{"id":2214,"date":"2023-01-02T22:39:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T22:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/?p=2214"},"modified":"2023-01-02T22:39:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T22:39:03","slug":"the-hidden-paradise-of-the-alternative-rainbow-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/the-hidden-paradise-of-the-alternative-rainbow-mountain\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Paradise of the \u2018Alternative\u2019 Rainbow Mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the first things that I noticed upon my arrival to<a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/es\/tours\/atv-laguna-de-huaypo-y-salineras\/\">\u00a0Cusco<\/a>\u00a0was the huge amount of tour operators. There is honestly a different tour company on every corner, all appearing to sell the same thing. I felt completely overwhelmed, which wasn\u2019t helped by the fact that every time I stopped to look, someone came over to pressure me into buying something.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One trip I desperately wanted to do was the famous Vinicuna Rainbow Mountain. Luckily for me, everyone was offering tours there. However, after speaking to several of my fellow travellers, I had been a little put-off.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span>Since\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/es\/tours\/tour-cuatrimoto-montana-de-colores\/\">Vinicuna Rainbow Mountain<\/a>\u00a0became an Instagrammers paradise, visitor numbers rocketed and thus the entire experience has changed. What used to be picturesque and off the beaten track now attracts multiple busloads of people every day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Whilst getting a new profile picture wasn\u2019t my motivation for visiting the mountain, I still didn\u2019t want the experience to be marred by hundreds of other tourists. Sure, I wanted to visit but I couldn\u2019t help but ask myself if it would even be worth it if it was as oversaturated as everybody warned me.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9912\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9912\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9912\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672-1090x613.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672-1090x613.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672-540x303.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672-740x416.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070672.jpg 2000w\" alt=\"Rainbow Mountain range\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" \/><strong>Cue, Palccoyo, the Alternative Rainbow Mountain.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/figure>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">Palccoyo (or Palcoyo, depending who you ask) Rainbow Mountain is relatively unheard of by travellers, with pretty much all of the tours offering the standard trip to the Vinicunca Mountain. Where Palccoyo is located there is actually an entire mountain range, littered with different rainbow mountains.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking for a more off the beaten track experience whilst still not wanting to miss one of Peru\u2019s must-see attractions, Palccoyo instantly sparked my interest.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span>Our tour to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/es\/tours\/montana-palcoyo-1-dia\/\">Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain\u00a0<\/a>was organised by Rainbow Mountain Expeditions. They are located in Cusco but ran by a man local to the Rainbow Mountain range. Owner Roger was going to be our guide and expert for the day.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a9e71f5b5f51\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a9e71f5b5f51\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a9e71f5b5f51\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/the-hidden-paradise-of-the-alternative-rainbow-mountain\/#A_Bright_and_Early_Start\" title=\"A Bright and Early Start\">A Bright and Early Start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/the-hidden-paradise-of-the-alternative-rainbow-mountain\/#The_Hike_Begins\" title=\"The Hike Begins\u00a0\">The Hike Begins\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Bright_and_Early_Start\"><\/span><span id=\"A-Bright-and-Early-Start\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>A Bright and Early Start<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The trip to Palccoyo began early and we met our driver shortly after 4 am. After we picked up the other members of our group, we were introduced to our guides. Our group comprised six guests, the driver and two guides, Roger and an assistant.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span>One of the best things about booking a tour with Rainbow Mountain Expeditions is the small group sizes. For each trip, there is a maximum of ten visitors which allows everyone to really get to know each other. It also helps to create a less crowded and <a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/es\/tours\/cuatrimotos-morada-de-los-dioses\/\">more personal experience.<\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9904\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9904\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9904\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574-1090x613.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574-1090x613.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574-540x303.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574-740x416.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070574.jpg 2000w\" alt=\"Breakfast stop on our Alternative Rainbow Mountain tour!\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After two hours of driving (where we all fell into the land of nod under our fluffy blankets supplied by Rainbow Mountain Expeditions), we arrived at our breakfast stop.\u00a0<\/figcaption>Roger had pulled out all of the stops and we feasted on caramel pancakes, fruit salad, bread and jam. There was a variety of hot drinks including coca tea to prepare us all for the altitude.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/figure>\n<p>After getting some energy for the day ahead, we drove for another hour until we reached the village of Palccoyo. Here we paid our entrance fee for the Rainbow Mountain range (10 soles per person, not included) and headed along the windy roads.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span>That was until we met a traffic jam. This was not the kind of congestion that you would expect from London however, our passing had been thwarted by a heard of llamas. Everyone in the minivan cooed at the animals and Roger invited us out to take a proper look.