Rainbow Mountain Classic Day Trip from Cusco, 7 Colors at 5,200 m
Andean meals in a remote village, then a trail up through red valleys
You trek up Rainbow Mountain, the 7 Colors Mountain, to 5,200 meters on a guided day tour from Cusco. Andean breakfast and lunch are served in a remote village, and along the trail vibrant mountains and babbling streams open up around you.
Step-by-step itinerary
Rainbow Mountain Classic Day Trip
- Depart from hotel in Cusco
- Travel to Cusipata
- Enjoy Andean breakfast in Cusipata
- Travel to Chillihuani parking area
- Hike to Rainbow Mountain
- See 7 Colors Mountain
- Optional: Visit Red Valley
- Return to parking area
- Travel back to Cusipata
- Enjoy Andean lunch in Cusipata
- Return to Cusco city center
- End tour at Plaza Regocijo or Plaza San Francisco
- Cusco 2h
- Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Entry included 8h
- Cusco 2h
What’s included
- Trekking poles.
- Andean breakfast and a warm drink.
- Tour guide.
- Andean lunch plus a warm drink.
- Fees and taxes covered.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Every day 04:30
Information
You trek through Red Valley to Rainbow Mountain at 5,200 meters, with an Andean breakfast and lunch in a remote village and a guide along the way.
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The experience
The day starts with a drive of nearly two hours out of Cusco in an air-conditioned vehicle. Cusipata is a remote community, far from any city restaurant, so breakfast there is a hearty Andean spread with a warm drink to get you going. After another hour on the road you reach the Chillihuani parking area, where the trail begins.
The climb takes roughly an hour and a half, and the scenery shifts gradually into vibrant mountains and babbling streams that bring the valley to life. Trekking poles are there to help on the way. If the walk proves tough, villagers rent horses for about 70 soles. At 5,200 meters the 7 Colors Mountain fills the view, a place to capture moments that will last.
Your guide explains the mountain, and anyone curious can wander into Red Valley before the walk back to the parking area. Lunch waits in Cusipata, another Andean meal with a hot drink, and the drive returns you to Cusco around 17:00.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I hire a horse for the climb?
Yes, if the walk gets too hard. Villagers rent horses for about 70 soles, so you can ride part of the way up.
Is Red Valley part of the day?
It is an optional side visit. Before heading back to the parking area, your guide offers guidance to anyone who wants to explore Red Valley.
How long is the walk up to the mountain?
The ascent takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes along a trail from the Chillihuani parking area, through the foothills of Red Valley, to 5,200 meters.
Where do you drop us off back in Cusco?
At Plaza Regocijo or Plaza San Francisco, around 17:00. The tour ends there.
Are meals included on the Rainbow Mountain trip?
Yes, both. You get an Andean breakfast in Cusipata when you arrive and an Andean lunch back there, each with a hot drink.
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Rainbow Mountain Classic Day Trip from Cusco, 7 Colors
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