- Vinicunca Mountain - After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up at 6am from your hotel in Cusco. Get ready for about 2.5 hours drive until the stating point in Quesiuno town (4,326 m / 14,189 ft).
Once we reach the Inkintuyoc bridge, we will start our hike following a spectacular stream.
Back on the trail, we encounter potato fields and unique fauna. We have the prospect of seeing chinchillas and vicunas. Vicunas are the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru.
After a total hike of approximately 3 hours, we finally reach our destination, the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures.
After enjoying, it is time to go back down. We hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 2.5 hours. Where our private transport will be waiting for us when we return.
Finally we will drive for about 2.5 hours to Cusco and drop you off to your hotel in Cusco.
- Comprehensive pre-departure briefing in your hotel
- Emergency preparedness with oxygen and medical kit
- Convenient round-trip transportation from Quesiuno to Cusco hotel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included for ease
- Enjoyable snacks and a refreshing bottle of water provided
- Satisfying included lunch during the tour
- Professional, bilingual tour guide for personalized experience
- Intimate small-group tour for a more engaging experience
- Trekking poles – you can hire them from us (5.00 USD each one)
- Gratuity
- Travel/health/emergency insurance
- Meals (breakfast & dinner)
- Horses (Option to hire one if you need at the beginning of the trek) US$25.00
Join us for a one-day hiking trip to the most recent discovery in Cusco - the now-famous Rainbow Mountains situated in the town of Vinicunca. The mountains, enriched with minerals, exhibits vibrant colors, forming a unusual, spectacular pattern. Spend a day traversing the Andes and reach the secluded mountain on foot. It will indeed be an unparalleled, once-in-a-lifetime experience. During this hike, you will encounter charming villages, lovely adobe style houses, herds of llamas and alpacas, and breathtaking views of the Ausangate Glacier (6,385 m / 20,945 ft), the tallest mountain in the Cusco region.
- Minimum of 2 people (100% guaranteed to depart with 2 people)
- Small groups maximum 8 people or private tour availble
- Lowest Elevation: 4,326 m
- Highest Elevation: 5,020 m
- Distance to walk: 15 km / 9.25 miles
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Note: If you require an infant seat, we can assign one for an extra cost.
- This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
