Cusco Rainbow Mountain Puno
1-Day Tour
From Cusco Rainbow Mountain Trek ending in Puno
Apu Ausangate trek offers a unique alternative to explore the famous Rainbow Mountain along your journey to Puno, discover one of the most important atractions of Cusco, Our Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco Ending in Puno offers a seamless adventure, combining the beauty of this geological marvel with the convenience of ending in Puno, the gateway to Lake Titicaca.
Travel from Cusco to Puno via Rainbow Mountain. The trip from Cusco to Puno has impressive views and unforgettable moments. Join us on this spectacular journey and discover the magic of Rainbow Mountain and the beauty of Peru in a full-day tour.
According to your stay, we can realize the tour from Puno ending in Cusco too.
Price
Based on the number of passengers
Service
Private
Transportation
Van

Difficulty
Moderate
From Cusco Rainbow Mountain Trek ending in Puno
- 2 people $530
- 3 people $670
- 4 people $750
- 5 people $850
- If you have a larger group, email us to provide you more information .
Details about the trip
- Highlights
- Itinerary
- Inclusions
- Packing List
- Please note
- Price
Experience Rainbow Mountain on a full-day tour from Cusco to Puno
Experience Rainbow Mountain on a seamless Cusco to Puno tour. Discover this vibrant geological wonder and enjoy stunning Andean views. Our full-day adventure provides a convenient transfer to Puno, the gateway to Lake Titicaca. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Peru’s breathtaking landscapes.
Overview of the Trip
Trip type
Hike, adventure & natural landscape.
Transportation
Private van.
Tour duration
Approximately 14 hours.
Difficulty
The trip is rated as moderate.
When to go
The best time to trip from April to October
Tour guides
1 English or Spanish speaking guide.
Extra considerations
Need to book up to 24 hours in advance
Experience Highlights
- Walk through amazing landscapes discovering the Rainbow mountain.
- Travel through the peruvian Andes and learn about the local culture.
- Enjoy breakfast and lunch buffet made with andean products.
- Stand at Abra La Raya, the highest point point between Puno and Cusco.
- Drive along the valleys and the famous Altiplano or Highland.
- This adventoure is perfect for people who dont have too much time and wants to combine the Rainbow Mountain on the journey to Puno or Cusco.
Day 1: Cusco Rainbow Mountain end in Puno
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 4 am in our private van, and then we will drive for 2 hours to the breakfast point. Have breakfast for 40 minutes aproximatly. Drive 1 more hour until the beginning of the hike.
The hike up takes about 1.5 hours along a trail in a desert valley, with a full view of glaciers. By 9:30 am, we will arrive at Rainbow Mountain, enjoy and take pictures, then we will return along the track we climbed up. By 12:00 pm, we drive back to Cusipata to have lunch for 1 hour. Stop at La Raya, the limit of Cusco with Puno.
Finally, we will drive to Puno for 4 hours. By 6:30 pm, we should arrive in Puno, and then we will drop you at your hotel.
Optional: A horse can be hired for the majority of the trek. However, the last 600m are too steep for horses, and you will have to walk this last part.
Please note the details that include and do not include in your tour, each tour is different and we provide you with the details below
What is included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transportation.
Tour guide.
Entrance to Rainbown Mountain.
Meals (breakfast and lunch).
What is not Included
Dinner.
Hotel in Puno
Tips.
We recommend that you bring
Money for souvenirs or rent horse
Comfortable sturdy walking shoes or runners
A warm clothes / Rain poncho
Camera
Sun cream
Hat and Gloves
Water
The Departure point for the trip
Our the meeting point is at your hotel between 03:50 to 04:00am.
Passport
We recommend that you bring your original passport.
Temperature
- Day temperatures vary from 2 -22 degrees Celsius
- you must always use layering to manage the temperatures well. Night temperatures, (in the coldest season May to Sept) average -2 to -5 degrees Celsius.
- Weather can be rainy with fog.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that full Travel Insurance is taken, which includes cover, under certain circumstances, against the loss of deposit or cancellation charges. Please note that no reimbursements are given when cancellations occur or for any unused services.
Price
Rainbow Mountain Tour
- 2 people: $530
- 3 people: $670
- 4 people: $750
- 5 people: $850

Departures every day, small groups. Minimum 2 people.
Notice the credit / debit card charges a fee of 5% and PayPal charges a fee of 8%, which we ask the client since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits so that you will pay the remaining in cash (the briefing day in Cusco) without charges.
If you have a larger group, email us to provide you more information.
Aditionals items
Extra horse $25
Ready for a great adventure?
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