Rainbow Mountain Motorcycle Tour and 5 Minutes Hike

10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Rainbow Mountain effortlessly and without any hiking—now there's no excuse not to see the famous mountain of colors.
Experience it in a completely different way: travel through high Andean landscapes on a motorcycle with an experienced driver.
Save time and energy to fully enjoy the natural wonder that the Peruvian Andes offer.
. With this tour, you'll avoid the crowds at the main attraction since we
. will be one of the first groups to arrive at Rainbow Mountain.
. Our group will find Rainbow Mountain almost empty, giving us space and time to take beautiful photos and enjoy the stunning radiance of the mountain.

What's Included

first aid kit
oxygen
breakfast
buffet lunch
Experienced tourist guide
Tourist transport
motorcycle service for community members, 90 soles
Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

main square of cusco, in front of the main cathedral

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Our team will pick you up at 4:00 am from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco and from hotels located in the city center of Cusco. If your hotel is outside the designated pick-up area, please contact us at least one day in advance to arrange a convenient meeting point. Alternatively, you can come to the Plaza de Armas at the scheduled time for pick-up.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Cusipata

    After picking everyone up from their respective hotels, we will head directly to the town of Cusipata, a 2-hour drive. In Cusipata, our restaurant is located where we will have a hearty breakfast at 6:00 am to continue our journey.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    After breakfast, we will continue our journey for 2 hours more to the village of Kayrawiri Alto. During this 2-hour drive, we will be treated to beautiful landscapes of rivers, adobe houses with thatched roofs, and a lot of alpacas and llamas. As we near the village of Kayrawiri, we will catch a distant glimpse of a vast expanse of snow, marking the famous Ausangate Mountain. Ausangate is considered the highest mountain in the Cusco region and was the most important Apu (sacred mountain) during the Inca era, as well as in the present day.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Upon arriving at the village of Kayrawiri, the local villagers will be waiting for us with their motorcycles to take us on a 7-minute ride to the summit of Rainbow Mountain. Once at the summit, we will walk for about 5 minutes to reach the main viewpoint. With our guide, we will explore Rainbow Mountain, taking beautiful photos and enjoying the stunning landscape of the Peruvian Andes. We will spend 1 hour at the summit of Rainbow Mountain with our guide. Afterward, we will walk back for 5 minutes to where we left the motorcycles and then ride back with our guide to the village of Kayrawiri, where our transport will be waiting for us. We will then return by the same route to the village of Cusipata for a buffet lunch.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Cusipata

    After visiting and exploring the landscapes of Rainbow Mountain, we will return by van for a 2-hour drive to the village of Cusipata to enjoy our buffet lunch. Around midday, we will have a hearty meal to recharge our energy.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Cusco Cathedral (Pass by)

    After lunch, around 1:00 pm, we will begin our return to the city of Cusco, concluding our service at the Plaza de Armas. Our service will end at the Plaza de Armas in Cusco around 4:00 pm.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • pregnant people.
  • people with heart problems.
Supplied by Viajes Speedy Tour Operator

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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