Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Full Day Guided Adventure
Description
Discover the Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, Peru, a sacred journey through nature, culture, and spirit. Embark on a guided trek through untouched highland desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, and herds of alpacas, leading you to the mystical final destination: Rainbow Mountain, hidden deep in the heart of the Andes. As you hike, you'll pass through a vibrant green valley with breathtaking views of the Ausangate Glacier, revered by local communities as a sacred mountain. Connect with Andean culture by meeting locals who live in harmony with nature and share their ancestral wisdom. As you approach Rainbow Mountain, the first signs of colorful mineral layers begin to emerge, painting the hills with natural magic. Your expert guide will explain the geological formation, spiritual significance, and cultural stories behind this unique site. At the summit, a panoramic 360° viewpoint reveals the majestic beauty of this sacred land in Cusco, a place where nature and spirit meet.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(11)
We had a spectacular day on the 7-color Mountain with "Encounters Peru Adventure". From the start, the service was impeccable; the team was friendly and Pro, making sure we were comfortable throughout. The hike was challenging but it was totally worth it to get to the top and see those vibrant colors. The Guide provided fascinating information about the region, which enriched our experience. It was definitely an unforgettable trip to share with my partner. I highly recommend this adventure!
Es una gran recompensa saber que nuestro equipo pudo hacer de tu visita a la Montaña de 7 Colores un recuerdo inolvidable. La Montaña es un lugar mágico, y nos encanta compartir su belleza con viajeros como ustedes. ¡Gracias por elegir Encuentros Peru Adventure!
This day trip was very nice The mountain were gorgeous! The guide Raoul was a : - excellent drive - awesome guide - great photographer And a really good cook😜 Small group with almost alone on the mountains. Perfect trip! Thanks to Jose Luis and Raoul!
I had a very good trip up to the Rainbow Mountains with Jose Luis as my guide. He is a very nice person with a plenty of tricks and knowledge on hiking. His expertise was just amazing and helpful. I can surely recommend this company and Jose Luis
We booked a raimbow mountain trip with Encuentros Peru Adventure, booking the trip was easy however the day of our trip things were not as promised. here is the summury of our trip Positives + -Small group, -Easy to book Negatives.- -50m late pick up -Driver was in a rush, with loud music, answer the phone driving, which we consider no responsible about their clients. -Basic breakfast and lunch -Our Guide did not have first aid kit and oxygen, highly neccesary for this trip, one of the hikkers got sick and guide was not well prepare for emergencies. -Guide still needs to improve his english skill, we had better ones in the previous tour we did.
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Did this day trip from Cusco and Jose Luis was our guide. We have no words to express our gratitude to this company and the guide. The tour weas an outstanding excperience, something that we would cherish for the rest of our life. Everything was accurate, just as it was mentioned in the itinerary and the guide spoke good English and took a good care of us as we hiked up and back.
Our guide was Jose Luis. We could not be any more happier with him. He is thoughtful in every way - looking our for our safety, knoledgable in culture and trkking tips and current practices. He is very attuned to hikers´fitness and stamina and modifies pace accordingly.
The trek to the Rainbow Mountains was very special experience. The tour was organised very perfectly. The meals provided were adequate. Jose Luis was our guide and he made this a very interesting trip.
A wonderful hike up to Rainbow Mountain. This is a true gem. The view, the people, the hike everything was so special.I was lucky i had a clear weather so there were no snow on the mountain and i had a chance to see all the seven colours. A very special place.
I have to provide a huge SO and PSA to Encuentros Peru Adventure. They provided fantastic service from the minute I enquired about hiking the rainbow mountain. They were exceptionally helpful and the guide had so much of pa6tience and offered assistance throughout the tour. They were professional, ontime and beyond 5 star ratings. Please check them out if you decide to hike the Rainbow Mountains of Cusco. Thanks Jose for your stellar service.
Everything went perfectly. Without any setbacks, we enjoyed the colorful mountain tour a lot, a little tired but worth it... I really liked the good treatment given by the agency, the organization and the guide who always treated us cordially and sharing his knowledge. Highly recommended
