From Cusco: Full day Rainbow Mountain hiking with meals.

Cusco, Peru

Duration

1 day

Max People

16 - 18 people

Min Age

18 +

Pickup

Hotel (Historic Center)

Overview

Explore the stunning natural wonder of Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain or Mountain of Seven Colors, with our guided tours. Marvel at the unique mineralogy that created layers of gold, lavender, red, and turquoise, forming a marbled effect on the mountain’s surface. Our tours offer the chance to experience the vibrant colors and spectacular landscapes of the Peruvian Andes. Book your Vinicunca tour now and immerse yourself in the magic of this breathtaking natural wonder!. Vinicunca, Mountain of Seven Colors, Rainbow Mountain, natural beauty, Peruvian Andes, guided tours, spectacular landscapes, vibrant colors.

Tour Highlights

Hike among some of the most stunning Andean landscapes imaginable and let Mother Nature whisk you away in her sheer beauty
Immerse yourself in the small mountain communities and witness how they live their lives so far away from the city
Observe the unique flora and fauna and see alpacas and llamas grazing in the mountains and roaming free
Hike to one of the most unique places on our planet and snap some special photos of the spectacular geological formation
Enjoy views of the highest mountain in the Cusco region, Ausangate, whose snowy peak stands tall nearby

Included/Excluded

Pick up from your Hotel
Roundtrip transportation
Breakfast
Lunch buffet
English/Spanish speaking professional tour guide
First-Aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
Trekking Pole

Entrance fee for Raimbow Mountain (PEN 30.00)
Entrance fee for Red Valley (PEN 20.00)

What To Pack?

Wool Hat or Beanie
T-shirt
Layer
Jacket
Long pants
Sunglasses
Gloves
Small Backpack (to carry water, snacks, camera, etc)
2 liters of water (there are options to buy along the route)
Snacks (such as chocolate, cereal bars, candies, nuts, energy bars, etc)
Sunscreen
Rain jacket or poncho
Cash in soles

Tour Plan

Day 1: Cusco - Cusipata Town - Vinicunca Mountain - Cusco

🚐 Hotel or Airbnb pick up in Cusco (4:10 - 5:10)
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or Airbnb in Cusco between 4:10 and 5:10 a.m. Get ready for our excursion into the picturesque Andean highlands.
🚐 Departure from Cusco (5:10)
Once all participants are assembled, we will depart Cusco around 5:20 a.m. for a scenic two-hour drive to the village of Cusipata.
☕🍞🍌 Nutritious and energetic breakfast for the Peruvian Andes.
You will have a nutritious breakfast with light options to avoid altitude sickness, it is also highly recommended to drink coca tea, it will give you the energy of an Inca.
🚐 We continue to the trailhead.
After breakfast, we will drive for another hour to the entrance point to Rainbow Mountain (please note that there is an entrance fee).
🥾 Rainbow Mountain Hike.
Prepare for an unforgettable experience on Rainbow Mountain. The hike begins at 4,700 meters above sea level and gradually ascends to the summit at 5,100 meters above sea level. The hike lasts approximately one hour and will reward you with panoramic views of the impressive Rainbow Mountain. Our guide will be available to answer your questions and provide information about the area, and we will also have time to take spectacular photos. You will spend approximately one hour at the summit before beginning the descent. Remember to stay hydrated.
🏞️📸 Time on the rainbow mountain.
you will have approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on weather conditions. Sometimes it is cloudy, foggy or a bit rainy and very cold, in which case you can stay about 30 minutes. If the weather is sunny and clear you can stay about 1 hour, enough time to see on the rainbow mountain .
🌄 optional visit to the red valley.
After visiting Rainbow Mountain, you can opt for a hike to Red Valley, a hidden extension of the Red Valley. If you choose to visit the Red Valley, be sure to bring enough water and stay hydrated.
return to transport.
After enjoying the mountain and taking souvenir photos and videos, we will begin the descent, which lasts approximately 1.5 hours to the transport station
🍽️ Buffet lunch with several options in Cusipata.
We will return to Mollepata for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant where you will have several choices between vegetables, pastas, proteins and carbohydrates and you can make your own combinations according to your taste.
🚐 Return to Cusco.
We begin our return trip to Cusco, arriving around 4:00 p.m., ending an unforgettable day of exploration in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. We finish in the square of Regosijos.