Overview
Tour Destinations : Cusipata | Rainbow Mountain
Daily Outline
Rainbow Mountain Trek – Full Day
Itinerary
Day 1 Rainbow Mountain Trek – Full Day
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and head toward the southern valley of Cusco, traveling to the village of Cusipata. After approximately a two-hour drive, we will stop at a local restaurant for breakfast. Then, we will continue our journey for another hour until we reach the trailhead at Llaqto village (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), where we will begin our uphill hike through dramatic Andean landscapes.
From there, we will start our hike to Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes, snow-capped peaks, colorful valleys, and traditional llamas and alpacas grazing in their natural environment. The ascent usually takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your pace, weather conditions, and altitude adaptation.
After reaching the summit, you will arrive at the iconic Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (5,100 m / 16,732 ft). Here, you will have time to admire the incredible mineral colors of the mountain, take memorable photos, and enjoy spectacular views of Apu Ausangate, the sacred glacier peak of the Andes (6,384 m / 20,945 ft). We will spend approximately 30 minutes or more at the viewpoint to fully appreciate this unique landscape.
Then, we will begin our descent, a downhill hike of approximately 1.5 hours back to the starting point of the trek. After the hike, we will board our transportation to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving at your hotel at approximately 4:30 p.m., ending an unforgettable adventure to one of Peru’s most impressive natural wonders.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup Cusco’s historic center.
- Tourist transportation.
- English-Spanish tour guide
- Hotel drop-off or a central location in Cusco
- Vinicunca community entrance fee
- Breakfast and lunch at local restaurant
- First-aid kit and portable oxygen
What's Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Extra horse for riding (US$30.00 )
- Dinner
- Personal expenses
- Tips, optional
Price
GROUP TOUR
Minimum 1 Persona requiredPRIVATE TOUR
Minimum 2 people required* For groups of 4+ travelers, please contact us directly to unlock special volume discounts.
$140/pp — This rate applies to every traveler, regardless of age.
Adults
18+ · $50/pp
Students
18-25 · $50/pp
Children
0-17 · $48/pp · 5% off
Make it private $140/pp
Your own guide & vehicle · personalized pace
If Circuit 2 tickets are sold out for your travel date, we’ll secure the best available alternative: Circuit 3 or Circuit 1. To secure your preferred circuit and times, we highly recommend booking your Machu Picchu trip as early as possible; tickets are limited and sell out quickly.
