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Visitors on the ridge of Rainbow Mountain

Private day tour from CuscoRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Private Day Trip from Cusco

10h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Cusco (historic centre, San Blas and Wanchaq)
Free cancellation, 24h

Your own car and driver to the trailhead below Vinicunca, the striped mountain south-east of Cusco, and back the same day.

The day

About three hours each way. The last hour is on a dirt road; a normal car manages it.

07:00

Your hotel

Collected anywhere in Cusco.

10:00

The trailhead

The road ends below the mountain. From here it is on foot.

11:00

Vinicunca

The ridge of red, yellow and green bands of mineral earth, at over 5,000 m, with the glaciers of Ausangate behind.
Entrance not included

13:15

Back to Cusco

Down the valley again, with a stop for a late lunch on the way if you like.

17:00

Back to your hotel

In the late afternoon.

Visitors on the ridge of Rainbow Mountain
Visitors on the ridge of Rainbow Mountain
Hikers at the top of Rainbow Mountain near Cusco
Hikers at the top of Rainbow Mountain near Cusco
The striped slopes of Vinicunca in Pitumarca
The striped slopes of Vinicunca in Pitumarca

Photos by Justin Eloo, Alvaro Palacios, Eddie Kiszka on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

The entrance fee, a guide and meals are not included. This is transport only: your driver waits at the trailhead.

Before you book

Altitude
The top is at over 5,000 m. Spend a few days acclimatising in Cusco first, and walk slowly.
Walking
Allow around three hours on foot from the trailhead to the top and back.
Weather
The weather often turns after midday, and the top is busiest around 10:30 to 11:00, when the group tours arrive. Bring warm, waterproof layers.
Start time
Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €110. Choose the number of people when you book.

It is not part of this tour. If you would like one, message us and we will price it.

No. It is a hard walk at high altitude. It is not for people with heart or breathing problems, or for pregnant women.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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from €110 Up to 16 people, 10h