The spectacular colorful Mountains form part of cordillera Vilcanota in the Peruvian Andes. Located approximately 100 km to the south of Cusco city. Near to the majestic Ausangate Mountain in Cusco. The recently discovered Rainbow Mountains in Cusco are a stunning geological formation. Situated between amazing multicolored mountains, called by the locals as Apu Vinicunca. At the altitude of 5050m/16400ft above sea level. For travelers planning to visit this incredibly beautiful Rainbow Mountain. We suggest an accurate acclimatization of 2 or 3 days in the high altitude place. So that can minimize the efects of high altitude at Mt Vinicunca. Which is accessible by trekking or on the horseback.
The beginning part of the trip you travel by car for 3 hours, to the trail-head at Llaqto. A village located at the altitude of 4,526 m / 14,980 ft. So for many people the rainbow Mountain trek in Peru becomes a true challenging trip. Specially for those coming from the sea level or lower altitude cities. But in case you are not fit enough to trek to the Vinicunca Peru. You have the great chance of riding a horse for an additional cost.
Top Peru Trips has designed the Rainbow Mountain Trip by horse. As the great option of travel for people not able to hike in the high altitude. But for experienced hikers we have available the full Ausangate trek + Vinicunca expedition 6 day, and the incredible Vinicunca hike & red valley 2 day. If you need any additional information about all those trips around Mount Ausangate. You should check out our Rainbow Mountain hike options and contact us for more details. We will be more than happy to help you planing any of those great adventure trips.
Most of the Rainbow Mountains trips are at least over 4300 m/14280 ft. So to get a good additional information we invite you to read our articles of trekking to the Rainbow Mountains. It will be very useful info on how to prepare a trip to this incredible colored Mountains in Cusco – Peru.