Rainbow Mountain Tour “Vinicunca” Full Day

Our trip to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain full day starts very early, at 4:30 a.m., with our guide picking us up from our hotel. We will travel for 1 hour and 30 minutes south of Cusco until we reach the community of Tintinco, in Cusipata, where a delicious breakfast awaits us. We will have about 30 minutes to enjoy our meals and make last-minute purchases, such as gloves, hats, chocolates, or sweets, ideal for this adventure in the Andes.

After breakfast, we will continue by transport for an hour to Phulawasipata (4,600 m / 15,091 ft), the starting point of the hike to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. Before beginning the ascent, our guide will give us recommendations and interesting facts about the hike. During the 2-hour hike (4 km), we will enjoy breathtaking landscapes with giant mountains, glaciers, colorful valleys, and the company of llamas and alpacas. We will also have the opportunity to interact with local residents and learn about their ancestral culture.

Around 10:00 a.m., we will arrive at the majestic Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain (5,065 m / 16,617 ft). We’ll take a 15-minute break while our guide shares information about the geological formation of the site, and we’ll be able to admire the imposing Ausangate Snow-Capped Mountain (6,380 m / 20,931 ft), the highest mountain in Cusco.

We’ll enjoy 30 minutes of free time to explore, admire the landscape, and take the best photographs of the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. We will then begin the approximately 1 hour and 30-minute descent to the starting point.

Afterwards, we will return to Tintinco (45 minutes by car) to enjoy a delicious local lunch and rest. Finally, we will return to Cusco on a 2-hour trip, arriving at Plaza Regocijo around 4:30 p.m., where this unforgettable full-day excursion to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ends.

Note: If you wish, you can add an additional hike to the impressive Red Valley, a place with unique landscapes that seem from another planet. The hike to the viewpoint takes 30 minutes and has an additional cost of US$25.00 per person, which includes a tour guide and entry permit.