In this Rainbow Mountain Peru Day Trip, we’ll take you up to see Peru’s famous 7 colored mountains. Years upon years of history have caused these mountains to be naturally tinted in an awe-inspiring rainbow-like pattern due to different minerals in the sedimentary layers. On the Rainbow Mountain Day Tour, you’ll see all kinds of colors, including shades of terra cotta, turquoise, lavender, and even gold. Requiring a certain level of fitness, the Rainbow Mountain hike is a relatively strenuous hike that takes around an hour and a half. Since our tours consist of small groups whenever possible, we can go at your pace and take our time if needed.
Itinerary: Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco
- Pickup at your hotel in Cusco
- Transport to Rainbow Mountain, including a stopover for breakfast
- Hike around 1.5 hours to Rainbow Mountain from 4,400 m (14,400 ft) to 5,100 m (16,700 ft)
- Optional: 20 to 30-minute additional hike to the Red Valley (entrance fee not included in price)
- Hike back to the vehicle
- Transport to your hotel in Cusco, including a stopover for buffet lunch
Included in Tour Package:
- Pickup and drop-off at Cusco hotel
- Licensed bilingual tour guide
- Personalized service in small groups
- Guided tour of Rainbow Mountain in English
- Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
- Safe, comfortable transport to/from your hotel-Rainbow Mountain
- Breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- First aid kit
- Oxygen tank
NOT Included in Tour Package:
- Accommodations in Cusco
- Entrance fee to Red Valley (optional add-on hike)
- Horse-ride and handler, if needed
- Travel/health insurance
- Tip for the tour guide
What to Pack/Bring:
- Passport
- Daypack with rain cover
- Water – 1 liter
- Camera or cell phone to take photos
- Personal medication
- Trekking shoes or hiking boots
- Clothing for hiking in cold weather, such as:
- Thermal(s) or base layer(s)
- Warm layer(s)
- Warm jacket
- Sweater
- Down jacket
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Beanie or toque
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Lip balm
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cash for snacks/souvenirs/tip (including coins for the washroom)
- Optional: Extra snacks
