No trip to Peru would be complete without a day visit to this colorful mountain. This incredible mountain is the second most visited tour after Machu Picchu. Discover the incredible landscape of the Seven Colors Mountain in Cusco (Vinicunca)! This mountain is located in the Andes region of Peru, near the city of Cusco and is famous for its incredible views and landscapes, known as the Mountain of Colors, the Rainbow Mountain or the Vinicunca Mountain. This Economical 7 Colors Mountain Tour is ideal for those who want to enjoy nature. During your visit to the Mountain of Colors you will have the opportunity to admire the variety of landscapes, from emerald green to intense red, observing the different clay soils that give it that shade of yellow, blue, violet and brown colors.

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Rainbow Mountain Trek Full Day: Cusco – Cusipata – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco

Your day will begin with an early pickup from your accommodation in Cusco, between 4:30 and 5:00 am. Our private transportation will take you from the south of Cusco to the town of Cusipata. The transfer lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival in Cusipata, we will have breakfast. After breakfast, we will continue our trip to the Rainbow Mountain for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. On the way to the mountain, you will have the chance to enjoy beautiful landscapes and to see the wildlife.

We will start our adventure with a walk uphill for about 1 hour and a half, appreciating in the background snowy mountains and wonderful landscapes. Then, we will finally reach the point to which we will be able to appreciate the colors of the Rainbow Mountain and the stunning view it offers.

After visiting and taking pictures, we will return the same way we came with a 1.5-hours hike, have lunch, and start the drive back to Cusco, arriving between 6:00 and 6:30 pm.

The tour includes

  • Pick-up from your accommodation and drop-off near the main square
  • Round trip transportation
  • English/Spanish-speaking professional guide
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge
  • First aid equipment

The tour does not include

  • Dinner
  • Entrance fees to Rainbow Mountain
  • Snacks
  • Tips for the guide and driver

Recommendations for this tour

    • Hiking boots
    • Small daypack or backpack (approximately 20L)
    • Comfortable, lightweight trekking clothes or activewear (layers recommended)
    • Waterproof, sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support and traction
    • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
    • Warm coat
    • Hat and gloves
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Sun hat or cap
    • Sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
    • Water (at least 1L)
    • Personal medication
    • Muscle relaxers
    • Painkillers or anti-inflammatories
    • Bandaids (especially those designed for blisters)
    • Toilet paper
    • Camera
    • Cash (in small denominations of Peruvian Nuevos soles)