Rainbow Mountain Hike from Cusco - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Rainbow Mountain Hike
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 31.49 USD
Rating: 9.1 (1162 reviews)

An unforgettable experience at Rainbow Mountain! I took this tour today and the experience was spectacular. Everything ...

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Discover the spot where a rainbow fell out of the sky and melted into the Andean landscape on this guided hike of Vinicuna, the spectacularly beautiful Mountain of Seven Colours.

Details

Duration

15 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Breakfast & lunch
Hiking poles
First aid kit

Not included

Drinks during lunch
Admission to Rainbow Mountain: 30PEN per person approximately

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 8 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.1

Exceptional 19,765 Travelers·1,162 reviews

October 11, 2026
Pasquale Rocca
Conflenti, Italy
An unforgettable experience at Rainbow Mountain! I took this tour today and the experience was spectacular. Everything was very well organized, from ...
Traveling solo
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October 10, 2026
Rogelio Echeverria
Quito, Ecuador
The activity was excellent. I especially want to highlight the attention of our guide, Javier Puma, from Tayra Tour, who was always looking out for ev...
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October 5, 2026
Nuria
Valladolid, Spain
My opinion of this activity was influenced by our amazing guide, Artemio. He made everything very dynamic, with a great sense of humor and a friendly ...
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September 2, 2026
Allan
Costa Rica
Excellent experience! It's incredibly impressive to see the Rainbow Mountain up close. However, it shouldn't be your first tour after arriving in Cusc...
Traveling solo
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August 19, 2026
Henrique Rodrigues Silva
Salto, Brazil
A trilha até a Rainbow Mountain é uma experiência para a vida toda! A altitude pesa bastante e, lá em cima, realmente fica mais difícil respirar, e...
With friends
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August 15, 2026
Macarena
Spain
I had some doubts about how long the trip would be, but it flew by. Even though it started very early, most of us slept in the car, and our guide, Gui...
Traveling solo
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July 12, 2026
Blanca
Spain
The mountain experience was amazing. Both the driver, Samuel, and the guide, Hector, were true professionals and very friendly, and we thoroughly enjo...
As a couple
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June 29, 2026
Guadalupe Maria
Madrid, Spain
The excursion was excellent thanks to the guide and driver. My recommendation is to take the motorbike uphill and visit the Red Valley, which is just ...
As a couple
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May 10, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
I recommend this activity because, although I couldn't fully enjoy it as I wasn't feeling well and couldn't see Rainbow Mountain, it's very well organ...
As a couple
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September 14, 2026
Marina
Madrid, Spain
Incredible experience. Beautiful scenery. Both the guide and the driver were lovely and incredibly attentive to the group! Highly recommended.
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Discover the spot where a rainbow fell out of the sky and melted into the Andean landscape on this guided hike of Vinicuna, the spectacularly beautiful Mountain of Seven Colours.

Description

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and set off toward one of Peru's most renowned peaks – Rainbow Mountain!

After about two hours on the road, we'll reach Kusipata village. Here, we'll fuel up with a hearty breakfast to energize ourselves for the upcoming Rainbow Mountain hike.

Once we have eaten our fill, we will board the bus and continue the trip for about two hours through the community of Pitumarca, located at 3570 meters above sea level and arrive at a mountainside community where the real trek begins at a lofty 4600 meters (15,000 feet) above sea level. As we follow our guide's lead, we'll ascend through these mystical peaks while encountering Andean creatures like alpacas, sheep, and vicuñas.

After an hour and 45 minutes of hiking, we'll stand in awe before the magnificent Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca or the Mountain of the Seven Colors. As soon as you set your eyes on this natural wonder, you'll understand why it's earned a spot on National Geographic's list of "100 Places to Visit Before You Die."

We'll take plenty of time to take pictures of Rainbow Mountain before we start our descent back to the bus, retracing our steps downhill – fortunately, it's easier going down!

Then, we'll return to Kusipata for a well-deserved buffet lunch, the perfect reward for all the effort!

After lunch, we'll journey back to central Cusco, dropping you off near the Plaza de Armas, marking the end of this 14 to 15-hour excursion.

Pickup

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from the following points in Cusco:

Historical centre of Cusco (San Blas neighbourhood, Calle Nueva alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu and Huascar).
Santa Ana (only to the temple of Santa Ana).
Recoleta (only up to the temple of Recoleta and the nearby streets).
Zaguán del Cielo.
Lucrepata.
Wanchaq (the oval of Pachacuteq, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso and Plaza Tupac Amaru).
Santiago (Grau Bridge and Pasaje Esmeralda).

