Cusco Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Hiking Experience with Meals

I joined this tour hoping to experience it during my stay in Cusco. I was picked up around 4 AM near my hotel, and the tour ended around 3 PM. The guide provided explanations in both Spanish and English. At the site, I paid about 70 Soles each way to ride a horse or motorcycle to near the summit. I was told it would take about 1 hour and 20 minutes to walk slowly, but since I felt motion sickness from the bumpy mountain road during the drive from Cusco to the trailhead, I chose the motorcycle up. I walked back down, which I think took less than an hour. Some of the tour participants experienced altitude sickness and seemed to be struggling, and another person vomited on the way back in the car. To be honest, the 4-hour drive each way isn't on smooth roads like in Japan, so I can't pretend it was perfectly fine. The tour itself was reasonably priced and the guide was good, but you should seriously consider whether you want to go there or not.

The cold and altitude sickness were tough, but it was really beautiful. Not only the Rainbow Mountain that you often see on social media, but the scenery during the climb was also spectacular. Breakfast and lunch were buffet style, so for this price, that alone was enough to satisfy you. The cost performance was quite good.

trip from cusco to rainbow mountain is quite bumpy, but it's breathtaking spot to go. and the guide is friendly and bilingual. overall, it's a awesome experience

The meal was quite unappetizing, but the tour guide was excellent, and the pickup was incredibly punctual. Although I ultimately chose to take a motorcycle up the mountain and didn't have much time with the guide, at least he explained everything very clearly.

Well organized. The place is amazing. The tour guide is very helpful.

scenery: beautiful drive up the mountain, spectacular views on top gear provided: hiking sticks. Making sure you dress warm enough (neck warmer, gloves, knit hat) since it is very cold in the morning, sunscreen and sunglasses for protection against the strong UV rays difficulty of the hike: not bad, not steep, but the altitude sickness wear you out faster than you think (you will be out of breath every few steps). You also can pay for a horseback ride or motorcycle ride. DO NOT try this tour if you have not acclimatized. Almost everyone in my group experienced symptoms of altitude sickness on the drive back (persistent headache, nausea, dizziness): the bumpy drive on winding mountain roads made all of us feel sick and throw up.