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Rainbow Mountain Full Day VIP Hike - Guided in Portuguese

By Viagens Machu Picchu
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,507 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • You'll hike to the famous Colorful Mountain with a Portuguese-speaking guide.
  • You'll travel in a small group, ensuring comfort and personalized attention.
  • You'll enjoy a typical Andean breakfast and lunch in the mountains.
  • You'll admire unique landscapes with llamas, alpacas, and the majestic Ausangate.
  • You'll experience one of Peru's most impressive trails with safety and support.

Activity location

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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Full Day VIP Colorful Mountain Trail - Guided in Portuguese
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • Portuguese
Language options: Portuguese
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
P 3,506.96 x 1 AdultP 3,506.96
Total
Price is P 3,506.96

What's included, what's not

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    Round trip transportation from Cusco in a comfortable minivan
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    Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Cusco center)
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    Buffet breakfast at a local restaurant
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    Buffet lunch with typical and vegetarian options
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    Professional Portuguese-speaking guide
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    Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
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    Trekking poles (subject to availability)
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    First aid kit and emergency oxygen
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    Personalized assistance throughout the tour
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    Small groups (max 13 people)
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    Horse rental for the trail (optional, paid directly to the locals)
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    Extra drinks like soft drinks, beers, or additional water
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    Optional ticket to the Red Valley
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    Personal expenses and souvenir purchases
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    Using public restrooms along the way (nominal fee)
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    Tips for your driver and guide (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues

What you can expect

The adventure kicks off early, leaving Cusco around 4:00 a.m. for the impressive Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca. After about 2.5 hours of travel, you'll stop in Cusipata to enjoy a delicious Andean breakfast at a local restaurant, before heading to the trail's starting point. The tour is done in a small group, with a maximum of 10 people, ensuring a more personalized and relaxed experience, always accompanied by a professional guide who speaks Portuguese.

The hike, about 7 km (round trip), runs through wide, peaceful valleys surrounded by snow-capped mountains, llamas, and alpacas. Along the way, the guide shares interesting facts about Quechua culture, local traditions, and the spiritual importance of the sacred mountains to the Andean people. As the sun rises, the scenery comes to life and reveals a unique color palette—golden, red, and green tones that announce your arrival at your final destination.

The final stretch of the trail is more challenging, but every step is worth it. From the main viewpoint, the panoramic view of the Colorful Mountain is simply spectacular. You'll have time to take photos, rest, and admire the natural beauty that made Vinicunca famous worldwide. If you want, you can also walk a little further to the Red Valley Lookout, an impressive visual bonus (optional).

After the visit, the group will calmly start the descent, accompanied by the guide, to the starting point, where the transport will be waiting. Then, we'll head back to Cusipata for a typical Andean buffet lunch, with vegetarian options. Finally, we'll start the trip back to Cusco, arriving around 4:00 PM.

This tour is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic, safe, and fully Portuguese-guided experience, with the advantage of small groups that provide comfort, personalized attention, and the opportunity to experience the grandeur of the Andes in a unique and unforgettable way.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru