About this experience
Travel through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow-capped peaks, herds of alpacas, and reach the final destination: the "Mountain of the Rainbow" hidden deep in the Andes.
Along your journey, you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the stunning Ausangate Mountain rising in the distance. You will experience firsthand how locals live in the mountains and even have the opportunity to talk to them. As you approach Rainbow Mountain, you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what constitutes the existence of the "Mountain of the Rainbow", and finally, with a final push, you will walk to a strategic point that will give you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up this sacred land in Cusco - Peru.
Groups of 15 to 18 people
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
Local guides to help you plan
Rainbow Mountain Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco with practical guidance on altitude, tour options, costs, access, packing, and the demanding full-day schedule.
Machu Picchu Mountain Guide
Plan Machu Picchu Mountain with the correct Ruta 1-A ticket, clear Circuit 1 comparisons, arrival rules, packing restrictions, and live-status checks.
What is included
- Tourist Transportation
- Canes for the Walk
- Pick up from your hotel
- First aid kits and oxygen balloon
- 1 Basic Breakfast
- Professional Guide
- 1 Buffet lunch
Not included
- Horses for hire
- Entrance ticket to the mountain (carry 25 soles in cash)
Itinerary and highlights
Vinicunca Color Mountain Tour
Experience a unique experience in Vinicunca, one of the most impressive destinations in Peru. The tour starts with pickup between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco depending on the location. Then we travel for 2 and 30 hours to Cusipata, where you will enjoy breakfast. We continue one more hour in transport to the starting point of the hike.
The hike lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, ascending to over 5,000 m a.s.l., surrounded by spectacular landscapes, multicolored mountains, and Andean fauna. Upon reaching the summit, you will have time to rest, take photos, and admire the panoramic view.
Then we return by the same road, we have a buffet lunch and finally return to Cusco, arriving approximately at 5:00 p.m. one block from the Cusco main square.
Includes transportation, professional guide, breakfast, buffet lunch, crutches, and oxygen.
Dare to conquer the rainbow mountain!
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from your hotel, lodging, Airbnb, house in Cusco, send exact location
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tour Machu picchu best
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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