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Rainbow Mountain Hike From Ollantaytambo

Rainbow Mountain Hike From Ollantaytambo

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Duration

1 Days

Max. altitude

3300 msnm

Difficulty

Easy

Rainbow Mountain Hike From Ollantaytambo

Travel from Ollantaytambo through Peru’s rugged mountainous countryside to reach Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, far off the beaten path. Hike with a guide to the top for a unique wilderness adventure, or rent a horse (at your own expense) for easier access to the same place for the best views.

Begin your full-day tour from your hotel in Ollantaytambo, where you will be picked up between 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM. You will then drive in a comfortable and private van for about 3 hours to the town of Cusipata, where you will have breakfast in a local family house.

Activities: Aventure, hiking
Tour Style: Private service
Tour Duration:  Our Rainbow Mountain tour from Ollantaytambo starts from 3:30am to 4pm
Availability: Year around
Physical Grading: ★★★☆☆ Easy, designed for everyone (kids, teens, adults and seniors)
Pick up Schedule: 3:30 am from Ollantaytambo
Pick up location: Hotels in Ollantaytambo
Consideration: Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and a rain jacket if visiting during the winter season.

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy the amazing Rainbow Mountain with the best views
  • Hike along the Andes and admire great landscapes and glaciers.
  • Meet locals typically dressed doing their own farming activities

Overview

Duration 1

Quick Itinerary

Itinerary

o make the most of your trip to Rainbow Mountain our amazing day trip to Rainbow Mountain from Ollantaytambo begins early in the morning at 3:30 am with pick up from your hote. And then, we set out in our private transport to drive by a paved road for about 2 hours towards the Southern Valley passing picturesque Andean towns to the village of Cusipata. Upon reaching the Cusipata village (3,300 masl /10,826 fasl), we provide a full continental breakfast, perfect fuel for the hiking ahead.

After breakfast, head to the starting point of your excursion. It is approximately 3 kilometers of flat uphill terrain, leading to the majestic “Montaña de Colores” (Colored Mountain).

The hike lasts approximately 1.5 hours, depending on your fitness level. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the valleys, wild llamas, alpacas and vicuñas, as well as the nearby Andes.

Once here, if the weather permits, get your first views of Rainbow Mountain. At the top, catch your breath and enjoy the breathtaking views.

After taking beautiful photos, begin your descent, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch upon your return. You will then continue by our private transportion back to Cusco, where you will arrive at approximately 4:00 PM.

Meals Buffet Breakfast & Buffet Lunch included
Walking Distance 6 km / 3.7 miles roundtrip (2h hike)
Difficulty Challenging / Advanced
Trip Duration Full Day (approx. 10 - 12 hours)
Minimum Elevation 3,399 m (11,151 ft)
Highest Elevation 5,036 m (16,522 ft)

Inclusions

Included

  • Hotel pickup from Ollantaytambo
  • Drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • First aid assistance
  • Oxygen (if needed)
  • Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain

Not included

  • Horse
  • Walking poles
  • Tips

Places you will visit

Follow the key stops of the journey through Cusco, Urubamba and the Sacred Valley before reviewing the detailed route.

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Great value and great service

The tour was great and the organisation was immaculate. The driver and guide were very polite, punctual and informative, the process was easy and the tour operator had a briefing call with us to give us all the timings. They also printed out all tickets for us which made every step go smoothly. The only tiny feedback point would be to send the itinerary via WhatsApp or email ahead of time, but it is such a minor thing. I would absolutely recommend it and use again!

Amazing experience and great staff!

I can not say enough positive things to encapsulate how amazing this company is. They were so communicative and helpful for our trip. We started out in Cusco and they did a private pickup to/from the train station. Coordinated our entry tickets and a private guide for Machu Picchu. Carlos was our planner and walked us through every step and answered every question. Alex our driver was punctual and very great with pickup and drop off. And our guide, Anibal, was fantastic. He took the tour to our pace and was SO knowledgeable. He gave us some fun stories and great memories! If you are ever looking for a tour company in Peru, choose Come See Peru!

