About this experience
The Rainbow Mountain is an experience to get to know the wonderful landscape that has emerged from the unique composition of the soil of this place, which has given the mountain a range of colors and therefore its name.
It includes:
Transportation, bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English), 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, entrance ticket to the Mountain of Colors, canes, blankets in mobility, vegetarian options (special diet available), first aid kit, oxygen balloon
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- walking sticks, blankets in the mobility, vegetarian options (special diet available),
- 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, entrance ticket to the Mountain of Colors,
- first aid kit, oxygen balloon
Itinerary and highlights
We will depart Cusco around 05:00 A.M. towards the south of the city, on a trip of approximately 2 hours until we reach the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a nutritious breakfast. We will continue our trip by taking our vehicle towards the starting point of the walk, located one hour away called Phulawasipata (4,600 m / 15,091 ft.). Along this path there are impressive views of agricultural terraces, canyons and snow-capped mountains.
Once you arrive at the beginning of the trail, our guide will give you a short instruction of the area and the last steps to finally start a walk of approximately 1 hour and a half up a moderate climb. During the journey we will have the opportunity to appreciate a variety of South American camelids, spectacular ecosystems typical of this place and beautiful views of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain. At approximately 10:00 a.m. we will arrive at our destination called Vinicunca, Montaña Arco Iris or Montaña de Colores (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.). Here you will have enough time to enjoy this unique landscape that the geography capriciously formed and you will also be able to take spectacular views of this place that seems to be painted by hand and brush.
Meeting and pickup information
- Passengers will be picked up at hotels near the Historic Center
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- camino peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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