
Cusco & Sacred Valley
Rainbow Mountain
Vinicunca’s striped slopes high in the Andes
- Destinations
- Cusco & Sacred Valley
- Best time to visit
- May – September
- Altitude
- 5,036 m / 16,520 ft
- Suggested stay
- Full day
A spectacular high-altitude hike to the mineral-striped slopes of Vinicunca, best done early and with private transport to beat the crowds.
A full-day excursion from Cusco reaching over 5,000 meters. We recommend it only after a few days of acclimatization.
When to go
- Jan
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- May
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Ideal
- Good
- Rainy season
Right now in Rainbow Mountain
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Clear sky
Experiences here
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