About this experience
This tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Vinocunca Rainbow Mountain region near the famous Auzangate snow-capped mountains. Enjoy a walk through our new shorter route to reach the Mirador with beautiful views around you.
2 Hours a drive on private transport to Cusipata, plus 1 hour to begin the trekking.
Small group and daily departures from Cusco. Friendly, patient, and knowledgeable guides.
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.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Buffet Breakfast / Vegeterian Option
- Professional Tourism Guide. First aid kit.
- Buffet Lunch / Vegeterian Option
- This is a Tourist Transport Service for the Group - Sprinter
- Trekking Poles
Not included
- 1st Option: Saddle horse which cost S/. 90.00 local currency pp, for rise and fall Service.
- 2nd Option:Linear motorcycle with driver - costs S/. 90.00 local currency, for up and down service.
- Entrance to the main Rainbow Mountain Area
- Extra Drinks, Tipping
Itinerary and highlights
Group service: From 4:10 to 4:45 a.m., our staff will pick up our clients from different hotels and accommodations located in the center of Cusco with a tourist van (18 Passengers) to head to Cusipata (approximately 2 hours of travel) where they will enjoy breakfast.
In Cusipata, there, you can stretch your legs, use the bathrooms and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Afterward, the transport will continue for 1 hour to the starting point of the hike to Rainbow Mountain
At the starting point, we'll get out of the van, receive instructions from our guide, and begin the hike to Rainbow Mountain, which will take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes approx. During the hike, we'll observe the ever-changing colors of the landscape and mountains. We'll arrive at Rainbow Mountain with enough time to take photos and enjoy this natural wonder, which will delight us with the magic of the surrounding mountains, as well as a veil of clouds and snow-capped peaks. Afterward, we'll begin the return journey along the same trail, on a much more leisurely and relaxed hike.
After the hike, we'll return to the restaurant in Cusipata for a delicious lunch prepared by our Andean chef. After some free time, we'll take transportation back to Cusco, arriving in the city center between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our staff will pick you up directly from your hotel or accommodation in Cusco. Please be ready in your hotel lobby to meet us. In areas where vehicle access is limited due to narrow streets , such as the San Blas neighborhood, our team will coordinate with you the nearest access point the day before your tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Minkas Travel
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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