1-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek from Cusco with Cusipata meals

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at Rainbow Mountain in the Cordillera Vilcanota
• 02 Hike through the rugged landscapes of the Peruvian Andes
• 03 Enjoy breakfast and lunch in Cusipata during the excursion
• 04 Reach the "Mountain of Colors" at 5,200 metres above sea level

Embark on an adventure through the Peruvian Andes on this full-day excursion to Rainbow Mountain in the Cordillera Vilcanota, known as the "Mountain of Colors." Hike through rugged high-altitude landscapes to reach this striking natural attraction, with breakfast in Cusipata before the trek and lunch there on the return. Along the way, enjoy the scenery of the Andes and the atmosphere of the region before heading back to Cusco in the late afternoon.

Then continue to the parking lot, where you will begin an approximately 2-hour hike until you reach Rainbow Mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Rainbow Mountain Excursion from Cusco

• Enjoy a magnificent one-day excursion in the Cordillera Vilcanota, known as the "Mountain of Colors." This incredible trip begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco (Historic Center of Cusco) at 05:00 hrs.
• After pickup, travel for 2 hours to the village of Cusipata, where you will make your first stop for breakfast.
• Then continue to the parking lot, where you will begin an approximately 2-hour hike until you reach Rainbow Mountain.
• Upon arrival at the attraction, you will have ample time to take pictures and explore much of the area.
• Then return by the same route to the parking lot and continue to Cusipata, where you will have lunch.
• Afterwards, return to the city of Cusco, with an approximate arrival time of 5:30 pm.
• On the return trip, transportation will drop you off one block from Plaza de Armas.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport pickup
• City tour
• Transportation - Cusco City Tour
• Professional guide - guided tour of Cusco City Tour
• Entrance fees - Cusco City Tour
• Machu Picchu
• Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu (round trip)
• Bus ticket to Machu Picchu (round trip)
• Professional guide in Machu Picchu
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
• Tourist transportation Ollantaytambo - Cusco (round trip)
• Transfer to the airport

What's Not Included

• Flight tickets insurance
• Meals not mentioned

What to bring

• Dress warmly, as you will climb to an altitude of 5,200 metres above sea level. Bring a hat, scarf, and gloves.
• Bring a rain poncho, umbrella, or waterproof jacket.
• Wear trekking shoes.
• Bring sunscreen, water for the road, and snacks such as nuts.
• Drink coca tea before the tour, as it helps prevent altitude sickness.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cusco, Perú

Tour start

Cusco, Perú

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.