Rainbow Mountain Guided Tour: Full Day Exploration in Peru's Multicolored Peaks
4.8
17 Ratings
Cusco
Embark on a full day guided tour to Rainbow Mountain in Peru's Vilcanota Mountain Range. Explore the multicolored peaks and discover the origins of the vibrant hues that adorn its slopes.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vinicunca - Our mobility will pick us up at the hotel according to the scheduled time and then we will go for 2 hours by bus to the district of CUSIPATA which is at a distance of approximately 78 kilometers.
    Our breakfast will be in the community of CUSIPATA for a time of 30 minutes and then continue for approximately 1 hour in our mobility to the community of PHULAWASIPATA. From this point we will start our trek to the rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca, the road will take us about 1 hour with 45 minutes to 2 hours of ascent until 5,036 meters.
    Already at the top our tour Guide It will give you information of this beautiful natural formation.
    After receiving our information and time to visit the mountain and take our photos we will take the same way back to our mobility and later return for 1 hour to the CUSIPATA town to have our Lunch buffet in the restaurant. (around 1:30 pm).
    2:30 pm We begin the return to Cusco City.
    4:00 pm Arrival at the regocijo main square
What's Included
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Entrance ticket to the stunning Rainbow Mountain
  • Complimentary walking sticks for support
  • Convenient pick-up service from central hotels
  • Oxygen assistance for a comfortable experience
  • Nutritious breakfast to start the day
  • Delicious local lunch included
  • Professional bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish)
What's Not Included
  • Horse (optional to climb up to the Rainbow mountain) - $15
  • Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain (25 soles)
Additional Information

Vinicunca, known as the Rainbow Mountain, is a fascinating destination located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range, within the majestic Peruvian Andes. Located at an impressive altitude of 5,036 meters above sea level, in the district of Pitumarca, this mountain stands out for its arid terrain and its peaks adorned with brightly colored stripes, ranging from fuchsia and turquoise to lavender and gold.

The different hues that adorn its slopes have diverse origins: the greens reveal the presence of minerals such as iron, magnesium and copper oxide; the yellows highlight the sulfur in the composition; the whites emerge thanks to quartz sand and limestone rock; while the red tones are generated from clays and argillites, which include mica and quartz rocks.

This wonderful landscape offers a unique natural spectacle that attracts travelers from all over the world.

Location
Plaza Kusipata
Go to Plaza Kusipata at 4:30 am and the transfer will be waiting for you to take you to the transportation.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Hulejova84
May 5, 2024
An amazing experience - We had an amazing day out from the start to the finish. Got whats app txt the night before about the pick up and reassurance about the time we would return as had flight to catch. Everything went smooth, breakfast and lunch were really good buffet style and plenty to choose from. Our guide William was very knowledgeable and happy to help. We had about 45 min at the Rainbow Mt. which was enough considering the altitude. And got back to Cusco before 5pm. Would highly recommend.
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Juli_nc148
Mar 11, 2024
Rumi is a great guide. Ask for him - Rumi was a great guide and really made sure everyone felt safe and got plenty of rest in between. He took our pictures, made sure we didn’t get elevation sickness, and other ways of support.
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Kisawp
Mar 1, 2024
Salkantay trek - Great company, answered all my questions and helped me in emergency situation! Reliable service and good prices. I can recommend their services.
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Maxlukask2023
Oct 24, 2023
Great Tours - The view was great. The organisation was good. I got all the information a day befor the tour. I did secret vally and Salkantay with them as well. Both were good tours.
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Q3610wwjayl
Oct 8, 2023
Once in a life time experiences - I did 3 Tours with Machu Picchu Expeditions. 2day/1 night to Machu Picchu, Humanity Lake and Rainbow Mountain. All were great and well organised. they accommodated late bookings and always responded to communications at any time of day, this was a god send, as I was able to enjoy each day of my holiday rather than being on the phone trying to sort out the next. I had contacted a few companies before I travelled to Peru, all asked for upfront payment, by bank transfer, which sent red flags flying. With Machu Picchu expeditions, I was never asked to transfer money, I was able to book safely through their website or paid cash on pick up. they were really professional and I highly Recommend using them.
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Q3610wwjayl
Oct 8, 2023
Rainbow Mountain/red Valley - It was amazing, Everything was well organised and the guides were great. The office was very responsive and helped organise the trip at short notice. Breakfast and lunch was good too. The hike was do-able, though the end was a struggle at altitude, but is achievable for most people. the Mountain is worth a visit, very crowded, so if you get the chance, explore the Red Valley on your way back down, its a lot quieter and the views and tranquillity are a blessing..
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Yunggwap
Oct 5, 2023
Well organized! - Great organisation, super friendly staff. Amazing food, comfortable transport, super quick responses.
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A1694hajorgea
Sep 25, 2023
Well-organized - Beautiful as expected. The guides were informative and we felt taken care of. They explained how it would work before time and that’s what we encountered.
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799tiffany
Sep 21, 2023
Best tours in Cusco - Amazing tours with Machu Picchu Expeditions!! Only booked with them and all was well organized, good prices and really nice people. Recommend 100%!
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Gabi_m
Mar 31, 2024
Rainbow Mountain is Amazing - choose a different tour operator - The trip itself was lovely and the guide was good, cheap price but you can find it for cheaper in Cusco town with the local travel agencies. Very difficult climb up to the Rainbow Mountain but totally worth it for the views! The reason I have to give it 2 stars is due to the absence of communication from the tour operator as well as the transportation. I booked this trip 3 weeks in advance- then 4 days prior I messaged the tour operator multiple times through Viator to get the pick up details - no reply. I had to contact Viator support 3 times for them to chase the tour operator - to no avail. As you can imagine I was anxious as I was in a foreign country and the trip was supposed to start at 4:30am. Finally the guide messaged me (at 10pm the night before- i was already asleep due to the early start) asking for my pickup location. I replied in the morning and they said that the agency gave them the wrong address. This meant that I was the last to be collected and placed at the back of the minibus (which was full - they overbooked the minibus as there was not enough space for the people who booked the trip - meaning one person did not come.) The journey one way is about 4 hours via minibus, and it was the most uncomfortable journey I have ever had. On the way there it was OK but on the way back I was feeling altitude sickness and so being squashed in the back with the passengers in front having reclined their chairs as well as no AC or windows was an absolute nightmare. I would definitely recommend to visit Rainbow Mountain but please choose a different tour operator as from start to finish all the lack of communication and the disorganisation tainted the beautiful experience.
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