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Mountain of Colors in a Day From Cusco

About this experience

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Discover the colorful Rainbow Mountain during your stay in Peru on this trekking tour from Cusco. Meet your guide early in the morning for the trip to the base of the mountain. After breakfast, start the hike to the summit where you will have views of the Vinicunca and Ausangate mountains. Your guide also tells you about the unique ecosystem of the area and how the mountain was formed.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr

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Home: Pick up from accommodation
Inside the Historic Center
Day tour - fullday
Duration: 8 hours
Breakfast-Lunch Semi Buffet
Sprinter
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 8 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

What is included

  • Trekking poles
  • Enter Mountain of Colors
  • Bottled water
  • First Aid Equipment
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Official Tourist Guide (accredited)

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Soda/Pop
  • Rain Poncho
  • horses S/.90 soles
  • Four-wheelers $.35

Itinerary and highlights

Our tour guide and mobility will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. Then, we will make a trip of about 1.5 hours to the town of Cusipata, where you will enjoy an energetic breakfast.
We will continue our journey for 1 hour to the community of Phullawasi – Chillwani, where we will begin an uphill hike to the colorful mountain. As you climb with our professional guide, you can enjoy beautiful scenery and observe South American camelids and other high Andean animals in their natural habitat.
From the viewpoint of the Mountain of 7 Colors, you can appreciate the scenic beauty and capture excellent photographs of the fifth highest mountain in Peru, the Ausangate.
After enjoying the views, we will return along the same path to the parking lot, followed by a nice lunch in our restaurant. Finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving around 4:30 p.m.

Meeting and pickup information

  • THE STAFF WILL BE PROPERLY UNIFORMED AND I EXPECT THEM WITH THE LOGO POSTER OF OUR COMPANY.
  • THE GUIDE WILL PICK UP THE HOTELS IN THE LOBBY FROM 4:30 AM TO 5.00 AM IDENTIFIED WITH THE UNIFORM OF THE COMPANY AND WITH RELATION TO THE NAMES OF THE PASSENGERS.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tambo Adventure Peru

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
THE GUIDE WILL PICK UP THE HOTELS IN THE LOBBY FROM 4:30 AM TO 5.00 AM IDENTIFIED WITH THE UNIFORM OF THE COMPANY AND WITH RELATION TO THE NAMES OF THE PASSENGERS.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–12; Youth tickets: age 13–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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