About this experience

Private and completely personalized, your one-of-a-kind itinerary takes into account all the practicalities as well as the fun stuff

At a glance

Duration: 12 hr
Private experience

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Rainbow Mountain

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate 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 a high level of physical fitness

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What is included

Lunch
tanque de oxigeno

Not included

WiFi on board

Itinerary and highlights

The Rainbow Mountain was included by National Geographic in the list of the 100 places you should go before die.
We will pick you up early from your hotel in Cuzco around 04:30 am, then we will drive through the South Valley he hike to Vinicunca is approximately 3 hours and reaches heights between 4,700 and 5,007 meters. Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate Mountain towering in the distance, as you get closer to Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that form the painted hills, and finally we will get to the top after we been haking for about 2 hours and get a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up the sacred land. Take in the beautiful scenery and the surrounding Ausangate mountains and turquoise-blue lakes along the way. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the top after hiking the 2 hours down the mountain to head back to Cusco.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
French — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

National Peru Travel

Accessibility and practical details

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 5–13; Youth tickets: age 14–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?