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Rainbow Mountain in Cusco Full Day Tour

About this experience

the Mountain of 7 Colors, or Rainbow Mountain, is located in the Southern Region of Cusco. This destination surprise even the most demanding travellers and trekkers, endowing unforgettable memories of the raw sites of and around it. We have a great team alway to serve you the 24Hours, first aid Equipment and Oxygen if you need it.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr–12 hr

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Rainbow Mountain
Normal Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

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

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 to 5:00am
  • Brifing about the tour at our office
  • Transportation from Cusco to the rainbow Mountain toudtrip
  • Breakfast
  • A great buffet Lunch with Vegetarian an vegan options
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish - English)
  • First Aid Equitment and Oxygen

Not included

  • Ticket can be paid at the spot in local currency (soles) to the local people.

Itinerary and highlights

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

  • Mega Expeditions

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr–12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
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.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 4–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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