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9911\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9911\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9911 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598-1090x613.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598-1090x613.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598-540x303.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598-740x416.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070598.jpg 2000w\" alt=\"Llamas seen through the windscreen on our 'Alternative' Rainbow Mountain trek \" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9911\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A traffic jam- Peruvian style!<\/p>\n<p><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mv-ad-box\" data-slotid=\"content_3_btf\">As the animals scampered into the fields, they were herded up by a local boy. Roger chatted to him briefly, before presenting him with a giant loaf of bread. His face cracked into a huge smile and he hurried off to tend to his llamas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span>Roger was fantastic throughout the trip and invited us to stop the minivan at any point so that we were able to take photos. As a result, Tim and I got some cracking shots from the day!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Hike_Begins\"><\/span><span id=\"The-Hike-Begins\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>The Hike Begins<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After we arrived at the point from which we would begin our trek, which was right next to the first Rainbow Mountain we would see that day. Roger explained that he had an oxygen tank on hand should anyone need it. He encouraged us to walk slowly, taking regular breaks when required and also reminding us to drink water.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I crammed coca leaves into my mouth, hoping to offset the effects of the altitude. Others who had come less prepared tucked into Roger\u2019s personal stash which he was more than willing to donate to the cause.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9910\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9910\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9910 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607-1090x613.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607-1090x613.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607-540x303.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607-740x416.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070607.jpg 2000w\" alt=\"The Deserted Ticket Booth for Palccoyo Mountain\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The ticket booth for the \u2018Alternative\u2019 Rainbow Mountain goes to show how few visitors it gets!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">Despite the fact that I needed to stop for breaks every five minutes or so, Roger never made me feel like an inconvenience and was really patient with the group. This was a relief considering what I had heard about some of the other Rainbow Mountain Guides.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> B<\/span>We trekked through the stunning mountain range, taking in the array of colours. I couldn\u2019t believe how beautiful the surrounding red peaks, it felt like another world! In the distance, it was even possible to see the Ausangate glacier in the distance. The scenery really was spectacular.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After around an hour, we arrived at one of the most impressive Rainbow Mountains. The first thing that shocked me was just how bright the colours were. I had worried that photoshop had given me unrealistic expectations! The second was the number of people we were sharing it with: there was no-one else there.<\/p>\n<p>The six of us, plus the two tour guides and that was it. We had the whole mountain to ourselves. Naturally, we began snapping shots of each other, making the most of our own private mountain experience.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9903\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9903\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9903 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694-1090x613.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694-1090x613.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694-540x303.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694-360x202.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694-740x416.jpg 740w, https:\/\/cdn.southamericabackpacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/P1070694.jpg 2000w\" alt=\"Girl sits on The Alternative Rainbow Mountain, Palccoyo, Near Cusco\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Attempting to capture the perfect Instagram shot!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">After a while, Tim and I decided to hike to a nearby viewpoint for a better look. The vistas were mind-blowing and colourful mountains stretched as far as the eye could see. We had been galavanting around for 45 minutes by this point and it was only now that the first other group turned up.<\/p>\n<p>We headed back to meet Roger who announced we would be having a break and some much-needed coca tea. As we sat recovering from our walk and photo taking, Roger explained a little about the mountain communities in this area.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span>He also went into detail about the ancient beliefs surrounding Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the importance of paying respect to the mountains. It was very interesting to learn about these traditions and legends.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As we ate our snacks, Roger policed the mountain, making sure that guests from the other groups were not trampling the rainbow. Sadly, this blatant rule breaking is all too common but it was wonderful to see Roger\u2019s passion and commitment to preserving and respecting this beautiful place first hand.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span>After we had all recovered, Roger asked us whether we wanted to hike up to the stone forest. We all agreed and began the hard ascent up to the top. Even though this trek was tiring, I was so glad we made the effort to get there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the first things that I noticed upon my arrival to\u00a0Cusco\u00a0was the huge amount of tour operators. There is honestly a different tour company on every corner, all appearing to sell the same thing. I felt completely overwhelmed, which wasn\u2019t helped by the fact that every time I stopped to look, someone came over to pressure me into buying something.\u00a0 One trip I desperately wanted to do was the famous Vinicuna Rainbow Mountain. Luckily for me, everyone was offering tours there. 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