Explore the amazing Rainbow Mountain on this full day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by transport to a trailhead that climbs to the top of the mountain. Marvel at its multi-colored sandstone, visit the highest mountain in the region: the peak of the Ausangate Glacier, at just under 21,000 feet (6,400 meters). • Learn about the region's fascinating geology from an informative guide and enjoy included meals • Hike the incredible rainbow mountain on a full day trip from Cusco • Get an up-close view of the colors of the mountain and learn about its history. • Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and delight in delicious meals. • Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 18.
We will pick you up from your hotel between 4:00 to 4:40 AM; (custom pick up time). In our tourist transport, and then we will travel for approximately 2 hours to the south, on the way we will pass through traditional villages and we will have an incredible view of the Peruvian Andes.
We will arrive at Cusipata, where our restaurant awaits us, where we will enjoy a delicious Buffet breakfast, it is time to recharge our batteries and then start the adventure.
We will arrive at the starting point, our guide will give you instructions and recommendations of the route to enjoy this fantastic experience, we will start the walk from Pampachiri at a height of 3,700 m. An uphill walk of 1.5 hours awaits us to reach the famous Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an incredible view, glacial peaks, red mountains, rocky hills, traditional llamas and alpacas grazing throughout the valley. Once we reach the top, an impressive view of the majestic Vinicunca Mountain and the top of the Ausangate Glacier will amaze you. You will have enough time to take beautiful photo shots, our guide will tell you about the composition of these mountains and how they were striated in the rainbow of colors, then we will descend in a downhill hike, until we reach our transport.
We will go to the restaurant where a delicious fresh and hot lunch will be ready for us. We will regain strength and have time to interact with the locals. We will board our transport to return to Cusco. We will arrive around 4 p.m. to the city, after a fantastic day.
Free pick up in hotels, hostels, house, apartments
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full Day Tour to Vinincunca Rainbow Mountain lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $79 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 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, and 7:00 AM.
Children aged 3–8 pay from $50, adults from $79. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Free pick up in hotels, hostels, house, apartments Pickup points include Inka Club Hostel, Hawka Inka Hostal.
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency.
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Rainbow mountain was a breathtaking experience. It is a tough walk but well worth it. I recommend taking the horses, best spent money. Our guide Victor Rolling Amanca Flores was outstanding. Very informative, patient with us walking slow due to altitude, very knowledgeable.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Tour to Vinincunca Rainbow Mountain | 12 hours | 5.0 (1) | $79 | |
 Vinincunca Rainbow Mountain Tour and optional visit to Red Valley. | 12 hours | 4.8 (52) | $25 | View |
 Rainbow Mountain Excursion Vinincunca | 9–10 hours | 5.0 (31) | $38 | View |
 Tour to the Vinincunca Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley from Cusco | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (32) | $35 | View |
 Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley | 12 hours | 4.9 (4,054) | $23 | View |
 Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek (Meals Included) | 14 hours | 4.9 (1,528) | $53 | View |
 Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Small-Group Trek from Cusco | 13–15 hours | 4.9 (255) | $200 | View |