Rainbow Mountain – Winicunca – Vinikunka
Rainbow Mountain Peru, also known as Vinicunca, Winicunca, or Vinikunka, is one of the most stunning natural attractions near Cusco. Known for its vibrant, rainbow-colored mineral layers, this scenic destination offers unforgettable views of the Andes. The trip typically requires a 6-hour round-trip trek—around 3 hours up and 3 hours down—but many tours also offer an exciting ATV option to Rainbow Mountain for a more accessible experience. On this trek, you’ll pass through quaint Andean villages, admire beautiful adobe-style houses, and see herds of llamas and alpacas grazing along the way. You’ll also enjoy magnificent views of Ausangate Mountain (6,385 m / 20,945 ft.), the highest peak in the Cusco region, making this one of the most rewarding day tours in Peru for nature and adventure lovers alike.
Duration – Whole Day
Difficulty – Challenging to hike but Easy with ATV
Overview
- Total distance hiked: 15 km / 9.5 miles
- Starting/minimum altitude: 4,500m / 14,763 ft.
- Maximum altitude: 5,020m / 16,466 ft.
- Overall trek difficulty: Challenging
Itinerary
We will pick you up between 03:00 hrs. – 03:15 hrs. Then we are going to set out on a drive through the South Valley. The drive takes around 3 hours to get Hanchipacha community where we are going to stop for breakfast. After that we are going to drive you 15 minutes more to Quesiuno community (4,326 m / 14,189 ft.), where we are going to start with the trekking of 3 hours approx. long to the rainbow mountain (most of the way is going up). In the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach our golal the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (depend of your trekking speed and weather conditions).
After the amazing view of the landscapes on the top we are going to down to the beginning of our trekking point, that take 2 hours approx. (Quesiuno community) where we are going to take our transportation to Hanchipacha community to have lunch. Then you are going to be drive to Cusco, and drop you at Regocijos square.
What's included?
Included:
- Pick up from you hotel.
- Round trip transportation in our bus (bed sit).
- Breakfast
- 1 Buffet lunch (eat as much as you like!)
- Hot drinks.
- Snacks.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Assistant tour Guide (only for 9 people or more)
- First Aid kit and Oxygen bottle.
- Entrance fee.
- Horse for emergencies.
Not included:
- Alcoholic drinks and others not mentioned on the list
- Walking stick USD 5.00 (each).
- Dinner.
- Rain poncho (can be bought anywhere in the city or along the trail).
- Horse for entire trip (USD 35.00)
Level of difficulty:
- Moderately difficult/Challenging.
Price
A.-Group Service. – Join other persons on the tour. Daily departures at U$S 45 per person
B.-Private Service. – Tour recommended for families, friends who are not happy to share the tour with other persons.
- 2 persons : US$ 190.00 per person. Private Vehicle and guide at your disposal for the tour. (3+ persons please check with your Travel Advisor)
