Peru · Trekking

1-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek from Cusco with Vinicunca Summit

1 Day Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Conquer the beautiful Mountain of Seven Colours at Vinicunca
  • 02 Trek through the quiet and remote landscapes of the Cusquenian Puna
  • 03 Take in dazzling views beneath the beautiful snowy Ausangate
  • 04 Pass untouched nature, small streams, and scattered Andean communities

Conquer the beautiful Mountain of Seven Colours on this full-day journey from Cusco to Vinicunca. Set against the blue sky and dominated by the beautiful snowy Ausangate, this mountain tour reveals a formidable landscape between the desert coast and the Amazon rainforest. Along the way, experience the quiet and remote beauty of the Cusquenian Puna, untouched nature, and the striking scenery that makes this one of the Andes' most memorable treks.

The dazzling view of Rainbow Mountain will leave you speechless.

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
Cities Cusco, Ausangate
Languages English, German, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Cusco to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek

  • Depart from Cusco as we pick you up from your hotel at 4 am.

  • Drive for around 3 hours until we reach Chilca.

  • Savour our Andean breakfast at approximately 7:00 am.

  • Begin trekking in the quiet and remote landscapes of the Cusquenian Puna. Trek at your own pace, enjoying the flora of the Andes and breathing in the pure Andean air.

  • Witness along the trail untouched nature, with a few Andean communities scattered in the mountains.

  • Cross mountains and small streams under the constant tutelage of the Apu Ausangate.

  • Reach Vinicunca's summit. The dazzling view of Rainbow Mountain will leave you speechless. Once at the top, you will have enough time to take photographs.

  • Walk back to the community of Pitumarca, where a car will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.

  • Return to Cusco at approximately 7 pm; end of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cusco 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tourist transport: Cusco - Chillca - Cusco

  • Professional tourism guide (English and/or Spanish)

  • Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain

  • Breakfast and lunch

  • Oxygen bottle

  • Constant assistance

What's Not Included

  • Water

  • Walking poles

  • Dinner

  • Horses (available for hire)

Know before you go

  • We will have all food prepared and ready for you to enjoy prior to the day's trek.

  • We recommend that you reach Cusco, or another high-elevation city, 2 to 3 days before your departure for the trek. To avoid headaches, digestive issues, and similar discomforts, we recommend bringing your medicine of choice, such as Midol, Pepto Bismol, or Tums, and drinking plenty of water or coca tea once you are in Cusco or any other high-elevation city.

  • Avoid consuming alcohol before the hike, and avoid cigarettes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cusco, Peru
Tour start
Cusco, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cusco.

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