Montaña de Colores, also known as Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain, is a stunning natural landscape in the Peruvian Andes, famous for its layers of vibrant colors, created by minerals and sediments. A unique destination that offers spectacular views and an unforgettable experience. Maximum elevation: approx. 5,200 m above sea level. Distance: approx. 3–4 km round trip. Elevation gain: approx. 400–500 m, depending on the starting point. Terrain: mountain trail with steep slopes, rocks, mud, ice, or snow. Recommended: hiking boots, warm, layered clothing, a raincoat, gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and water. Due to the altitude, it is recommended that you acclimate to Cusco beforehand.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Starts with the pick up from the hotels located near the historic center of Cusco, between 4:00 - 5:00 a.m., we will travel approximately 2 hours south of Cusco. The town of Cusipata will be our first stop where you will have a delicious breakfast and time to use the restrooms. Trekking. Then we will continue along the road to the parking lot for about 45 minutes until we reach the base, from where we will start the hike, our guide will give us the necessary instructions to enjoy the tour.
Afterwards we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours to reach the 7 Colors Mountain, upon arrival we will have the explanation of the guide, enough time to take pictures and tour much of the place.
Continuing with the tour, we will walk through the Red Valley for approximately 30 min. (Optional: if the passenger wishes, he/she can go on his/her own to a viewpoint that has a spectacular view of a chain of colorful mountains).
After the guided tour we will return to the vehicle, then we will return to our first stop in Cusipata where we will have a buffet lunch and then we will return to the city of Cusco (approximate time of arrival 17:30 p.m.).
Our guide will identify himself or herself with company identification and/or a uniform. The driver or guide will state the company name and the name of the passenger or group at the time of pickup.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rainbow Mountain Hike from Cusco with Lunch lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $23 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. Our guide will identify himself or herself with company identification and/or a uniform. The driver or guide will state the company name and the name of the passenger or group at the time of pickup. Pickup points include Hotel Inka Lam - Cusco, Amanecer En El Sol Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Not stroller accessible Minors: Children must be physically fit and participate under the supervision of a responsible adult.
Not stroller accessible Seniors and those with limited mobility: Due to the altitude, steep slopes, and uneven terrain, this hike is not recommended for people with limited mobility or who have difficulty walking for several hours. Seniors should consider their physical condition and level of acclimatization.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Machupicchu Holiday.
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Great hike with lots of accommodations along the way. Beautiful view and great food offered. Great friendly guide
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the hike, especially the beautiful views and the delicious food along the way. Thank you for choosing us! We look forward to seeing you again so we can continue discovering amazing places together.
When we finally got to rainbow mountain we’re told that you can’t even see it do to snow. An hour later the guide came back to us and said the snow is melting and we could ride the horses to get there quicker. We rode the horses mine got spooked and threw me. The actual guide was very nice tried to help clean me off and stuff and helped me back on the horses. I did not make it up there as the pain had started to kick in. When we got back to the bottom I still had to pay the full price for the horse. The guide did offer me ibuprofen because at this point I was having a hard time to even walk. He also suggested to go to a clinic. I am a little upset as when you were slipping and sliding to get to the top to see rainbow mountain there were hardly any colors (my husband made the climb up)
We sincerely regret your experience and the accident you suffered. Your safety and well-being are very important to us, and we are sorry that the weather conditions prevented you from enjoying Rainbow Mountain as expected. On this type of adventure, weather conditions can change suddenly and are beyond our control, which may affect visibility and trail conditions. We appreciate your kind words about our guide, who did his best to assist you on-site and recommend medical care. We sincerely hope you are recovering well.
Very good experience! the buffet was great, the hiking a bit struggling but Jonathan kept hyping us up!
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