Full Day Rainbow Mountain Excursion: Experience Hiking in Cordillera Vilcanota
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Cusco
Embark on an unforgettable full day excursion to Rainbow Mountain in Cordillera Vilcanota. Hike through stunning landscapes, encounter llamas and alpacas, and witness the sacred Ausangate mountain. Experience the beauty of Peru like never before!
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cusco - start piont
  • Vinicunca Mountain - - We will pick you up at your respective hotel at 4:30 AM, and then begin our incredible adventure driving 2 hours in our mobility through the South Valley until we reach the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, then we will continue our Travel to the trailhead (4,326m / 14,189ft.) where the last reaches will be given to finally begin a walk of approximately 2 hours for a moderate climb.
  • At approximately 10:30 we will arrive at our destination called Vinicunca or the Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.). Here you will have enough time to enjoy this unique landscape than geography.
  • After our visit to the mountain of colors we will return to the starting point, where our private transport will be waiting to take us back to the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and after a short break we will undertake the return trip to Cusco arriving at approximately 4:30 pm.
  • Cusco - When you return, the mobility will leave you around the main square
What's Included
  • Pick up from the Hotel city center
  • Oxygen assistance
  • Lunch included
  • Walking sticks provided
  • Breakfast included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional tour guide (English/Spanish)
What's Not Included
  • entrances
Additional Information

It is an impressive day of hiking in the Cordillera Vilcanota, ‘which is very close to the highest and sacred mountain in the South of Peru called the Ausangate (6,377mts). This ‘Apu’ bearer of life is the Guardian of one of the most pristine ecosystems in the world. Thus, our walk will be accompanied by snow-capped peaks, glaciers, herds of llamas and alpacas. This hike offers a selection of wildlife and very impressive landscapes. This will probably be one of the best things you will see in your visit to Peru.

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Cusco
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Filza_j
Jun 21, 2024
Beautiful hike! - Very organized and professional tour. We had a great time hiking up and the views were beautiful! Locals have horses and motorbikes available if you are feeling the altitude!
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Q3775ttmaggiec
Jun 20, 2024
Great experienced - Heber the guide was great, he makes sure we are doing well during the hike. I had my young daughter with me, Heber took good care of us. Breakfast and lunch was good too. The driver Edwin is very skillful, we felt safe and comfortable. Thank you both! HERBER FOREVER💯
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Stacie
Jun 19, 2024
COLORS!!! - This tour was amazing. We had excellent food, and the guide was very helpful the whole time. It was cloudy when we got there, but once we got to the top and caught our breath after the hike. The clouds cleared, and the mountains came out in beautiful color. One warning I have is to have the Muka and coca with you. You will need it and dress warm.
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T8677sajuliom
Jun 17, 2024
Unmissable view from a height of 5000 meters - One of the unmissable tours for anyone going to Cusco. But be aware that it is not a tour that you should take as soon as you arrive in the city as the lack of oxygen is a reality and you should acclimatize for a few days before this tour. I took the tour with the friendly guide Judith from Chullos Travel, which proved to be good value for money. In addition to the guided tour, it included breakfast and a good quality lunch for a value of around R$180 on 06/24. However, be aware that there is an uphill walk of around 4km to the viewpoint which requires being in very good physical shape. However, there are the options of getting on the back of a motorbike or on horseback for around R$ 140. (note that the descent is not included in this price and I saw a lot of bored people going down on foot without knowing this detail). In other words, it is not a tour for those who have some type of mobility limitation. Another recommendation is to take a coat as the wind is cold especially in winter. Finally, the view is stunning and photos are mandatory to mark this little adventure.
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Culture05956853576
Jun 15, 2024
HEBER FOREVER - Tough hike at a high altitude but so worth it. Such a good time, would recommend wholeheartedly. And of course, HEBER FOREVERRRRR (join the tour and you’ll get what that means)
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642evew
Jun 15, 2024
Rainbow mountain - Herbert forever was a really good, fun, helpful tour guide!! He went above and beyond to take photos for us and make it enjoyable. Would 100% recommend
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Lizzij2017
Jun 13, 2024
Highly recommend! - This was the perfect trip from Cusco to see the rainbow mountains in one day! Our tour guide Robinson was so funny and helpful throughout the day. Food was wonderful as well. Would highly recommend!
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Jun 13, 2024
Amazing tour - I booked this tour before 12 hours. But I could join this tour without any problems. And Guide Robinson is a nice guy. I lost my stuff and asked him. He answered it with kindness.
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Elizabeth_s
Jun 22, 2024
I'm 67 years old and my partner is 60 and so that means elderly can participate as long as you are well. - Pick up on time. The van is comfortable. The food which are included breakfast and lunch plenty of variety clean preparation and very tasty it's a buffet. For the price is very cheap compared to other travel tour. The tour to rainbow mountain is memory to keep forever. So glad we made it to the top even it was snowing the view with mountain covered with snow is wonderful. I'm 67 years old my partner is 60 but as long as you are fit to walk everyone can make it. The elderly like me can make it too as long you are well. It's not steep make it slow take your time this is not a competition. Don't shy to make frequent rest and continue to have small frequent drinks. I have with me dark cocoa choco 70 percent in my pocket and i take two paracetamol 30 minutes before hiking and go and remember this is not a competition. But there are options horses and motorbike to make short hiking whatever is your choice . Elderly can make it too to the top just prepared. Bravo to the tour guide and the company well organised and very highly recommended. Many thanks.
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Justin_m
Jun 18, 2024
Not for the weak! - Intense hike that led to a lot of people feeling ill but they do take VERY good care of you if you do fall ill!
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