




Join us on this epic day trip away from the city and immerse yourself in nature with the most beautiful landscapes you can imagine, whether you are traveling alone. As a couple or in a larger group, we have daily departures and we accommodate your needs. This tour is designed for travelers with little time and great physical resistance. Throughout the route, the difficulty varies from moderate to challenging, which is mainly due to the altitude that exceeds 5000 meters. We recommend that you spend a day or two in Cusco to acclimatize before joining one of our tours. We know that the Rainbow Mountain is usually full of tourists, so we start our adventure very early so that we are the first to arrive. This way, you can enjoy the tranquility and beauty without many interruptions. We take our time and enjoy the hike with no pressure.
In demand: 30 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
This adventure starts at 4:00 am. We will pick you up from the door of your accommodation in our transport and we will go for 3 hours to the South of Cusco. On the way you will have time to sleep a little more thanks to the comfortable transportation.
Along the way, we will observe beautiful high Andean towns, agricultural platforms from the Inca era, Valle Fértiles and beautiful broken mountains. We will stop to appreciate the herds of llamas and alpacas that will entertain you and then in the town of Cusipata have a delicious breakfast that will give you the impulse and strength you need to start the walk.
Then we will continue traveling until we reach Phulawasipata, where we will begin our 1 hour and 30 minute walk until we reach the highest point of the Rainbow Mountain, during this journey we will have the opportunity to see the different varieties of South American camelids, birds and landscapes. beautiful. Arrived at the Mountain of 7 Colors. Take your time to admire the amazing beauty of this impressive natural formation and feel the emotion of witnessing a unique natural site. You will explore the surroundings a bit and admire the impressive landscape while the guide explains the theories that exist about the origin of this mountain that seems taken from a colorful dream. Take this opportunity to take some amazing photos or just soak in the scenery. We will spend around 30 minutes to an hour at the top, depending on how fast you hiked and the weather conditions. If you want to stay longer there, let your expert guide know.
Afterwards, we will continue with our return walk to the starting point, then we will go by tourist transport to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour.
Finally we will board our transport to return to the city of Cusco. We will leave you at the door of your accommodation so that you can rest after an incredible day.
A representative from Illa Kuntur Travel will come one day before to give all the details regarding the Rainbow Mountain tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full Day Rainbow Mountain Tour lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $39 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM.
Children aged 3–9 pay from $35, adults from $39. Infants go free.
It can: 30 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. A representative from Illa Kuntur Travel will come one day before to give all the details regarding the Rainbow Mountain tour. Pickup points include Hotel Viva Cusco.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Day Rainbow Mountain Tour | 11 hours | 5.0 (6) | $39 | |
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley | 12 hours | 4.9 (4,098) | $23 | View |
Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek (Meals Included) | 14 hours | 4.9 (1,523) | $53 | View |
Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Small-Group Trek from Cusco | 13–15 hours | 4.9 (255) | $200 | View |
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