About this experience
Discover Rainbow Mountain, one of the most spectacular destinations in the Cusco region, surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes. Enjoy an unforgettable adventure while exploring the colorful mountains and learning about the natural beauty and local culture of the area.
This experience is ideal for adventure seekers and nature lovers looking for a unique way to explore the Andes. Our professional team will accompany you throughout the journey, with 24-hour assistance, first-aid equipment, and oxygen available when needed, so you can enjoy the experience with greater peace of mind.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–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
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What is included
- pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 to 5:00am
- Transportation from Cusco to the rainbow Mountain toudtrip
- A great buffet Lunch with Vegetarian an vegan options
- Breakfast
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish - English)
- First Aid Equitment and Oxygen
Not included
- Entrance fee - Ticket can be paid at the spot in local currency (soles) to the local people.
Itinerary and highlights
Please contact us through our WhatsApp so you can share your hotel information with us and we can organize your itinerary accordingly. We’ll be happy to help you with all the details!
We will pick you up from your hotel around 4:30am - 5:00am and head south through the town of Urco to the Checacupe District (2 hours by bus) and then follow the path to Pitumarca where we’ll have breakfast. Then we continue along the road through small villages until we arrive to the community of Hanchipata - Quesiuno (1 hour and 20 minutes by bus), the ideal starting point to walk the route. We will see the incredible red valley and at the end mountains such as Ausangate, beautiful blue lagoons, and many other natural sites. The walk to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) takes approximately 1 hours and 20min. At this peak we will savour
the view for about 40min taking photos of the beautiful scenery before descending the path and returning to our bus. We will go back to Pitumarca to have lunch and then we’ll be on our way to Cusco, arriving around 4:30 pm in Down Town of Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- Dear customer, you can send us the details of your hotel after the booking, once you get here in Cusco we will visit you to brief you about the tour, then the pick up will be from your hotel and you can wait for us between 4:30 am to 5:00 am.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sacred Valley Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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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