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1 day · 4:00 am pickup
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
We leave before the big buses, so you reach the top with the viewpoint almost empty.
Book this tour from US$40 per person
1 day · 4:00 am pickup ▲ 5,036 m · 16,522 ft Max. 10 Difficulty
A long but simple day: we leave at 4:00 am to reach Vinicunca before the big buses. The final climb is short but above 5,000 m, so we take it slowly.
Itinerary
- 4:00 am
Pickup in Cusco
Two and a half hours to Cusipata.
- 6:30 am
Breakfast in Quesiuno
A simple breakfast and coca tea before the walk.
- 7:30 am
The hike
An hour and a half of gentle climbing; horses for anyone who needs one.
- 9:00 am
Summit, 5,036 m
Time for photos at the viewpoint, with the mountain almost empty.
- 12:30 pm
Lunch in Cusipata
- 4:00 pm
Back in Cusco
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast and lunch
- Entrance
- Guide
Not included
- Horse (paid there, about S/ 90)
- Tips
What to bring
- Layers
- Rain jacket
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Cash in soles
Reviews
What our hikers say
“Rubén nos esperó en cada tramo del paso. Llegamos antes que los grupos grandes y tuvimos el Salkantay para nosotros.”
“Answered on WhatsApp at midnight, picked us up at 4 am sharp. Best organised day of our trip.”
“Me dio soroche en Vinicunca y el guía tenía oxígeno a mano. Súper profesionales y cariñosos.”