Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour: Discover Undiscovered Lands from Cusco

Embark on a full-day tour from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and discover the beauty of undiscovered lands. Hike through painted hills, interact with the locals, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vinicunca Mountain - La montaña de los 7 Colores (también llamado Vinicunca o simplemente \’arcoíris’) es una de las nuevas y mejores atracciones del Perú. Ubicada a más de 100 kilómetros de la ciudad del Cusco, en una cumbre altitudinal situada a 5,200 metros sobre el nivel del mar (m.s.n.m.) Se trata de una formación montañosa teñida de varias tonalidades producto de la compleja combinación de minerales. Las laderas y la cumbre están teñidas de diversas tonos que incluyen el rojo, morado, verde, amarillo, rosado y otras variaciones. Este atractivo turístico estuvo rodeado de hielo hace no muchos años. Desde el 2016, este lugar recibe a cientos de visitantes al día convirtiéndose, junto con Machu Picchu, en uno de los lugares más visitados en Cusco-Perú. A continuación toda la información sobre la Montaña de 7 Colores.
What's Included
  • Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
  • One lunch provided
  • One breakfast included
What's Not Included
  • Horses S/. 90.00
  • Tips
  • Travel and accident insurance
Additional Information

From the center of Cusco, head toward Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca Mountain) for an amazing journey into undiscovered lands. As you get closer to the mountain, get your first sight of the colored minerals that form the hills.

Marvel at typical views of the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Andes. Look out for native animals along the way. During the 3-hour hike in the painted hills of Rainbow Mountain, discover a native culture that remains intact to this day. Experience how the locals live and get the chance to speak with them. Hike through a vibrant green valley with views of the impressive Ausangate Mountain on the horizon.

Your guide will explain what makes Rainbow Mountain so special. Finally, climb to a vantage point for a 360-degree view of the sacred landscape. Then transfer back to Cusco where you will be dropped off in the main square.

  • A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Vinicunca Mountain
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Julie_b
Jul 23, 2024
Amazing Rainbow Mountain Experience with Reuben and Remi - We had the most wonderful experience with Ruben and Remi (our driver) for this trip. Yes the pick up time was a little early but so worth it for a tour like this because we were able to get up the mountain and beat a lot of the crowd. I honestly have never seen anything so beautiful in my life!! If you are somewhat in shape, this is a must to do in Peru and I would not recommend and other tour. Reuben was an awesome guide and so informative about the Peruvian/Incan history. We had a blast and felt well taken care of and safe the entire time! We also enjoyed the meals that were provided by the locals and all of thought it was delicious (definitely local food like quinoa and fresh vegetables). It truly was a great time moving our bodies and seeing such a natural wonder… but coming from someone who works out and runs frequently the altitude is real! Definitely recommend lots of layers for this trip. It was very windy yesterday when we went so would also recommend something to cover your face so you aren’t getting dusty in your nasal passages and eyes!
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Vickyz394
Jun 25, 2024
Best time ever! - Annibal and the driver was a great experience. They take care of you and value your time and money. I felt very safe regarding the fact that altitude was challenging there but Annibal was waiting for me and also motivating me. Also very punctual which is very important as you wake really early up. Best experience ever! Thank you guys!
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Desh_s
Jun 12, 2024
It was very organized... - It was very organized tour, we had messages thru whattsapp at night when, what and how to do the touring Alfredo was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed it throughly. Thank you
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K4412tkjonathanw
Apr 13, 2024
Great trip to Rainbow mountain! - We had a great experience on our tour! Anibal and our driver were very accommodating. We left at 4am and returned around 3pm. This was perfect as we had to catch a flight at 9pm out of Cusco. We would definitely recommend Anibal and the private tour if you want to go at your own pace, fast or slow! We chose to ride up the mountain on a dirt bike and walk down. The roads are narrow near rainbow mountain. Our driver was confident and was concentrated on the road. We never felt unsafe. Our driver was also very polite and always opened our door. Breakfast, lunch, snack were included. All delicious. Thanks Anibal!
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Antoni
Oct 31, 2023
Private tour highly recommended traveling with young kids under 5yo - If you planning to visit Rainbow mountain especially with kids under 10 years old, private tour is the way to go. This company took care of us. Started at 03:30 took us in a comfortable van with warm blankets on a 3 hour ride, had breakfast eggs, sausages western style mixed peruvian. Our tour guide made assured that had everything with them o2 tank, snacks, water.. Brought another guy just incase needed help with kids.. Thanks, everyone was okay tolerated the high altitude. I've seen some hikers throwing up along the way, altitude was intense. If you've plans, make sure had enough time to acclimate, atleast 3-4 days in Cusco altitude sickness, no joke.. Drink  a lot of water, bring gatorade powder, and bring meds such NSAIDs very helpful.. Horses are also available if needed one way or roundtrip.
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Alicia_w
Sep 20, 2023
Incredible Trip! - Our guide, Reuben, was so fun and personable! He knows so much history about the area and can answer any question you might have. He was also very patient and took a ton of photos of us. He definitely made our trip so fun and so worth it. Not to mention how stunning and beautiful the area is. Highly recommend this tour!
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Adam_f
Oct 5, 2022
A perfect engagement - Carlos was such an accommodating guide and truly enhanced a moment of a lifetime by taking plenty of photos and bringing a bottle of bubbles for my and my fiancée's engagement
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Andreasn2056
Sep 15, 2022
Great place - 5000 meter above sea level, the hike and journey there is not among the easiest of the tourist spots in Peru, but very well among the most amazing. It is very worth the effort to get there; the sceneries are just amazing, and you will get some great photos. The colors displayed on this photo and many others vary from what you will see, it is slightly less colorful
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Joyced52
Oct 31, 2021
A once in a lifetime experience - It was a wonderful experience. You have to be in very good shape. We first went from Lima to Urubamba, next day we went to Cusco and finally the third day to the Rainbow mountain, to get our bodies ready for the altitude, go gradually increasing the altitude. It is very hard. We did it. You can also take horses that will take you up, and just walk 200 meters. Take good care of the food you eat and prepare yourself. It is a wonderful feeling when you get to the top of the mountain. It is beautiful.
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Kellyk3536
Sep 17, 2022
Beautiful! But don’t do a tour. - Best way to visit Rainbow Mountain is by taxi from Cusco! For 280 Soles the taxi will bring you and will wait for you to go back. If you leave around 08:30 you won’t be sharing the mountain with hundreds of tourists. (Most tours arrive the same time which makes it very busy, you’ll have to wait to be able to make you pictures). Don’t skip Red Valley, it’s a 30 minute hike from Rainbow mountain and costs 20 soles. At the top you’ll have a 360 view of Rainbow Mountain, Red Valley and surrounding mountains.
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