Mountains & Lakes
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Hike to Vinicunca, the famous Rainbow Mountain, at 5,036 m. Includes hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, complimentary muña tea, and unlimited coca tea with a trail snack.
Overview
Join a full-day trek to Vinicunca, one of the most photographed places in Peru. You’ll be picked up early and driven to the starting point, with breakfast included before you start walking.
Follow the trail with your guide up to the viewpoint at 5,036 m, where the mountain reveals its striped colors. To help with the altitude, we offer complimentary muña tea plus unlimited coca tea and an extra snack on the trail.
Highlights
- Complimentary muña tea, a traditional Andean remedy for altitude sickness and unlimited coca tea on the trail
- Hike to Peru’s famous striped Rainbow Mountain
- Reach 5,036 m amid dramatic Andean scenery
- Trekking poles and emergency oxygen provided
- Breakfast and lunch included (vegetarian options available)
Itinerary
- Cusipata30–40 min
Andean buffet breakfast.
- Phulawasipata (4,600 m)
Starting point of the hike.
- Hike to Vinicunca1.5–2 hours
Gradual guided hike past alpacas and llamas, with views of Mount Ausangate.
- Vinicunca summit30–60 min
The mountain’s natural mineral-striped colors.
- Hike down1–1.5 hours
Return to the trailhead.
- Cusipata45 min–1 hour
Regional buffet lunch before returning to Cusco.
What’s included
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
- Complimentary muña tea
- Breakfast and lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Emergency oxygen
- First-aid kit
- Trekking poles
- Unlimited coca tea and hot drinks, plus an extra trail snack
- Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
Not included
- Horse ride (S/ 100 per person, cash)
- Extra expenses
Good to know
What to bring
- Warm clothes in layers, hat, gloves
- Waterproof jacket
- Sturdy hiking shoes
- Sun protection
- Water and snacks
- Cash in soles
- Passport or ID
Good to know
High-altitude hike: we recommend at least 2 days in Cusco to acclimatize first. Not recommended for travelers with heart or respiratory problems, or for pregnant women. Weather can change quickly.
Pickup
Hotel pickup, about 4:00–4:30 AM. Drop-off at your hotel, about 5:00 PM.
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