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Rainbow Mountain: Andes Adventure
4.7
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Cusipata
Embark on a 12-hour guided tour from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain, a sacred site of worship and offerings. Explore stunning landscapes, encounter llamas and alpacas, and marvel at the glacier Ausangate. Breakfast and lunch included.
Embark on a 12-hour guided tour from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain, a sacred site of worship and offerings. Explore stunning landscapes, encounter llamas and alpacas, and marvel at the glacier Ausangate. Breakfast and lunch included.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cusipata - The tour begins in the morning with a convenient hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic drive through Peru’s stunning mountain terrain. The first stop is a quaint town where breakfast will be served, and it will also be the location for lunch in the afternoon.
- Vinicunca Mountain - Known as Montaña de 7 Colores or Rainbow Mountain,…
- Cusipata - The tour begins in the morning with a convenient hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic drive through Peru’s stunning mountain terrain. The first stop is a quaint town where breakfast will be served, and it will also be the location for lunch in the afternoon.
- Vinicunca Mountain - Known as Montaña de 7 Colores or Rainbow Mountain, this is the highlight of the tour. A two-hour hike will lead to the Rainbow Mountain, where approximately one hour will be spent exploring and capturing photos of the breathtaking scenery.
- Rainbow Mountain Cusco Tour Company - Montaña de 7 Colores or Rainbow Mountain is the main attraction of this activity. A two-hour hike will lead to the Rainbow Mountain, where approximately one hour will be spent exploring and capturing photos of the breathtaking scenery.
- Vinicunca Mountain - Vinicunca, also known as Montaña de 7 Colores or Rainbow Mountain, is the main attraction of this activity. A two-hour hike will lead to the Rainbow Mountain, where approximately one hour will be spent exploring and capturing photos of the breathtaking scenery.
- Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata) - Plaza Regocijo, or “Cusipata,” marks the end of the tour. It is conveniently located just one block away from the main square.
What's Included
- Oxygen
- First Aid Kit
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Breakfast and lunch
- Transportation
- Hotel pick up
- Oxygen
- First Aid Kit
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Breakfast and lunch
- Transportation
- Hotel pick up
What's Not Included
- Horses (but you can rent directly at the first town)
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Horses (but you can rent directly at the first town)
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Embark on an adventure through an uncharted land of wild desert vistas, snow-capped summits, and alpaca herds, culminating at the Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca Mountain (16,522 ft), nestled deep within the Andes.
Since pre-Inca times, this mountain has been a site for worship and offerings, a tradition that endures today. On this 12-hour…
Embark on an adventure through an uncharted land of wild desert vistas, snow-capped summits, and alpaca herds, culminating at the Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca Mountain (16,522 ft), nestled deep within the Andes.
Since pre-Inca times, this mountain has been a site for worship and offerings, a tradition that endures today. On this 12-hour guided tour, travelers will encounter charming villages, stunning adobe homes, and herds of llamas and alpacas, all while enjoying a breathtaking view of the Ausangate glacier. With its beauty and serene solitude, this is a remarkable journey for hikers who cherish a genuine outdoor adventure.
The tour includes breakfast and lunch.
Two tour guides are provided per group.
Travel in comfort with our vans.
- Not recommended for people over 65 years of age
- A strenuous amount of walking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Recommendable to arrive to Cusco around 48 hours before the trip
- This hike is from 15419 ft (4700 Meters) to the 16522ft (5036 Meters) of elevation.
- Total tour time from departure to return is estimated about 12hrs
Location
Cusipata
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(730 Ratings)
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Marhodora_p
Oct 6, 2025
I’m not sure if I can do... - I’m not sure if I can do it but our tour guide Ruben is very supportive and know what to do. He give me oxygen and help me go up the mountain. I was able to see the mountains. Thank you.
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Jemskylark
Oct 6, 2025
Rainbow Colours - Another trip with 'The Adventure People' part of G Adventures. What a memorable hike this was. The trip is absolutely beautiful and well worth it. You don't really need hiking sticks for this trek i walked up with one, just incase, but its really not needed.
There are a couple of Lamas near the top you can get photos with which is so fun!
