




Visiting the mountain of 7 colors is to enjoy its colorations of the mountain, appreciate the beautiful panorama, the unique Andean culture, abundance of flora and fauna are the wonders that make this route perfect. Today, more traveling are those who want to venture into the bowels of the Vinicunca mountain. To visit this beautiful site was only possible by the district of Pitumarca , in the province of Canchis but now we introduce you the new route by Cusipata, which takes advantage of the old route since access to the mountain of colors becomes much easier. If your physical condition is not the best then this new route is for you.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 27.
Around 3:30 a.m. we will pass by your hotel in our private touristic transport, to then move on the route to the south of the city of Cusipata Paucarpata. We will walk around 2 hours approximately where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. (Scrambled eggs, cheese, ham, fruit salad, hot drinks, etc.). After our breakfast we will continue an approximate 40 minutes to Llachoc’s Control Point where we will start the trekking. Once arriving at this point, our guide will give you the instructions and recommendations of the route and the last scopes to finally start. The walk will last us an approximate of 1 hour and 20 minutes until we reach the top of Vinicunca or Mountain of Colors 5030 Msnm. On the way we will observe a great multitude of llamas and alpacas that have never seen, that are at the mercy of shepherds dressed in beautiful colorful costumes.
After passing by beautiful gorges leading to the highest parts, surrounded by snowy peaks (Ausangate), almost reaching the top we will observe the change of landscape, the mountain range of color of Vinicunca (5020 m / 16.466 ft.). Arriving at this point between 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Here our guide will explain in detail about the orography, ecosystem and color of the mountain, then take from another horizon the most beautiful photos of the mountain of 7 colors, we will see the beautiful landscape from the highest point 5080 m. After that we will take the return route through the viewpoint of the Red Valley, Red Mountains, walk on this ecosystem considered Andean desert. Last Visit to another Vinicunca point for the photos, and return to , where our vehicle will be waiting. then we will have our delicious lunch Buffet Variety of local Food. then return to the city of Cusco. Arriving approximately around 5:00 p.m.
We come and pick you up from your hotel in Cusco.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek 1 Day - Huaynas Expeditions lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $180 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We come and pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. Pickup points include Hotel Feimar Cusco, Casa Biru Hotel Boutique.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Huaynas Expeditions.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek 1 Day - Huaynas Expeditions | 12 hours | 5.0 (4) | $180 | |
From Cusco: Humantay Lake Trek 1 Day - Huaynas Expeditions | 14 hours | 5.0 (5) | $180 | View |
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour - 1 Day - Huaynas Expeditions | 12–13 hours | 5.0 (5) | $180 | View |
From Cusco: Perolniyoc Waterfall Trek 1 Day - Huaynas Expeditions | 10 min–12 min | 5.0 (7) | $190 | View |
Ausangate Trek 4 Days - Huaynas Expeditions | 4 days | — | $760 | View |
From Cusco: 1-Day Kinsa Cocha Lakes Hike - Huaynas Expeditions | 10 hours | 5.0 (2) | $195 | View |
Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek (Meals Included) | 14 hours | 4.9 (1,524) | $53 | View |