Tour Rainbow Mountain
Description
Experience Rainbow Mountain like never before! Our tour offers small groups for a more personalized adventure, expert bilingual guides who share fascinating local insights, and early departures to avoid the crowds. Enjoy a hearty breakfast and buffet lunch, optional trekking poles, and emergency oxygen & first aid kit for your safety. Plus, you can choose to visit the Red Valley viewpoint for an even more unforgettable view. Book now and turn your day into a once-in-a-lifetime memory!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick-up at 4:30 a.m. from hotels/hostels in Cusco. We drive 1.5 hrs to Cusipata (3,332 m) for a hearty breakfast, then continue 1 hr to Phulawasipata (4,633 m), the trailhead. Begin a 1.5-hr hike (3.5 km) with views of Wiñayritty snow peak, high Andean landscapes and Puca Cocha lagoon. Upon reaching Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca (5,070 m), the guide explains its history and geology. Enjoy free time for photos. Optional: hike 20 min more to the Red Valley viewpoint (extra fee). Return by the same trail to Phulawasipata, drive back to Cusipata for a buffet lunch, then continue to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 p.m.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer convenient passenger pick-up directly from your hotel in Cusco. If your accommodation is located outside the pick-up area or in a restricted access zone, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point. The designated meeting point will be Plaza Regocijo, located in the historic center of Cusco, for those who prefer or need to start the tour from there.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
