Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco
Traveler rating
4.2/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco worth booking?
Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco is a 12-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $35 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (5)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $35 per person
The Rainbow Mountain or Seven Colors Mountain (Vinicunca) is one of the trekking that leads to the majestic AUSANGATE It is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the 100 places you must visit before dyi
What you get
- Professional, bilingual local guide (English and Spanish)
- transportation ( minibus )
- Pickup from your hotel from 4:30 am
- food (breakfast & lunch )
- walking poles
About this experience
The Rainbow Mountain or Seven Colors Mountain (Vinicunca) is one of the trekking that leads to the majestic AUSANGATE It is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the 100 places you must visit before dying. Vinicunca is located in the district of Cusipata and Pirtumarca, province of Canchis, region of Cusco in southern Peru, is currently inhabited by high Andean communities with llamas and alpacas.
What's included
Included
- Professional, bilingual local guide (English and Spanish)
- transportation ( minibus )
- Pickup from your hotel from 4:30 am
- food (breakfast & lunch )
- walking poles
Not included
- Personal horse (s/.80)
- Extra energy snack (chocolate bar, dry fruit)
- Personal medicine
- entrance fee to rainbow mountain
- Entrance fee to red valley optional
What you'll see and do
Vinicunca Mountain
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am, then we will travel in the direction south of Cusco until we reach Cusipata (3,310 metres/10,000 feet) which takes 2 hours on a minibus. Once we get there, we will have a delicious continental breakfast. Then, we will continue driving to the starting point (Phula Wasipata) at 4,326 metres (14,189 feet), which takes approximately 1 hour. After that, we will start hiking for 1 hour and 30 minutes until we arrive at the Hill of Colours, also known as the Rainbow Mountain, which is the only one in the world! You will have plenty of time to explore. Once we have finished visiting the most famous colourful mountain, we will have the option to go to Red Valley to take some pictures. It will cost you 20 soles for entry, and then we will return to where we started, which takes 1 hour. Our minibus will be waiting for us to take us to the local restaurant for lunch. Afterward, we will come back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:30 pm.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- PERU TRAVEL COMPANY
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Bring a backpack to carry your personal items such as: binoculars, first-aid kit, small towel, toilet paper, one bottle of water, and at least s/.100 in extra money
- Wear comfortable walking shoes with ankle protection
- Bring walking sticks with metal tips
- Wear thermal clothing for cold weather and rain
- Bring gloves or mittens, scarf, wool socks, and wool hat
- Wear shirts and pants for walking, convertible
- Bring a camera and batteries, spare batteries
- Bring a hat for the sun
- Bring a pancho or rain coat
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Physical effort
1 mentionExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Mountain of Colors
The trip to Montaña de Colores was incredible. The driver was extremely cautious. The desayuno and lunch were well served. I recommend signing up with them.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Rainbow Mountain
Very good, good guides and super organized. meal was good and the driver too. very happy about this tour
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for choosing PERU TRAVEL COMPANY for your trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu! It was such a pleasure to meet you and be a part of your trip. We are so glad that you enjoyed the Rainbow Mountain Hike as well as the tours. Everyone here at PERU TRAVEL COMPANY enjoyed our time with you, and we hope that you keep in touch! Thank you!
via Tripadvisor
Legit Great Travel Company In Cusco
Peru Travel was a great honest tour service in Cusco. My sister in law suffered from an injury the day before our tour was booked. I called Peru Travel to push back the dates last minute and they still honoured our booking. I was a little worried that nobody would turn up to pick us up at the alternative booking however they pulled through. At the time of contacting them to change the booking they went out of their way to ensure that the changes were confirmed and assured me that everything will be fine. The tour guides spoke good English and were very accommodating for anyone with altitude sickness. They went above and beyond for my sister in law by giving her a hiking stick free of charge to aide her in not only her Time in Peru but also beyond that. Would definitely recommend booking with this company. They tour prices are the standard rates you’d normally expect to pay for in Cusco so no need to look any further !!
via Tripadvisor
Disappointed : Snowy-capped Rainbow Mountain / Peru Travel Company was not transparent
Visited Rainbow Mountain on July 2018 with the family (all adults). We booked the tour via Viator/Trip Advisor and the local company was Peru Travel Company. We were disappointed due to the following reasons: 1. Pick up time was changed several times: from 3.30am to 5am - When I asked why the big gap in the change of pick up time I was told because our hotel, Hotel Casa Campesina, is on the way to go to the site. Anyways, they came at 5.35am! 2. The process of picking up passengers took very long. We stopped in one hotel and stayed there for more than 30 min. They should implement a better timing process, if passengers don't show up at the agreed time then leave them because it's affecting the other passengers. 3. We stopped at a gasoline station and stayed there for another 30-45 mins. The driver told us that he is looking for another passenger only to find out that there are more passengers to be on-boarded (transferred from another vehicle). I saw other passengers were also complaining because of the delay. 4. I booked a Small-Group Tour with max of 19pax. I was put in a bus where were 30pax. I complained when I saw more people was transferred (as mentioned in #3). Though they transferred us to another vehicle with 21pax. after our breakfast, the time spent is already gone. 5. Breakfast was not good. We picked up the bread along the way and it was just dumped in the bus floor. Lunch is a little better. 6. We were not informed that it was already snowing in the Rainbow Mountain. The guide only told us that "we will stay on the top for 10mins because it's very cold". I saw there were "guards" with radios all over the place I'm pretty sure they have the right contact to inform the tour guides of the situation above. At least we could have been warned that you will only see a white capped mountain. I am not asking for a refund because it's a force majeur but at least you are given the option to proceed or not.
via Tripadvisor
Excelente atendimento/Great service
Fiz 2 passeios com a agência. Foram pontuais, organizados, cumpriram o prometido, possuem ótimos guias bilíngues, prestam ótimo apoio e os preços estão na média das outras agências. Contratei os passeios com o Rodrigo, que me prestou total assistência. Pra quem está no escuro sobre qual agência contratar recomendo procurar a Peru Travel Company. I did 2 tours with the agency. They were punctual, organized, fulfilled the promised, have excellent bilingual guides, provide great support and prices are on average for other agencies. I hired the tours with Rodrigo, who gave me full assistance. For those who has doubt about which agency to hire I recommend looking for the Peru Travel Company.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 8+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
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Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco cost?
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Prices start at $35 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 8. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 12-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco, Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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