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Rainbow Mountain Tour: Scenic Andean Landscapes
5.0
11 Ratings
Cusco
Discover Rainbow Mountain with a skilled local team committed to ensuring a comfortable and memorable adventure. The tour features knowledgeable bilingual guides, efficient logistics, breathtaking Andean views, and thoughtfully arranged stops, allowing you to thoroughly appreciate one of Peru’s most stunning natural marvels.
Discover Rainbow Mountain with a skilled local team committed to ensuring a comfortable and memorable adventure. The tour features knowledgeable bilingual guides, efficient logistics, breathtaking Andean views, and thoughtfully arranged stops, allowing you to thoroughly appreciate one of Peru’s most stunning natural marvels.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cusipata - Following an early hotel pickup in Cusco, the journey takes travelers through picturesque Andean valleys to the village of Cusipata. Here, they can savor a delightful breakfast and take a brief rest before proceeding to the trailhead of Rainbow Mountain.
- Pitumarca - The drive continues through the district of Pitumarca towards the…
- Cusipata - Following an early hotel pickup in Cusco, the journey takes travelers through picturesque Andean valleys to the village of Cusipata. Here, they can savor a delightful breakfast and take a brief rest before proceeding to the trailhead of Rainbow Mountain.
- Pitumarca - The drive continues through the district of Pitumarca towards the hike’s starting point. Along the route, travelers are treated to stunning views of the Vilcanota mountain range and traditional Andean scenery before embarking on the trek.
- Vinicunca Mountain - From the trailhead, a moderate hike of about one hour leads to Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain or Montaña de Siete Colores. At the viewpoint, travelers can marvel at the spectacular natural colors formed by mineral deposits and enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Andes and the surrounding Vilcanota mountain range.
- Cusipata - After descending from Rainbow Mountain, the return to Cusipata includes a buffet lunch before heading back to Cusco.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Location
Cuzco Main Square
Del Medio
Hotel pickup is available from accommodations located within the historic center of Cusco.
If your hotel is located outside the city center or in an area with limited vehicle access, the meeting point will be Plaza de Armas of Cusco, next to the main fountain.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Wanderer64192288674
May 19, 2026
A memorable experience with Paolo. - Had a wonderful experience on the Rainbow Mountain trek with Paolo, our guide. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and Paolo was an excellent guide throughout the journey. He was knowledgable, motivating, and always attentive to the group. Everything was well organized, making the expereince smooth and enjoyable.
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120archanab
Mar 24, 2026
100% worth it - It was a really really wonderful tour with our guides Andre and Jeremy. Hiking of the Rainbow Mountain Was spectacular with marvellous, breathtaking views. We were the first group on the mountain and there was barely anyone else there. The tour guides were so helpful along the way, checking in on how everyone was feeling, answer any questions, and take pictures of the group! Whatever they’re being paid, they deserve at least double!
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Laxmipriyam2026
Mar 24, 2026
Such an amazing tour of Rainbow Mountain, the views and the hike were honestly incredible. The organization was good, wi - Such an amazing tour of Rainbow Mountain, the views and the hike were honestly incredible. The organization was good, with all logistics handled smoothly, including transportation and meals. The small group size made for a more personalized experience, allowing us to connect with fellow travelers. So glad we did the hike!
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Anitabj4102rw
Mar 23, 2026
Incredible colors - A great tour, a very professional team, loads of fun and solid value for money. My friend and I really enjoyed our day trip! It was one of the best things we have done. Alex our guide was fantastic! He was excellent, knowledgeable, supported us in the unaccustomed altitude in a subtle and encouraging way, stopping to tell stories of the people or the land allowing us to catch our breath. The breakfast and lunch buffet were included in the price so all in all this day trip was really not expensive. The weather was fantastic and I enjoyed the time at the mountain . 10/10 thank you for an amazing day!!
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541dibyab
Mar 22, 2026
Unforgettable experience - The tour is really great. Climbing the mountain was not easy , but our guide Edwin was very attentive to each participant of the group. The transportation was reliable, the breakfast and lunch were excellent, and the schedule was perfectly planned so we could enjoy the breathtaking views without feeling rushed.The Mountain and the whole view was totally worth it.
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Badalk2026
Mar 22, 2026
Fantastic Tour - Tour was amazing from start to an end. The pick up was punctual and the bus service was very comfy. Although the trip starts very early, it really is worth it to avoid the crowds. The landscapes were absolutely breathtaking, colorful mountains and the hike offered stunning, panoramic views at every turn. Our guide Saul was amazing, he had great energy and made sure everyone was coping ok with the altitude and kept everyone in good spirits. On the way back we had a great buffet lunch with plenty of vegetarian options. The food was high quality, delicious, and well-prepared. So glad we did it !
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391arung
Mar 20, 2026
Unforgettable rainbow mountain trek - Did the rainbow mountain tour and it was amazing. The driver did a great job getting us there and back safely. Jeremy and Andre were our tour guides and they also did an exceptional job. They explained to us the safety measures as we were going to be trekking at 5000m above sea level and we headed out to a restaurant for a hearty 5am breakfast. We reached the top by 8.15 to join those who had trekked on horse to take fantastic early morning shots before the crowds. The food was the best I’ve had on a tour both for breakfast and lunch. The colors of the mountain were stunning, and the location itself is beautiful. Highly recommend.
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400kahnun
Mar 20, 2026
From Cusco to colors - This is a very well organised hike With a delicious Breakfast and lunch included, the tour starts early but it’s absolutely worth the early wake-up. Alex our guide was super kind, knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly supportive, making sure everyone felt comfortable with the altitude and pace. If you’re visiting Cusco, don’t miss a visit to rainbow mountain - the scenery around it is also breathtaking and some of the best I’ve ever seen. The weather unfortunately was very cloudy but whenever it cleared up, we saw some gobsmacking views. We had a great time visiting Rainbow Mountain.
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Lokanathb843
Mar 19, 2026
Fantastic experience with a fantastic guide - An impressive Rainbow Mountain Trek from Cusco. Our tour started early, 3:30AM pickup from out hostel. The bus was comfortable and we were given breakfast before our epic hike. The view and the achievement of hiking to the 5,036 metre summit was totally worth it though. This is once in a lifetime experience and totally worth it. My tour guide Jeremy during this trek was amazing and full of information. Lunch was provided after the hike and we were brought back to Cusco in the late afternoon on the same day. This was such an incredible experience and I definitely recommend to anyone who is debating this experience.
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Jasmirh2026
Mar 19, 2026
Perfectly organized trek - Well organized Rainbow Mountain Trek trip. It was an early morning pickup for us at 3AM but well worth getting to be the first on the mountain. Guided by Carlos and Alex who were both knowledgeable and great photographers for group photos! They were so helpful and constantly checked in with us to see how we were dealing with the altitude. The food was some of the best buffet options. The effort was worth it as we saw the colours of the mountain.
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