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Cusco: Full-Day Tour to Rainbow Mountain

4.4  / 5770 reviews
Activity provider:Peru Selected Trips
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Cusco: Full-Day Tour to Rainbow Mountain

Activity provider:Peru Selected Trips
4.4  / 5770 reviews

From US$ 28.50 per person

Explore the amazing Rainbow Mountain in the region of Vinincunca. You will hike along the Andes, encountering beautiful scenery of the mountains and surrounding glaciers.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Pickup is included only for hotels located in the historic center of Cusco. Contact the local partner to know if pickup is available for your accommodation. If you are staying in private accommodation, or your hotel is not accessible due to the narrow streets, you will be provided with a meeting point nearby.

Experience

Highlights
  • See the amazing Rainbow Mountain
  • Hike along the Andes and admire great landscapes
  • Meet with locals doing their own farming activities
Full description

Witness Rainbow Mountain in all its glory, take some photos and explore the area on a day trip from Cusco with a guide. Set out on an adventure in the early morning with a hotel pickup. Head up the mountain, cross small villages, immerse yourself in the local culture, and have lunch after your hike.

Begin your full-day tour in Cusco city, where you will be picked up between 4:15 AM and 4:45 AM. You will then drive in a comfortable van for 3 hours to the town of Cusipata, where you will have breakfast in a local family house. Following breakfast, head to the starting point of your hike. There are approximately 3 kilometers of flat land uphill, leading to the majestic "Mountain of Colors".

The hike will take about 1.5 hours, depending on your level of fitness. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the valleys, wild llamas, alpacas, and vicuñas, as well as of the Andes and the nearby glaciers.  Once here, if the weather is good, get the first views of Rainbow Mountain. At the top, take a well-deserved break, which will also be your chance to catch your breath and enjoy the stunning views.

After taking beautiful photos, begin your descent, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch upon your return. You will then take private transportation back to Cusco, where you will arrive at approximately 5:00 PM.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup from Cusco historic center
  • Downtown drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Walking stick
  • First aid assistance
  • Oxygen (if needed)
  • Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain
  • Personal expenses
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain gear
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • This activity is not recommended for people who suffer heart disease or who are not used to walking uphill for a long period of time
  • The road has a lot of turns so it is recommended for guests with motion sickness to take medication
  • Meals have a vegetarian option available

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 770 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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This trip was amazing! Our guide was really helpful on the hike, had loads of information and was really relaxed with the hiking time so we never felt rushed. the hike is very difficult due to the altitude but it is definitely worth it. it is very good value for money and the transport was good

September 21, 2023

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Michaela – PeruVerified booking

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It was great! I only paid $25 for a 12 hour tour. It included breakfast and lunch. It was a very difficult hike up the mountain but the guide stayed back with the slowest person. My only complaint would be that it was hard to get in contact with anyone before the tour to confirm my pickup time and place.

September 16, 2023

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Sarah – United StatesVerified booking

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Great trip! Highly recommend. We walked (vs. taking the horse) and it was hard with the altitude but worth it. The views were incredible and 10/10 recommend doing it as early as possible! We were picked up at 4am and it was great because we beat the crowds.

July 26, 2023

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Kate – United StatesVerified booking

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