About this experience
Travel for a few hours from Cusco through the rugged mountain countryside of Peru to reach the aptly named Rainbow Mountain, striped with colorful mineral deposits and located far off the beaten path. Hike with a guide to the summit for a once-in-a-lifetime wilderness adventure, or rent a horse (own expense). We are among the first groups to arrive at the famous Colored Mountain. Being early, we avoid the crowds and have the Mountain of Colors to ourselves, allowing for beautiful photos and scenic enjoyment from 5,000 m (17,000 feet).
✔ Trek to the summit with a guide to Rainbow Mountain
✔ Breakfast and lunch included
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off at the main square
✔ Drive through the countryside of Peru, far from the beaten path
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Proffesional Guide
- bastones, botiquin de primeros auxilios, oxigeno
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- RAINBOW MOUNTAIN ENTRANCE FEE 30.00 soles
- Horse or Motorcycle rental, cost 80.00 soles
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up at 4:00 am at the Plaza de Armas and their respective hotels that are within the historic center, you can also tell us another specific place to pick you up.
after the pick up we go directly to the district of cusipata, in this place we will have our breakfast and lunch.
the travel time to this place is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
In the district of Cusipata is located our restaurant where we will take our breakfast and lunch buffet, this place is located 1 hour and 30 minutes from the city of Cusco.
average time for breakfast is 6:30 am.
average time for lunch is 13:00 hours
our great hike begins in the village of phulawasipata, from this village begins the great hike to the mountain of colors for 2 hours.
In this 2 hour hike we will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes, high Andean animals such as llamas, alpacas and a great high Andean landscape surrounded by streams, beautiful houses with thatched roofs.
average time of arrival to the mountain of colors will be 9:30 am to 10:00 am and in this place we will have a time of 1 hour to appreciate the natural wonder and take pictures with our guide and you will also receive all the information about the mountain of colors.
arriving at the mountain of colors you can take a delicious coca tea to counteract the altitude sickness and you can also taste a delicious alpaca pork rinds that are sold by the villagers.
Don't forget to take some beautiful pictures with the llamas and alpacas that are in the mountain of colors.
The return time will be the same as the way up.
This great glacier is a great natural mirror that you will see from the mountain of colors, this is a delight for the eyes.
apart from seeing the famous mountain of ausangate today we have a new attraction known as the hand of god and is located just 10 minutes from the mountain of colors.
this is a contemporary art that was implemented by the villagers and with this attraction you will have spectacular photos of the wonderful landscapes and a great view of the ausangate glacier.
final stop for everybody
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-ups can vary between 10 to 20 minutes, as some hotels are a bit far from the city center.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Viajes Speedy Tour Operator
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- transportation is included in the total duration
- The remaining 5 hours and 30 minutes will be spend on the travel time and free time
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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