Short hike with optional horse or motorcycle access, breakfast, lunch and transportation included. The Rainbow Mountain is located in Cusco in the Andes mountain range, exceeding a height of 5000 meters above sea level, but with our program you can take a guided tour in a single day full of spectacular views but in the easiest way. Compared to other tours, we are going for a different access. In the final part you will have many options to rent horses or motorcycles that will get you there without difficulty so you will enjoy your trip without fear of altitude sickness accompanied by our guides at all times.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Our travelers from the pick-up point will be informed of all the places they will pass through in the van, they will enjoy the unique landscapes of the high Andean valleys, surrounded by alpacas and llamas, they will see small lagoons inhabited by high Andean birds, upon arriving at the Mountain Our guides will explain everything about the mountain of colors, in addition to the Andes mountain range, white mountains that surround the landscape, for people who like to walk it will be unforgettable to travel for 50 minutes to get to the mountain and for the People who come from far below sea level can rent horses to reach the objective and enjoy an experience. Trip duration of 4 hours. included breakfast time Duration of the tour on the mountain of colors 4 hrs. Duration of return to Cusco 4 hours. including lunch time
If the hotel is outside the designated radius, the traveler must notify in advance to coordinate their pick-up.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rainbow Mountain Easy Access from Cusco lasts about 11–12 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $28 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. If the hotel is outside the designated radius, the traveler must notify in advance to coordinate their pick-up. Pickup points include Hotel Viva Cusco.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TM PERU TRAVEL.
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The experience was brutal, but there were 2 passengers who wanted to go to the red valley and that made us wait for the other 14, 2h in the sun next to the van. I think they should be separate tours, or that everyone who wants to go to that extra should be grouped in the same car so as not to make the majority wait.
Buenos dias, muchas gracias por la sugerencia, y ya se tomo en cuenta, saludos.
Very hard hike but worthwhile if you're up to it. Other good options are take horse or motorbike up.
Thank you for your comment. That's why we recommend motorcycles, as they are very helpful and save us from walking. Best regards.
Communication on the evening prior to the tour was good but should have acknowledged that snow was a possibility on Rainbow Mountain so only whiteness visible. This information would impact clothing choices and let customers know that it requires footwear to walk through snow, slush and mud. Our first stop was for the guide to pick up two large bags of bread. We have no idea what this was about as the guide said nothing. The van was then stopped at a police and Ministry of Transportation check for twenty minutes, citations were issued. Our guide remained silent. No information or explanation was provided by our guide. We had no idea if we would be held up for minutes, hours or be turned back. During this time no other vehicles were held. The Viator website and official website state that an entrance fee of 25 sols per person was not included. The guide asked us and several other passengers for 30 sols each and backed down to 25 when challenged. We communicated with your operator and the response was that "we checked with the guide and you only gave him 25 sols so no problem. In this response the tour operator also mentioned zero visibility of the Rainbow Mountain colours presuming we were unhappy about their lack of control of the weather. We enjoyed the unique experience of Rainbow Mountain covered in snow while being disappointed that this information while known had not been shared. On arrival at Rainbow Mountain standing in the slush and mud the guide THEN discussed the options of people riding horses or motorcycles up the trail. This is something he could have done during the breakfast stop or during the ride to the mountain, or inside the dry and warm van. Instead we stood around in the muddy slush for 15 minutes while he talked about the options. We expect Viator to be vetting their tour operators to ensure that guides and drivers have the necessary documents available for safety and security; that vehicles pass inspections; and that tours provided in English have guides who are able to communicate with guests. The lack of information on what was taking place during our journey, the lack of information about the issue of possible snow at the destination, and the non-guidance of the guide made this a very unsatisfactory and potentially dangerous experience.
Thank you for taking the time to write to us. We're sorry about what happened. The bus stops at the checkpoint. It's unusual, but these checkpoints are carried out twice a year. The vehicles have permits, but they forgot to bring them. As for the weather, there's not much we can do, since the weather changes in a few minutes. We'll be more attentive to ensure a better experience.
Rogelio explained everything in detail and ensured everyone was ok. In addition the option with motorcycles driven by expert drivers is the easiest option for someone with issues with altitude as it involves the least amount of hiking
We're delighted that you trusted us with our work. We make sure that altitude isn't a problem for enjoying the rainbow mountain. Regards.
It is amazing!!! A must see!!! I recommend it; however due to the high altitude, is better to use one of their forms (horse or bike)to climb it so you can enjoy it to its fullest.
Thank you
Very well organized. Loved the breakfast and lunch. There are horses for those not able to do the hike. The hike itself is very doable.
Thank you so much
Fantastic experience. The breakfast and lunch buffets were simply delicious, adequate and authentic down to earth food. The easy version of the tour definitely helped us get to the top especially with the altitude. The tour guide Rogelio was simply amazing in his explanation, his pace and his support as well. He is a superb tour guide. The tour started at 4am pickup and at first it seemed like a drag but afterwards when we came down from the mountain and saw this huge wave of people, we thought wow luckily we escaped the crowd and made it back to Cusco in good time.
Thank you very much, greetings
That was the very first time I did hiking ( 5200 mt) It was just breathtaking when I arrived to the top 🌈
Thank you very much for appreciating our work.
The best tour, a real adventure, the guide was excellent, assisted us at all times, transportation and excellent food.
Muchas gracias por su apreciación, su mejor experiencia es nuestro objetivo.
The tour was spectacular. Incredible views, and very good explanation and support from the guides. I recommend going after several days of being in Cusco to be acclimatized to the altitude.
Thank you very much for your appreciation
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Mountain Easy Access from Cusco | 11–12 hours | 4.3 (10) | $28 | |
 Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day Optional Red Valley | 12 hours | 4.9 (4,015) | $25 | View |
 Rainbow Mountain Beat-the-Crowd, Small Group - 8:00 AM Departure | 11–12 hours | 4.9 (935) | $89 | View |
 Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike | 14 hours | 4.6 (458) | $90 | View |
 Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Adventure with ATV | 11–12 hours | 4.6 (440) | $75 | View |
 Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds | 10 hours | 5.0 (336) | $149 | View |
 Rainbow Mountain Peru + Red Valley with ATVs FULL DAY TOUR | 12–13 hours | 4.9 (44) | $67 | View |