Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley – Full-Day Tour
Discover one of Cusco’s most breathtaking routes with our combined tour to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley. Beyond the famous natural rainbow, this tour takes you to a hidden, surreal landscape stained by intense crimson minerals. In the shadow of the majestic Apu Ausangate, you’ll enjoy an authentic experience, far from the crowds, where the connection with nature is complete. Perfect for trekking, photography, and adventure enthusiasts, this Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley tour will reveal the true essence of the Andes.
Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley – Full-Day Tour
Full Day
LOCATION:
Cusco
AVAILABILITY:
Every day
PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL:
Moderate
MAX. ALTITUDE:
5,036 m.a.s.l.
Trip Details
Day 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Red Valley - Cusco
- Pick-up in Cusco: Between 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in private transport to start this incredible adventure.
- Breakfast in Cusipata: We will make a brief stop in the welcoming town of Cusipata, where you will enjoy a typical local breakfast before continuing the tour.
- Hike in the Red Valley: We will begin the hike with an approximate duration of 1.5 to 2 hours, crossing Andean landscapes and admiring the intense reddish tones of the Red Valley.
- Rainbow Mountain View: From a panoramic viewpoint, you can appreciate the imposing 7 Color Mountain (Vinicunca) and the spectacular natural environment that surrounds it.
- Descent and Lunch: After enjoying the views, we will begin the descent to the starting point and afterwards we will enjoy a buffet lunch to regain energy.
- Return to Cusco: We will end the tour by returning to Cusco in private transport, with an estimated arrival time between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Included
- Round trip tourist transport.
- Professional trilingual guide (Spanish, English and Portuguese).
- Breakfast and lunch buffet.
- Trekking poles.
- First aid kit.
Not Included
- Entrance to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley.
- Tips.
- Emergency horse.
What To Bring
- Original passport or ID.
- Small daypack.
- Waterproof, comfortable hiking boots.
- Warm layers: fleece, down jacket, wool hat and gloves (mornings are very cold at altitude).
- Rain jacket or poncho.
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat and lip balm.
- At least 1.5 liters of water and light snacks.
- Cash (soles) for entrance fees, tips and souvenirs.
- Camera or phone with a spare battery.
Prices
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