Visit Rainbow Mountain from the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Why Visit Rainbow Mountain from the Sacred Valley of the Incas?

If you’re staying in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, this private service is ideal: avoid the return to Cusco that most tours require to start this visit and enjoy a comfortable, tailored trip to Vinicunca. The tour adapts to your needs and gives you more time to enjoy the landscape, photo stops and local hospitality.

About the Destination:

Visiting Vinicunca — the famous Rainbow Mountain (also called the Mountain of 7 Colors) — is one of the most iconic experiences in Cusco and Peru. Its spectacular natural beauty and the challenge of reaching the viewpoint at about 5,200 m / ~17,060 ft make it an unforgettable adventure. .

Itinerary (Approx. 13–14 hours)

• 04:00 a.m. – Hotel pick-up (Sacred Valley): We pick you up from your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
• Drive through the Sacred Valley: Travel across the Sacred Valley to Huambutío where it joins the Cusco valley, then continue to Cusipata for a local breakfast (about 2 hours after departure).
• Drive to Phulawasipata: After breakfast, drive approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to Phulawasipata, the parking and trailhead. Your guide will give safety instructions and final recommendations.
• 09:00 a.m. – Trek to Vinicunca: Moderate uphill trek of approximately 2 hours to the main viewpoint of the Mountain of 7 Colors.
• 11:00 a.m. – At the viewpoint: Free time to rest, take photos and enjoy the scenery.
• 12:00 p.m. – Return to the trailhead.
• 01:30 p.m. – Buffet lunch in Cusipata.
• 14:30 p.m. – 16:30 p.m. – Return to your hotel: You may choose to return to your hotel in the Sacred Valley or to Cusco city (time depends on your selection). Experience ends near the main square of Cusco or at your agreed hotel.

General information

• Duration: Approx. 13–14 hours.
• Difficulty: Moderate (2 hours uphill trekking).
• Maximum altitude: ~5,200 m / 17,060 ft.
• Languages: Spanish & English.
• Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior.

What’s included

• Hotel pick-up from the Sacred Valley or Cusco (center).
• Private comfortable transport.
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English).
• Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch at a local rustic restaurant.

Not included

• Entrance fee to Vinicunca: 25 soles (payable at the control point).
• Cold drinks and personal expenses.

Recommendations (What to bring and know Visit Rainbow Mountain from the Sacred Valley of the Incas)

• Schedule this high-altitude activity toward the end of your itinerary to ensure better acclimatization.
• Bring cash for entrance fees and extras.
• Carry water and light snacks — the gap between breakfast and lunch can be long.
• Dress in layers to adapt to changing mountain weather.
• Use trekking shoes or sturdy walking footwear.
• Protect yourself from strong sun and cold: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, warm jacket.
• Remember the altitude: move at a comfortable pace and inform your guide if you feel unwell.
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