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Rainbow Mountain Late Departure Tour from Cusco – 7:00 AM

4.716 reviewsDay trips

  • 10–12 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
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Highlights

Skip the pre dawn pickups! This 7:00 AM late departure Rainbow Mountain tour offers a more comfortable start, operated in small shared groups with experienced local guides. Enjoy included snacks and a traditional Andean lunch, optional horse rentals for support, and breathtaking views of Rainbow Mountain without the extreme early wake up. Perfect for travelers seeking a relaxed, high altitude adventure.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Trekking poles
  • Hotel pickup and private transportation
  • Buffet lunch
  • Professional Tour Guide (Paramedic)
  • First aid equipment
  • Entrance Tkt to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
  • Bottle of water, cereal bar, chocolate bar, fruit (apple), and altitude candies

What's not

  • Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
  • Extra Expenses

Itinerary

  1. The 7 Colors Mountain tour starts with a pickup from your hotel in central Cusco (historic center) at 7:00 AM and ends in central Cusco at Plaza Regocijo or Plaza San Francisco. If you are staying in a remote area or an Airbnb, we will arrange a convenient meeting point to ensure a smooth departure. Trip from Cusco to the Hike Starting Point: We will travel directly from Cusco to the trailhead in a comfortable private vehicle, which takes approximately 3 hours. Since the tour starts later in the morning, it’s recommended to have breakfast at your hotel before departure. To keep you energized during the hike, we will provide a cereal bar, chocolate bar, fruit, altitude candies, and a bottle of water.

    3 h

  2. The Hike: After arriving at the trailhead near Chillihuani, we will begin the ascent to Rainbow Mountain, which takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The trail leads through colorful valleys and rivers, offering breathtaking views along the way. At the top, you’ll reach the foothills of Red Valley, the gateway to the stunning 7 color mountain, where your guide will explain the geological formation and cultural significance of this sacred site.Trekking along a trail, the scenery will gradually transform into vibrant mountains and babbling streams, breathing life into the valley. Should you find the trek challenging, horse rentals from villagers are available for approximately 70 soles. Reaching an altitude of 5200 meters, we'll behold the majestic 7 Colors Mountain, capturing timeless moments amidst its colorful landscapes. Our guide will offer insights on the mountain and guidance for those interested in visiting Red Valley (optional) before our return to the parking area.

    3 hAdmission included

  3. Return to Cusco: After the hike, we will stop in Cusipata for a traditional Andean lunch. We will then return to Cusco, arriving between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. You will be dropped off at Plaza Regocijo or Plaza San Francisco, bringing your 7 Colors Mountain tour to a close.

    4 h

Cancellation

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

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Operated by
Machu Picchu Peru Tours
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
  • Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather issues (rain, mudslides, overflows, etc), strikes and / or any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary).

How it compares in Cusco

  • Its from-price is 44% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 257 of 1358.
  • 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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