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Rainbow Mountain Full Day Trek
Duration
07 Feb 2026
Experience the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Whether you’re seeking an adventurous trek, a scenic train ride, or a luxurious guided experience, our variety of excursion packages cater to all types of travelers.
Send Your Deposit
The deposit for treks without hotels is $250 per person, while tours with hotels require a $316 deposit. Payments can be made via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Diners Club, IZIPAY.
$50 / Person
Package Overview
Enjoy the natural colors of the rarely visited Rainbow Mountain Trek, hiking through some isolated communities, in which you may interact with the local people who are still keeping the culture alive! You will see snowcapped peaks, herds of llamas, glaciers and turquoise lakes, all set within an incredibly colourful mountain range. The Rainbow Mountain trek offers a selection of wildlife including soaring condors, vicunas, bobcats and pumas. The colourful sandstone mountains in the Vinicunca area is probably the coolest thing you will see in Peru.
- This tour is organized for passengers who have a good physical condition to make a trek of 5 hours, 2 hours and 30 min upstream and 2 hours and 30mi downstream, average hike
- Distance: 10km approx.
- Tourist transportation from your hotel
- 1breakfast, 1 Hot Lunch)
- 1 professional guide
- First aid kit
- Entrance ticket
- Extra expenses
- Water during the road
- There is a change to hire a horse too.
- Tips.
Itenary
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Day 1: Cusco – Pitumarka – Qesiuno – Rainbow Mt – Quesiuno – Cusco
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4am, and begin with our amazing Rainbow Mountain Trek Adventure. We set out on our drive through the South Valley; ending up at the trailhead at Quesiuno, (4,326 m / 14,189 ft) is 3 hours. Along the way, there are amazing views of farming Inca terraces, valleys and rocky mountains.
Once we reach the train-head, we start on our hike following a lovely stream. The herds of alpacas and llamas all around you will immediately surprise you. Continually you will have views of the Ausangate Mountain as we hike through different villages and interact with the local people, who are still keeping the alive culture,
After a total hike of 4 – 5 hours, we finally reach our destination….the Rainbow Mountains (5,020m /16,466ft). After being awed by their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You can take pictures or just soak up the environment. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top.
At this point, we hike back down the way we came. The hike takes 2-3 hours. Our private van will be waiting for us when we return.
We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel, arriving between 7.00 and 7.30pm.
Important INFO
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- A lightweight, waterproof day pack
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Warm clothes and hiking pants, not jeans
- Layers of clothes for variable temperatures
- Camera with extra film and batteries
- Sun protection: sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses
- Thermals, wool socks, gloves, scarf, wool hat
- Insect repellent
- Extra plastic bags, especially in the wet season
- Water proof clothing and or a rain poncho
- Water bottles
- Personal medical kit with a simple whistle
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, tips
- Walking sticks (rentable)
- Favorite snacks
- Toilet paper
- Copy passport and ISIC card if applicable
ADITIONAL INFO
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant women
PRICES:
- WE HAVE 2 DIFFERENT SERVICES:
- STANDARD SERVICE DAILY DEPARTURE TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
- 50 USD Per Person Group Service backpacker ( between 6 to 15 people )
- Daily Departure in Backpacker Service 2022
PRICE PER PERSON PRIVATE SERVICE.
- The Rianbow Mountain 1 day it’s available on any date that it’s best for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers. FOR PRIVATE SERVICE
- 2 persons $150 pp
- 3 persons $120 pp
- 4 persons $80 pp
- 5 persons $60 pp
- 6 persons $50 pp
- Private group price is based on group price not per person, and will be completely private with your own guide, driver and private van. No others will be added to the group.
- Minimum is 1 person but that person will pay $150 for the private group.Minimum is 2 persons per group to
Experience the breathtaking beauty and rich history of Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Whether you’re seeking an adventurous trek, a scenic train ride, or a luxurious guided experience, our variety of excursion packages cater to all types of travelers.
Send Your Deposit
The deposit for treks without hotels is $250 per person, while tours with hotels require a $316 deposit. Payments can be made via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Diners Club, IZIPAY.
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