Rainbow Mountain Tour in Family 1 Day

Type of service

Private

Difficulty

Moderate

Availability

Daily Departures

Details Rainbow Mountain Family

DAY 1: CUSCO – CUSIPATA – PHULAWASIPATA – VINICUNCA – CUSCO

The Family Tour to the mountain of seven colors begins at 04:20 am with the pick up at your respective hotel, depending on the location of your hotel in Cusco, immediately we will go to the south of the city of Cusco where we can appreciate towns and landscapes until arriving in approximately 2 hours at the town of Cusipata, where our breakfast will be after tasting the food we will continue the tour to the Vinicunca mountain by a road for one more hour, until we reach the town of Phulawasipata where it will be the place where we will start the hike to the mountain of colors here our professional guide will give you directions to climb the Vinicunca mountain, on the way we will be able to appreciate the typical fauna of the place and also the beautiful views.
When we reach the view of the mountain of colors we will appreciate the magic and charm of this mountain and the surrounding snow-capped mountains, and we will get the best postcard at the top of the viewpoint it may take between 30 and 40 minutes for the best postcards to be taken in family.
After enjoying the mountain of colors we will return to the town of Phulawasipata, where we will board the minivan, and then take us back to Cusipata, where we will taste an exquisite buffet lunch.
After an exciting day, in the afternoon, we left for the Inca city of Cusco. We will arrive in Cusco (approximately at 4:00 pm), our team will take you to your comfortable hotel.

The Tour INCLUDES:

Professional guide.
Entrance tickets to Vinicunca.
Round trip tourist transport.
Food (if you have any special diet let them know before starting the trip or during the tour reservation to our company).
First aid kit.

The Tour DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Air flights
Rental of horses.
Extra drinks such as: Water, beer, coca, etc.
Walking sticks.
Travel Insurance.

Prices per person are subject to service:

SERVICE	NUMBER OF PEOPLE	PRICE
COMPARTIDO	1 to 3 Persons	$45.00 (Per person)
	4 to 6 Persons	$40.00 (Per person)
PRIVATE	1 to 3 Persons	$100.00 (Per person)

For a group of 4 or more, request a discount from the Sales Department of To Machu Picchu Travel.

Recommended items to bring:
Backpack with protective layer.
Trekking shoes.
Water bottle.
Camera.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, caps or hats.
Warm and light clothes.
Medications if you are taking them
Rain poncho.
Personal medications.
Water for the hike.
Extra cash.
Long-sleeved shirts.
Personal snacks.
We recommend that:
Tourists living in places less than 1000 meters high, we suggest that they are at least in Cusco 1 to 2 days to acclimatize before taking this tour.

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN FAMILY – GENERAL INFORMATION

Tour Start: 05:00 am pick up at your respective hotel.
Start of the Walk: Phulawasipata 4430 msnm.
Distance from Phulawasipata to Vinicunca: 4km approx.
Maximum height: Vinicunca 5,000 m.s.n.m
Tour Type: Trekking and Adventure.
Difficulty level: 3 on a scale of 1 to 5.
Best time: Winter season between the months of April to November.
Tour Duration: 10 hours approx. (06 hrs in mini band round trip / 4 hrs round trip).
Acclimatization: We recommend being in Cusco 1 day before the tour and drinking coca tea.
Other activities: View of the Vilcanota Range.

What can I find on the way to the Rainbow Mountain?

It is an experience that exceeds all perspectives of reaching more than 5000 meters high.
The tour to the mountain of colors is one of the best routes in Cusco because it is a mixture of adventure and nature.
You will be able to appreciate beautiful panoramic views of the Rainbow Mountain and the Vilcanota mountain range.
On the way to the Mountain of Colors we will be able to observe animals of the mountains such as llamas, alpacas and guanacos, which will make your trip a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
We will travel the Rainbow Mountain doing a full day hike, enough time to delight our eyes.

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SMALL GROUPS

To ensure personalized service, our groups do not exceed 8 travelers.

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GOURMET CUISINE

We offer varied meal options for all travelers. Our chefs are highly trained to prepare top-quality Peruvian cuisine during treks.

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Every year we run clean-up and native tree planting campaigns to protect nature and support sustainable tourism in Andean communities.

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Travel associations & certifications

Lucas

January 23, 2026

Derek ludwing Carpio rodriguez

January 6, 2026

“Muy buena experiencia,el visitar la Montaña de colores y el Valle Rojo en las Quads,guías atentos y vistas inolvidables. Ideal para quienes buscan aventura y naturaleza. Lo super recomiendo Saludos para Jazmina"

Deivid Carpio

“Todo estuvo muy bien organizado. La combinación de Valle Rojo y Montaña de Colores en cuatrimoto es perfecta.”Lo recomiendo al 100%

MARCO SANCHEZ PAUCAR

Experiencia increíble en cuatrimotos por el Valle Rojo y la Montaña de Colores. Paisajes únicos y mucha adrenalina. ¡100% recomendado!” 🌈🏍️

Gem vns

December 25, 2025

Bellisimas vistas, un lugar divertido y lo mejor que puedes visitar si buscas vivir una experiencia maravillosa!!

Luciana Cáceres palomino

December 18, 2025

Una experiencia increíble de principio a fin.Las cuatrimotos hacen el recorrido muy divertido y accesible,y los paisajes de la Montaña de Colores son simplemente impresionantes. El guía fue muy amable y atento y siempre cuidó nuestra seguridad. 100% recomendado‼️

Inma Nieto

October 28, 2025