Planning a Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco? This beginner-friendly guide explains how to get there, what to expect, altitude tips, what to wear, what to bring, and whether Vinicunca is worth visiting.

My personal Peru travel diary from Cusco to Machu Picchu, from altitude adjustment in Cusco and the Inca Jungle Trek to Aguas Calientes and the emotional morning I finally saw Machu Picchu.