Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco | All-Inclusive Vinicunca Hike
Overview
Discover the spectacular Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on a guided day tour from Cusco.
Travel through the beautiful Andean highlands before beginning your hike to Rainbow Mountain, where colorful mineral layers create one of the most unique landscapes in the world. Along the way, your guide will share insights about local culture, wildlife, and the geology of Vinicunca. Horses are available for rent if you prefer assistance during the climb.
At the summit, enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes and the Ausangate mountain range before returning to Cusco. Join Andina Expeditions for a safe, well-organized, and unforgettable Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco.
What's Included
- Breakfast and Lunch
- First Aid Kit
- Entrance fee - Rainbow Mountain PEN 30.00 per person
- Transportation with hotel pick up
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Horses (available to rent directly in the first town)
- Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
bookings are 100% confirmed, Exact pick up time will be provided 24 hours before travel date. (they may change to 20 minutes later or 20 minutes earlier).
What To Expect
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Cusipata
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Vinicunca Mountain
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Rainbow Mountain Cusco Tour Company
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Vinicunca Mountain
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Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata) (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people over 65 years of age
- A strenuous amount of walking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Recommendable to arrive to Cusco around 48 hours before the trip
- This hike is from 15419 ft (4700 Meters) to the 16522ft (5036 Meters) of elevation.
- Total tour time from departure to return is estimated about 12hrs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-05).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast and Lunch.
- First Aid Kit.
- Entrance fee - Rainbow Mountain PEN 30.00 per person.
- Transportation with hotel pick up.
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish).
- Horses (available to rent directly in the first town).
- Drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco | All-Inclusive Vinicunca Hike is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco | All-Inclusive Vinicunca Hike will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast and Lunch
- First Aid Kit
- Entrance fee - Rainbow Mountain PEN 30.00 per person
- Transportation with hotel pick up
- Professional multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Horses (available to rent directly in the first town)
- Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people over 65 years of age
- A strenuous amount of walking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Recommendable to arrive to Cusco around 48 hours before the trip
- This hike is from 15419 ft (4700 Meters) to the 16522ft (5036 Meters) of elevation.
- Total tour time from departure to return is estimated about 12hrs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
