About this experience
Enjoy the natural colors of the impressive Rainbow Mountain hike, walking through a beautiful Andean valley, where you can interact with the local people who still keep the traditional Quechua culture alive. You'll see snow-capped peaks, herds of alpacas, glaciers and birds of prey, all within an incredibly colorful mountain range. The Rainbow Mountain hike offers opportunities to see a variety of wildlife, including flying eagles and caracara hawks. The colorful sandstone mountains in the Vinicunca area are very different from any other landscape you can visit in Peru.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr 20 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr 20 min 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
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What is included
- Pre-departure information service.
- 1 Buffet breakfast.
- 24/7 customer service
- First aid kit
- Expert tour guide speaks English – Spanish
- 1 Buffet lunch.
- Tickets.
Not included
- Horse rental (optional 22 USD).
- Batons (15USD).
Itinerary and highlights
We start picking you up from your hotel at 4 a.m. m. We begin our 3-hour trip through the South Valley, arriving in Cusipata we will have our breakfast.
Arriving in Cusipata we will have our breakfast, before continuing on our way we will arrive at the beginning of the trail in Llacto (4,638m). Along the way, there are stunning views of Inca agricultural terraces, traditional villages, valleys and Andean peaks.
At the beginning of the trail, we will have beautiful views of Cerro Ausangate and glaciers. This is a great place to interact with the local population, who still keeps the Quechua culture alive. Learn about their clothing and the meaning of the different hats worn by men and women.
After walking for about 1.5 hours, we finally reached our destination. the Rainbow Mountain which is about 5,020 meters above sea level. We will appreciate the unique beauty of this colorful landscape, you will have time to explore the area. You can take photographs or simply enjoy the view, finishing our visit. We will return to Cusco arriving approximately at 05:00 pm
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick you up in the hotel lobby.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Andean Road Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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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Service animals allowed
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