Explore Rainbow Mountain in small groups with exclusive tour guides, and amaze yourself with the beautiful scenery of the mountains, local villages, llamas, alpacas, and surrounding glaciers. Daily departures to Rainbow Mountain with picnic meals and private transportation!
Our Rainbow Mountain Full Day tour is the perfect way to see these amazing natural wonders up close! This tour includes a guided hike to Rainbow Mountain, where you’ll see the stunning views of the colorful landscape. You’ll also explore Red Valley, home to some of the world’s most beautiful red rock formations. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Rainbow Mountain Full Day firsthand!
Itinerary Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour
This incredible adventure begins very early in the morning. We will pick you up at your hotel in the historic center of Cusco at 4:30 am and we will start a journey towards the south of the city; It will be a 2-hour journey until we reach Cusipata, here we will have a hot breakfast and from there we will continue the journey along a carriage trail to the town of Chilihuani for 1 more hour.
The town of Chilihuani is located at 4,626 meters above sea level (15,177.17ft) and it is from there that we begin the walk that will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes bordering a beautiful stream. Let yourself be captivated by the path and by its fauna, you will see groups of herds of Andean camelids such as llamas and alpacas; Ready your camera! The great snow peak that you will see is the highest in the region, the “Apu Ausangate”, its majesty and mystique will remind you that you are in a unique and magical place. During the journey, you will be able to interact with the community members of the area, learning a little about their daily lives; You will see various fields of cultivation that are worked in the area, especially potatoes and their different varieties.
After the 1 hour and 30min. walk, which is a 4km climb, you will be surprised by the wonderful view of Vinicunca, The Rainbow Mountain (5,020 masl / 16466ft). Take out your camera to record this moment! You will have enough time to explore the area, take photos and also take a breather to renew your energy (approximately 30 minutes at the top).
When it is time to begin the descent along the same ascent route, the return walk will take approximately 1 hour until you reach the place where the return transport will be waiting for you.
After 1 hour of travel, we arrive at Cusipata for lunch (buffet). Later, we will continue the return to Cusco, arriving after approximately 2 hours. You will be back to Cusco at the end of the afternoon.
Some information about the walk:
04:20 – 5:00 |
Hotel pickups for the transport towards rainbow mountain |
05:00 – 05:10 |
Departure from Cusco city and takes approximately 2hrs to get to Cusipata town (asphalt road) |
06:30 – 07:30 | arrival and take breakfast at Cusipata town (tourist restaurant) |
07:30 – 08:30 | 01hr more transport to the starting point of the trek – check point
(road not asphalted) |
08:30 – 10:30 | start the uphill trek from 4650m to the heights pint
(color mountain) 04km up |
10:30 – 11:00 | Arrival to the color mountain (5020m) spend some time at the top of the mountain taking photos in the view of the beautiful surrounding scenery |
11:30 – 12:00 | Ask to the guide.
optional – go to the red valley (1.5km walk ) doesn’t include entrance 20sol (Visit to the red valley without guide). |
11:30 – 13:00 | Return to the starting point where transportation awaits us 04km down. |
13:30 – 14:30 | Go to the restaurant for buffet lunch before hitting the road back to Cusco. |
16:00 – 16:30 | Return takes 1.5hrs to get back to plaza Regosijo – Cusco.
Drop off at airport or bus terminal upon prior request. |
The tour end and pick-up time delays depending, traffic jams, weather conditions, etc.
Wait in the hotel/hostel lobby until pick-up (the guide will contact you by WhatsApp or ring the hotel doorbell)
To confirm the tour of the vinicunca tour you can do through our mail or WhatsApp / roundtriptravel@outlook.com / +51984325476 for us to send them the confirmation and the invoice. You must indicate the date of travel and the number of people. You could even reserve 01 day before the trip directly in our office.
Free cancellation 24 hours before.
Yes, you must carry the original authorized University card with a valid date, the discount is 5 sol.
Minors: automatic discount with ID or passport (03 to 17 years old) the discount is 5 sol.