About this experience
Rainbow Mountain (also called Vinicunca or simply 'colorful mountain') is one of the best new attractions in Peru. Located more than 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco, on an altitudinal summit located 5,200 meters above sea level. It is a mountainous formation dyed in various shades as a result of the complex combination of minerals. The slopes and summit are dyed in various shades including red, purple, green, yellow, pink and other variations. This tourist attraction was surrounded by ice not many years ago. Since 2016, this place receives hundreds of visitors a day, becoming, along with Machu Picchu, one of the most visited places in Cusco-Peru.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–11 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
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What is included
- First aid kit
- Professional Bilingual Tour Guide
- Buffet breakfast service
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Buffet lunch service
- Hiking poles
Not included
- Ticket of Entrance
Itinerary and highlights
The excursion begins when our private transportation picks you up at your hotel at approximately 4:00 am, and then travels for approximately two hours to the town of Cusipata where our restaurant is located, there we will have breakfast for approximately half an hour and then continue the trip by car for approximately an hour.
After breakfast we will travel for approximately one hour and then begin the walk to Rainbow Mountain for approximately two hours. During the walk we will be able to observe the impressive landscape and the varied high Andean fauna such as alpacas and llamas, already being at the summit of the viewpoint of the Rainbow Mountain we will have time to enjoy the view and take spectacular photos. After that we will walk for another 30 minutes to reach the viewpoint of the red valley, finally we will walk back to our transportation which will take us to the restaurant to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. The tour will end when we arrive at your hotel in the afternoon.
Meeting and pickup information
- We have pick up service from all hotels in the city of Cusco
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- TARVOS PERU TOURS
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
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