04:00 a.m. – Pickup from Cusco hotels:
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. If you’re staying outside the historic centre, we’ll arrange a nearby meeting point. We’ll head south by tourist transport for about two hours to the town of Cusipata.
06:00 a.m. – Buffet breakfast in Cusipata:
We’ll stop at a local restaurant in Cusipata for a buffet breakfast before continuing to the trailhead.
07:30 a.m. – Drive to Pitumarca (trailhead):
After breakfast, we’ll drive for about an hour to Pitumarca, where we’ll start the hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
08:30 a.m. – Start of the hike to Vinicunca:
The hike takes about one hour and 40 minutes. Along the way, you’ll see high Andean landscapes, wildlife and colourful mountains.
📌 Optional: You can rent a horse at the trailhead for S/90 or US$30. Your guide can help arrange this if needed.
10:30 a.m. – Arrival at Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca):
At the top, you’ll have time to take photos and enjoy the scenery at more than 5,000 metres above sea level.
11:30 a.m. – Return to Pitumarca:
We’ll descend along the same trail we took up.
01:30 p.m. – Buffet lunch in Cusipata:
Back in Cusipata, we’ll have a buffet lunch with local Andean dishes.
03:00 p.m. – Return to Cusco:
After lunch, we’ll take private transport back to the city.
04:30–05:00 p.m. – Arrival in Cusco (near Plaza de Armas):
The tour ends with drop-off at a convenient location near Cusco’s Plaza de Armas.
Places to visit
Cusipata
Pitumarca
Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca
Day details
Buffet breakfast and lunchMeals
40 Minutes DownhillHiking Time