Rainbow Mountain Peru Hike 1 Day
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Wonderful Rainbow Mountain Trek 1 Day
Rainbow Mountain 1 Day explore the Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain by hiking to reach the top in a short 70-minute hike; From the top, we observe the fantastic and colorful rainbow mountains of Vinicunca and, behind us, the fascinating snow-capped Ausangate.
1-Day Rainbow Mountain The Best Option
The question is if we hike the Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain 01 Day. In short, we walk along the side of the snowy Ausangate. From a distance, we spotted it. From the vehicle’s arrival, we can see the snowy Ausangate with its blue and white glaciers.
Explore the Ausangate Rainbow Mountain 1 Day circuit south of the city of Cusco, where the majestic views of Ausangate and the mountain of colors reign, which became famous worldwide and now complements visits to Machu Picchu.
Overview
Rainbow Mountain Peru Hike 1-Day Summary
We leave the city of Cusco at 05:30 towards the Rainbow Mountain Trek Full Day traveling for 03 hours until we reach the start of the hiking adventure. It takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to conquer the beautiful views of the rainbow mountain and enjoy observing the magnificent landscape; in the afternoon, we arrive in Cusco at approximately 4:00 p.m., after having visited the spectacular Rainbow Mountain Trek Peru.
- Pick up from the travelers’ hotel: At 5:30
- Travel distance from Cusco to Llactoq 4,900 m/16,076 ft.: 3 hours “Llactoq is the beginning of the trek”
- Duration of the walk: 1 hour with 20 minutes
- Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Length: 7 km/ 4.3 miles
- Rainbow Lookout Pass Elevation: 5,100 meters / 16,732 feet.
- Rainbow Mountain Trek 1 Day Difficulty: Challenging ascent but descending the mountain is moderate to easy.
- Arrival time in Cusco after the Hike to Rainbow Mountain Peru 1 Day expedition: Between 16:30 and 17:30.
Trip Details
- Name of Tour: Peru Rainbow Mountain 1 Day
- Start of the tour: 04:20 am. Pick up at your hotel.
- Start of the hike: Phulawasipata 4900 masl.
- Distance from Phulawasipata to Vinicunca: 4km approx.
- Maximum altitude: Vinicunca at 5100 masl.
- Type of Tour: Hiking and Adventure.
- Difficulty Level: 3 on a scale of 1 to 5.
- Best Season: Winter season from April to December.
- Duration of the tour: 08 hours approx. (06 hrs minivan round trip and 2 hrs of hiking round trip).
- Acclimatization: We recommend being in Cusco 1 day before the tour and drinking coca tea.
Other activities View of the Vilcanota mountain range.
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Rainbow Mountain Peru Hike 1 Day Highlights
The best of Full-Day Rainbow Mountain
- Enjoy your Ausangate Trek Rainbow Mountain excursion to the fullest with a private tour guide.
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain Peru, one of the tours that you have to visit in Cusco after Machu Picchu
- Enjoy the surroundings of the Ausangate Trek to Rainbow Mountain with unique landscape views.
Why You´ll love the Rainbow Mountain Peru Hike 1 Day
This active excursion covers an excellent 1-day excursion to Rainbow Mountain. Participants must be physically healthy for the Andes trek. The additional training recommended before departure is to adapt to the Andes by doing short activities or walks through the Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, etc. On Peru Rainbow Mountain Hike, you will find uneven surfaces, rocky and unpaved terrain, and marked slopes for which an excellent hiking shoe is essential.
Rainbow Mountain Peru Hike 1-Day Itinerary
The adventure through the Andes of southern Peru in South America is already a famous and world-renowned destination. Enjoy walking through the natural and rustic trails of the south Cusco towards the top of the colorful Vinicunca mountain. We leave Cusco early, heading towards the psychedelic and colorful rainbow mountains on a guided walking tour until we reach the top and have the best panoramic views. In this section, find the complete development of a day of outdoor activities in the Andes of Cusco.
PRESENTATION OF RAINBOW MOUNTAIN PERU HIKE 1 DAY
Rainbow Mountain Peru Hike 1 Day
At 05:30 in the morning, we start the trip to the Rainbow Mountain Trek 1 Day; Heading south from the city of Cusco, we travel along the paved road for about two hours until we reach the town of Cusipata; In Cusipata, we turn left to ascend towards the Andes of the Andes mountains for an hour of travel following the dirt track until we reach the vehicle parking lot called Llactoq.
During the Ausangate Trek Rainbow Mountain excursion, we start the trek by climbing the pedestrian path and gradually climbing the slopes of the colorful mountains. Walking time to the top of the rainbow mountain takes 1 hour and 20 minutes; Once we reach the top, we can observe the beautiful rainbow mountain of Vinicunca Cusco in its absolute magnitude. We will spend a perfect time at the top looking for the best photographic and video angles to take the best colorful memories of the Andes.
The Rainbow Mountain Trek Full Day tourist circuit takes almost half a day between hiking and visiting the top; the rest travel to and from the Rainbow Mountains. We return to the city of Cusco between 3:30 p.m. at 5:30 p.m. We leave the group of visitors in their respective hotels after the experience of hiking to Rainbow Mountain, Peru.
Food
Box Lunch
Physical Level
Challenging
Walking Distance
7 km/ 4.3 miles
Hiking Time
1 hour with 20 minutes
Min Altitude
4,900 m/16,076 ft.
Max Altitude
5,100 meters / 16,732 feet.
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What to Bring
- Small day pack
- Water bottle “bring reusable bottles.”
- Good sturdy shoes or walking boots
- Warm fleece jacket
- Layers of warm clothing “In Cusco, get some baby alpaca wool.”
- Hats (to protect yourself from the sun and also to keep warm)
- Rain gear, waterproofing
- Essential Sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen “In cream.”
- Insect repellent
Rainbow Mountain Peru Hike 1 Day Price Information
PRICES PER PERSON [U.S Dollar] 2025
Private Service
Solo travel USD$301.
02 participants USD$175. “Prices reduce if more people are in your group.”
03 participants USD$128.
04 participants USD$105.
05 participants USD$96.
06 participants USD$86.
07 participants USD$79.
08 participants USD$74.
09 participants USD$69.
10 participants + USD$66. Color Mountains Peru
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Questions about Rainbow Mountain Hike
How high is Rainbow Mountain, Peru?
The mountain of seven colors is at 5200 meters above sea level. You start walking at approximately 4800 meters above sea level.
How far do I have to walk to see Cusco Rainbow Mountain?
If you do it from Cusipata, from the parking lot to the top, there are about 3.5 km. It takes between 2 and 3 hours to climb.
How challenging is the ascent to Rainbow Mountain?
It is pretty tricky because of the altitude, but almost everyone makes it. If you spend a few days in Cuzco before and pay attention to the tips to avoid altitude sickness, you will have no problem.
When is the best time to visit Rainbow Mountain?
Although you can go all year round, the best time to visit Seven Colors Mountain is the dry season in Cuzco from April to November. It is usually cold, so it is best to dress in several layers.
What to bring to Rainbow Mountain?
Warm clothes, sun protection, enough water, and coca leaves for the altitude. If you go in the rainy season, it is a good idea to bring a raincoat.
Is it possible to buy water and food on Rainbow Mountain?
Cusipata has a market where you can buy whatever you need. Once on the mountain, some stalls with drinks and snacks are obviously more expensive.
KONDOR PATH TOURS is the operator of all the tourist circuits of tours and hikes.
That means that KONDOR PATH TOURS will never transfer it to another company or a third party. All departures are 100% guaranteed.
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