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Everything you need to know about Rainbow Mountain

Everything you need to know about Rainbow Mountain (save + share this post):

1. Rainbow Mountain is a 3 hour drive from Cusco.

2. The majority of tours leave at 3am but I like sleep & booked with a company that has 7:30am tours. This was much better as when we arrived most groups were walking down from the mountain so when we reached the top the crowds were minimal.

3. Rainbow Mountain’s elevation is 17,000 feet. It’s imperative you stay in Cusco (11,151ft in elevation) a few days prior so your body gets used to the altitude.

4. The hike is roughly 4.5 miles RT, most of it is flat but the last stretch is steep and you will get short of breath, needing breaks. I def thought I wasn’t going to make it!

5. Wear lots of layers. It was warm at the base of the mountain but towards the top & especially when the wind came through it’s cold!

6. The best time to hike Rainbow Mountain is the dry season April-Oct.

7. You can rent a horse for the majority of the hike, but the steep part you have to hike yourself as horses aren’t allowed there. The cost is about 70 soles (roughly $17 at the time of this post).

8. Vendors at the base of the mountain will stamp your passport for 2 soles. They actually do this at Machu Picchu too but I forgot to get mine stamped there.

9. If you traveled to Peru 10 years ago you would not have been able to do this hike because Rainbow Mountain was just discovered around 2015. Prior to it was always covered by snow but global warming has caused the temperatures to rise & the snow to melt.

10. Most popularly called Rainbow Mountain the original name is Vinicunca, which comes from the native Quechua word meaning mountain of colors. The 7 colors of this mountain come from mineral compositions and depending on if it rained recently or not the colors vary in their brightness.

Rainbow mountain was not on the Peru itinerary with Adventures by Disney but there was no way I was going to Peru without visiting. I stayed an extra night after the fam left to do this excursion & booked via Viator (I’ll link in stories).

Have you heard of Rainbow Mountain? Would you do this hike?

#rainbowmountain #solotravels #bucketlistadventures

Ahhh we made it to Machu Picchu, a literal dream c

Ahhh we made it to Machu Picchu, a literal dream come true!

The logistics of getting here can be kind of tricky. Tickets usually sell out well in advance especially during peak season (July-August) as only roughly 2,200 foreigner tickets are allowed to be sold each day with the new visitor restrictions put in place to preserve the site. There are 4 circuits (routes) available when buying your ticket. We did circuit 2, the longest route, giving us the most varying views of Macchu Picchu.

Unless you’re doing the Inca Trail hike to get here you need to take a train (and there are a few options to choose from but we took the Vistadome on the Peru Rail), then take a bus, hire a local guide, and get separate tickets if you want to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain peak.

Thankfully when traveling with @adventuresbydisney they take care of all of this, we just had to meet in the lobby of our hotel with our passports (required to enter Machu Picchu) and everything else was taken care of.

Have you been to Machu Picchu? Or any of the new 7 Wonders of the World? Which one have you enjoyed the most?

Any questions? Don’t forget to save and share this post!

Hosted by #AdventuresByDisney #ABDinPeru

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So excited to be exploring Peru with @adventuresby

So excited to be exploring Peru with @adventuresbydisney. Most people know Disney for their parks and cruises but they also offer guided group and private tours to all 7 continents! While we went as a family they have adult only trips too 👀 .

As you all know I plan all of our trips so it has been extremely nice to sit back relax and have Disney do all the work of putting together the itinerary, researching the best hotels, handling transportation and providing us with two amazing Adventure Guides to show us around this beautiful country. I could get used to this!

Have you ever been on a trip with Adventures by Disney? Do you prefer planning your own trips or having all the work done for you?

Is Peru on your bucket list? Have you been before?

Thank you to#AdventuresByDisney for hosting us on this trip! #ABDinPeru #travellingwithkids

Our Southern Idaho itinerary (save + share this po

Our Southern Idaho itinerary (save + share this post):

Day 1: Fly into SLC + City of Rocks National Reserve

Day 2: Boat + Kayak Tour to Shoshone Falls with @awoladventuresports1

Day 3: White water rafting with @idahoserviceguide

Day 4: Walk behind Perrine Coulee Waterfall, tour of the Shoshone Ice caves and zip lining through the Twin Falls canyon with @awoladventuresports1

Day 5: Lake Cleveland and Mt. Harrison’s Peak

Which activity would you be most interested? For our full itinerary tap the link in bio for my blog post!

#travelreels #theblackoutdoors #travellingwithkids

Flex mode on the @samsungmobileusa #GalaxyZFlip4 h

Flex mode on the @samsungmobileusa #GalaxyZFlip4 has changed the game! It allows me to capture photos and videos without anything but my phone.

No tripod or Bluetooth clicker needed. Just put your phone on anything you can find or have like a rock or backpack like I did, raise your hand and the countdown begins.

How would you use Flex mode?

#withgalaxy #teamgalaxy #SamsungPartner

White water rafting has been on our bucket list fo

White water rafting has been on our bucket list forever! We got to go on our trip with @visitsouthernidaho and it was everything we ever thought it would be. Here’s everything you need to know (save and share this post):

1. Our tour was with @idahoguideservice and our guide Daniel was amazing!! The meet up location was 45 minutes from Twin Falls, ID where we based ourselves.

2. We did Class III rafting and Daniel takes kids as young as 3 years old.

3. Lunch is provided on the tour and you stop halfway for it at an area off the river.

4. Obviously you will get wet, the water was cold but we had swimsuits on, no wet suits were needed.

5. Daniel honestly did most of the work so it wasn’t difficult at all but every rafting trip/company is different.

6. There are calm areas of the trip, it’s not all thrills so you could get out and swim or just relax in these areas.

7. Nope, no one fell out 🙌🏾.

One of the highlights of our trip and highly recommend adding it to your itinerary. Full trip itinerary coming soon!

Have you been white water rafting? If you haven’t is it something you would do? How adventurous are you when you travel?

#VisitSouthernIdahoPartner #theblackoutdoors #adventuretravel

White sand beaches, fresh seafood, and activities

White sand beaches, fresh seafood, and activities for everyone in the family to enjoy, @vspc has it all. We had such a great time and now it’s your turn to do the same. Visit St. Pete/Clearwater is hosting a sweepstakes where you can win a trip for four. #LetsShineSPC

The grand prize winner will receive:

- Round-trip airfare for four
- 3-night accommodations in St. Pete/Clearwater
- $250 gift card for transportation and other expenses
- Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Beach Bag

Who do you want to go to St.Pete/Clearwater, FL with?

The contest ends September 15th at 5:00pm EDT so click the link in bio for the official rules and details on how to enter.

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