7 Colors Mountain Tour 1 day

Private service to the Mountain of 7 Colors with all-inclusive for 1 day (12 hours)

Start of the tour: From the tourist’s hotel in the city of Cusco at 5 am.
Tourist transportation: Van or modern minivan, depending on the number of tourists in private service.
Type of service: Private service for tourists, their partners, friends, family, etc.
Tour guide: Private professional guide in Spanish, English or another language.
Food: Buffet breakfast and lunch at the local tourist restaurant La Montaña.
End of the tour: At the tourist’s hotel in the city of Cusco (5 pm on average).
Additional: Trekking poles and first aid kit.

See what the tour to the Rainbow Mountain is like in Cusco, Peru

The 1-day Rainbow Mountain tour offers one of the most challenging hikes in Cusco, as well as one of the most incredible landscapes in Peru and the world. The mountain, Vinicunca, is 5,200 meters above sea level. Learn what the all-inclusive 1-day tour is like in this video.

Itinerary of the 7 Colors Mountain tour 1 day – Private service

This is the itinerary

Day 1

The 1-day Rainbow Mountain tour in private service begins with the pick-up of the tourist from the door of his hotel in the city of Cusco at 5 in the morning on average. The guide will contact the tourist one day before to organize the pick-up. The visitor can request that it be a few hours earlier or later, but it is recommended that it starts at 5 in the morning.

Aboard a modern tourist transport (van or minivan, depending on the number of tourists in the private group), the trip is made for 80 kilometers along the southern highway towards the town of Cusipata (route of almost 2 hours).

In the town of Cusipata we will stop to enjoy a buffet breakfast at the tourist restaurant La Montana. Breakfast offers several options, including: Cusco breads, jams, butters, fresh fruits, juices, yogurt, cereals, pancakes, scrambled eggs, tequeños, hot infusions, coffee and more. Visitors will have almost 1 hour to have breakfast in total peace and quiet, and then continue with the trip.

This second trip is made along a dirt road with ascending paths. From the window you can see the high mountains, the Andean auchenids and the small houses that inhabit this rugged geography. After a route of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes you arrive at the Phulawasipata camp, at an altitude of approximately 4,800 meters above sea level.

At Phulawasipata, visitors will have time to use the toilets and get ready before beginning the final hike to Rainbow Mountain. Your private guide will help you adjust to the route better. Optionally, tourists can request a horse ride with a local resident (horse ride not included in the tour. It costs approximately 60 soles). The route on foot takes almost 2 hours. While going on horseback takes 50 minutes on average.

The hike will always be accompanied by a professional tour guide trained in first aid, so the route is safe. Once in Vinicunca, tourists will enjoy a beautiful landscape, full of mountains, snow-capped peaks in the distance and, most importantly, Vinicunca with its various colors due to the existence of minerals in the area.

Tourists will spend more than an hour at the site, always accompanied by their professional tour guide. The guide will help them get the best photos from the best viewpoints of Vinicunca. They will also explain the historical process of the mountain, the reason for its colors and the optional routes in the area. After enjoying the Mountain of 7 Colors, they will return (by the same route they took) to the Phulawasipata camp.

In Phulawasipata, visitors will board the tourist transport again for the return trip (average 1 hour 30 minutes) to the town of Cusipata. There, visitors will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the tourist restaurant La Montana. Lunch includes various options made with local ingredients: hot soups, rice, pasta, salads, beef stews, chicken stew, lomo saltado, trout ceviche, tequeños, potatoes, stews, desserts, hot drinks and more.

After enjoying a tourist lunch, you will board your transport again for the return trip to the city of Cusco (a trip of almost 2 hours). The tour ends at approximately 5 pm with the transfer of the visitor to his/her hotel in the city of Cusco.

What symptoms of altitude sickness can you experience on Rainbow Mountain?

The Mountain of 7 Colors is located in a high Andean geography at more than 5 thousand meters above sea level. Due to this altitude, it is normal for tourists to suffer some mild symptoms of altitude sickness. These may vary depending on each visitor but generally include agitation when walking, fatigue and, in some cases, headache. To reduce symptoms, it is recommended to take the tour in the last days of your visit to Cusco.

Where does the tour take place?

The tour takes place at the famous Vinicunca, also called the Mountain of 7 Colors and located almost 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco. It is located at 5,200 meters above sea level, an altitude that represents a challenge for visitors.

What services are included?

The 1-day Rainbow Mountain tour is a private, all-inclusive tour. It offers everything you need privately: pick-up from your hotel in Cusco, full transportation (by van or minivan depending on the number of visitors), all entrance fees, a private professional guide, buffet breakfast and lunch, as well as the necessary utensils for a safe visit, such as trekking poles or a first aid kit.

What should I bring?

