In conclusion, the Rainbow Mountain hike is 100% worth it if your timing is right! Good weather, fewer crowds, and hiking once acclimatized to altitude will make all the difference between a wonderful experience and a dismal one.
Can you do Rainbow Mountain without a tour?
Whilst most people will visit the Rainbow Mountains in large tours, it is absolutely possible (and way more fun) going without a tour group. With hundreds, if not over a thousand people visiting a day it can be tricky, if not a little annoying to be in a swarm of crowds.
How long is the Rainbow Mountain tour?
around 2 hours
Is Rainbow Mountain in Peru open?
Yes. It's easy to hire someone to take you there from Cuzco. Your tour guide will advise you about road and weather conditions.Jul 3, 2021
How much does it cost to go to the Rainbow Mountain?
Average price tour to Vinicunca Price in soles (S /.) Price in dollars ($)
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Entry S /. 10 3 USD
Horse riding * S /. 100 $ 31
Snacks S /. 10 3 USD
Total cost S /. 330 $ 102
Is Rainbow Mountain worth visiting?
In conclusion, the Rainbow Mountain hike is 100% worth it if your timing is right! Good weather, fewer crowds, and hiking once acclimatized to altitude will make all the difference between a wonderful experience and a dismal one. Happy hiking!
Can you drive to Rainbow Mountain?
Driving There The drive to Rainbow Mountain to Cusco is a long 3h15min, something like 2h on asphalt and 1h15min on mountain dirt roads, where having a map app like maps.me is a must. In order to avoid crows and enjoying the fullest we suggest you leave Cusco at 2.30am.Sep 2, 2018
How hard is Rainbow Mountain hike Peru?
Rainbow Mountain is a 6.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pitumarca, Cusco, Peru that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Horses are also able to use this trail.
Is it easy to get to Rainbow Mountain?
Travel is via Hwy 3S (the road to Puno and Lake Titicaca) to the town of Checacupe, then on Hwy 124. This is also the route you would take if driving yourself or arranging a taxi to take you to the bottom of Rainbow Mountain. This is the easiest and most expensive way of getting to Rainbow Mountain.
Should I hike Rainbow Mountain?
In short, Rainbow Mountain should NOT be your first hike from Cusco and, if you do the tour, we would not recommend doing it within the first 48 hours of arriving in Cusco. There's a reason tour companies have to carry oxygen, and you don't want to be the person to find out why halfway through the trek.
How much does it cost to hike Rainbow Mountain?
Cost to Hike Rainbow Mountain With Flashpacker Connect, it costs $150 per person for the Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, transportation, oxygen, and a guide.Feb 1, 2021