Rainbow Mountain Exclusive Afternoon Tour: Less Crowds and Stunning Scenery
4.9
249 Ratings
Cusco
Escape the crowds and experience the stunning beauty of Rainbow Mountain on our exclusive afternoon tour. Capture perfect pictures, enjoy a meal in breathtaking surroundings, and create lifelong memories.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - We are the only ones hiking to rainbow mountain in the afternoon, you will be the only ones at the view point.

We clearly undestand that you dont come here to suffer during your trip, we will make sure that does not happen by offering you a singular way to do the rainbow mountain hike. You will dont be the first ones but for sure you will be the only ones enjoying the spectacular views that this places has to offer you.

We leave Cusco by 08:30 am and be back in Cusco around 7 pm. Our exclusive itinerary allows you to enjoy this atraction with out crowds.

What's Included
  • Professional licensed tour guide
  • Exclusive private transportation
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Lunch included
  • Walking sticks available upon request
What's Not Included
  • HORSES; s/. 70 soles per person, has to be paid directly in soles and cash
  • Entrance Tickets - 30 soles per person to be paid in cash and soles
Additional Information

Ranked as the second most popular destination in Peru, right after Machu Picchu, this place can often get packed with early morning visitors trying to beat the queue. However, you do not need to compromise on your much-needed relaxation time and wake up at the wee hours of 3 am. That’s where we step in by giving you a truly remarkable opportunity to visit in the less crowded afternoon time.

By opting for our tour, you’d get the privilege of landing at the site when the majority of the visitors have retreated. Imagine being in the heart of the extensive mountain range all by yourself, without any line-ups or rush, giving you the liberty to click pristine photographs and deeply engage with the mesmerizing allure of the Rainbow Mountain. We assure you an unparalleled and undisturbed experience that will engrave unforgettable memories in your heart.

Immerse into the awe-inspiring environment while feasting on a meal that perfectly pairs with the scenic beauty that encases you.

Sign up for our engaging experience that provides a sense of privacy, peace, and a bona fide affinity with the marvels of Rainbow Mountain.

Location
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Cordillera de Vilcanota
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Victorial933
Apr 23, 2024
Excellent Rainbow Mountain tour - I did a Rainbow Mountain 8am tour about a week ago and it was awesome! First, the tour departs at 8am unlike others which gives you extra time to sleep and get breakfast. Second, when you get there everybody else already leaves so you get the mountain all to yourself to take photos and enjoy the views! Our guide Nayda also was a good photographer and very accommodating when it came to getting the horses to go to the top. I also appreciated her little bits of information on a bus drive there (which other excursions didn’t offer). The lunch arranged by the company was also quite delicious and served at the right time after the tour. They even give you warm towels after the tour to wipe your hard which is a nice little detail. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a rainbow mountain tour.
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Cortezalisa
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing experience, highly recommended - We embarked on a private 8 am tour with our guides in the morning. The journey from Cusco to the mountain took approximately 4 hours, which seemed quite lengthy to me initially. However, upon our arrival, the brisk cold air invigorated us. Our guide provided a boxed breakfast with coffee, which replenished our energy for the hike ahead. We opted out to rent horses and were so glad we did. Make sure to bring cash as they are locals who rent horses, not the tour company. The last section of the hike is not reachable by horse, so guests had to hike two parts, one to the lower part and one to the peak, which was quite steep. The tour had oxygen masks prepared just in case, luckily no one in my group needed it that day. The trek reaches an altitude of over 5000 meters above sea level and involves uphill sections. If you're in good physical condition, you shouldn't encounter any issues. I’d suggest saving the energy and get the horses. About an hour into the hike, we encountered the first mountain. Thirty minutes later, we stumbled upon a few more, which were truly stunning. At some point, we were provided a delightful spot to pause, snack, take pictures, and rest. The hike down was much easier. Since the tour involves some challenging elements, both guides were very attentive throughout the hike to make sure everyone was ok and did not fall behind. Overall, I really enjoyed the tour and I think the guides did an excellent job. One suggestion to the tourists - please, tip your guides as they work hard to ensure everyone’s safety and make sure you’re having a great time. Eventually, we returned to a nearby town, where we enjoyed a boxed lunch before heading back to Cusco. We arrived in Cusco around 19:30. The hike was truly incredible; witnessing mountains of different colors all in one day was a remarkable experience. Although the hike was tiring, it was undoubtedly worth it! Opting for this more expensive excursion was definitely a right choice and worth every penny!
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Rke9585uk
Apr 21, 2024
Rainbow Mountain - Had an amazing time - we had Ronald as our guide. Not only was he a great guide but an even better photographer! He took a ton of photos that me and my girlfriend were extremely impressed with. Also since it’s a later tour we had the mountain peak all to ourselves Ronald thank you so much for making the tour memorable and an even bigger thanks for capturing the perfect photos !
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Joseaoribeiro82
Apr 17, 2024
Go with this agency! - Go with this agency! Private, exclusive service. We only had each other at Rainbow mountain. When we arrived at the start of the trail, there were thousands of people coming down. We arrived at the mountain and it was just us. The whole mountain for us. Incredible support from our guide He is still an excellent and experienced driver. Just compliments. Choose this tour without thinking twice!
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Ana
Apr 15, 2024
Incredible - The company was super helpful, and the place is incredible. I would come back as many times as necessary. We went slowly, and no one got sick. The view was worth it.
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Karahsim
Apr 15, 2024
Excellent afternoon Rainbow Mountain Tour - Nayda and our driver were amazing! I flew into Cusco early in the morning and they arrived promptly at 7:45am to pick me up. The company knew I wanted to see Rainbow Mountain without enough time to acclimate and communicated that once a group booked the time I was available, they would notify me so that I could join the tour. There was an accident on the road, that the driver was able to eventually maneuver around and get us to the mountain. We were told many interesting facts about the area and Peruvian people. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to go as I felt Nayda was very knowledgeable and the driver was experienced and safe!
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Johanb793
Apr 14, 2024
Perfect day on Rainbow Mountain - Great experience, highly recommend guide Naida and driver Hugo. Well planned, good snacks and a really nice lunch. Used the horses for going up the hill, and then walked down. Afternoon on the mountain really lived up to the promises, not many people there at all. Naida also had some equipment and products to help reduce the impact of altitude sickness, worked out well for us in the end!
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546rosemaryw
Apr 13, 2024
Best way to see Rainbow Mountain - This is a great trip and because of the later start you can sleep in and when you get to the mountain there is hardly anyone there. Our guide Ronald and driver were really good and the lunch was very nice.
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Matthew_y
Apr 21, 2024
A must-see mountain!! - We enjoyed our guided trip to see the Rainbow Mountain. Ronald, our guide, was very knowledgable about all the interesting facts on various regional cultural elements. He was also generous in sharing important and helpful information needed to climb up to 15000 ft. elevations. One suggestion I would offer is to schedule the meal earlier in the day, not at 4:45 pm. It was originally announced for 2:30 pm. So we were left to wait to eat at the end of our trip.
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Bastien_s
Apr 12, 2024
Good tour, but my experience soured at the end - The tour was efficiently organized, the restaurant served delicious food, the ambiance was pleasant, and we took some great photos. However, my experience soured at the end when I tried to leave a tip. Although I intended to give 50 soles, I only had 200 soles and asked for change. The person claimed to only have 40 soles, which left me feeling rushed and confused when we stopped on the street. In the end, I reluctantly handed over my cash, although I doubted she really had that little change, especially considering that 160 soles is a significant amount for a young solo traveler.
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