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One of the best experiences of my life
An amazing and unforgettable experience. The scenery is simply spectacular. The tour was very well organized.
Rainbow Mountain Tour Includes Buffet Lunch
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11–12 hours
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- Cusco, Peru
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 9 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Wakaya experience
Description
An early start for this wonderful excursion, the guide will pick you up at the hotel reception, to take you to Vinicunca, the city of Cusipata, where he will give you a safety briefing. Then you will begin your 6-hour walk to the viewpoint of the 7-color mountain. During the hike, you will pass through a variety of ecosystems, including the Ausangate Valley, home to several South American camelids, such as alpacas and vicuñas. Take in stunning views of the valley, dotted with small lakes, and the Ausangate Glacier, before reaching the colorful mountain.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 4:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 18–59)
- $39
- Senior (ages 60–65)
- $39
- Youth (ages 16–17)
- $39
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vinicunca Mountain
Itinerary This is the typical itinerary for this product Pass By: Cusco, Cusco Region Stop without stopping starting point Stop at: Vinicunca, 08225, Peru You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and transferred to Qollasuyo. The trip will be approximately 1 to 2 hours by transportation. We will arrive at Pitumarka, where we will have breakfast. You will then begin your hike at the foot of the snow-capped Ausangate, a climb of approximately 1:30 hours to the highest point of the Colorado Mountain. Upon entering you must pay an entrance fee of 5 USD p/p During this walk, you will have the opportunity to see the different varieties of South American camelids. At the top of the mountain, you will have time to take photographs of this enigmatic place. Then, we will continue the 1:30 hour descent hike to the starting point of the hike. You will then be taken by car to Pitumarka, where you will have lunch and finally return to Cusco. Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Pitumarca
Time to have breakfast (included in the tour)
Nevado Ausangate
A climb of approximately 1:30 hours to the highest point of Colorado Mountain.
What's included
Included
Vehicle with air conditioning
Lunch
Breakfast
Hotel pickup.
Experienced professional guide with tourist license (English and/or Spanish).
Not included
Vinicunca Mountain
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up service is offered for travelers. Pick up from the hotel in the city center.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
9 reviews
How it compares in Cusco
- Starting price $39 is 51% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Cusco
Excurgo comparison of 4,453 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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 a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with high cholesterol
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory problems
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rainbow Mountain Tour Includes Buffet Lunch take?
Rainbow Mountain Tour Includes Buffet Lunch lasts about 11–12 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Rainbow Mountain Tour Includes Buffet Lunch cost?
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.
What days does Rainbow Mountain Tour Includes Buffet Lunch run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM.
Can I cancel Rainbow Mountain Tour Includes Buffet Lunch for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up service is offered for travelers. Pick up from the hotel in the city center. Pickup points include Hotel Museo Cusco, Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia.
What languages is Rainbow Mountain Tour Includes Buffet Lunch offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Rainbow Mountain Tour Includes Buffet Lunch worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wakaya experience.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY
The agency organized everything and was perfect, very punctual and helpful. He always kept us informed of every step. We went up the mountain by motorbike and went down on foot. It was a fantastic and unforgettable day, with wonderful views. The Agency is great, I highly recommend it.
C
Very friendly guides
Great day with the family, the guide was very attentive to us, we had difficulties with the Trek but the guide supported us with his assistance which made us successfully reach the mountain of colors. We took incredible photos and the guide did not support us with photos and videos for our family.
C
Great experience
A great day in the mountains, incredible landscapes and a guide who supported us at all times. I recommend it, this tour included breakfast and lunch buffet
C
magnificent mountain
A long walk but it was worth it, I didn't like it much from the beginning, it started very early, but at the end of the day, we took away pleasant memories.
2
Recommended
Very nice walk, we had a great time, excellent service. 100% recommended, Cusco is a very beautiful city
E
Recommended excursion
The visit was very good, it was worth it, I took incredible photographs, in every place we saw, it was a nice experience.
Y
We loved the tour
Together with my boyfriend, we spent a beautiful day, the mountain looked beautiful on the day of our visit, highly recommended to do in couples.
C
Day full of colors, we spent a beautiful day with family
We made the reservation with great enthusiasm and the day of the excursion was great, the guide Juan Carlos took us in a pleasant way and along the way we enjoyed beautiful landscapes and alpahacas, we had a beautiful day with the family.
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