Rainbow Mountain & Raqchi - Adventure Tour 1 Day

Type of service

Private

Difficulty

Moderate

Availability

Departures to be confirmed

Detalles Tour Montaña de Colores + Raqchi 1 Día

MOUNTAINS COLORS + RAQCHI
This Rainbow Mountain Tour will begin, around 7:00 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, to make the 2-hour trip to our first Raqchi destination, which was a settlement of Inca homes and temples dedicated to Wiracocha (or Huiracocha) the creator god of the world, according to many Andean cultures. Around 11: a.m. approximately we will return to the Cusipata district where we will have lunch, and then continue our adventure towards the Mountain of colors for approximately 1 hour, from Phulawasipata it will be the starting point of the walk, which is approximately 1 or more hours, depending on the pace hiking, here you will also have the option of renting a horse if you do not feel well, (remember that Vinicunca mountain is 5,000 meters high). From this point we will have the best view of the mountain of colors and in front we can see the highest mountain in Cusco, called Ausangate at 6400 m.a.s.l. Here we will have time to take the best photos and enjoy the sunset, then we will begin to descend to our starting point for 1 hour. Our mobility will be waiting for us there, to return to Cusco, in a 2-hour trip. Where we will arrive at 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. hours approximately.

The Tour INCLUDES:

Professional guide.
Entrance tickets to Vinicunca + Raqchi.
Private transport.
Food (if you have any special diet let them know before starting the trip or during the tour reservation to our company).
Ongoing assistance.

The Tour DOES NOT INCLUDE:

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

Prices per person are subject to service:

SERVICE	NUMBER OF PEOPLE	PRICE
PRIVATE	2 to 3 Persons	$200.00 (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 + RAQCHI – GENERAL INFORMATION

Tour Start: 7:00 am pick up from the tourist of their respective hotel.
Start of the Walk: Raqchi Archeological Site.
Maximum height: Vinicunca 5,000 m.s.n.m
Tour Type: Cultural, Walk and Adventure..
Difficulty level: Low.
Best time: Winter season between the months of April to November.
Tour Duration:1 day
Acclimatization: We recommend being in Cusco 1 day before the tour and drinking coca tea.
Acclimatization: We recommend arriving in Cusco 2 days before the tour and drinking coca tea.
Other activities: Mountain of Colors in the Vilcanota mountain range.

What can I find on the way to Raqchi and Mountain of Colors?

This is a new route that To Machu Picchu Travel puts at the disposal of our customers, in this way you can contemplate beautiful landscapes of the Andes in the mountains of Cusco.
On the way to Raqchi and the Mountain of Colors we will have a visit to the families that will offer us their culture and gastronomy.
We can observe the typical flora and fauna of the Peruvian highlands.
We can observe the activities of the Andean families such as agriculture and livestock.

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WHY BOOK WITH TO MACHU PICCHU TRAVEL?

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OUR CAMPING EQUIPMENT

Enjoy a good night in our professional, spacious, and waterproof 4-season tents.

SMALL GROUPS

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

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We have the global health and safety stamp, and our tours are designed to deliver the best travel experience.

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