Recommedn doing this, such beautiful photos and back drop. This place used to be covered in ice, and since the ice melted and it is a volcanic area, its created these beautiful rainbow esq colours.
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Daniela
Sep 12, 2025
Excellent - Pablo is great, he helped us when my daughter and I weren’t feeling well. During the tour he explained everything and made sure everybody understood. The mountain itself is amazing! Worth it! I highly recommend Chullos Travel and Pablo.
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Sightsee21787933987
Aug 26, 2025
Unforgettable - It was an unforgettable hiking.
Thanks to Angel and Yuri for sharing many interesting details about the mountain. They were very patient and smiling, it was a pleasure to hike with them.
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Jonaw346
Aug 22, 2025
Great experience and great guide! - We drove with Edgar from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and had a great day with spectacular views of the countryside. The tour was very well organized. Edgar has taken care of the well-being of all participants, so in the morning we drove in the car e.g. Get blankets because it's quite cold so early. The restaurant for breakfast and lunch was also very good and during the hike we had enough time to enjoy the scenery. A clear recommendation!
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151samuelv
Aug 21, 2025
Great experience in Rainbow mountains - Great tour over one day, a really beautiful place to discoser, Ruben was a great guide, the food was nice, I recommend this visit during a stay in Cusco !
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Edricr2025
Sep 15, 2025
tracking experience, Cusco - The Rainbow Mountain trek was a challenging but unforgettable experience.Chance to see llamas, alpacas, and local Quechua communities was very amazing The views were absolutely magical, with colors so iconic . Our guide was noble caring and supportive person breakfast and lunch that was included made the long day easier. A must do adventure from Cusco for nature lovers!
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F6995qrbrittanym
Aug 22, 2025
Creepy and unprofessional guide - Our tour guide, Annibal, made our Rainbow Mountain day trip extremely uncomfortable. From the beginning, he made repeated inappropriate sexual comments and asked intrusive personal questions that no guide should ever ask. His behavior came across as creepy and unprofessional, and instead of making the experience enjoyable, his constant banter was a nuisance.
On top of that, he did not return the correct change for our Rainbow Mountain ticket, even after we asked him for it multiple times. This felt dishonest and disrespectful.
The worst moment came at the end of the tour, when he kissed me on the cheek with noticeable pressure. While we understand cheek kisses can be customary in Peru, this was unwanted and far too forward, crossing a clear line.
It’s important to mention that the driver and the other guide were very professional and respectful. Annibal’s actions are not a reflection of them, but his conduct was unacceptable and left us feeling uncomfortable and taken advantage of.
Rainbow Mountain itself is breathtaking and absolutely worth visiting, but I would strongly advise avoiding any tour led by Annibal. His behavior was unprofessional, inappropriate, and put a damper on what should have been a memorable experience.
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Brittany_m
Aug 22, 2025
Guide was creepy and unprofessional - Our tour guide, Annibal, made our Rainbow Mountain day trip extremely uncomfortable. From the beginning, he made repeated inappropriate sexual comments and asked intrusive personal questions that no guide should ever ask. His behavior came across as creepy and unprofessional, and instead of making the experience enjoyable, his constant banter was a nuisance.
On top of that, he did not return the correct change for our Rainbow Mountain ticket, even after we asked him for it multiple times. This felt dishonest and disrespectful.
The worst moment came at the end of the tour, when he kissed me on the cheek with noticeable pressure. While we understand cheek kisses can be customary in Peru, this was unwanted and far too forward, crossing a clear line.
It’s important to mention that the driver and the other guide were very professional and respectful. Annibal’s actions are not a reflection of them, but his conduct was unacceptable and left us feeling uncomfortable and taken advantage of.
Rainbow Mountain itself is breathtaking and absolutely worth visiting, but I would strongly advise avoiding any tour led by Annibal. His behavior was unprofessional, inappropriate, and put a damper on what should have been a memorable experience.
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Jet45126158251
Aug 15, 2025
More like Disneyland than a mountain experience - If you want to meet with 2000 people on a mountain, please go and have fun! Hundreds of quads and motorbikes bring people up and down all the time, so forget about the quite. On the top people queue for a picture with lamas wearing sunglasses! So decide if this is want you want.
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