Peru · Trekking

1-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek from Cusco with Vinicunca Views

1 Day Round trip from Vinicunca Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek to Vinicunca, the mountain of 7 colours in Andean Peru
02 Pass through the Vilcanota Valley and its small traditional villages
03 Meet Quechua-speaking Inca descendants along the route
04 Enjoy scenic views from the top of Rainbow Mountain

Go on a full-day trekking tour of Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, in Andean Peru, where weathering and sedimentary deposits have created layered hues of gold, lavender, red, and turquoise towering into the sky. Hike through small villages and a small Inca site, and meet Quechua-speaking Inca descendants along the way.

Continue the hike towards Vinicunca, climb to the top, and enjoy the scenic views of the mountain of 7 colours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rainbow Mountain Trek through the Vilcanota Valley

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning and travel towards the Rainbow Mountains.
Pass through the Vilcanota Valley, along with small villages and an Inca site, where you can meet Quechua-speaking Inca descendants.
Continue the hike towards Vinicunca, climb to the top, and enjoy the scenic views of the mountain of 7 colours.

Return to your hotel in Cusco.

The route