The Rainbow Mountain (also known as Vinicunca) is becoming one of the top trekking packages in the world! The multi-colored site is nearly one-of-a-kind, with the only other being located in China! In this article, we will inform you about the optimal season for visiting it!
Just a short previous note: in theory, the best season for doing the Rainbow Mountain hike is from April to October because there is no rain, but nevertheless we’re going to describe the conditions of the rainy season, because for hardcore hikers this may be the ideal time instead!
Doing the Rainbow Mountain 1-Day Hike on Dry Weather
Here in the wonderful Cusco region, the dry season goes from April to October. Temperatures tend to be cold, so does the wind, and particularly from June to August such conditions go to extremes with very cold weather, strong winds, and sometimes even snowfall. As the Rainbow Mountain is located at around 16,400 feet (5.000 meters) above sea level, pack some thick hiking clothes, including a woolen hood and scarf. For most, this is the best season for the obvious advantage of the total lack of rain, nothing of it at all. You’ll be trekking amidst invigorating, crisp breezes in the untamed beauty of the Cusco Andean range, perhaps even amid gentle snowfall. What an exhilarating adventure awaits! Only in the Cusco Andean chain.
Doing the Rainbow Mountain 1-Day Hike in Rainy Season
Ok, so the rainy season in Cusco goes from November until March. Although the temperatures are usually warmer, overall this whole highlands region is cold (it begins to warm up as you descend towards the Amazon jungle which is not the case here, the Rainbow Mountain trek is all about going up, way up). Winds will be also blowing hard and here comes the good part: rains are quite heavy although mainly brief, not very frequent and there can be hail occasionally. So, if you want to challenge the Andean chain at its “meanest” and bring up your inner trooper, this will be the best season! Just there are several measures to be taken, like having waterproof gear (although you’ll get somewhat wet eventually…), managing body temperature, protecting electronic devices, and so on. Remember it’s going to be a roughly 2 -hour hike to and from plus 1 hour at the Rainbow Mountain site itself for the guided visit, pictures, etc.
Note: for both dry and rainy seasons, we strongly recommend using a hiking pole, it saves energy and provides much better balance. It’s available for rent with us.
Additional Packages with TOUR IN PERU
Since the Rainbow Mountain hike is a 1-day tour, you could certainly add another of our premium tours, like the Short 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of our regular Machu Picchu packages, visit the amazingly beautiful Lake Titicaca region, and so on. Please check this website for the top packages TOUR IN PERU offers.
Also, any of our packages can be personalized so the trip will be tailored for your best enjoyment. Finally, all our tours can be booked as private trips thus our 5-star, nationally awarded services will be completely available for you.
So, choose what is your best season for the Rainbow Mountain 1-day trek and Peru vacation in 2024, then contact our staff for more information and booking!
