Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco | Vinicunca Hike | Optional 8AM
Description
Discover the spectacular Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on a guided day tour from Cusco with an optional 8AM departure. Unlike most tours that leave around 4AM, this later start offers a more comfortable way to experience one of Peru’s most famous natural wonders. Travel through the beautiful Andean highlands before beginning your hike to Rainbow Mountain, where colorful mineral layers create one of the most unique landscapes in the world. Along the way, your guide will share insights about local culture, wildlife, and the geology of Vinicunca. Horses are available for rent if you prefer assistance during the climb. At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes and the Ausangate mountain range before returning to Cusco. Join Andina Expeditions for a safe, well-organized, and unforgettable Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco.
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Itinerary
Starting your tour in the morning with a hotel pick up, we wil then drive through Peru’s rugged mountain landscape. Our first stop is a small town where we will stop for breakfast Also is the place for the lunch on the afternoon.
Montaña de 7 Colores or Rainbow Mountain is the main attraction of this activity, we will take a 2 hours hike to arrive to the rainbow mountain and spend around 1 hour exploring and taking some pictures on this beautiful landscape.
Montaña de 7 Colores or Rainbow Mountain is the main attraction of this activity, we will take a 2 hours hike to arrive to the rainbow mountain and spend around 1 hour exploring and taking some pictures on this beautiful landscape.
Vinicunca, Montaña de 7 Colores or Rainbow Mountain is the main attraction of this activity, we will take a 2 hours hike to arrive to the rainbow mountain and spend around 1 hour exploring and taking some pictures on this beautiful landscape.
Plaza regocijo or "Cusipata" is the place where we will end or tour, is located only 1 block away from main square.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
bookings are 100% confirmed, Exact pick up time will be provided 24 hours before travel date. (they may change to 20 minutes later or 20 minutes earlier).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people over 65 years of age
- A strenuous amount of walking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Recommendable to arrive to Cusco around 48 hours before the trip
- This hike is from 15419 ft (4700 Meters) to the 16522ft (5036 Meters) of elevation.
- Total tour time from departure to return is estimated about 12hrs
Reviews(755)
traffic both ways so a 3 hr plus drive, last hour is on a dirt road. great to see rainbow mountains with a handful of other tourists. an additional 25 sol cost pp
Anibal was so amazing!! He was very patient and positive on the difficult trail. We had a great time with him and always felt safe.
I always enjoyed hiking but that was hiking on steroids!! I had the opportunity to either hike, use a motorcycle or horseback to the top. I wanted the full walking experience as the Incas would do so I walked. I went all the way to the top and felt it was quite an accomplishment considering the elevation and 40 percent less oxygen at that height. Machu Picchu was my main event in Peru but this surprised me so much that it ended being my second favorite adventure.
It was an incredible experience at Rainbow Mountain with expert adventure guides and great photographers, and they helped us get horses to reach Rainbow Mountain at over 5,000 meters above sea level.
This is a spectacular experience and a must to truly feel the Andes Mountains. The guide, Juan, was great and the entire trip is streamlined and efficient.
A worthwhile trip - we had snow, so wrap up warm. The snow slowly melted throughout the hike and we were rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Rainbow Mountain slowly revealed the amazing colours by lunchtime and our photos are stunning. A delicious breakfast and lunch were provided in beautiful surroundings. The hike wasn’t too arduous and can also be made on horseback with locals.
It was a wonderful trip, excellent service, and above all, such a beautiful landscape, truly marvelous, recommended!
Beto was an amazing guide and did a fantastic job leading us throughout the day. Hiking Rainbow Mountain is NO joke! We came prepared with altitude medicine, coca tea, and coca candy, but even that was not enough for the challenging hike. My husband and I decided to take advantage of the horse ride on the way up (80 sol), which definitely helped. Throughout the hike, Beto continuously encouraged and motivated us to keep going and reach the top. Although we did not make it to Red Mountain, we would have loved the opportunity to see it as well. The included breakfast and lunch were both delicious, and the bus ride to the mountain was very comfortable. We also lucked out with perfect weather, which made the experience even better. Thank you, Beto, for such a GREAT day!
We had such a great experience, everything exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. He made sure everyone in our group could keep up comfortably. The breakfast and lunch tasted great and was at a really clean and new hotel. Would highly recommend this.
José is an amazing tour guide. He is very talkative and friendly. He picked the best time for the rainbow mountain, it starts to rain shortly after we start to descend. We didn’t bring any cash and he paid the entrance fee for us and we paid him when we are back in Cusco. He also took care of my friend when she had severe AMS, giving her meds and called a horse to carry her. We are very grateful for him and happy about the experience
