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Coloured mineral stripes on the slopes of Vinicunca

Peru Unplugged

Rainbow Mountain

A very early start for striped slopes at about 5,000 metres. Save it for the end of your Andean days.

Effort
Demanding
Altitude
~5,000 m · Very highverify
Who it suits
Acclimatised travellers in good health.

The viewpoint is higher than anywhere else on most trips, so we only add it once you've had several nights at Cusco's altitude.

Horses are available for most of the climb. Palccoyo is a gentler, quieter alternative.

Ready when you are

Tell us when you'd like to go and what you'd love to see. Your Peru Specialist will come back with ideas, honest advice on altitude and timing, and a clear price.

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