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Rainbow Mountain: Andes' Hidden Gem
4.7
737 Ratings
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
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Transportation with hotel pick up
- Breakfast and lunch
- First aid kit and oxygen
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Transportation with hotel pick up
- Breakfast and lunch
- First aid kit and oxygen
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Horses (available to rent directly in the first town)
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Horses (available to rent directly in the first town)
- Drinks
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
4.7
(737 Ratings)
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Hong_w
Dec 27, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff - Both the guide and the driver were very friendly. The guide ran back and forth to help everyone in need. Indeed, it's not an easy trip for the guests due to the high elevation. But the guide made sure everyone was well. Really helpful!
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Kristen_j
Dec 27, 2025
10/10 would recommend!!! - Anibal was a FANTASTIC tour guide! Allowed us all the keep the pace at which we were comfortable and helped us all get the experience we wanted! He was extremely knowledgeable about the mountains and community which made the journey that much better!
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Rubie_g
Dec 17, 2025
Unforgettable experience - It was unbelievable and a memorable experience going up to see the rainbow mountain especially if you are not that physically fit . The rented horse did the 80% of the hike and the remaining 20% you will do it yourself. The tour guide (Ruben) was very helpful and supportive. He explained what is going to happen on the hike and he will motivate you not to give up. Most of all, you will never forget your experience as Ruben took beautiful pictures and video’s of you. 😁Overall, I Highly Recommend this tour. For your preparation, I suggest to do a cardio exercise for your breathing and it will help your climb to high altitude.
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L3nitasilva
Dec 12, 2025
Mountain of the Colors - A wonderful place, with a level of difficulty a bit high but nothing impossible!! The view is worth it! Today I would climb on a bike, because though looking the climb is mild, the altitude and the cold end up making the climb quite challenging! Riding a motorcycle and choosing the sculpture of the hand gives beautiful photos
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Lenchik61
Oct 19, 2025
High-altitude adventure - It was a great experience with beautiful views! I’d recommend it, if you feel well in Cusco. Based on your physique and adjustment to the high altitude, you may want to consider an option of a horseback riding a part of the way to the top. Dress in layers, it may be windy at the final destination. The guides were very friendly and helpful.
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Rishman12
Oct 13, 2025
Day trip to rainbow mountain - An amazing hike to rainbow mountain. Excellent planing and good price. Better than machu pichu experience in my opinion. Our guide was the best. Alfredo. He has excellent knowledge. And thanks to him we got amazing views and beat the crowd and the bad weather timing. Despite their being soo many clouds. Fun and happy tour guide with a world of knowledge and experience. 👌👌
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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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Evelyn_m
Dec 25, 2025
What a ride ! - Once you get to the top you'll be proud of yourself! Ok I'll be honest the journey to the mountain was long, the restaurant had meh food and it was the same location for breakfast and lunch. I choose to go up the mountain via motorcycle and even once I reached the top I struggled breathing so really take your time. I got some great pics! Glad I pushed myself.
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Alwaysadventurousamy
Nov 5, 2025
Awesome Mountain, better screening needed for participants - Overall, I had a good time on this excursion, the guide was knowledgeable, and the Mountain is a serious challenge. Read that again it’s a serious challenge, meaning that if you aren’t in shape, you should not be doing this.
One thing I don’t think this company did well is manage expectations around the level of difficulty Rainbow Mountain is, I get the feeling that a lot of companies are doing this because they want the money but you’re talking a 17,000 foot elevation. Unfortunately, they don’t screen people and there was someone on the group that made us wait almost a hour because he clearly did not read up on the level of difficulty and as a result we were without a guide for much of the duration.
You need to be in VERY good shape to do this. You can’t be a smoker and you can’t be overweight and someone who doesn’t go to the gym. Please read this warning for anyone considering this trek.
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