About this experience
Discover Rainbow Mountain effortlessly and without any hiking—now there's no excuse not to see the famous mountain of colors.
Experience it in a completely different way: travel through high Andean landscapes on a motorcycle with an experienced driver.
Save time and energy to fully enjoy the natural wonder that the Peruvian Andes offer.
. With this tour, you'll avoid the crowds at the main attraction since we
. will be one of the first groups to arrive at Rainbow Mountain.
. Our group will find Rainbow Mountain almost empty, giving us space and time to take beautiful photos and enjoy the stunning radiance of the mountain.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- first aid kit
- oxygen
- breakfast
- buffet lunch
- Experienced tourist guide
- Tourist transport
Not included
- motorcycle service for community members, 90 soles
- Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca
Itinerary and highlights
Our team will pick you up at 4:00 am from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco and from hotels located in the city center of Cusco. If your hotel is outside the designated pick-up area, please contact us at least one day in advance to arrange a convenient meeting point. Alternatively, you can come to the Plaza de Armas at the scheduled time for pick-up.
After picking everyone up from their respective hotels, we will head directly to the town of Cusipata, a 2-hour drive. In Cusipata, our restaurant is located where we will have a hearty breakfast at 6:00 am to continue our journey.
After breakfast, we will continue our journey for 2 hours more to the village of Kayrawiri Alto. During this 2-hour drive, we will be treated to beautiful landscapes of rivers, adobe houses with thatched roofs, and a lot of alpacas and llamas.
As we near the village of Kayrawiri, we will catch a distant glimpse of a vast expanse of snow, marking the famous Ausangate Mountain. Ausangate is considered the highest mountain in the Cusco region and was the most important Apu (sacred mountain) during the Inca era, as well as in the present day.
Upon arriving at the village of Kayrawiri, the local villagers will be waiting for us with their motorcycles to take us on a 7-minute ride to the summit of Rainbow Mountain. Once at the summit, we will walk for about 5 minutes to reach the main viewpoint. With our guide, we will explore Rainbow Mountain, taking beautiful photos and enjoying the stunning landscape of the Peruvian Andes.
We will spend 1 hour at the summit of Rainbow Mountain with our guide. Afterward, we will walk back for 5 minutes to where we left the motorcycles and then ride back with our guide to the village of Kayrawiri, where our transport will be waiting for us. We will then return by the same route to the village of Cusipata for a buffet lunch.
After visiting and exploring the landscapes of Rainbow Mountain, we will return by van for a 2-hour drive to the village of Cusipata to enjoy our buffet lunch. Around midday, we will have a hearty meal to recharge our energy.
After lunch, around 1:00 pm, we will begin our return to the city of Cusco, concluding our service at the Plaza de Armas. Our service will end at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco around 4:00 pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- main square of cusco, in front of the main cathedral
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Viajes Speedy Tour Operator
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- pregnant people.
- people with heart problems.
- The total duration of the tour includes travel time, Breakfast/lunch time, and unforeseen traffic.
- Once we arrive at the town of Kayrawiri, the community members are waiting for us with their motorcycles (rental) to take us to the top of MOUNTAIN OF COLORS.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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