Located in the Peruvian Andes in Cusco, just 5 hours from the historic center, the Rainbow Mountain is becoming the main attraction to see after or before Machu Picchu. As you can imagine, the mountain is famous for its natural, multi-colored beauty at an astonishing height of 5200 m above sea level. This rainbow appearance is created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area that gives the mountain the turquoise, lavender, golden and other colors.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
4:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 22
Adult (ages 10–50)
$35
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
1 Day Rainbow Mountain Walking Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
Centro Historico De Cusco
Admission included180 min
1 hour pick up throughout the historic center.
We have a 2 hour bus ride to the restaurant for breakfast.
Cusipata
120 min
Stop for breakfast at the local restaurant.
We have a 1 hour bus ride to the checkpoint to pay the entrance fee.
We have a 40 minute ride in our transport to the start of the hike.
Admission included90 min
Hike in the Peruvian Andes for 1 hour and 30 minutes until you reach the Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain Peru
Admission not included45 min
Explore the stunning natural wonder of Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain or Mountain of Seven Colors, with our guided tours. Marvel at the unique mineralogy that created layers of gold, lavender, red, and turquoise, forming a marbled effect on the mountain’s surface. Our tours offer the chance to experience the vibrant colors and spectacular landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. Book your Vinicunca tour now and immerse yourself in the magic of this breathtaking natural wonder!. Vinicunca, Mountain of Seven Colors, Rainbow Mountain, natural beauty, Peruvian Andes, guided tours, spectacular landscapes, vibrant colors.
Andes
Admission included180 min
Hike in the Peruvian Andes for 1 hour and 30 minutes until reaching the bus station.
We have a 1,40 hour ride in our vehicle to the restaurant for lunch.
Cusipata
180 min
Stop for lunch at the local restaurant.
We will take a 2-hour trip in our vehicle to the city of Cusco. End of service at Plaza Regosijo.
What's included
Included
Pick up at your hotel or Airbnb.
Oxygen for emergency
First aid kit
Professional guide (English and Spanish)
Lunch with varieties to suit the client's taste.
Walking sticks
Light and varied breakfast.
Round-trip transportation for small groups.
Not included
entrance (25 soles per person)
dinner
Return to the hotel
Pickup Locations & Times
We will call you 10 minutes before pick-up so you can wait for us at the hotel reception.
The San Blas district does not have hotel pick-ups. Come to Plaza de San Blas.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
13 reviews
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Important Information
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does 1 Day Rainbow Mountain Walking Tour take?
1 Day Rainbow Mountain Walking Tour lasts about 14 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does 1 Day Rainbow Mountain Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does 1 Day Rainbow Mountain Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM.
Can I cancel 1 Day Rainbow Mountain Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will call you 10 minutes before pick-up so you can wait for us at the hotel reception.
The San Blas district does not have hotel pick-ups. Come to Plaza de San Blas. Pickup points include Estancia San Pedro Hotel, Kaaro House Cusco.
What languages is 1 Day Rainbow Mountain Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 19 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is 1 Day Rainbow Mountain Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Machupicchu Jungle.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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99leandroj
October 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
100% recommended
I am from Colombia, It is an excellent service with many professional people and who are watching one at all times I recommend it, as its prices match the quality of its Service without delays and without setbacks
Operator response
Gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra que haya disfrutado de nuestro servicio y atención
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Camilatravellers
June 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Sacred Valley and Rainbow
First of all the sale they make is excellent, one feels contained, listened to according to what he wants
They put together the best package for you.
I just had a problem that was with a guide and a misunderstanding of the ticket
The rest in Peru was beautiful I did the tour of salt flats and sacred valley with them amazing
Loved the excellent 1000 guide
They have different guides
All my experiences were good
And thank you to see confident in them on my journey through cuzco
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Jennifer_T
May 17, 2025 · via Viator
Great trip and great value
We were picked up on time. Breakfast was lovely. Guide ( Evelyn ) was so helpful. Explained everything and made sure everyone knew the different options. It’s a hard walk up to the mountain but there are alternatives. Horses and bikes.
She took time to let us go everywhere.
Great value trip.
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claricavichioli
December 16, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible experience
Wonderful experience! Super attentive staff, with everything prepared and fair price! In addition, they offer wonderful tours and according to your preferences! I recommend
1 people found this helpful
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Nemrac999
December 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
All right.
All right, we made many excursions with this company and without complaints, the only thing right in this would have needed some more stories and explanations on the trip.
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Sightseer768032
November 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible and exciting
Good guide and excellent person. He was very pacient with the team and help us with an excellent video. I recommend This tour and This guide 10000%
1 people found this helpful
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kennethz637
November 21, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Top trip
It was an excellent trip, the guide Avel was very good was always present helping the whole group and very friendly, also the transport was very good as we were picked up at the hotel and left super close to the hotel
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jeangE8482IK
October 28, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent TOUR
Excellent tour, where you could appreciate this wonder. Beautiful view, excellent service. Good service. Nice scenery during the tour to reach the tour. All 10/10
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53millad
October 26, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience! Indicate!
It was great experience with the company, Cristian helped with everything we needed, explained all the tours and it was exactly as he said, we did all the tours with the company (Mount of Colors, Laguna Humanthay, City Tour, Sacred Valley) and did all right. I definitely indicate, with my eyes closed. Muchas gracias Cristian and the Machupicchu Jungle team 👏🏼
1 people found this helpful
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jemuarl
September 28, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great agency
Every day the tours start on time, safe and comfortable transport, attentive guides, tasty food. It's worth closing the packages. The cost benefit is amazing!
1 people found this helpful
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