A full day to reach Rainbow Mountain, one of Peru’s most striking natural landscapes, at 5,036 m above sea level. Hotel pickup at 4:30 a.m., breakfast and a buffet lunch in Cusipata and a hike up to Vinicunca.
You discover Rainbow Mountain (Montaña de 7 Colores), one of Peru’s most striking natural landscapes, surrounded by Andean peaks and spectacular views.
After a buffet breakfast in Cusipata you reach the trailhead and hike up to Vinicunca. On the way down, a buffet lunch awaits in Cusipata before the return to Cusco.
Highlights
- Hike up to Rainbow Mountain
- Views of the Andean peaks
- Buffet breakfast and lunch in Cusipata
- Hotel pickup and a bilingual guide
Itinerary
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Hotel pickup
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Arrival in Cusipata and buffet breakfast
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Arrival at the trailhead
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Start of the hike
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Arrival at Vinicunca
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Start of the descent to the vehicle
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Buffet lunch in Cusipata
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Return to Cusco
Included
- Round-trip shared transportation
- Professional bilingual guide, Spanish and English
- Buffet breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- Ongoing assistance
Not included
- Rainbow Mountain entrance fee
- Horse rental (optional)
- Snacks and additional drinks
- Tips
Gallery
Important notes
- Duration Full day.
- Altitude 5,036 m above sea level.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the altitude of Rainbow Mountain?
Vinicunca, Rainbow Mountain, sits at 5,036 m above sea level.
What time is pickup for Vinicunca?
At 4:30 a.m., at your hotel. At 7:00 a.m. you reach Cusipata for the buffet breakfast, and the return to Cusco is after lunch, also in Cusipata.
How long is the hike up to Vinicunca?
You start hiking at 8:30 a.m. and reach Vinicunca at 10:00 a.m. At 10:45 a.m. you start the descent to the vehicle; the tour calls for a moderate level of fitness.
What’s included in the tour?
Round-trip shared transportation, a professional bilingual guide in Spanish and English, and a buffet breakfast and lunch in Cusipata. The mountain entrance fee and horse rental, which is optional, are paid separately.
What’s the difference between Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake?
Both leave from Cusco with pickup at 4:30 a.m., breakfast, a buffet lunch and a hike. The Rainbow Mountain tour reaches Vinicunca, at 5,036 m above sea level, with meals in Cusipata; Humantay Lake is a turquoise lake at the foot of Salkantay, at 4,200 m above sea level, with meals in Mollepata.
