Rainbow Mountain Cusco: A Journey Through Wild Landscapes and Ancient Cultures

Embark on a journey through wild landscapes and ancient cultures in Cusco, Peru. Discover Rainbow Mountain, hidden in the Andes, and witness the vibrant beauty of the painted hills.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vinicunca Mountain - mountain 7 colors and landscapes of the place
What's Included
  • Roundtrip transportation from your hotel
  • One breakfast included
  • Inclusive of a mini buffet lunch
  • Provided with a route guide
What's Not Included
  • Horses for hire
  • Entrance ticket to the mountain ( bring 25 soles in cash)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through unexplored terrains featuring wild desert biomes, snow-capped summits, migrating alpaca groups, concluding at the hidden ‘Rainbow Mountain’ deeply located in the Andean range. En route, you’ll traverse through a lush green vale with the majestic Ausangate Mountain towering afar. You’ll witness mountainous lifestyle of the inhabitants and even get to interact with them. As you approach the Rainbow Mountain, first glimpses of the coloured minerals that constitute the kaleidoscopic hillocks become visible. Your guide will elucidate the formation of the ‘Rainbow Mountain’. After one final effort, you’ll reach a significant site providing a panoramic view of the breathtaking scenery encompassing this hallowed terrain in Cusco, Peru.

Location
Vinicunca Mountain
Cancellation Policy

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

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Andrea
Jun 25, 2024
All good. - Guide John was very close with the group and very attentive. What I didn't like was the food from the tourist dining room. But all good on the tour
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Jalbertomv91
May 27, 2024
Incredible - Incredible, quite an odyssey to reach the top but it is really worth every step taken to get there and be able to see the entire mountain and the glaciers, it is incredible.
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Biancacrdias
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing tour! - The place is different from anything we had seen before. It made wonderful photos! Furthermore, the guide (Jimmy) was super attentive to everyone. He took care of the entire group without forgetting anyone. He explained the history of the place and the fight for the preservation of Inca traditions by the locals (which added more charm to the tour). Furthermore, breakfast and lunch were delicious. I highly recommend the tour. I hope you are lucky enough to find this wonderful guide!
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Valentinadaroch
Jan 29, 2024
Marvelous - Very good guide Saúl, always concerned that one was well, he helped me climb the mountain and his jokes are funny haha. Rafael is an excellent driver, friendly, and he offers to take photos of you.
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Maudg770
Dec 20, 2023
nice place to hike - The only thing you should know is what the weather will be like to do this hike. With good weather I was able to enjoy its beauty.
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Ricardoa220662
Nov 20, 2023
A very special experience and the reward is worth it. - Reaching the top of the mountain at 5,000 m is a feat at any age. The air is thinner, it requires extreme effort, advancing 50 meters is like advancing 150 on the coast. The reward is equal to the effort. One of those beauty. Recommendation, regardless of age. Hire a horse for the round trip, you will arrive in one piece for the final stretch, which is the ascent to the summit, and you can only do that small stretch in 30 minutes, when on the coast, it wouldn't take more than 10. Nobody has to prove anything with his life. And believe me, on horseback the landscape is appreciated more and better. Once up, another gem is that you face the snowy Ausangate
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202waleskav
Sep 28, 2023
Nice to see those colors in the mountains 😍🌈🇦🇹 - Beautiful place and view! Snowflakes on the mountain 🏔 the road is tough in terms of height, but it is a beautiful experience. ⛰️ colorful🧡💜💚💛🩶🤎💙🤍🩵🩷❤️🇦🇹🙌🫶
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Evelyn
Apr 22, 2024
I recommend - The guide Carina was very helpful. Thank you for helping us and providing a very good experience. I recommend that people who go do not leave the tour until the first day, as the altitude affects the walk.
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Chabiz55
Jun 13, 2024
Wonderful place very poorly managed - The beauty of the place is undoubtedly impressive. The travel agencies and the communities that manage them mistreat the traveler/tourist and treat us like idiots. The communities (villages that charge in cash (only), and with strict control so that everyone pays, also the bathrooms; and it turns out that then you find those with motorcycles, quads and a fair of all kinds without garbage control and with the objective of selling to the stupid travelers. A carnival of diverse people, which we try to climb on foot or on horseback (price depending on how they see your face or how you pay). And a llama with sunglasses at 5200 meters above sea level with a native lady to help you. Take photos. No respect for the environment. And no control of influx. A shame that such a special place is not respected by the native communities themselves, nor should a certain level of noise be maintained. Very bad. managed.
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Rejane2013
Sep 23, 2023
Go prepared and rested. It's cold, windy, hot all at the same time. - The tour leaving Cusco is very early. Travel a lot by van (crowded and ours was uncomfortable) until the first coffee stop at a previously scheduled location. Good coffe. Paperless bathroom; Little shop with expensive everything; The climb was long and the car was moving a lot, I thought it was dangerous. Road that could only fit one at a time.. Once there, they explained the options of going on horseback. My husband and I chose to book a round trip for the initial 4km. The two daughters went on foot. Exhausting, tiring; The last climb was cruel, as the altitude was too low. I went up little by little, step and stop. When you reach the top you are happy that you made it. Lots of people to compete for the front of the mountain in a photo. Advice: go up the cliff a few meters, it will be better. Right where the llamas are. There wasn't much time available and the guide was in a hurry to get down; The descent was more peaceful, but the van ran too fast, causing, in addition to fear, discomfort; We stopped at the same place as the cafe for lunch. We were already late and there were a lot of people, food was well served. The stretch to Cusco also had a lot of curves. In short, choose the company to go to very carefully. Fundamental. Don't forget: water, sunscreen and lip balm, a hat, windproof blouse, hiking boots. Underneath, light clothes; easy to put on and take off.
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