13-Hour Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco with Vinicunca Hike

13 Hours Round trip from Hotel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the colorful natural stripes of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
  • 02 Pass through quaint villages with adobe-style houses
  • 03 See herds of llamas and alpacas in the Ausangate area
  • 04 Enjoy beautiful landscapes, canyons, and views of Ausangate Glacier

Embark on a beautiful excursion to see Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca, in the spectacular Ausangate area. Pass through quaint villages, beautiful adobe-style houses, and herds of llamas and alpacas on the way to this striking natural attraction. Admire the beauty of its colorful stripes, which draw visitors from all over the world and have made the region one of Peru's top tourist spots.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Ausangate
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cusco to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Adventure

  • Pickup from your hotel in Cusco at approximately 4:00 am (pickup time may vary slightly depending on your hotel's location).

  • Travel by tourist transport for approximately 2 hours to the community of Cusipata.

  • Enjoy breakfast in Cusipata before continuing the tour.

  • Continue by vehicle for about 45 minutes on a dirt road.

  • Observe landscapes, canyons, and glaciers during the drive, including Ausangate Glacier (the largest glacier in the Cusco region).

  • The Hike

  • Begin the hike from the final van stop for approximately 1.5 hours (timing depends on your pace; you hike at your own rhythm).

  • Arrive at Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.).

  • Receive information from your tour guide once the group is together.

  • Enjoy free time to take pictures, have a snack, or relax.

  • End of the Tour

  • Walk back to the parking area and return to Cusipata.

  • Enjoy lunch in Cusipata before heading back to Cusco.

  • Return to Cusco, with drop-off in the city center at approximately 4:30 pm, or at your hotel if it is a private service.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hotel 2 cities · 13 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking local tour guide

  • Tourist transportation and professional driver

  • Breakfast and lunch

  • First aid kit and oxygen balloon

  • Entrance ticket

  • Handmade trekking poles

What's Not Included

  • Emergency horse, round trip (USD 30.00)

  • Walking sticks (USD 5.00)

  • Services not mentioned

  • Horses

  • Water and snacks

  • Tips

What to bring

  • Passport or identity document (a copy is also acceptable)

  • Small backpack for your water bottle, snacks, and other essentials

  • Extra cash (Soles)

  • Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Trekking sneakers

  • Light and warm clothes, gloves, scarf, and jacket

  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho if your visit is between October and March

  • Walking sticks

  • Camera and extra batteries

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel
Tour start
Hotel
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 hours finish where they began, in Hotel.

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