About this experience
Explore Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain and the spectacular Red Valley on a private full-day tour from Cusco.
Your experience begins with private hotel pickup at 6:00 a.m. Travel through the scenic South Valley toward Pitumarca, enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes along the way. After breakfast, continue to the starting point of the hike.
Hike for approximately one hour through the high Andes to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, located at 5,036 m (16,522 ft) above sea level. Along the route, you may see alpacas and llamas while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery. Tómate tiempo en la Montaña Arcoíris para admirar sus formaciones coloridas, disfrutar de vistas panorámicas y capturar fotos memorables antes de continuar al impresionante Valle Rojo.
After exploring both sites, return to the parking area and enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Then relax in your private transportation and return directly to your hotel in Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Blanket
- First aid kit
- Visit Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley in one day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- tourist transport
- Professional guide Spanish and English
Not included
- Entrance fee to Rainbow Mountain
- Entrance fee to Red Valley 20.00 PEN per person (optional)
- tips
- Atv (optional) 60 USD
Itinerary and highlights
Enjoy an unforgettable full-day adventure to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and the stunning Red Valley on this shared tour from Cusco.
Your experience begins with hotel pickup between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. as we travel through the scenic South Valley towards Smurfmark. After breakfast, continue to the starting point of the hike.
The trek to Rainbow Mountain takes approximately 1 hour and offers spectacular views of the Andes, alpacas, llamas, and the Ausangate mountain range. At the summit, enjoy free time to take photos and admire the colorful landscapes before continuing to the stunning Red Valley.
After exploring the area, return to the bus station and enjoy a buffet lunch before heading back to Cusco.
The tour ends approximately between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Avenida El Sol, in front of the Qorikancha Temple.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our guide and our mobility will pick you up at your respective hotel, AirBnb, lodging houses and others, it will only be necessary to send us the location and address where you are staying.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- T'ikariy Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Travellers must be physically fit
- This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to bad weather, you will be offered another date or a full refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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