Category Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

Cusco · RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (VINICUNCA)

The 15 Best Rainbow Mountain Tours from Cusco

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Vinicunca’s striped ridge sits at 5,036 metres, and getting there is half the challenge. Below are the best Rainbow Mountain tours from Cusco: which leave early enough to beat the buses, which add the blood-red canyon of the Red Valley next door, and which give you the extra hour the altitude demands. Prices and start times for each.

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional) - The Cusco-to-Cusipata drive: breakfast first, then dirt roads and glaciers

1.Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · from $29Our pick

12-hour dawn tour from Cusco to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, with breakfast, lunch, bilingual guide, oxygen tank, and optional Red Valley hike. $29.

“Had the most amazing time! I can totally recommend this company because they really value your feedback. Our guide, Joel, was translating all the information into English just for me, considering I was the only non-Spanish speaker on the bus. Everything was perfect, from the smooth transport to the delicious food (with plenty of vegetarian choices) and the super enjoyable hike up the mountain. Highly recommend. P.S. Note for Joel: Aconcagua - 6,961 m, Everest - 8,849 m, Ausangate - 6,384 m”

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Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco - Cusco Pickup at 3:00–3:30 a.m.: When the Day Really Begins

2.Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Private Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco with 3 a.m. pickup, Cusipata breakfast and lunch, guided hike to Vinicunca and Red Hill.

“This was a very exciting and well planed out trip! I would highly recommend using their service for rainbow mountain. Thank you so much”

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From cusco: Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with meals

From cusco: Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with meals - Cusipata Breakfast Before the ATV Base: Fueling Up the Right Way

Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - Rainbow Mountain at 5,036m: what you see and how long you get

4.Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Hike to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley from Cusco with a small group, bilingual guide, and buffet meals at high Andean altitude.

“Escursione? Sostanzialmente è stato un servizio di transfer. Nessuna spiegazione dalla guida che non ci ha seguiti durante il tragitto. Inoltre, si è persa un turista causando un ora di ritardo a tutto il gruppo. Infine, non è stato dato il tempo per visitare la red valley.”

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Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Tour with picnic

Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Tour with picnic - Breakfast before Vinicunca: fuel that’s more than an afterthought

5.Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Tour with picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $190

Tour Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with a chef-made breakfast and picnic lunch, plus roundtrip hotel transport.

“Our guide, Jose, our meals and the staff who helped prep everything — our entire experience was AMAZING. This was the best time we had during our trip. It could not have been better.”

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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek - The Main Trek: Ausangate Views, Red Mountains, and Herd Time

6.From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 16 hours · from $61

Early 4am trek from Cusco to Vinicunca with a small-group guide, alpacas, Ausangate views, seven-color mountain stops, and lunch included.

“Es war ein guter Ausflug, allerdings habe ich die Beschreibung missverstanden, ich dachten wandert ca.3 h hin un 2 h zurück, es waren aber nur 3h insgesamt zum Wandern. Außerdem hat mir die Information gefehlt, dass man zum red valley auch noch gehen kann für 30 Soles zusätzlich. Hätte gerne mehr Zeit gehabt am Vinicunca und Red Valley. Ansonsten hat aber alles gepasst.”

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Full Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley View Point Tour from Cusco

Full Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley View Point Tour from Cusco - Guides and group size: what “small group” means in real life

7.Full Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley View Point Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $98

Full-day Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley hike from Cusco with guided summit time, breakfast and lunch, and air-conditioned transport.

“Our Full Day Rainbow Mountain Tour was an incredible adventure, made even better by our superb guide and driver. Their expertise and friendly demeanor ensured we had an unforgettable experience. The stunning landscapes and vibrant colors of Rainbow Mountain are a must-see, but it’s essential to acclimatize in Cusco for at least 4-5 days before attempting this tour. The altitude can be challenging, and proper acclimatization is crucial for enjoying the hike comfortably. Our guide was knowledgeable and attentive, providing insightful information about the area’s history and geology. The driver navigated the winding roads with skill, ensuring a smooth and safe journey. The tour was well-organiz...”

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Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco + Small Group!

Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco + Small Group! - Base camp prep at PhulawasiPata: get ready for the 3.5 km climb

8.Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco + Small Group!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $116

A small-group, full-day trek to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain from Cusco, with early pickup, guided hike, and included meals.

“We opted to visit Palccoyo , the lesser known Rainbow Mountain. The hike is a bit shorter and easier, but you still reach 5000 m. I recommend this hike, his particular mountain, if you are unsure if you can do the longer hike in this altitude. It is a very beautiful hike and a must-do.”

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Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day

Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day - The Hike to Vinicunca: Pace, Altitude, and Why Oxygen Matters

9.Rainbown mountain cusco 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

One-day Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain trip from Cusco with early pickup, Cusipata breakfast, high-altitude hike, buffet lunch, and oxygen.

“Being woken up 15 minutes before our alarm since guide wanted to pick us up 30 minutes before 5 am scheduled start. After that everything was 5 star. Hiking is from 13800 to 15400 so be prepared to go slow or ride the horse. Crowds were huge but it was Pride Month at Rainbow Mountain.”

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Rainbow Mountain Tour

Rainbow Mountain Tour - Cusipata breakfast and the “get your head right” routine

10.Rainbow Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $90

Early 3:30am Rainbow Mountain hike from Cusco with breakfast, lunch, a small group, and altitude-savvy guidance plus optional Red Valley.

“Lovely tour - arrived early in the morning to beat some of the crowds. Our guide and driver were awesome! Must do activity when in Cusco, it’s the most beautiful place.”

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Colorful Mountain In The Cusco Region

Colorful Mountain In The Cusco Region - Getting out of Cusco: the early drive and Cusipata breakfast stop

11.Colorful Mountain In The Cusco Region

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45

Cusco day trip to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) at 5,036m with early pickup, breakfast and buffet lunch, and an English/Spanish guide. From $45.

“Great experience we liked Jefferson our tour guide!! But we had no idea how long of a walk up a steep mountain it was; no joke!!!! Many people had headaches 17,100 feet high is serious. Prepárate bien y trae bloqueador y pastillas para dolor de cabeza y una grande botella de agua o dos botellas.”

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From Cusco: Mountain of colors and red valley on ATVs

From Cusco: Mountain of colors and red valley on ATVs - Cusipata Breakfast: fuel before the quads and the altitude climb

12.From Cusco: Mountain of colors and red valley on ATVs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · 11 hours · from $68

ATV through the Red Valley to Rainbow Mountain, with a short walk option, oxygen support, and breakfast and lunch included from Cusco.

“Our guide senior Samuel was very informative, helpful and accommodating. He's alway updating and informing us about everything, we dont speak Spanish but he always translate all the information he's relying in English. He even took videos and pictures for us. Highly recommended. Gracias!”

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Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco - Cusco to Cusipata: the breakfast stop that sets you up

13.Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $99

16-hour Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco with a 4:00am start, 4 km hike to Vinicunca, and breakfast plus lunch included.

“This was an incredible experience! The hike is challenging, but totally doable, you just have to take your time - our guide was extremely patient with us, and allowed each person in the group to move at their own pace. She even walked my wife down to the basecamp when she was not feeling well, and then made her way back up to meet us as we were making our descent. Totally worth the trip!”

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PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour

PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour - Getting There From Cusco: Early Pickup and the Unpaved Road Reality

14.PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $225

Private Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco with early hotel pickup, three-peaks views, alpacas, colonial bridges, and lunch included.

“This mountain area is spectacular. It perhaps should be known as Rainbow Mountain 2 as it is not the one of instagram fame but I believe this experience far surpasses that one from what I’ve heard. This is a an amazing area with terraced mountains, free Alpaca roaming and painted mountains. It surpasses my expectation. I would recommend this trip to anyone if nature is what you’re after and not a tourist nightmare;) Be aware that It is remote and gravel road for a large part of it. A shout out to Jenny our guide and Luis our driver. They were both charming, easygoing and excellent.”

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Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca

Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca - Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo: Pisac crafts, Inca cemeteries, and a real train night