The Mountain of 7 colors or Rainbow Mountain, are names used by local people to call this beautiful place (Vinincunca – Arcoiris), is located in the Department of Cusco between the provinces of Quispicanchis and Canchis. This mountain is special because it is possible to see the colors of the rainbow and depending on the season and climatic conditions is appreciated with greater or less intensity, to this spectacular view is added the combination of the snowy mountains of the Vilcanota mountain range, see South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and with a little luck we can see the condor, the largest bird in the world flying over the mountains.
For this and many reasons was included by “National Geographic” as one of the 100 places that one must visit before leaving to the afterlife.
Highlights
Hike in one day on the picturesque Rainbow Mountain near the ¨Kingdom of the Sky¨ on an altitude of over 5000m.
Hike up the rainbow mountain and admire its natural colorful beauty.
Trek through a wild landscape full of alpacas, llamas and snowy mountains.
Enjoy the views of the snowy Andean mountain tops and the colorful rainbow mountain.
Trek across the remote Andean valleys and visit the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain.
ITINERARY
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
PRICES
MAPS
FAQs
Itinerary
Pick up from the hotel between 3:00 and 3:30 am, we will take an approximate 2 hour journey in our tourist transportation to the town of Pitucarca, and have our breakfast 6:30 am. then will continue driving for 30 more minutes where we will enlist for the walk.
We start the walk up to the rainbow mountain, this first part is 2 hours until you reach the vantage point of Vinicunca, where you will have a spectacular view of the snowy Ausangate and the Mountain of colors (Rainbow Mountain). After having free time for some photos and contemplating this beautiful landscape, we will begin the descent trek to the village of Pitunarca where we are waiting for a delicious lunch and then return to Cusco approximately 16:00 pm.
As an alternative to hiking, you can rent a horse for your comfort. Request this service at the time of the quote.
If you have more some more days to spend in Cusco and want to explore more the Andes you can take the tour Ausangate trek and Raibow Mountain.
View of the Snow Mountain
Details
What’s included
Pick up from hotel
Transportation Cusco – Pitumarca – Cusco
Breakfast
lunch
Professional Guide
Income
Not include
Horse that has a cost of 30 dollars
Snack
What we recommended to bring
Walking Shoes or Comfortable Shoes
Replacement T-Shirt
Sunscreen
Photographic camera
Lemon and coca candy
Jacket for rain
Warm coat
Prices
Group Service
U$D. 89.00 per person
Private Service
2 – 3 pax
4 – 5 pax
6 – 7 pax
8 – + pax
U$D. 104.00 p/p
U$D. 99.00 p/p
U$D. 94.00 p/p
U$D. 89.00 p/p
How long does it take wakl up the Rainbow Mountain?
The hike up to the rainbow mountain normally take around 2 hours but it depends on your walking pace can be 2hours / 30minutes or 3 hours and is a distance of 4 kilometers (2.5 miles). Throuhghout your journey you / will pass through a vibrant green valley with the snow capped peak Apu Ausangate towering in the distance.
Is it worth going to Rainbow Mountain?
It is absolutely worth doing the mountain of colors, the most recommended is in the months between April to November, which is the dry season and the sky is blue and very few rain conditions, between the months of December to March it is the rainy season and there is The possibility that it is cloudy or rainy and the mountain cannot be seen for those dates, better programs according to the weather.
Do I need to bring any medical suppleis?
Inkas Destination recommend to travelers who take regular medication should take an appropriate supply, if it is not the case you can carry personal medical items for managing common minor ailments such as colds, diarrhea, blisters and sore throats etc. it it because normally the doctor recomend to our guide do not prescrip medicin for the forean people becausde are a litle bit different, but our guide all the time carr a good personal first aid kit + a botle of oxygen.
Would I have the option to choose the departure time for the Rainbow Mountain?
If possible as long as you take the tour in private service, but we usually leave as early as possible since the earlier we arrive and start the walk we will be able to reach the viewpoint and have the best photos without people around us, leaving later than the programmed for sure that there will be many people in the viewpoint and it will be a little uncomfortable.
