Rainbow Mountain

Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Full Day

  • Cusipata – Vinicunca
  • Code: AT-MC-01
  • Offer

FromUSD 79USD 65per person

  • Duration1 day
  • DifficultyModerate
  • GroupGroup (max. 16)
  • LanguageEnglish, Spanish
  • Max. altitude5,036 m
  • Distance10 km

Tour overview

A one-day hike to Vinicunca (5,036 m), the Seven-Colour Mountain, with breakfast, buffet lunch and an optional Red Valley extension.

Vinicunca became famous for its mineral stripes in red, turquoise and gold. We leave before dawn to arrive ahead of most groups, with a guide who walks at your pace and oxygen available throughout the hike.

Highlights

  • Seven-Colour Mountain viewpoint (5,036 m)
  • Views of snow-capped Ausangate
  • Optional Red Valley extension

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1 Cusco – Vinicunca – Cusco
    • 5,036 m
    • 10 km
    • 4–5 h
    • Breakfast, lunch
    • —

    Three-hour drive to Cusipata with breakfast on the way. Uphill hike of about 1 h 30 min to the viewpoint, free time for photos and descent. Buffet lunch and return to Cusco in the afternoon.

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and tourist transport
  • Bilingual guide
  • Breakfast and buffet lunch
  • Vinicunca entrance
  • Oxygen and first-aid kit

Not included

  • Riding horse (paid to the community)
  • Red Valley entrance

What to bring

  • Passport or ID
  • Light daypack
  • Warm layers and rain jacket
  • Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water and snacks
  • Cash in soles

Prices

RatePrice per person
AdultUSD 65

Optional extras

Red Valley extensionUSD 15

Important information

  • Reaches 5,036 m: not recommended on your first day in Cusco

FromUSD 65

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