About this experience
Live one of the most incredible experiences in the heights of Cusco, conceive the famous rainbow mountain, located at 5200 meters above sea level, and let yourself be dazzled by the magic of its colors, very early in the morning we will start our tour by bus During 3 hours until arriving at the beginning of the trek, in this place we will enjoy a light breakfast due to the height and then we will walk for 2 hours until arriving at this magical mountain.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr–13 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr–13 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
- Private Tour Guide (Spanish and English).
- Walking sticks
- Breakfast and Lunch.
- Private Tourist Transportation and Professional Driver.
- First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
Not included
- Vinicunca Mountain
- Bottled water
- Alquiler de caballos/motos lineales
- Optional
Itinerary and highlights
The tour starts from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 am approx, depending on your hotel location the pickup time will be quite different.
Once the group is ready the great adventure will start in the direction of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. You travel by car for 2 hours approx in our tourist transport until arriving in the community of Cusipata. Here, you enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing with the tour.
Continuing the Rainbow Mountain Tour, The car leaves the main road to take the dirt road for 45 minutes more. During the trip, you can observe beautiful landscapes, canyons, and beautiful glaciers as The Ausangate Glacier (The biggest of Cusco region).
Once you arrive at the final stop for the van, the group starts hiking. The time is an average and It depends on sure of your speed but no worries you will hike at your rhythm.
After having a nice hike to the Rainbow Mountain Cusco, You finally arrive at the destination: The Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (5.020m). Once the group is together again, you have all the information about this beautiful attraction provided by our very knowledgeable tour guide. After that, you have free time to enjoy the beauty of the mountain on your own, take pictures, enjoy a snack, or just relax.
After enjoying the Rainbow Mountain which is one of the best Day Trips From Cusco, The Group starts the walk back to the parking and then to the community of Cusipata. Here, you have a delicious lunch and then return to the imperial city of Cusco.
Finally, you return to Cusco where our transportation will take you to the city center or if it's a Private Service to your respective hotel.
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Meeting and pickup information
- a una cuadra de la plaza de armas
- we pick up from any hotel in the city center of Cusco
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kantu Peru Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people with physical disabilities
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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