Only recently discovered, Rainbow Mountain has become one of the main attractions to visit in Peru for all travellers and locals.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
✔ Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
✔ Lunch
✔ Blanket
✔ Oxygen mask
✔ First aid kit
✔ Breakfast
✔ Entrance to the Vinicunca
✔ Drop-off in Regocijo square
✔ Private transportation
✔ Entrance to Cusipata
✖ 30 soles entrance fee to Red Valley reserve area (optional)
✖ Walking Stick
✖ Saddle horse (if required)
✖ Bottled water
Pickup Locations
1. Andean Home
2. Capac Hotel II
3. Cusco Hotel Cascada del Inka
4. Amazon Hostal
5. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Catedral
6. Wild Rover Cusco
7. Amanecer En El Sol Hotel
8. Alfredo's Palace Hostal
9. Hostal Atlantis
10. Andina Inn Boutique
11. Amaru Hostal
12. Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel
13. Hotel Boutique Gold Garden
14. Colonial Hostel
15. Hostal Corihuasi
16. America Hostel
17. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
18. Amaru Colonial
19. Pariwana Hostel Cusco
Additional Info: Pick ups are between 03:00 am and 3:30 am. We pick up hotels and hostels in Cusco listed, this covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area.
We do not pick-up or drop-off at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals, etc. Select an alternative close by, we will confirm pick up time.
Itinerary
1
Cusco
The day begins very early, with pickups between 03:00 a.m. and 03:30 a.m. directly from your hostels or hotels in Cuzco to Cusipata.
The initial drive will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
2
Cusipata
The first stop will be in Cusipata, for 30 minutes, to have breakfast.
From there we continue onwards with our journey for another hour and a half, passing through the village of Pitumarce, until Hanchipata-Llama Chimpana, where the hike starts.
Duration: 2 hours
3
You will begin the walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range and make your way up the mountain for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
We will then arrive at the highest point of the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and the best place to see the incredible colors and the Ausangate snowy peak.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Vinicunca Mountain
This will be the highest point on the mountain, you will have the opportunity to see the different types of South American camelids (relatives of the camels).
We will also have the chance to visit the red hill, where we will have time to soak in the scenery and take some beautiful pictures. Please be aware that the red hill entrance fee is not included in the price of the ticket.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Cusco
You will finish the hike with a 1-hour descent into the flat terrain and back to where the walk began.
There, the driver will be waiting for you to return to the District of Cusipata where you can enjoy 1 hour of a delicious traditional lunch.
Following lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approx. 3:30 p.m.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
