Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Peru, Easy Tour with Motorcycle Option

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Cusco, Peru

11 to 12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Pick up (All the city center)
Professional Tour guide
Tourist transportation
Breakfast
Buffet Lunch

Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain 25 PEN ( Approx in USD 7.00 )

$7.00 per person
Motorcycle with driver available on site 90.00 PEN: (Approx in USD 27)

$27.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb; if tourist vehicle access is restricted in some areas, we may ask you to walk a few minutes to a nearby meeting point for the van. We contact all travelers 24 hours in advance via the WhatsApp number provided, sharing helpful travel tips and the exact pickup time.

Meeting point

Plaza de Armas
Cusco 08000, Peru
Next to the Church of the Society of Jesus. If your hotel doesn’t appear or you haven’t decided yet, please add it in the “Special requirements” section so we can arrange an easier pick-up point or update it later.

End point

MAIN SQUARE
F2MC+7FP, Cusco 08002, Peru
City center (close to most hotels)

Itinerary

Cusco (Pass By)

Rainbow Mountain Peru

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cusco (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Not recommended for travelers who are pregnant, have back problems, or have serious medical conditions.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Sarah_B

This is an excellent tour. The pick up times were early and arranged the night before via WhatsApp. Was glad to leave Cusco early as it meant we beat the crowd at the mountain. Breakfast stop was halfway the trip up. We opted for the motor cycle option which is arranged separately when you get to the mountain and this was also well coordinated. The drive up was intense but safe and maybe 5 minutes. Note, the bike route is not the same as the walking route so you cant hop on a bike halfway. Well worth the 90soles return trip. The walk to the top after the drop off stop was 10-15 minutes but we did a slow walk up as the altitude really hits you. The guide provided us walking sticks which were handy. The views were amazing and we spent an hour to the top. Walk with cash for entrance fee, motor bike and tips for posing with the llamas. We waited roughly 5 mins for our bike driver but took in the views while waited. Freddy was our guide and provided great communication and information about the mountain. Wilfred? was also a safe driver. We stopped for lunch and then back to Cusco about 330pm. Tips - dress warm..very warm and walk with extra layers, gloves etc as it is super cold early in the morning. Overall, excellent tour and totally recommended.

Reviews

4.9

based on 17 reviews

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Our trip to Rainbow...

Arun_P, Aug 2026

Our trip to Rainbow Mountain with MC Peru Expeditions was a wonderful experience. The team communicated clearly in advance about the itinerary and pickup details, making the tour smooth and well organized. Our tour guide, Mr. Hilton, took excellent care of our group throughout the day. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided helpful information about Rainbow Mountain and the surrounding area, ensuring everyone had an enjoyable experience. The buffet breakfast and lunch arranged at the hotel were very good, with a wide variety of delicious food to choose from. We highly recommend MC Peru Expeditions to anyone planning a visit to Rainbow Mountain. Their excellent organization, great service, and attentive guide made the trip memorable.

It was a great...

xhiashi, Jun 2026

It was a great experience. We took the motorcycle up and glad we did. It was our second day and acclimation was tough. Be aware that it is 3+ hours trip to and back

Amazing views

Lisandra_M, May 2026

The place is amazing. When you get to the mountain base you have the choice of walking to the top (90 minutes uphill), riding a horse or, riding a motorcycle ( driven by a local). The bike or horse cost 70 soles( $ 20) up or 90 round trip. 3 of us chose bike up the rest walked. Consequently, i had enough time on top to climb the back hill. See the big hand where you can take a picture and get to the photo stop in front of the mountain before most tours got to the top. There are tons of people with llamas that will take your picture or pose themselves for a tip. Also, I highly recommend trying the fried alpaca some are selling. It is delicious and it only costs 15 to 20 soles. I made my way down at my leisure. Since most of the group was still on top i was able to wander off and see the wild llamas, the offerings, the creek, and anything else that might call my attention. Once down, there are bathrooms for 2 soles, refreshments, curios, and fried alpaca again. The tour is well organized they were on time to get me from the hotel. Bring warm clothes, sunblock, plenty water,scarf and gloves. This mountain is at over 14000 feet, the air is cold no matter what. On my way down i saw many people that ended up hiring a horse to make it the last leg. That is always an option. The altitude is very taxing. The views of the entire valley and the experience as a whole is well worth the tour

Response from Host, May 2026

Lisandro, thank you so much for your beautiful and detailed review. We’re very happy to know you enjoyed the experience. For us, one of the best ways to enjoy the mountain is arriving easily by motorcycle and then walking down through the scenic trail, which allows you to enjoy the landscape in a relaxed and memorable way.