Amazing, well planned trip to Machu Picchu

Our group of 5 did a one day trip to Machu Picchu with pickup from Sacred Valley and drop off in Cusco. Carlos helped us tremendously in organizing the schedule and all needed tickets, and he checked up on us throughout the day to ensure we didn't have any problems. Carlos was extremely responsive and quick to answer any questions, and made us feel comfortable that the trip would go as planned. Our driver Alex and Machu Picchu tour guide Anibal were also excellent. Alex was flexible and navigated different pick up and drop off points and also a pit stop to grab our luggage. Anibal was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions throughout the tour, we did circuits 1 and 3, which was a perfect combination to not only get the views up top but also be in the ruins down below. If we were to come back to Peru, would definitely use them again for tours.

Excellent experience, highly recommend!

Had a great experience with this trip! Everything was set up perfectly from start to finish. The team that helped us was very communicative and very clear on what we needed to bring and what was going to happen throughout the day. They were always available to answer questions. The tour itself was incredible our guide was super knowledgeable and very friendly. Would highly recommend using them for any tour!

Cusco!

Incredible, everything super organized and very friendly staff!

A 10: friendly, effective, and professional

Very happy from all points of view. Super well organized, a support at all times for any necessary organizational detail (we were a large group coming from many countries, which made it not easy), the explanations and the tour itself were very complete, and the guides were extremely friendly. I would definitely recommend them.

Well organized tour & very friendly staff!

Everything went according to plan; it was well organized and the staff was friendly. I highly recommend it.

Machu Picchu with Family

Very good communication for coordinating the tour, competitive price, the guides were very good and fun.

Amazing experience – Highly recommended!

Julio from Come See Peru helped us organize an incredible and truly unforgettable trip. I am German and got married in Peru, so I wanted to bring my friends and family to discover how wonderful this country is. Thanks to Julio and his team, everything was perfectly organized from beginning to end. They took care of every detail and made sure everyone felt welcome, comfortable, and well looked after. Even today, my family and friends still talk about the amazing memories they made during this trip. Visiting Machu Picchu is always a unique and magical experience, but being welcomed with such warmth and genuine care made it even more special. The team was always attentive, making sure everyone was happy and felt at home. Thank you, Julio and the entire Come See Peru team, for making this journey so memorable. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, reliable, and caring travel agency in Peru.

Excellent service!

The guide was punctual, very attentive, friendly, and provided us with all the information.

Private tour prices

Prices are per person and vary based on group size: the more people in your group, the lower the price per person.

2 Travelers

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US$ 169 .00
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Liyana S Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Great value and great service

The tour was great and the organisation was immaculate. The driver and guide were very polite, punctual and informative, the process was easy and the tour operator had a briefing call with us to give us all the timings. They also printed out all tickets for us which made every step go smoothly. The only tiny feedback point would be to send the itinerary via WhatsApp or email ahead of time, but it is such a minor thing. I would absolutely recommend it and use again!

Whitney H Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Amazing experience and great staff!

I can not say enough positive things to encapsulate how amazing this company is. They were so communicative and helpful for our trip. We started out in Cusco and they did a private pickup to/from the train station. Coordinated our entry tickets and a private guide for Machu Picchu. Carlos was our planner and walked us through every step and answered every question. Alex our driver was punctual and very great with pickup and drop off. And our guide, Anibal, was fantastic. He took the tour to our pace and was SO knowledgeable. He gave us some fun stories and great memories! If you are ever looking for a tour company in Peru, choose Come See Peru!

Jenn W Tripadvisor
5.0 | Excellent

Amazing, well planned trip to Machu Picchu

Our group of 5 did a one day trip to Machu Picchu with pickup from Sacred Valley and drop off in Cusco. Carlos helped us tremendously in organizing the schedule and all needed tickets, and he checked up on us throughout the day to ensure we didn't have any problems. Carlos was extremely responsive and quick to answer any questions, and made us feel comfortable that the trip would go as planned. Our driver Alex and Machu Picchu tour guide Anibal were also excellent. Alex was flexible and navigated different pick up and drop off points and also a pit stop to grab our luggage. Anibal was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions throughout the tour, we did circuits 1 and 3, which was a perfect combination to not only get the views up top but also be in the ruins down below. If we were to come back to Peru, would definitely use them again for tours.

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