About this experience
Discover the magic of the Rainbow Mountain on a one-day tour, designed to showcase amazing natural landscapes and breathtaking colors. This tourist attraction has gained popularity due to its unique beauty, making it a must-visit for travelers. Embark on an unforgettable experience and capture the true essence of this destination in just one day!
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
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
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What is included
- Pick up from your Accomodation in the city center.
- Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian Option).
- Admission tickets to the Rainbow Mountain.
- Professional guide english/ spanish.
- Handcrafted walking sticks.
Not included
- Not mentioned meals.
- Water and snacks.
- Tips.
- Horse rental (average cost 100.00 soles).
Itinerary and highlights
We start by picking you up from your accommodation in the city center (4:00 to 5:00 am) and take you on a comfortable 2-hour journey to Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, we continue the journey for an additional hour to the base camp in Pulawasipata. Here, our guide will provide instructions, and you will have 10 minutes to prepare before starting the hike, which lasts approximately 1 hour and a half. Along the way, you'll be amazed by South American camelids and local residents adorned in traditional colorful attire.
Upon reaching the Rainbow Mountain, you'll have time to rest, take photos, and enjoy the breathtaking landscape, including impressive views of Ausangate, the highest peak in Cusco. Afterwards, we'll return along the same path to our vehicle and head back to Cusipata for a delicious buffet lunch.
Following lunch, we'll return to the city of Cusco in our transportation, dropping you off in the downtown area of Cusco.
This place is our first stop for breakfast and our buffet lunch on the way back from the tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- Take the water fountain as a reference, our staff will contact you a day before for more references, so it is important that you give us a WhatsApp number where we can contact them.
- All pick-ups are around the city center of Cusco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Paqarina Journeys Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- 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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