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Tour 7 Colors Mountain 1 day with everything included

Tour 7 Colors Mountain 1 day with everything included

7 Colors Mountain Tour on ATV 1 day

7 Colors Mountain Tour on ATV 1 day

7 Colors Mountain Tour + Machu Picchu 2 days

7 Colors Mountain Tour + Machu Picchu 2 days

7 Colors Mountain Tour 1 day – Private service

7 Colors Mountain Tour 1 day – Private service

Why choose us?

Take the best tours to the Rainbow Mountain with Machupicchu Terra, a tour operator with more than ten years of experience in organizing special and unforgettable trips to this tourist attraction at more than 5 thousand meters above sea level. Learn more about our services!

Modern fleet of tourist transport

We have spacious and modern tourist transports for the performance of our services. All our drivers offer maximum security. The vehicles have air conditioning, comfortable seats and large windows with beautiful views of the Andean landscape.

First aid kit included

Throughout the trip, the tourist will be accompanied by a professional tour guide with knowledge of first aid interventions. During the hike, the guide will carry a first aid kit to help the visitor if necessary.

Implements for a safe walk

The tour to the Rainbow Mountain includes a trekking pole for a safer hike. In addition, visitors can request a rehydration drink. In addition, the tour includes everything necessary: ​​pick-up, transportation, professional guide, entrance fees, return, breakfast and buffet lunch.

What is the Vinicunca ATV tour like?

An adventurous option during a visit to Rainbow Mountain is to take the route on board a fully equipped ATV. The tour includes everything you need for an incredible but safe trip. Learn more through this educational video!

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Discover new experiences!

The Rainbow Mountain is not the only summit of its kind on the trip to Cusco. In addition, there are other very similar tourist destinations, some with unique scenic beauty. The visit to all these destinations is also carried out within an all-inclusive service: pick-up, transportation, professional guide, entrance fees, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and everything necessary for a safe trip.

Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour 1 day

The Palcoyo rainbow mountain offers a scenic beauty similar to Vinicunca. It has a maximum height of 4,900 meters above sea level. The hike in Palcoyo is easier, only 20 minutes. It is recommended for visitors of all ages.

7 Colors Mountain Tour + Red Valley 1 day

The Red Valley is one of the most beautiful landscapes on a visit to Vinicunca. It is a short distance from this mountain. It offers landscapes of a special red color, due to the minerals in its soil. It is the closest thing to Mars. The tour includes pick-up, transportation, guide, entrance fees and food.

Ausangate trek tour 4 days All Inclusive

Ausangate is the highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco (6,384 meters above sea level). On its slopes are Vinicunca, Palcoyo Mountain, Red Valley and more. The Ausangate trek includes these destinations and more through a 70-kilometer hiking route. It includes everything: pick-up, entrance fees, transportation, tents, food, guide and more.

The weather on the trip to the Mountain of 7 Colors

The Rainbow Mountain, located at an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level, has a dry and cold climate, with icy winds and occasional rain at certain times of the year. During the day, when tourists visit, the average temperature is between 10ºC and 14ºC. At night, the temperature can drop below 0 degrees Celsius. Learn more!

Montaña 7 colores un día soleado

The dry season in Cusco and the Mountain of 7 Colors

  • The dry season is from April 1 to November 30.
  • The climate is dry, with very little chance of rain, which makes it easier to see the mountain.
  • It is considered the best time of year to visit Vinicunca.
Montaña 7 colores cubierta de granizo

The rainy season in Cusco and the Mountain of 7 Colors

  • The rainy season is from December 1 to March 31.
  • The weather is rainy, with a chance of rain, which can prevent a good walk and viewing of the mountain.
  • It is considered a difficult time to visit Vinicunca.

The height on the trip to the Mountain of 7 Colors

The Mountain of Seven Colors is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Cusco, although it is also one of the most challenging for the hundreds of tourists who come there every day. Vinicunca is located at 5,200 meters above sea level, an elevation that makes physical exercise difficult for anyone not adapted to the high altitude climate. However, there are other less high destinations such as Palcoyo. Learn more!

