About this experience
Explore the vibrant hues of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and the stunning landscapes of the Red Valley on this comprehensive day tour from Cusco. Begin with an early morning pick-up and enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on a scenic hike to the viewpoint of Rainbow Mountain. Capture memorable photos with llamas and local farmers against the backdrop of this remarkable natural wonder. Choose to return via the breathtaking Red Valley for an unforgettable experience of Peru's unique topography. The tour includes round-trip transportation, a professional guide, breakfast, and a buffet lunch to refuel your adventure.
- Early morning hotel pick-up and return around 5:00 PM
- Guided hike to Rainbow Mountain with stunning views
- Option to return through the picturesque Red Valley
- Breakfast and buffet lunch included in the tour package
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
- Private experience
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
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What is included
- First aid kit.
- Hiking pole.
- Buffet luch.
- Professional guide (English or Spanish)
- Pick up from your hotel
- Breakfast.
- Round trip transportation
- Entrance fee for the rainbow mountain.
- Oxygen.
- Water.
Not included
- Snack
Itinerary and highlights
We pick you up from your hotel between 3:45 to 4:00 am, after pick up everyone we drive you towards Cusipata town for about 2 hours, once you arrive to the town we provide you breakfast and you can use toilets and stretch your legs. Then we continue one more hour to the trailhead which is Chilliwani where you start the hike up to Rainbow Mountain. Around 8:30 am you start the hike up to the Montaña de colores which is take about 1h/30min to 2 hours in the gradual uphill trail. Once you get there you will have time to listen the explain from guide, take pictures with the Rainbow Mountain with llamas and locals and enough time to enjoy the scenery. Time to get ready to go back to the vehicle that will take you back to Cusco.
If you like you can return by the same trail that you took to climb to the rainbow mountain or you can do something more interesting is return by the RED VALLEY.
Important Note: The remaining (Hours) will be allocated for travel from pick-up to drop-off.
Meeting and pickup information
- Nuestro guia lo recogera en la Sala de Espera de su Hotel con 20 minutos de anticipacion
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inca Path Tour Operator
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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