Rainbow Mountain Full Day Hike from Cusco with Local Guide

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Cusco, Peru

14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Round Trip transportation from Cusco
Professional Bilingual Tour guide (English - Spanish)
Breakfast
Lunch
First Aid Kit and Oxygen
01 Metal Walking Stick
Fully guided tour of Rainbow Mountain
Optional: Guided tour of the stunning Red Valley

Personal Expenses
Rainbow Mountain entrance ticket (7 USD)
Tips for driver and guide (Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please wait for us in the lobby of your hotel. Our representative will pick you up and escort you to the transport to start the tour.

Operating hours
.4:30 am

Itinerary

Cusco

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Pitumarca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Vinicunca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chillihuani

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cusco

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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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Reviews

4.7

based on 27 reviews

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Do Not Book WithThis Agent

Rema_M, Aug 2025

My tour with this agency was an absolute disaster—dangerously disorganized and shockingly negligent. From start to finish, it was easily the worst travel experience I’ve ever had. **Pre-trip communication was nonexistent.** When I asked basic questions, I was dismissed with a careless *"don’t worry"* instead of clear information Our guide, **Marco**, was utterly **irresponsible**: - He gave **critical instructions while I was in the bathroom and didn’t repeat them. just saying *"just take a pic"* (as if that helps!). - He **ignored my recent COVID recovery**, even though high altitude can be risky. His reckless pace left me struggling, and **I got lost twice on Rainbow Mountain** because of his poor guidance. - The **ultimate failure?** When I fell behind, **he didn’t even bother looking for me.** What if something serious had happened? At high altitude, with my health condition, this was **dangerously negligent.** The worst part? After finally reaching the summit, freezing and exhausted, I returned to find **the bus gone**. I was waiting in cold outside until my stomach hurt. Later, I discovered they had **left for Red Valley without me**, abandoning me as a **solo traveler in a remote area**. The fear and helplessness I felt were unbearable—this agency has zero regard for traveler safety. The food was decent, but I couldn’t eat due to severe stomach pain from stress. **This tour ruined what should have been an amazing experience.** **DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS AGENCY.** Their lack of organization, basic care, and **blatant disregard for safety** are **unacceptable**. Save yourself the risk and frustration—go with a company that actually values its customers.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Dear Rema_M, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are genuinely sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations, and we regret the distress you experienced during your visit to Rainbow Mountain. We have reviewed your feedback with our team and the guide who accompanied your group. From our internal report, we understand that the guide remained attentive and concerned for your well-being throughout the tour. However, we acknowledge that there may have been a misunderstanding or communication issue, especially considering there were travelers from different backgrounds and nationalities in the group, which may have influenced how interactions were perceived. We never want a guest to feel unsafe or abandoned, and we are sincerely sorry that this is how the experience felt for you. Your comments are being used as part of our continued efforts to improve our communication and cultural sensitivity training with guides. We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity it gives us to grow as a team. We hope that despite this situation, you were still able to enjoy some aspects of your time in Peru. Sincerely, The Cusco Aventura Team

Awesome trek with Michael

Anh_L, Jul 2025

I had a great experience hiking Rainbow Mountain, and our tour guide Michael truly made the journey more enjoyable and safe. Partway through the hike, I ran out of water, and he kindly gave me a bottle of Gatorade to help me recharge. He also noticed I was taking frequent breaks and offered to carry my backpack for me. It was pretty heavy (and I'm petite), so his help def made a big difference. Michael was also very thoughtful when it came to our safety. He gave us helpful tips about how to stay safe once we reached the top of the mountain, and throughout the hike, he made sure that everyone stayed ahead of him so he could keep an eye on the whole group. I really appreciated his kindness, patience, and professionalism, and I highly recommend him as a guide!