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Experience an exclusive service while discovering the beautiful Rainbow Mountain in this Full Day Private Tour. This tour has been designed so that you and your group have a stress-free hike with personalized attention from our local expert guides sharing their vast knowledge accumulated over the years. Beat the crowds and fall in love with the spectacular Vinicunca!
You will only do a Rainbow Mountain Tour once in your life – book with the best to ensure it's an experience you will never forget!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick ups are between 03:00 am and 3:30 am. We pick up hotels and hostels in Cusco listed, this covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area. We do not pick-up or drop-off at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals, etc. Select an alternative close by, we will confirm pick up time.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
The day begins very early, with pickups between 03:00 a.m. and 03:30 a.m. directly from your hostels or hotels in Cuzco to Cusipata. The initial drive will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Cusipata
The first stop will be in Cusipata, for 30 minutes, to have breakfast. From there we continue onwards with our journey for another hour and a half, passing through the village of Pitumarce, until Hanchipata-Llama Chimpana, where the hike starts.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
You will begin the walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range and make your way up the mountain for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. We will then arrive at the highest point of the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and the best place to see the incredible colors and the Ausangate snowy peak.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Vinicunca Mountain
This will be the highest point on the mountain, you will have the opportunity to see the different types of South American camelids (relatives of the camels). We will also have the chance to visit the red hill, where we will have time to soak in the scenery and take some beautiful pictures. Please be aware that the red hill entrance fee is not included in the price of the ticket.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Cusipata
Stop at Cusipata for lunch
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Cusco
You will finish the hike with a 1-hour descent into the flat terrain and back to where the walk began. There, the driver will be waiting for you to return to the District of Cusipata where you can enjoy 1 hour of a delicious traditional lunch. Following lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approx. 3:30 p.m.
3 minutes • 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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