Rainbow Mountain: Exclusive Scenic Picnic Tour

Join our Luxury Rainbow Mountain Tour in Cusco for a unique and crowd-free experience. We involve local people, plant trees, and offer an exclusive picnic lunch with stunning views. No hidden fees!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vinicunca - You will be picked up in your hotel at 08:00 am, then we will drive for about 3 hours towards the trail head where we will start our hiking adventure towards the Rainbow Mountain. We will reach the mountain once everyone has gone so we will have the whole mountain only for us.
    Afterwards, we will hike down to the parking lot and drive…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Exclusive a la Carte Menu Lunch
  • Oxygen to your disposal
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional experienced tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Horse riding (optional - 80 soles the uphill and/or 120 soles the round trip).
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Unlike others, the experience begins at 8:00 am in Cusco, allowing participants to reach the mountain viewpoint after the crowds have departed, ensuring a serene appreciation of the Andes’ beauty.
– The only experience that involves local people in tourism activities during lunch.
– A tree is planted for every reservation received, demonstrating our…

Location
Vinicunca
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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319margien
May 25, 2026
Yet another memorable day in Peru! - Elisvan was a wonderful guide - friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Our 8 am departure guaranteed us a visit to Rainbow Mountain, devoid of large crowds. We almost had the place to ourselves! En route, Elis shared information about the little towns along the way - even stopping to purchase bread from the “bread capital of Peru”, (Oropesa?) which we delightfully gobbled down. Delish. The drive was beautiful but I would personally not want to drive those roads myself as they twist and turn up the mountain. Our driver was amazing, as were all the drivers we had, and we felt very safe the entire way. Our climb up Vinicunca Mountain was well paced with time to stop, ask questions and breathe! We saw llamas, local people and passed some tourists on their way down. At the top Elis was happy to take lots of individual and group photos. The walk back down was much easier... On our way back to Cusco we stopped for a delicious meal at a restaurant that agrees to stay open for the “later crews” of tourists. We had preordered on our way up, so were served quickly after a full day. The rest of our drive home was relaxing and Ellis treated us to some Canadian music that he knew, and upon our request, some wonderful Peruvian music that he as a 26 year old enjoys. I have happily shared it with my husband and adult children. All in all, another very memorable experience in beautiful Peru!!
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Angelita
May 24, 2026
Epic trip to Rainbow Mountain! - Excellent day trip. Thanks to Ellis and Alex, their wonderful partnership guiding our trip up and down the rainbow mountain . We’re all in our 60’s but we did it, thanks to Ellis for keeping us safe always.
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Explorer38797805098
May 24, 2026
Rainbow mountain is majestic! - Excellent tours with team Ellis and Alex!
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Katherinegz6100xr
May 21, 2026
Fun last fay excursion at Vinicuna - Alex, Elis, & Judy were phenomenal! Alex was an exceptional bus driver. He had hot tea at top of mountain for us. And hot towel for us at the bottom of the mountain when we were finished. Picked us right up at our hotel. Punctual! Elis knew his information. It will be a long day, just be informed. They picked us up at 8am and dropped us back off at the hotel in Cusco at 8pm.
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Elizabeth
May 21, 2026
PPT Rainbow Mountain - Elis and Alex from Peru Private Tours were the best!! So informative and made sure everyone had a great time and was safe.
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Kathrynwr5356qh
May 21, 2026
The best rainbow mountain - Elis and Alex were the best guides!! They made sure we were all safe and had a great time. Would 100% book again with them.
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E7995zeisaacg
May 21, 2026
Book it! - Great experience with Elis, Judy and Alex as driver.
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Pioneer37036658814
May 20, 2026
Highly recommended! This tour offers an authentic, hassle-free way to experience the area. We will definitely book with - Excellent experience with Peru Private Tours! Alex, our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the trip. He made our adventure to Rainbow Mountain more meaningful. Our driver Yober is well recommended. He made us feel safe throughout the journey. The restaurant where they took us was clean and very friendly staff and the food was amazing with a beautiful view. Everything was smooth, well organized, and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Alex
May 19, 2026
Best private tour to Rainbow Mountain - Best hour to leave! No crowds at the Rainbow Mountain. Thank you very much to our guide, Ronald, who keeps the group together and shoot some excellent photos of us. Also many thanks to our excellent driver, Yober!
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Biancabotescu
May 19, 2026
Amazing experience - This really is the best way to do Rainbow Mountain. We were picked up at 7:30 a.m., and the car itself was super comfortable. We had a few stops along the way, and our guide Ronald was great and shared a lot of knowledge. On the mountain, we were able to go at our own pace and no one rushed us. Because the tour starts later than most other tours, there were almost no people at the top, which was great for taking pictures without any stress. We also did the extra hike. The lunch after the whole experience was absolutely fantastic (I recommend the chicken!). Altogether, it was a great experience with a reasonable starting time. 🏔️
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From $109
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).