Hotel pickup takes place between 4 am - 4:40 am, depending on the location of your accommodation.

If your hotel is located elsewhere, we'll indicate to you the exact meeting point near Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Important

This route is relatively difficult. We recommend this activity for people that are in good shape and are healthy. People with heart conditions should not take part in this activity.
The tour is carried out at high altitudes, reaching approximately 16,400 ft (5,200 meters) above sea level. While the hike is relatively flat with small hills, it lasts around an hour and 40 minutes and the lack of oxygen is notable. We recommend spending a few days before the activity in Cusco to acclimate yourself.

9.1

Exceptional 19,765 Travelers·1,162 reviews

October 11, 2026
Pasquale Rocca
Conflenti, Italy
An unforgettable experience at Rainbow Mountain! I took this tour today and the experience was spectacular. Everything was very well organized, from ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 10, 2026
Rogelio Echeverria
Quito, Ecuador
The activity was excellent. I especially want to highlight the attention of our guide, Javier Puma, from Tayra Tour, who was always looking out for ev...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 5, 2026
Nuria
Valladolid, Spain
My opinion of this activity was influenced by our amazing guide, Artemio. He made everything very dynamic, with a great sense of humor and a friendly ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 2, 2026
Allan
Costa Rica
Excellent experience! It's incredibly impressive to see the Rainbow Mountain up close. However, it shouldn't be your first tour after arriving in Cusc...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 19, 2026
Henrique Rodrigues Silva
Salto, Brazil
A trilha até a Rainbow Mountain é uma experiência para a vida toda! A altitude pesa bastante e, lá em cima, realmente fica mais difícil respirar, e...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 15, 2026
Macarena
Spain
I had some doubts about how long the trip would be, but it flew by. Even though it started very early, most of us slept in the car, and our guide, Gui...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 12, 2026
Blanca
Spain
The mountain experience was amazing. Both the driver, Samuel, and the guide, Hector, were true professionals and very friendly, and we thoroughly enjo...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 29, 2026
Guadalupe Maria
Madrid, Spain
The excursion was excellent thanks to the guide and driver. My recommendation is to take the motorbike uphill and visit the Red Valley, which is just ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 10, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
I recommend this activity because, although I couldn't fully enjoy it as I wasn't feeling well and couldn't see Rainbow Mountain, it's very well organ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 14, 2026
Marina
Madrid, Spain
Incredible experience. Beautiful scenery. Both the guide and the driver were lovely and incredibly attentive to the group! Highly recommended.
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Discover the spot where a rainbow fell out of the sky and melted into the Andean landscape on this guided hike of Vinicuna, the spectacularly beautiful Mountain of Seven Colours.

Description

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and set off toward one of Peru's most renowned peaks – Rainbow Mountain!

After about two hours on the road, we'll reach Kusipata village. Here, we'll fuel up with a hearty breakfast to energize ourselves for the upcoming Rainbow Mountain hike.

We'll take plenty of time to take pictures of Rainbow Mountain before we start our descent back to the bus, retracing our steps downhill – fortunately, it's easier going down!

Then, we'll return to Kusipata for a well-deserved buffet lunch, the perfect reward for all the effort!

After lunch, we'll journey back to central Cusco, dropping you off near the Plaza de Armas, marking the end of this 14 to 15-hour excursion.

Pickup

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from the following points in Cusco:

Historical centre of Cusco (San Blas neighbourhood, Calle Nueva alta, Saphi, Ruins, Matara, San Pedro, Av. Sol, Tullumayu and Huascar).
Santa Ana (only to the temple of Santa Ana).
Recoleta (only up to the temple of Recoleta and the nearby streets).
Zaguán del Cielo.
Lucrepata.
Wanchaq (the oval of Pachacuteq, Infancia, Estadio Garcilaso and Plaza Tupac Amaru).
Santiago (Grau Bridge and Pasaje Esmeralda).

Hotel pickup takes place between 4 am - 4:40 am, depending on the location of your accommodation.

If your hotel is located elsewhere, we'll indicate to you the exact meeting point near Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

Important

This route is relatively difficult. We recommend this activity for people that are in good shape and are healthy. People with heart conditions should not take part in this activity.
The tour is carried out at high altitudes, reaching approximately 16,400 ft (5,200 meters) above sea level. While the hike is relatively flat with small hills, it lasts around an hour and 40 minutes and the lack of oxygen is notable. We recommend spending a few days before the activity in Cusco to acclimate yourself.

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