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title: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 70
duration_minutes: 960
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 21 of 34 (Rainbow Mountain Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/vinicunca-rainbow-mountain-full-day-tour-from-cusco/
---

# Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco

**Guidekin's take:** Vinicunca is the focus of this outing from Cusco, with breakfast in Cusipata Town and a set menu lunch. Guiding, transport and admission are included; a high level of fitness is required. 4.94 from 70 reviews at €90 per person for 16h.

In our comparison: #21 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore Vinicunca, The rainbow mountain ranked by National Geographic as one of the 100 places you must visit before you die, due to the amazing colorful mountains.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 04:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 16h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 70 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: VIPAC Travel
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 04:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.94 from 70 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 69 of 70.

- 5 stars: 69 (99%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Expert Local Guide
- Admission fee
- Set menu lunch (entree, main course, dessert, coffee)
- Transportation
- Hotel or lodging pick up & drop-off. Some areas are not accessible by vehicles..
- Energizing Breakfast at Lupita Restaurant in Cusipata Town

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Embark on a great adventure when going to the Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca** (16h) - Very early in the morning, departure by van along Valle Sur till we arrive at the village of Cusipata. Breakfast. Afterwards start of the ascent through a community dirt road till we arrive at 4,800 m.a.s.l. Start of our hike along a path of 4 km observing far away the...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Multi-lingual guide
- Long sleeved shirts
- Walking pants
- Polar or thermal clothing
- Sweater and warm jacket
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof pants and jacket
- Wool gloves and socks
- Scarf
- Hat or cap for the sun

## Compared with other Rainbow Mountain Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 34** | €90 | 16h | 4.94 (70) | shared |
| [Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds](/peru/cusco/tours/private-rainbow-mountain-tour-08-am-departure-skip-the-crowds/?format=md) | €136 | 10h | 4.98 (350) | private |
| [2-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with Exclusive Mountain Camps](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-trek-to-rainbow-mountain-from-cusco-with-exclusive-mountain-camps/?format=md) | €433 | 2 days | 5.0 (93) | shared |
| [4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay](/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-bucketlist-cusco-rainbow-mtn-machu-picchu-sacred-valley-humantay/?format=md) | €888 | 4 days | 5.0 (55) | shared |

Ranked #21 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1289, median €235; typical length 15h. 11 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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