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What to Do if You Get Motion Sickness on the Bus to Vinicunca from Cusco

The journey to Rainbow Mountain is a unique experience. However, due to the long route and high altitude, some travelers may feel dizzy or unwell on the bus.

The good news: you can prevent and manage it easily, especially when traveling with professional operators who care about your well-being. Here’s how to prepare and what to do if motion sickness occurs.

1. Why Motion Sickness Happens on the Way to Vinicunca

The bus ride from Cusco to the starting point of the trek takes about 3 hours, on roads with many curves and altitude changes.

Motion sickness can be caused by:

  • High altitude (over 4,000 m / 13,000 ft)

  • Continuous movement of the bus on winding roads

  • Traveling on an empty stomach or immediately after a heavy meal

  • Anxiety or lack of sleep the night before

2. How to Prevent Motion Sickness Before the Bus Ride

  • Get a good night’s sleep beforehand

  • Avoid heavy or greasy meals

  • Drink coca or muña tea before the tour

  • If you are prone to motion sickness, take medication an hour before (consult your doctor)

  • Carry lemon or mint candies

3. What to Do If You Start Feeling Sick During the Ride

Don’t worry. When you travel with us, our guides are trained to help.

You can:

  • Close your eyes and take deep breaths through your nose

  • Avoid reading or using your phone, as this worsens nausea

  • Ask for oxygen if you feel short of breath

  • Recline your seat and relax

  • Drink small sips of water gradually

Our buses always have:

  • Oxygen available

  • Guides trained in first aid

  • Emergency medical kits

4. Benefits of Traveling with Local Operators Like Us

When you choose to travel with us:

  • You receive assistance at all times

  • Guides speak Spanish and English

  • Comfortable and authorized transportation

  • Flexibility if you need to stop

  • Personalized attention from pickup to return

Avoid informal buses without medical kits, oxygen, or responsible guides. Your safety comes first.

Want a Safe Experience to Vinicunca?

With us, you travel relaxed and supported. Forget about motion sickness and focus on enjoying one of Peru’s most breathtaking hikes!

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