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Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Full-Day Tour

Location Cusco, Peru
$120
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Rainbow Mountain, towering at over 16,404 feet (5,000 meters), has quickly become a must-visit destination for adventurous souls in the Cusco region. This breathtaking tour ensures you reach the summit early, allowing you to soak in the stunning vistas with fewer crowds.

  • 🏷️ Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Tour: Enjoy a full-day adventure that includes roundtrip transportation, a professional English-speaking guide, and a delightful picnic breakfast and lunch.
  • 🗺️ Open location in Google Maps for easy navigation to your pickup point.
  • 🌄 Begin your journey with a 5:00 AM pickup from your hotel, followed by a scenic 3-hour drive to the trailhead.
  • 🍽️ Savor a delicious breakfast prepared by our chef, featuring a variety of options alongside a refreshing cup of coffee or coca tea while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Experience a 2-hour hike up Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain, where you’ll encounter friendly llamas and alpacas amidst the stunning Ausangate Mountain range.
  • 📸 Capture the incredible views from the summit, where your guide will share insights about the unique geological formations of the Andes.
  • 🌅 After taking in the breathtaking panoramas, enjoy a 30-minute hike to the lesser-known Red Valley, offering spectacular views away from the crowds.
  • 🥗 Relish a buffet lunch prepared with local ingredients upon returning to the trailhead, ensuring a satisfying end to your adventure.
  • 🩹 Each participant is provided with a walking stick, and our tour includes a first-aid kit and oxygen tank for your safety and comfort.
  • 🕔 Expect to return to Cusco around 5:30 PM, filled with unforgettable memories of the Andes.

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Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Full-Day Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours

  • Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley entrance tickets
  • Professional local tour guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • First-aid kit & oxygen tank
  • One walking stick per person
  • Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel
  • Horseback riding

  • Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco at approximately 4:30 a.m. Travel toward the southern highlands, passing traditional villages, farmland, valleys, and beautiful mountain scenery along the way. (pass by)
  • After approximately two hours, stop at a local restaurant for a warm breakfast. Enjoy coffee or coca tea, use the restrooms, and prepare for the hike ahead. Then continue to the trailhead near Rainbow Mountain. Before beginning the hike, your guide will explain the route, review the main safety recommendations, and share helpful advice for walking at high altitude. (pass by)
  • The hike to Vinicunca usually takes between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on your pace, the weather, and how your body responds to the altitude. The trail begins with a gradual climb before becoming steeper near the top. Your guide will set a comfortable pace and stop whenever needed. Along the way, walk through wide Andean landscapes with views of the Ausangate region. You may also see local herders, llamas, and alpacas. Your guide will share stories about the area, its communities, and its natural features. At the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint, take time to rest, capture memorable photos, and admire the colorful slopes of Vinicunca. Your guide will explain how different minerals in the soil and rock created the mountain’s remarkable colors.
  • From Rainbow Mountain, continue toward Red Valley, a spectacular landscape of deep red hills and wide-open views. This area is usually quieter than the main viewpoint, allowing you to enjoy the scenery in a more peaceful setting. After exploring Red Valley, follow the trail back to the starting point while enjoying the surrounding mountains and high-Andean landscapes.
  • After the hike, drive back to the local restaurant for lunch. Take time to relax and enjoy a freshly prepared meal made with local Peruvian ingredients. (pass by)
  • After lunch, begin the return journey to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:30 p.m. (pass by)

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Full-Day Tour

    Location Cusco, Peru
    $120
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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