Rainbow Mountain 1D
- 1 full day (12–13 hours)
- English and Spanish
- Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (4:00 a.m.)
- Flexible cancellation subject to booking conditions
- Respuesta en 24 h
- Groups of up to 15 people
Conquer Vinicunca, the Mountain of 7 Colors, in one day from Cusco with breakfast, lunch and expert guide included.
Experience highlights
- Walk to Vinicunca, the Mountain of 7 Colors
- Admire views of snow-capped Ausangate from the top
- Explore Quechua communities in the Vilcanota corridor
- Enjoy breakfast and picnic lunch included
- Capture unique photos in one of the most famous landscapes in Peru
About this experience
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is the geological phenomenon that conquered Instagram and the hearts of travelers. We leave before dawn from Cusco towards the community of Quesiuno, where you begin the gradual hike up to 5,020 m with the Ausangate as a backdrop.
At the top, mineral stripes of red, green, yellow and lavender create a unique landscape. Includes breakfast, lunch, emergency oxygen and bilingual guide.
Book days in advance: it is the most popular one-day tour of Cusco.
Meeting point
Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (4:00 a.m.)
Your journey, day by day
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Day 1: Cusco – Pitumarca
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 a.m. and then drive for 3 hours to the community of Quesiuno passing through beautiful landscapes, traditional adobe houses and herds of llamas and alpacas enjoying the impressive landscapes around Ausangate Mountain (6398m / 20991ft), the highest mountain in Cusco.
Rainbow Mountain, (or Vinicunca), is located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range, located in the southern region of Cusco. This is a rewarding place even for the most demanding travelers and hikers, providing unforgettable memories, magnificent panoramas, formidable glaciers, crystal clear rivers, calm lakes. This new route is truly unique and is a true adventure through preserved wild natural terrain. Once we reach the top of the mountain, we will be rewarded with incredible views of the area as we take in the majesty of the Red Mountains and Ausangate Glacier Peak. You will have enough time to explore the area, take plenty of photos before starting to descend to our lunch spot and then return to Cusco.
What's included
A clear overview of what is covered in your trek and what you should arrange separately.
Included in your trek
5 services included
- Transporte
- Professional bilingual guide
- Desayuno
- Almuerzo
- Medical kit and oxygen
Not included
Additional expenses to consider
- trekking poles
- travel insurance
- Propina
Important information
- Mandatory acclimatization: minimum 2 days in Cusco before the hike.
- At 5,020 m, altitude sickness is common; walk slowly and drink lots of water.
- You can rent a horse at the base if you prefer not to walk the entire climb.
- Bring layered clothing, gloves, and walking sticks; It is cold and windy at the top.
