mountain Baker handed us some breakfast and we headed off on our hike. it was a short hike with a wonderful destination. Baker knew exactly what we wanted. We took pictures and had a few laughs. Then Baker asked if we wanted to do more hiking."Of Course!". We took off and hiked to a lookout spot over Red Valley. so epic.
After the hike we had a private lunch prepared by a local chef. The food was soooooo gooooood! After Lunch we haded back to Cusco.
It is difficult to explain, but the trip was great and Baker was the perfect guide. We saw so many beautiful places, eat wonderful food and had a guide (Baker) that had such a great vibe. 10 out of 10 would recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-11-19 19:25:16
Posted By : Cgreszler
This tour is amazing. We were picked up at a very early hour (2:30am) but it was worth it. We were the first group in the parking lot and one of a handful of people at the top. The trek is difficult because of the altitude, but well worth it. Roswell was an amazing tour guide - so knowledgeable and so understanding when we needed breaks. He’s pretty good with a camera too!
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Posted On : 2023-10-19 16:21:23
Posted By : 400simonec
We relied on Flash Pakcers for our tour to the rainbow Mountain and valle rojo and we are really happy of our choice. Fidel, the driver, has safely taken us through difficult mountain roads with our little van, it is 3 hours drive from Cuzco, you don't get to rainbow Mountain just by foot! Ricardo, our guide, has helped us to reach our uneasy goal, providing useful explanation along the way and helping us to find our own pace, which is really important. Finally Mario, the private chef of the company cooked for us (a lot of) good food on our way back to Cusco. Last but not least, leaving at 3:00 am from Cuzco we were the first ones on the mountain, and we enjoined the amazing place only for us for a while before more people arrived. I strongly recommend to rely on their services and ask for these magic guys!
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Posted On : 2023-08-01 17:44:46
Posted By : 280irfani
This man is a Pokémon the way Geo is the dude. True Cusco OG. You better wear your Skechers because you’re gonna be running up Rainbow Mountain trying to catch up. The man takes better pics than Lifetouch in middle school. The only tea hotter than what he’ll pour for you in the morning are the stories you’ll have from this crazy trek and this above par guide.
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Posted On : 2023-05-27 18:26:02
Posted By : aldlg
Super experience at the rainbow mountain with Gerardo and Giovanni! The guide was always there to help us getting up the mountain and leading us through the magnificent landscapes, he always available to take great pictures all along the way.
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Posted On : 2023-05-25 16:59:28
Posted By : josetD1033CD
Thank you for the amazing experience Beker, Amilkar and Mario showed us. From the moment they picked us up until they dropped us off, they treated us like family, protected us, and ensure we had a pleasurable experience. Their professionalism and knowledge was very impressive!! I will make sure to recommend your company to anybody trying to explore Peru. in addition, I will ensure I rock the Flashpacker connect tshirt everywhere I can :)
Thanks again, and keep up the good work !!!
Jose Tello
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Posted On : 2023-04-11 01:22:33
Posted By : meghanh4858
DO NOT MISS THIS if you are going to Cusco. We absolutely loved our trek to rainbow mountain! Our guide Jacob was the best!!! So kind, fun, knowledgeable, and really looked out for us. He also doubled as an amazing photographer as well!! We are moderate hikers and this was a challenge due to the lack of oxygen, but the view at the top is incredible and makes the hike more than worth it!
We took many breaks on the way up to catch our breath, which is half the fun to stop and look because there is more than just rainbow mountain to see on this hike. You recover your breath really quickly I might add for anyone who is nervous. Just go slow and take a break when you need to. The surrounding mountain landscapes are stunning and other-worldly!
Flashpacker wasn’t lying when they said we would be the first ones to the top. We were, and it was a special moment to be up there alone before all the crowds. Plus the pictures without a bunch of people are always a plus! The people were starting to roll in on our trek back to the car. The included breakfast and lunch were both delicious! We are so glad we did this, it has been a highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend it to everyone I know. Book it!!
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Posted On : 2022-10-14 21:56:56
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