Private Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Full Day Tour from Cusco

4.9 (133 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience an exclusive service while discovering the beautiful Rainbow Mountain in this Full Day Private Tour. This tour has been designed so that you and your group have a stress-free hike with personalized attention from our local expert guides sharing their vast knowledge accumulated over the years. Beat the crowds and fall in love with the spectacular Vinicunca!

You will only do a Rainbow Mountain Tour once in your life – book with the best to ensure it's an experience you will never forget!

What's included

  • Hotel pickup from Cusco and drop-off at Plaza Regocijo in Cusco
  • Vinicunca entrance fee
  • Professional english and spanish-speaking guide
  • Breakfast and buffet lunch
  • First aid kit, oxygen and blanket
  • 30 soles entrance fee to Red Valley reserved area (optional)
  • Saddle horse (if required)
  • Walking pole
  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    3h
    The day begins very early, with pickups between 3:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. directly from your hostel or hotel in Cusco to Cusipata. The initial drive takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  2. Cusipata
    2h
    The first stop will be in Cusipata for 30 minutes to have breakfast.

    From there, we continue our journey for another hour and a half, passing through the village of Pitumarca until we reach Hanchipata–Llama Chimpana, where the hike begins.
  3. 2h
    You will begin the walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range and make your way up for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

    We will then reach the highest point of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), the best place to see the incredible colors and the snow-capped Ausangate peak.
  4. Vinicunca Mountain
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This will be the highest point of the mountain. You will have the opportunity to see different types of South American camelids (relatives of camels).

    We will also visit the Red Hill, where you’ll have time to enjoy the scenery and take beautiful photos.
    Please note that the Red Hill entrance fee is not included in the ticket price.
  5. Cusipata
    1h
    Stop in Cusipata for lunch.
  6. Cusco
    3h
    You will finish the hike with a 1-hour descent over flat terrain, returning to where the walk began.
    The driver will be waiting to take you back to the district of Cusipata for a 1-hour traditional lunch.
    After lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickups are between 3:00 am and 3:30 am. We pick up from listed hotels and hostels in Cusco, which covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area.

We do not offer pickup or drop-off at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals, etc. Please select a nearby alternative meeting point, and we will confirm your pickup time.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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