Rainbow Mountain Horse Ride: Explore Stunning Geological Formations in the Peruvian Andes
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8 Ratings
Cusco
Embark on a thrilling horse ride to Rainbow Mountain in the Peruvian Andes. Marvel at stunning geological formations and panoramic views while enjoying a unique and natural experience.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Centro Historico De Cusco - We will make our first stop in the village of Cusipata to enjoy a delicious breakfast. After this short stop, we will continue our journey to the mountain of colors.
  • Cusipata - We will make our first stop in the village of Cusipata to enjoy a delicious breakfast. After this short stop, we will continue our journey to the mountain of colors.
  • Vinicunca Mountain - Here we will start our horseback ride uphill for about 1 hour until we reach the base of the rainbow mountain “Vinicunca” to make the last stretch walking for 10 minutes, on the way we will appreciate the famous South American camelids llamas and alpacas that will surprise you and also interact with the local people who still keep alive the culture. Upon reaching the top of the mountain (5200 masl) you will have time to explore the area, take pictures and soak up the atmosphere.
  • Cusipata - After the great experience we will start our return journey also on horseback, and enjoy a delicious lunch in Cusipata.
  • Cusco - Finally we will return to Cusco, arriving in the city of Cusco at approximately 18:00 pm
What's Included
  • Emergency first aid kit with oxygen
  • Round-trip transport from Cusco to the trailhead
  • Hotel pickup included
  • Pre-tour briefing session
  • Horses for the journey
  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Meals provided - breakfast and lunch
  • Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for the guide and driver
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

The Rainbow Mountain is one of the most impressive geological formations in the Andes Mountains. Recommended by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful places you should visit before you die. This place is also known as the red mountain.

  • Visit the rainbow mountain on horseback.
  • You will have the best panoramic views
  • Enjoy a unique and natural experience in the Peruvian Andes.
  • Enjoy a lunch of Peruvian food.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Recommendations for what to bring:
  • Comfortable backpack for walking
  • Hiking boots (Due to the height of the trek there may be some sections where snow has fallen)
  • Hat for the sun, sunblock and sunglasses
  • Warm clothes to be worn in layers including a hat and gloves
  • Camera
Location
Centro Historico De Cusco
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Daniel_t
Dec 8, 2023
Breathtaking, amazing hike - Excellent guide who made sure we are all feeling good. The guide knew best angles to take photos from. I was more than satisfied!
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Anonymous
Nov 3, 2022
Great small group tour - Rainbow mountain is a must visit if you are in Quito! I had a wonderful time with this small group tour. The altitude of over 5000m can be challenging so riding a horse definitely helps. Picked up in private vehicle, included an excellent breakfast and lunch and the guide was great and informative. Would recommend acclimatising 1-2 days in Cusco before going to rainbow mountain.
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Davoud_a
Feb 17, 2020
different experience - Wonderful Place to see and different experience to have. Only Remember to take Winter Clothing with you . its really Cold , even in February but it Worth it to see , Trust me
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Minna_k
Jun 25, 2023
Just okay, experience not worth the $ - I got picked up at 4 and was packed like sardines into the bus that had no air conditioning or circulation on. We arrived at a place to eat (just ok) and there was no communication about that being the last bathroom for another like 2 hrs. The whole group was spanish except for me, so some things just got missed which is fine. The experience was okay, except when we got to the base and I was put on a horse - I told the guy in spanish that I wanted a different horse. He completely ignored me. He asked at some point and I explained it was too small for me and it made me uncomfortable like I'd fall, he responded saying that it wasn't true and then progressed to go faster even though I kept telling him to slow down in spanish. I finally got up there and the rainbow mountain itself was a great experience. But that just exists on its own, so I'm mostly evaluating this actual service. On the way down, you're supposed to get a horse too. No one would give me a horse, even when I showed my ticket. I explained I had a billete de ida y vuelta / rotunda and I explained but they kept asking me for a picture or something. I could not find anyone in my group because some people walked and some people rode a horse....so I had trouble navigating and wasn't given whatever docs I needed to get back down. I pretty much paid so much money for horses when that wasn't even something I really experienced. The rainbow mountain itself is great.
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Lauren_p
Jul 2, 2022
Poor company-did not pick us up - Unfortunately I have no photos to share as we did not get picked up for this tour! Waited for over an hour with no call or contact. We stayed at an Airbnb so we had to use a hotel for our pick up location-the company called the hotel to see if we were staying there and since we were not they did not pick us up. No one called us to verify, however , we did get a confirmation email the day before at 3pm. The morning of, we waited over an hour outside of the hotel (in 30degree weather) and no ride showed nor did anyone call us. We reached out that morning to The company multiple times and different ways with no response until the afternoon! We are now having to fight to get our refund. Do not book with this company!!
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