Rainbow Mountain by Car and Motorcycle
Description
Travel from Cusco in a private vehicle and enjoy an exhilarating 15-minute motorcycle ride to the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain viewpoint. Admire the vibrant mineral colors of Vinicunca, one of Peru’s most iconic natural attractions, surrounded by snow-capped peaks, llamas, and alpacas. After exploring this colorful wonder, take a scenic 45-minute hike back to your vehicle while soaking in stunning Andean views. This full-day Rainbow Mountain motorcycle tour includes hotel pickup, a delicious Andean breakfast in Cusipata, and a picturesque drive through traditional mountain communities. At the viewpoint, your expert guide will explain the history and natural formation of this geological marvel. Finish the adventure with a tasty traditional lunch before your comfortable return trip to Cusco.
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Itinerary
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in Cusco at 6:30 a.m. aboard a private vehicle heading south through scenic Andean landscapes. After a two-hour drive, we’ll stop in Cusipata to enjoy a delicious local breakfast. We then continue for about 1 hour and 20 minutes to the parking area, where your motorcycle adventure begins. Ride for 15 thrilling minutes to reach the stunning Rainbow Mountain viewpoint and capture unforgettable photos. After exploring, enjoy a relaxing 45-minute walk back to the vehicle. We’ll then drive to Cusipata for a well-deserved traditional lunch before returning comfortably to Cusco around 4:00 p.m.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick-up time is 6:30 am, passengers must wait at the reception ready for pick-up. We strongly ask you, if you already have the name of your hotel booked in Cusco, send us the address to pick you up.
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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
- A minimum of 2 people is required to take this private tour.
Reviews(3)
Apologies upfront for changing tense a few times below. Your guides went over and above the call and took great care of everybody. I’m 67 and was slower than most of the group, but one of your guides was always nearby. NOTE: The two guides alternated and kept an eye on everyone in the group. I rented a horse for the round trip, and the guide negotiated it for me. I’d recommend the horse to anyone that is not sure if they could make it. The horse is led by local people…you just have to hold on to the saddle. The horse takes you most of the way, but you have to walk the last half kilometer or so which is the steepest part. Again, our guides stayed nearby the entire time. The climb is a little tougher than Machu Picchu mostly due to the altitude, but I’d definitely recommend this company and Rainbow Mountain Vs visiting another church or museum – If you can make it. The journey was spectacular and picturesque, Rainbow Mt. is something else. Be ready to take tons of pictures. It's a full day trip, whether you leave at 4:00am or take this one leaving at 8:00am. The roads were winding and bumpy, but our driver navigated them extremely well.
It is not a easy hike with the altitude.But the view is amazing and totally worth the effort. We saw beautiful glacier and 🌈 mountains. Alfredo is a responsible and reliable person! We enjoyed our tour with him! Gears such as gloves, raincoat and hiking poles are highly recommended.
Dear Jeffrey, thank you very much for your review, we are glad to give you the best tour to the rainbow mountain.
