Comments on: Exploring Rainbow Mountain in Peru

By: Adelina

Adelina — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:46:00 +0000

I only heard about the Rainbow Mountain in Peru recently when a friend of mine went to Peru. After seeing a photo, I was obsessed. Looks so amazing. I’m sorry you didn’t get the best experience weather wise and I’ll definitely remember your acclimation tip for whenever I get to go. I’ve never been that high up so I’m sure I’ll feel it.

By: Paige Brown

Paige Brown — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:45:00 +0000

I had no idea that Rainbow Mountain was so close and so cheap to do from Cusco! I’m dying to visit. It’s amazing the way the altitude gets to a person, isn’t it!? I definitely will not miss this the next time I’m Peru! Great tip to bring plenty of cash on the trek.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:48:00 +0000

The Rainbow Mountain looks like such a cool spot to visit! I love all the colors-it’s amazing what nature can produce sometimes! It’s nice that you were able to book your tour so last minute too. I didn’t realize about the altitude of the region-would be quite the elevation change being at 5,000 meters and it’s nice that you weren’t rushed! It’s too bad about the bad weather and hail but it sounds like a pretty amazing experience over! I’d love to go sometime!

By: Alli Blair

Alli Blair — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:33:00 +0000

Rainbow mountain looks absolutely stunning. When I was in Cusco last, I luckily did not experience any effects with the altitude. I would just get out of breath every now and then. But I didn’t even take any pills. What I did do, was drink 3 litres of water a day and it kept me healthy! I wonder why when I was in Peru last (2012), I never even heard about Rainbow mountain! Is it a relatively new attraction??

By: Anita Hendrieka

Anita Hendrieka — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:43:00 +0000

I know the feeling of disappointment when you reach the top and the weather doesn’t behave! I have seen so many pictures of this hike and wondered how hard it really was. Thank you for the honest post, really helpful!

By: Dorene

Dorene — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 20:44:00 +0000

Perfect post and timely for me! I’ll be there in may and I’d love to go there. I did Machu Picchu and if you aren’t prepared for the altitude then its hell – so you’re not old, you just need some time (and maybe altitude sickness pills!) Thanks for the tips, this is bookmarked for future for me.

By: CarrieEMann

CarrieEMann — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:06:00 +0000

Omgd the hail at the top — that must have been miserable. Looks like a chilly, wet experience. And yeah, 5,000 meters is no joke — that’s quite the accomplishment that you made it to the top even though you weren’t acclimatized!

By: Val

Val — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 21:50:00 +0000

We visited Cusco back in 2013 and had no idea that Rainbow Mountain even existed! And we’re so bummed! All of the photos that we see look absolutely amazing but I had no idea that the trek was so challenging. I am dying to do it someday but will definitely take your advice on acclimating. Also, super random question but in your pic on the road to Rainbow Mountain, what is that thing on the right-hand side? It looks like a giant clown holding a chicken, lol. I don’t think that could be right but for the life of me I can’t figure it out!

By: World Travel Family

World Travel Family — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 02:10:00 +0000

This is cool and I’ve never seen this before. We’ve been to Peru, walked the Inca Trail and still never heard of it. This is something for ” next time” which hopefully will be soon as the kids want to go, we went way back pre-kids. I’ll look into these tours. Love the idea of extrovert Llamas 🙂

By: Julia Thompson

Julia Thompson — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 23:02:00 +0000

Wow only $25 for the tour?! That’s so cheap! I’ve always wanted to visit Rainbow Mountain it looks so unreal! I had no idea that it was such a tough hike, I definitely am not in good enough shape for that so I’d probably opt for riding horseback. Congrats on accomplishing that, what an incredible experience!