Totally recommend

Elena_A, Jan 2026

We had unforgettable experience. Communication, transportation, the tour - everything was perfect and organized properly. And it's worth to mention our guide - such easygoing and friendly man, that helped us a lot and took care about every step. And the lunch was pretty good, that was surprising. I still can't forget delicious salad that I got there. It's worth to take motorcycle one way and go by foot the way back from mountain. Our guide recommended us that and it was the best decision. Motorcycle for one way costs less - 70 soles.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy everything was smooth and well organized—from communication and transport to the tour itself. Special thanks for mentioning your guide; we’re glad he took great care of you every step of the way. Elena, Great tip about going up by motorcycle and hiking back—this is one of the best choices to reach the mountain easily and still enjoy the scenic hiking trail on the way down.

Great value!

Jiejun_L, Nov 2025

This tour handles all the transportation to and back from rainbow mountain. There is a motorbike option if you don’t want to do the 1 hr hike up. It gave us the flexibility to decide what we wanted to do after we got there. I would recommend taking the motor bike up and walking down to experience the beautiful trail leading up to rainbow mountain.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Jiejun, thank you for sharing this experience with us. Something we highly recommend to our travelers is walking the 2.3 km downhill on the way back from the mountain. This way, you can enjoy an easier arrival and a more adventurous return.

Take the motorcycle, enjoy Rainbow mountain and walk back

Aishwarya_R, Oct 2025

Absolutely solid experience! We did this tour the day after climbing Machu Picchu so took the motorcycle option - best decision. Very well organised trip, comfortable, well paced and reasonably priced.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Aishwar, thank you so much for your review. In fact, an easy arrival to the top and then walking the 2.3 km downhill is the best way to enjoy the mountain and its surroundings

We took the motorcycle...

Connie_L, Sep 2025

We took the motorcycle tour then hiked 15 minutes to the top of the mountain and enjoyed the incredible view of this colorful rainbow mountain and red valley. Our tour guide was informative. Breakfast and lunch were delicious.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Connie, we’re so glad you enjoyed the tour! We’re happy the motorcycle option made it easier for you to reach the mountain. In fact its 5 minutes to the official picture Point and 15 minutes to the top of the Top, the Viewpoint 5036 m.a.s.l to enjoy all the views. We hope to see you again soon on one of our adventures!

Excellent tour

Sarah_B, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much, Sarah, for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the experience — from the early pick-up to the scenic journey to Rainbow Mountain with the motorcycle expedition. Freddy and Wilfred will be glad to know they made your tour special. Your tips are incredibly helpful for future travelers. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure! Warm regards, The MC Peru Expeditions Team

Great tour - go up with the motorcycle, definitely worth it

giovana_c, Sep 2024

Great tour, amazing view in the rainbow mountain. The guide explains clearly how hard it is going to the top, but people don’t believe him and decide to hike just to be out of breath in minutes. There are two other option: motorcycle and horses. I used the motorcycle and it was perfect, was at the top earlier than most people and got to take pictures without the crowds.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you Giovanna for taking the time to share your fantastic experience on our Rainbow Mountain tour! We're delighted to hear that our guide's expert advice and the motorcycle option made all the difference for you. Reaching the top earlier and enjoying crowd-free photos is exactly what we hope for our guests! We appreciate your feedback and will continue to offer a options to ensure everyone can experience this breathtaking destination in a way that suits them best. Thanks again for choosing us !

Long day but worth it

Mark_G, Jun 2024

For a tour that didn't really have any reviews I was nervous but I promise there is no reason to be! Everything was planned out and coordinated perfectly. Both the guide and driver made sure to take care of everyone. As noted this motorcycle expedition is actually optional for the motorcycle. I would recommend spending the 70 soles (in cash) for a ride up. That altitude really is something and even walking the tiny bit from the motorcycle drop-off to the tippy top was 500 feet or less of elevation gain I still had to take 2 breaks. This also gives you significantly more time enjoying the sites. The horses can't get as close as the motorcycles FYI. In any case this trip was wonderful and I fully recommend it!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you Mark for sharing your experience! It's great to know that everything was well-planned and coordinated, and that both the guide and driver took excellent care of everyone.

Muy buena experiencia,muy...

Vernica_G, Sep 2024

Muy buena experiencia,muy buen servicio,guia super bueno...recomendable siempre...ha sido un desayuno y almuerzo muy buenos

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Gracias Veronica Por elegirnos y para tu experiencia, La ruta Montaña de Colores Saltate la Caminata es un una ruta muy simpatica, de vistas hermosas, muchas gracias por calificar nuestro restaurante y el buen servicio de nuestro guia , esperamos verlo pronto otra vez !