Montaña 7 colores un día soleado

The height on the route to Vinicunca, the 7-color mountain

  • Vinicunca, the mountain of 7 colors, is located 5,200 meters above sea level.
  • The route to Vinicunca is a challenge as it is a walk of 3 kilometers on average.
  • The altitude of Vinicunca can cause agitation and headaches. Prior acclimatization of at least 3 or 4 days is recommended.
Montaña 7 colores cubierta de granizo

The height on the route to Palcoyo, the other mountain of colors

  • Palcoyo, the other rainbow mountain in Cusco, is located at 4,900 meters above sea level.
  • The route to Palcoyo is a more accessible route as it is only 1 kilometer long.
  • The altitude at Palcoyo can cause agitation and fatigue for visitors. A prior acclimatization of at least 3 or 4 days is recommended.

Travel guide to the Rainbow Mountain!

The Mountain of 7 Colors is called by many names: Vinicunca, Rainbow Mountain, Cerro de Colores and more. It is located at an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level, which makes the route a challenge for any visitor. However, every year it receives more than 1 million people. Through this Travel Guide, learn more details about visiting this amazing tourist destination in Cusco.

The snowy Ausangate

Ausangate is the highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco, at an altitude of 6,384 meters above sea level. It was worshipped by the Incas as an ‘apu’ or protective deity. Today it is a route that many visitors prefer through the Ausangate trek of 3, 4 or 5 days.

The Vinicunca

Vinicunca is the famous Rainbow Mountain, also called Rainbow Mountain. After Machu Picchu, it is the most popular and visited destination in Cusco. It is famous for its high mountain landscape dyed by various colors due to the minerals that abound in the area.

Palcoyo Mountain

The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is one of the most similar tourist destinations to Vinicunca. The advantage is that it does not require such a demanding hike, so the route is suitable for visitors of all ages. Its summit is at 4,900 meters above sea level.

The Red Valley

The Red Valley, located just 1 kilometer from the Mountain of 7 Colors, is one of the most beautiful and strange landscapes in Cusco. Due to the proliferation of minerals in the place, its slopes resemble Mars. It is 5,200 meters above sea level.

Mountain Pallay Punchu

Pallay Punchu is another mountain whose scenic beauty is similar to the Rainbow Mountain. It is also on the way to Ausangate. It is famous for its colorful peaks and sharp slopes that allow for incredible photos. It is 4,700 meters above sea level.

Testimonials from our visitors!

Thousands of visitors have already visited the 7 Colors Mountain with the company of ‘Tour 7 Colores’. You too can live one of the most amazing experiences with a tour to Vinicunca. Read the testimonies of our tourists and find out why we are the best travel option to this tourist destination.

  • “The walk cost me a lot but in the end I arrived after almost 2 hours. There was in front of me the most beautiful mountain I have ever seen. The guide took good pictures and we undertook the return trip (easier than the outward journey). I love all. Good tour in several aspects. ”

    Marijke V.
    Marijke V.
    Unforgettable landscape!
  • “The rainbow mountain is a unique place in the world. Getting there is difficult but it is part of the adventure. You walk for almost 2 hours until you reach the mountain. The weather was good so I could see all the colors of the mountain. Good tour service“

    Ruud H.
    Ruud H.
    A place that should or should be visited
  • “Getting there is a feat for people like me who are not used to heights. However, each step is worth it to see the natural spectacle of this mountain. The Machu Picchu Terra agency complied with everything so I have no complaints. ”

    Mallory H.
    Mallory H.
    A natural spectacle
  • “I was shocked by the place so far away and hidden in the heart of the Andes mountain range. The mountain shows several colors that one is amazed by how capricious nature is. Thank you!".

    Tarek S
    Tarek S
    Mountain of colors
  • “My friends from Machu Picchu Terra organized my trip to the mountain seven colors with a lot of good organization and excellent attention. A hug to Mr. Toni Galindo who was our contact in Cusco. The guide, the cooks, the driver, the lady on the phone, greetings to all for the adventure I lived in Peru. ”

    Lisa B.
    Lisa B.
    Splendid place!
  • “If we compare this place with other destinations in Cusco we realize that it is cheap. The tour to Machu Picchu costs much more. And in my opinion the rainbow mountain is an interesting place, with beautiful landscapes and extreme walks. I was very happy with the tour. Thanks to the agency for your good attention. Greetings from Dublin! ”

    Colin M.
    Colin M.
    Cheap trip to a very interesting place

Questions and answers about visiting the Rainbow Mountain in Cusco