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Tours/Cusco/Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru

Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru

4.8(23)Cusco12 hours
VIATOR4.0(4)TRIPADVISOR5.0(19)
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru
Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru

At a glance

Duration
12 hours
Price from
$35 / person
Location
Cusco, Peru
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 23 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Machu Picchu Expeditions
Meeting point
Go to Plaza Kusipata at 4:30 am and the transfer will be waiting for you to take you to the transportation.

Description

Vinicunca, known as the Rainbow Mountain, is a fascinating destination located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range, within the majestic Peruvian Andes. Located at an impressive altitude of 5,036 meters above sea level, in the district of Pitumarca, this mountain stands out for its arid terrain and its peaks adorned with brightly colored stripes, ranging from fuchsia and turquoise to lavender and gold. The different hues that adorn its slopes have diverse origins: the greens reveal the presence of minerals such as iron, magnesium and copper oxide; the yellows highlight the sulfur in the composition; the whites emerge thanks to quartz sand and limestone rock; while the red tones are generated from clays and argillites, which include mica and quartz rocks. This wonderful landscape offers a unique natural spectacle that attracts travelers from all over the world.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
4:30 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 21
Adult (ages 18–50)
$35
Youth (ages 15–17)
$35

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.

Tour Options

Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru

Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

Our mobility will pick us up at the hotel according to the scheduled time and then we will go for 2 hours by bus to the district of CUSIPATA which is at a distance of approximately 78 kilometers. Our breakfast will be in the community of CUSIPATA for a time of 30 minutes and then continue for approximately 1 hour in our mobility to the community of PHULAWASIPATA. From this point we will start our trek to the rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca, the road will take us about 1 hour with 45 minutes to 2 hours of ascent until 5,036 meters. Already at the top our tour Guide It will give you information of this beautiful natural formation. After receiving our information and time to visit the mountain and take our photos we will take the same way back to our mobility and later return for 1 hour to the CUSIPATA town to have our Lunch buffet in the restaurant. (around 1:30 pm). 2:30 pm We begin the return to Cusco City. 4:00 pm Arrival at the regocijo main square

What's included

Included
Private transportation
walking sticks
Pick up from the Hotel city center
oxygen assistance
Lunch
Breakfast
Professional tour guide (ENG/ESP)
Not included
Horse (optional to climb up to the Rainbow mountain)
Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain

Pickup Locations & Times

Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
23 reviews
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How it compares in Cusco

  • Starting price $35 is 56% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Cusco

Excurgo comparison of 4,464 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru take?

Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru 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 Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM.

Can I cancel Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points. Pickup points include Estancia San Pedro Hotel.

What languages is Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Full Day Guided Rainbow Mountain Tour in Peru worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Machu Picchu Expeditions.

Reviews(23)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Pedro_B
November 10, 2025 · via Viator
Fun

It was fun and the attention was always 100%. He made a great team with different fellow travelers from other countries.

F
felipemE2415SM
March 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Discovering the mountains

It was very chevere, the quality of the guides and destinations, the very rich food and the perfect transport. I really recommend it.

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L849MMannas
November 6, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
You have to see Rainbow Mountains

Trip was really great! Rainbow Mountain is amazing. We were only 2 English speaking in this tour but guid repeated all info special for us. There were not so much time on mountain and crowded but it was breathtaking. Guid helped with photos, followed us during uphilling. Food also was good

5
567oliwiao
October 28, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
100% satisfaction

The trip was very well organised. Included food was very tasty. Roxy (our guide) was very professional and answered all the questions. Great quality for such price. I can truly recommend this trip.

F
FaridaDouraid_K
September 13, 2024 · via Viator
Good trip to the rainbow mountain!

The tour guide was great but the tour itself could have been conducted much better: 1) the time of pickup was not shared until late evening of the night before the tour 2) then, nobody showed up at that time and we had to have lengthy conversations with the guide at 4:30am to make sure that the tour is still happening 3) the place the tour stops is cold 4) there is no internet throughout the trip. I know that we should disconnect when we’re enjoying nature but some of us need to stay connected for emergencies.

7
716arthurs
August 14, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent.

Wonderful experience, the agency exceeded all our expectations. Great service and assistance (almost 24h), we close all the tours with the agency. Thank you for leaving our unique experience in Peru!

A
Amanda_B
May 29, 2024 · via Viator
Great day!

Great tour! Our guide, Willian, was fabulous, as was our driver Gavino. The only thing I'll mention is that this tour is actually closer to 8 hours, not 6. So plan accordingly. Definitely worth it!

H
hulejova84
May 5, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
An amazing experience

We had an amazing day out from the start to the finish. Got whats app txt the night before about the pick up and reassurance about the time we would return as had flight to catch. Everything went smooth, breakfast and lunch were really good buffet style and plenty to choose from. Our guide William was very knowledgeable and happy to help. We had about 45 min at the Rainbow Mt. which was enough considering the altitude. And got back to Cusco before 5pm. Would highly recommend.

G
Gabi_M
March 31, 2024 · via Viator
Rainbow Mountain is Amazing - choose a different tour operator

The trip itself was lovely and the guide was good, cheap price but you can find it for cheaper in Cusco town with the local travel agencies. Very difficult climb up to the Rainbow Mountain but totally worth it for the views! The reason I have to give it 2 stars is due to the absence of communication from the tour operator as well as the transportation. I booked this trip 3 weeks in advance- then 4 days prior I messaged the tour operator multiple times through Viator to get the pick up details - no reply. I had to contact Viator support 3 times for them to chase the tour operator - to no avail. As you can imagine I was anxious as I was in a foreign country and the trip was supposed to start at 4:30am. Finally the guide messaged me (at 10pm the night before- i was already asleep due to the early start) asking for my pickup location. I replied in the morning and they said that the agency gave them the wrong address. This meant that I was the last to be collected and placed at the back of the minibus (which was full - they overbooked the minibus as there was not enough space for the people who booked the trip - meaning one person did not come.) The journey one way is about 4 hours via minibus, and it was the most uncomfortable journey I have ever had. On the way there it was OK but on the way back I was feeling altitude sickness and so being squashed in the back with the passengers in front having reclined their chairs as well as no AC or windows was an absolute nightmare. I would definitely recommend to visit Rainbow Mountain but please choose a different tour operator as from start to finish all the lack of communication and the disorganisation tainted the beautiful experience.

1 people found this helpful
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juli_nc148
March 11, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Rumi is a great guide. Ask for him

Rumi was a great guide and really made sure everyone felt safe and got plenty of rest in between. He took our pictures, made sure we didn’t get elevation sickness, and other ways of support.

$35/ person
4.8(23)
Duration12 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
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