About this experience
This Private tour of the 7 color Mountain Rainbow Mountain will begin with your private guide and transportation picking you up at your hotel in Cusco early in the morning . Then you will head to the picturesque town of CUSIPATA, south of Cusco. You will see Andean animals like llamas, alpaca, and vicunas in the deep valleys. We will arrive at 6:00 a.m. at the beautiful village of Chillihuani and then to Fulawasi, where the trek will begin. Before we set off, we will get our delicious box lunch to take along with us. We will then walk along a path between the mountains of intense colors and small streams of ice water that feed and give life to this valley. As we walk, we will observe how the colors of our surroundings will change due to the climate. Then we will reach our highest point of 17,000 ft, and be at the top of the mysterious mountain of 7 colors where we will have our lunch
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 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
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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What is included
- Box Lunch
- Professional, English speaking Private Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle and driver
- Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain
Not included
- Tips for guide and Driver
- OPTIONAL HORSE RENTAL TO BE PAID ON SITE - $25US one way and Round Trip $40US
Itinerary and highlights
This must see, little known spot in the Andes with its naturally colored mountains will challenge you physically and is a perfect location to get some great pictures. Be dazzled by the Vinicunca Mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain. This amazing, full day, private adventure through the Peruvian Andes, will begin with an early morning pick up from your hotel. Your expert guide will show you breathtaking landscape along the way and take you to a natural rainbow painted across the mountain ridges, truly a once in a lifetime experience. Rainbow Mountain is an undiscovered land, with the colored minerals that form the painted hills and is full of desert landscapes, snow capped mountains, herds of Alpacas, vibrant green valleys and unmatched pristine beauty. This hike lets you experience summiting a mountain of over 16,000 feet. Once you reach the final point, you have a 360 degree view of this beautiful landscape and are able to enjoy the delicious box lunch we have packed for you and take incredible pictures before we begin the trek back down the mountain.
Meeting and pickup information
- Between 4:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. from your Cusco hotel
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Amazing Andean Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Dress in layers to be certain you are comfortable in all weather conditions
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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