Rainbow Mountain Full Day Trek
Embark on an adventure through the most famous rainbow mountain, “the Vinicunca one”, and explore the most impressive natural wonder in Cusco:
- Explore the Vilcanota mountains and discover its colorful valleys, snow-capped peaks, and tons of alpacas.
- Get to know the local culture of the traditional villages along your journey.
- Travel with a professional tour guide for a singular perspective on the history and cultural significance of Rainbow Mountain.
The trek has a moderate difficulty level, which is why you need to be fully acclimatized before committing to this activity.
Options
Group Guided Tour
Group Guided Tour: Shared tour and transportation with an English and Spanish speaking guide (bilingual tour).
Pickup included
What's included in Rainbow Mountain Full Day Trek
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Checacupe
We’ll pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco. It will take about 2.5 hours to get to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco. 30 minutes before arriving at the starting point of the trek, we’ll have breakfast at a cozy restaurant between the mountains.
Vinicunca Mountain
Before starting the trek, our guides will give some useful tips so you can walk safely to the top of the mountain. The hike will start at 4,800 meters above sea level, which is why we need to take it calmly and slowly. Once at the top of the mountain, you’ll realize that all that hard work has paid off! Our guides will explain the origin of the mountain and will give you some free time so you can fully appreciate this natural wonder.
Checacupe
After a whole day full of adventure, now it’s time for a well-deserved lunch. It should take about 1.5 hours to hike back to the parking lot. We’ve selected a restaurant where you’ll be able to sample the best of the Peruvian cuisine. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cusco. Drop-off will be at your accommodation.
Inclusions
- Round trip transportation to and from most Cusco hotels
- Lunch
- Professional tour guide in Spanish and English
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals or drinks not mentioned.
- Gratuities and tips are not included and are left to individual discretion.
- Horseback ride (optional, approximately 80 soles - 22 US dollars)
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
• We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco. • If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you. • You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT: Please contact us as soon as you make your booking in order to arrange the details for your pickup. You can contact us at the phone/WhatsApp number provided. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.