About this experience
Rainbow Mountain, a wonderful natural landscape, located at 5020 meters above sea level, in the community of Vinincunca to the south of Cusco, It takes the name of rainbow mountain thanks to the colors it possesses, a magical place surrounded by mountains and glaciers Never seen before, come and be part of this adventure, Vinincunca awaits you!
At a glance
- Duration: 18 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 18 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
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What is included
- First Aid Kit
- Cusco Hotel Pickup
- Bi-Lingual Guide (Spanish and English)
- Round trip Transport
- Breakfast and Lunch (Vegan Option)
- Oxygen Can
Not included
- Accommodation
- Dinner
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up between 04:00 – 04:30 am. Then we will drive through the South Valley. The drive takes around 3 hours to get Quesinouno community where we will stop for breakfast.
We will then start the trek for 3 hours approx. to the rainbow mountain (most of the way is going up). On the way up will be rewarded with breath taking sights of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses.
When we finally reach our destination, the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on your trekking speed and weather conditions).After the spectacular sights from the top we will go down to the starting point, that will take approximately 2 hours. (Quesiuno community) from where we will take the transport to Hanchipacha community to have lunch. Then we will start our journey back to Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. If you are not staying within the historic centre, please make sure to reach the decided pick up point at a determined hour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Peru Cusco
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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