Short Trek to the Rainbow Mountain: Less Hiking, More Enjoyment on Your Tour
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9 Ratings
Cusco
Experience the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain with less hiking and more enjoyment on this short trek. Spend just 3 hours hiking to and from the mountain and immerse yourself in its beauty.
Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza de Armas - Depart from Cusco around 4am from a hotel situated in the heart of the city.
  • Cerro Colorado Vinicunca - An excellent choice for those who prefer not to trek for more than three hours to reach the renowned Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, Peru. This abbreviated route requires only a 1.5-hour hike, allowing for additional time to savor the enchanting scenery situated above 5000 meters above sea level!..
What's Included
  • Oxygen
  • Hiking poles
  • First aid kit
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Horses. (Available since 90 soles)
  • Entrance ticket to the rainbow mountain
Additional Information

This choice allows you to experience the rainbow mountain with a reduced hiking time. Normally, tours take 3.5 hours to ascend and another 3.5 hours to descend. However, this specific option requires only 1.5 hours to climb up the Rainbow Mountain and another 1.5 hours to climb down.

Experience this fantastic location with just a total of 3 hours of hiking.

Location
Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas del Cusco,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Megan
Oct 28, 2022
10/10 take this 🌈🏔 tour! - So much fun!! Best guide ever - he was so funny and when I had a hard time hiking up the mountain he immediately pulled out his phone, played eye of the tiger, and started dancing to help encourage the group. It was a great view and I pet lots of llamas and alpacas along the way! 10/10 recommend! 😊🦙
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L11112
Mar 14, 2022
An amazing tour. - We booked this tour but due to issues at rainbow mountain and it being shut, we were given options on what we wanted to do instead! We ended up going to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountains instead and it was amazing!! Not so much of a tricky hike, beautiful views and our tour guide Mario was superb!! Couldn’t have asked for a better tour.
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Mariasofiam2019
Aug 3, 2019
Excellent tour - I fully recommend this tour, pick up was on time, the car is in a very good condition, the group is small which is really good, breakfast and lunch it’s ok. The guide was incredible, he support you during the whole trekking ...
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Illanie
May 12, 2019
Rainbow Mountain - It’s a dark, early morning start 4:00 - 4:30am. From Cusco city it’s about a 3 hour journey on the road , with a stop for a quick breakfast in one of the rural restaurants. The coffee is good and there are toilet facilities. It’s a slow, bumpy ride up the mountain on a dirt road. As it gets higher, it gets cooler. At the mountain, the toilet facilities are VERY basic and cost one sol. The REAL challenge is the ALTITUDE that slows the pace down. The hike up the mountain is pretty flat with the exception of two Elevations. Horses can be rented to go up and down, the handlers will quickly guide the horses for you. Each horse has its own pace, so If you’re traveling with your family or friends, it’s best you ALL rent horses or walk not to get Separated. The horse ride is bumpy, so there is not much chance for photos. We rented horses to go up and walked down. Going down is much easier than than going up. The views are truly AMAZING!! The locals have stands selling water, soft drinks, coca sweets, chocolates and salty snacks. The hike is about 3 to 4 hours depending on fitness levels and individual reaction to altitude. After the hike the drive down the mountain is quicker. There is a stop for lunch at a rural restaurant and back to Cusco. The scenery on the drive back is IMPRESSIVE! Very recomendable.
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Annemareew2017
May 4, 2019
Magical rainbow mountain alternative - Carlos was an excellent guide. Absolutely amazing memories which he photographed and airdropped to us. Organised a special treat of a local ketchwan lady and her Yamba to walk with us in addition to a picnic on top of the mountain. Carlos walked to our ability. Highly recommend this day tour
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