What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 15 hours.

Tour Rainbow Mountain

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: The meeting and pick-up point for this tour is Plaza Regocijo, located in the historic center of Cusco..

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15 hours

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Overview

Experience Rainbow Mountain like never before! Our tour offers small groups for a more personalized adventure, expert bilingual guides who share fascinating local insights, and early departures to avoid the crowds.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and buffet lunch, optional trekking poles, and emergency oxygen & first aid kit for your safety. Plus, you can choose to visit the Red Valley viewpoint for an even more unforgettable view.

Book now and turn your day into a once-in-a-lifetime memory!

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What's Included

✓ Included

Round-trip transportation
Artesanal walking stick (optional)
First aid kit
Bilingual guide (Spanish – English)
Oxygen tank
Meals: Breakfast and lunch (buffet)

✗ Not Included

Entrance to rainbown mountain
Extra horse $25.00 per person
Entrance to the hot springs (you pay in the same place if you visit)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Pick-up at 4:30 a.m. from hotels/hostels in Cusco. We drive 1.5 hrs to Cusipata (3,332 m) for a hearty breakfast, then continue 1 hr to Phulawasipata (4,633 m), the trailhead. Begin a 1.5-hr hike (3.5 km) with views of Wiñayritty snow peak, high Andean landscapes and Puca Cocha lagoon. Upon reaching Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca (5,070 m), the guide explains its history and geology. Enjoy free time for photos. Optional: hike 20 min more to the Red Valley viewpoint (extra fee). Return by the same trail to Phulawasipata, drive back to Cusipata for a buffet lunch, then continue to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 p.m.