Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Small-Group Trek from Cusco

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Cusco, Peru

13 to 15 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Most hikers come to Cusco to trek to Machu Picchu, but for a thrilling day hike, there is nowhere quite like the Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca. Set out on a challenging full-day hike through mountain valleys, Quechan villages, and herds of alpaca; tuck into a delicious breakfast and lunch along the way; and enjoy spectacular views of the multi-colored topography.

Discover the dramatic topography and vibrant colors of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
Enjoy a challenging high-altitude hike through the valleys and mountain villages
Re-fuel with a delicious Peruvian-style lunch served in a traditional mud-hut in the mountains
Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

Small Group Experience* (max 8 trekkers)
Breakfast and lunch prepared by a chef (local Peruvian food, with tea and coffee)
Snacks for the trek
English/Spanish speaking FlashpackerConnect guide
First aid kit and oxygen
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cusco only)
Coffee and/or Tea

Water (bring 2 liters per person)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We pick all travelers up in our private van. Pick up time is between 2:15am and 2:45am, please be waiting in your hotel lobby at 2:15am and keep a lookout for our van. Our guide will pick you up at your hotel.

Operating hours
.3:00 am

Itinerary

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Service animals allowed
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Minimum age is 10 years
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 255 reviews

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Amazing tour guide, beautiful view but you have to be relatively fit!

Lingzi H, Jan 2020

Our tour guide, Rosbel and our driver, David, took really good care of us when we started very early at 2:11 am, they prepared warm blankets, pillows and the van was very comfortable. Breakfast and lunch (amazing, almost the best meal I had in Peru) were provided for this tour. My husband and I were a little bit sick when we arrived at Rainbow Mountain, but our guide arranged horse riding for us and it saved us a lot of efforts. He helped us to climb onto the top to see the beautiful Rainbow Mountain. Be prepared for the most challenging climbing in your life. Also, huge thanks to our wonderful tour guide, you are amazing!

David is great!

Sara_D, Dec 2019

This tour was so so awesome. We did red valley and rainbow mountain. You have to get up early, but it’s totally worth it

A Wonderful Experience Hiking in Peru

Trail37053492361, Jul 2019

We take off around 2:15 in Cusco and our guide brought pillow and blanket for us. There is a new route having been built and the hiking take 2 hr for walk or 40min for riding horse. We have a simple but full breakfast with coca tea boosting our energy and starting hiking around 6:30. The trail is flat in the first half while a little steep at last. We took tons of picture on the top as well as on the way, the scenery is stunning. I think the tour is worth its value. Frankly speaking, it's a little pricy but you get a spacious Van and the first arrival view also a bag of snack and a lot supplies. Definitely recommended for those who want more time to take picture and time to rest on the road.

Great response from the guide and...

Kamal, Jan 2018

Great response from the guide and the company. Provided all that is mentioned in the description. It was a breathtaking experience. Be sure to visit the rainbow mountain. Also, be prepared for the most intense climb of your life.