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Full-day tour to the Rainbow Mountain from Cusco

Day trips

  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Dive into the Vinicunca mountain or Rainbow Mountain with an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level. It's located on the way to the Ausangate snow-capped mountain, and its colorful composition is due to minerals. Dare to explore and enjoy the ascent to this marvelous place, where you can admire the beautiful landscape of the Red Valley. It's truly rewarding. The highlight will be when you reach the majestic mountain.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Trekking poles
  • Professional guide
  • American breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up from your hotel
  • Oxygen balloon
  • Buffet Lunch (There are also vegetarian and vegan options)

What's not

  • Entrance to the Mountain of Colors

Itinerary

  1. The tour starts with hotel pickup between 4:30 and 5:00 am. We'll head south of Cusco and make our way to Cusipata, where we'll have a delicious American breakfast included. Then, we'll continue our journey to the community of Phulawasipata.

    5 h

  2. We'll begin the hike to the Rainbow Mountain (5,080m/16,666ft) for about 1 hour and 40 minutes. For those who prefer not to hike, there are options to ride horses. Once we reach the Rainbow Mountain, we'll be able to admire a mountain turned rainbow; its slopes and peaks are dyed with vibrant shades of fuchsia, turquoise, lavender, and gold. We'll also have plenty of time for information and taking photos with our professional guide.

    5 h

  3. During our hike to Rainbow Mountain, we'll have the opportunity to admire the snowy Ausangate mountain.

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 17 travellers
Operated by
Runas Trip Peru
  • 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
  • It is not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

How it compares in Cusco

  • Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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