The 7 Colors Mountain tour in private service requires the use of a three-layer coat: a polo shirt, a windbreaker jacket and another coat. This is due to the high altitude of the mountain and the strong winds. In addition, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothing for the hike, such as leggings, pants, a polo shirt, thick socks and hiking shoes. Optionally, it is also recommended to bring: a hat, gloves, jackets, thick socks, neck warmers, etc.

Why choose this tour?

The 1-day Rainbow Mountain tour – private service is an excellent option if you want to visit Vinicunca in an exclusive service. The tour is operated by Machupicchu Terra, an operating company with more than 10 years of experience making safe and well-organized trips. The tour also includes additional equipment such as trekking poles or a first aid kit.

What landscapes does a private visit to the Rainbow Mountain offer?

What services does the tour include?

I pick up

Pick up of the visitor at the door of his hotel in Cusco and return transfer to the door of his hotel in Cusco.

Transport

Modern tourist transport: van or minivan, depending on the number of visitors in the private group.

Guide

Private professional tour guide in Spanish, English or another language and with knowledge of first aid.

Feeding

Buffet breakfast and lunch at La Montana tourist restaurant in Cusipata.

Entrance

All entrance tickets are already included in the tour price (no queues).

Kit

First aid kit and trekking poles included in the tour for visitor safety.

Map of the route from Cusco to the Mountain of 7 Colors in private service

The tour takes place in the high mountains of Ausangate, the highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco. The route starts and ends in Cusco passing by the Mountain of 7 Colors, the famous Vinicunca. Learn more about this route!

1) From Cusco to Cusipata – The tour begins with a pick-up in the city of Cusco. Then we travel to the town of Cusipata where breakfast is served.
2) From Cusipata to Phulawasipata – From Cusipata the journey continues towards the community of Phulawasipata in the high mountains of Ausangate.
3) From Phulawasipata to Vinicunca – From Phulawasipata the final walk to Vinicunca is made (optionally you can take a horse).

What else you should know about the tour

7 Colors Mountain Tour in private service	Important information about the service
Tourist attractions	Mountain of the 7 Colors, the famous Vinicunca.
Start time and arrival time	Pick-up can be requested by the tourist. It is recommended that it be at 5 am / Arrival in the city of Cusco (at 5 pm).
Recommended tour for some visitors	Tour not recommended for visitors with heart problems or mobility disabilities.
Rules during the visit	Access to Vinicunca is not permitted, only to its viewpoints.
Safety during the visit	It is recommended to protect yourself from the cold of Vinicunca (tour recommended on the last days of your visit to Cusco).
Change of date or tour holders	Changes are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 10% of the tour value).
Tour Cancellations	Cancellations are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 25% of the tour value).

Questions and Answers about the 1-Day Rainbow Mountain Tour – Private service

The private tour to the Rainbow Mountain is carried out with a private group of tourists, that is, the tourist alone or accompanied by his/her partner, family, friends, etc. The group tour is carried out together with other tourists from different origins who contracted the same service.

The private tour includes the number of tourists that the visitor decides: their partner, friends, family, etc.

The tour to the Rainbow Mountain in private service can be done every day of the year. Most visitors prefer to visit from April to November when there is less chance of rain (dry season). The days from November to March are more prone to rain (rainy season).

The tour takes place in a geography of cold winds. For this reason, it is necessary to wear three layers of clothing: a polo shirt, a windbreaker and another coat. This is due to the high altitude of the mountain and the strong winds. In addition, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothing for the walk, such as leggings, pants, a polo shirt, thick socks and trekking shoes. Also, as an option, it is recommended to bring: a hat, gloves, jackets, thick socks, neck warmers, etc.

The tour starts at 5am in Cusco and ends around 5pm, also in Cusco city. Visitors can request a suitable pick-up time.

The walking route takes almost 2 hours (approximately 3 kilometers). It starts at the Phulawasipata camp and ends at the viewpoint of the Rainbow Mountain. The horseback route is optional (50 minutes on horseback). The walk will always be in the company of a private professional tour guide. Beautiful high mountain landscapes can be seen everywhere.

No, horseback riding is optional on the tour. The cost is approximately 60 soles. Visitors can request it from one of the local residents, with the help of their private tour guide.

The tour is suitable for seniors who are in good health, especially with their heart. The route takes place at 5,200 meters above sea level, which is difficult for seniors.

The high mountain geography of the Rainbow Mountain can cause snow to cover the colors of the summit on some days of the year. This can happen especially in the months of high tourist season: January, February or March.

The 1-day Rainbow Mountain tour – private service is an excellent option if you want to visit Vinicunca in an exclusive service. The tour includes everything you need (all-inclusive service), as well as additional equipment such as trekking poles or a first aid kit.