Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco
At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Cusco, Peru
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 19
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- PERU TRAVEL COMPANY
Description
The Rainbow Mountain or Seven Colors Mountain (Vinicunca) is one of the trekking that leads to the majestic AUSANGATE It is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the 100 places you must visit before dying. Vinicunca is located in the district of Cusipata and Pirtumarca, province of Canchis, region of Cusco in southern Peru, is currently inhabited by high Andean communities with llamas and alpacas.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 4:00 AM, 4:30 AM, and 5:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult (ages 18–65)
- $35
- Child (ages 8–17)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am, then we will travel in the direction south of Cusco until we reach Cusipata (3,310 metres/10,000 feet) which takes 2 hours on a minibus. Once we get there, we will have a delicious continental breakfast. Then, we will continue driving to the starting point (Phula Wasipata) at 4,326 metres (14,189 feet), which takes approximately 1 hour. After that, we will start hiking for 1 hour and 30 minutes until we arrive at the Hill of Colours, also known as the Rainbow Mountain, which is the only one in the world! You will have plenty of time to explore. Once we have finished visiting the most famous colourful mountain, we will have the option to go to Red Valley to take some pictures. It will cost you 20 soles for entry, and then we will return to where we started, which takes 1 hour. Our minibus will be waiting for us to take us to the local restaurant for lunch. Afterward, we will come back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:30 pm.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
we come and pick you up from your hotel
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Cusco
- Starting price $35 is 56% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Cusco
Excurgo comparison of 4,464 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Bring a backpack to carry your personal items such as: binoculars, first-aid kit, small towel, toilet paper, one bottle of water, and at least s/.100 in extra money
- Wear comfortable walking shoes with ankle protection
- Bring walking sticks with metal tips
- Wear thermal clothing for cold weather and rain
- Bring gloves or mittens, scarf, wool socks, and wool hat
- Wear shirts and pants for walking, convertible
- Bring a camera and batteries, spare batteries
- Bring a hat for the sun
- Bring a pancho or rain coat
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco take?
Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco cost?
Prices start at $35 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 Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM, 4:30 AM, and 5:00 AM.
How much does Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco cost for children?
Children aged 8–17 pay nothing, adults from $35.
Can I cancel Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco 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. we come and pick you up from your hotel Pickup points include Hotel Museo Cusco, Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia.
What languages is Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco 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 19 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by PERU TRAVEL COMPANY.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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