About this experience
We will visit one of the new attractions of Cusco "The rainbow mountain". The tour avoids early morning pick ups, we will pick you up from your hotel at :800 am. We will travel by car around two hours to Cusipata, where we can have breakfast. After we will travel by car 1 hour to the control point, where we will start the trek. The trek will is for 1 hour and 30 minutes, we will appreciate the typical landscape and flora and fauna of the Andes, among which Llamas and Alpacas stand out. Upon reaching the viewpoint of Vinicunca, our guide will give us a description about the orography, ecosystem and color of the mountain; we can also take a moment to take photos to remember and admire the beautiful landscape. Then we will return by the same route to the point where we started the trek, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata; here we will enjoy the buffet lunch. After lunch we will start the return trip to the city of Cusco, arriving between 18:30 pm.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 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
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.
What is included
- Private Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Oxygen and first aid kit
- Snacks
- Hiking poles
- Private Car
Not included
- Tips
- Entrance to Rainbow Mountains - 30 soles
- Horses to climb the mountain - 90 soles (rented by locals at rainbow mountains)
Itinerary and highlights
The Rainbow Mountain in Cusco also known as Vinicunca, is by far the most popular single day trek in recent years.
It is located south of the city of Cusco – Perú (Cusco mountains), near one of the most important mountains in the country (due to its large size) Ausangate.
It also very special for local inhabitants due to its connection with the Andean religion or philosophy.
For centuries, the local people have hiked to the highest points braving the snow in order to worship and bring offerings to the mountain and the Pachamama.
Cusco Attractions has designed a tour that will not only take you hiking to more than 5 000 meters, 16,404.2 ft. but also fill you with history, customs and culture, while enjoying this scenic beauty up on the Rainbow Mountain.
The Rainbow Mountain in Cusco also known as Vinicunca, is by far the most popular single day trek in recent years.
It is located south of the city of Cusco – Perú (Cusco mountains), near one of the most important mountains in the country (due to its large size) Ausangate.
It also very special for local inhabitants due to its connection with the Andean religion or philosophy.
For centuries, the local people have hiked to the highest points braving the snow in order to worship and bring offerings to the mountain and the Pachamama.
Cusco Attractions has designed a tour that will not only take you hiking to more than 5 000 meters, 16,404.2 ft. but also fill you with history, customs and culture, while enjoying this scenic beauty up on the Rainbow Mountain.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please, provide the name and address of your hotel to provide pick up time
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Attractions
Meeting points and locations
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 a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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