The hike to the rainbow mtn is around 3.5 hours (7.5km / 4.7 mi). Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the snow capped peak of Ausangate towering in the distance. You will see hundreds of roaming alpaca, and have the chance to truly see how Quechua people live. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mtn you will see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the Rainbow Mountain and how it was formed, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up the sacred land.Red Valley Included!There will be snacks on top and time for a break to soak up the vistas and enjoy the beauty around us. After an hour you will embark for your hike down (2-3 hours), where you will have a gourmet lunch prepared by a chef in a traditional mud-house and depart back to Cusco. Arriving around 4-5pm.
Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Small-Group Trek From Cusco
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 15 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
02:00 AM Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
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Return Details :
Not recommended for participants with back problems Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions Not recommended for pregnant women The duration of tra.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
*Small Group Experience* (max 8 trekkers) This full-day trek will take you and a small-group to Rainbow Mountain Peru, also knownas Vinicunca, which is aundiscovered land full of wildly desert landscapes, snow capped glaciated peaks, herds of alpaca, and pristine beauty. Enjoy a freshly prepared hot breakfast at the trail head, snacks for along the way, a wonderful lunch prepared by a chef in a dining tent with table and chairs, private transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco, a fluent English speaking guide, and all proper first aid and emergency oxygen to ensure a safe journey.
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Itinerary:
The hike to the rainbow mtn is around 3.5 hours (7.5km / 4.7 mi). Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the snow capped peak of Ausangate towering in the distance. You will see hundreds of roaming alpaca, and have the chance to truly see how Quechua people live. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mtn you will see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the Rainbow Mountain and how it was formed, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up the sacred land. Red Valley Included! There will be snacks on top and time for a break to soak up the vistas and enjoy the beauty around us. After an hour you will embark for your hike down (2-3 hours), where you will have a gourmet lunch prepared by a chef in a traditional mud-house and depart back to Cusco. Arriving around 4-5pm.
Inclusions
- First aid kit and oxygen
- English/Spanish speaking FlashpackerConnect guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cusco only)
- Snacks for the trek
- Breakfast and lunch prepared by a chef (local Peruvian food, with tea and coffee)
- Small Group Experience* (max 8 trekkers)
Exclusions
- Water (bring 2 liters per person)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age is 10 years
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Traveler Reviews
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We relied on Flash Pakcers for our tour to the rainbow Mountain and valle rojo and we are really happy of our choice. Fidel, the driver, has safely taken us through difficult mountain roads with our little van, it is 3 hours drive from Cuzco, you don't get to rainbow Mountain just by foot! Ricardo, our guide, has helped us to reach our uneasy goal, providing useful explanation along the way and helping us to find our own pace, which is really important. Finally Mario, the private chef of the company cooked for us (a lot of) good food on our way back to Cusco. Last but not least, leaving at 3:00 am from Cuzco we were the first ones on the mountain, and we enjoined the amazing place only for us for a while before more people arrived. I strongly recommend to rely on their services and ask for these magic guys!
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This man is a Pokémon the way Geo is the dude. True Cusco OG. You better wear your Skechers because you’re gonna be running up Rainbow Mountain trying to catch up. The man takes better pics than Lifetouch in middle school. The only tea hotter than what he’ll pour for you in the morning are the stories you’ll have from this crazy trek and this above par guide.
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Super experience at the rainbow mountain with Gerardo and Giovanni! The guide was always there to help us getting up the mountain and leading us through the magnificent landscapes, he always available to take great pictures all along the way.
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Thank you for the amazing experience Beker, Amilkar and Mario showed us. From the moment they picked us up until they dropped us off, they treated us like family, protected us, and ensure we had a pleasurable experience. Their professionalism and knowledge was very impressive!! I will make sure to recommend your company to anybody trying to explore Peru. in addition, I will ensure I rock the Flashpacker connect tshirt everywhere I can :) Thanks again, and keep up the good work !!! Jose Tello
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DO NOT MISS THIS if you are going to Cusco. We absolutely loved our trek to rainbow mountain! Our guide Jacob was the best!!! So kind, fun, knowledgeable, and really looked out for us. He also doubled as an amazing photographer as well!! We are moderate hikers and this was a challenge due to the lack of oxygen, but the view at the top is incredible and makes the hike more than worth it! We took many breaks on the way up to catch our breath, which is half the fun to stop and look because there is more than just rainbow mountain to see on this hike. You recover your breath really quickly I might add for anyone who is nervous. Just go slow and take a break when you need to. The surrounding mountain landscapes are stunning and other-worldly! Flashpacker wasn’t lying when they said we would be the first ones to the top. We were, and it was a special moment to be up there alone before all the crowds. Plus the pictures without a bunch of people are always a plus! The people were starting to roll in on our trek back to the car. The included breakfast and lunch were both delicious! We are so glad we did this, it has been a highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend it to everyone I know. Book it!!
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This company really is all inclusive, they cater to your needs so well. This was from start to finish and incredible experience. The staff are caring and the company has great communication. Will be booking our next adventure with FLASHPACKER!
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My partner and I had the best experience with Flashpacker and their teams. Our morning started very early to beat the crowds which is 100% worth it. Our driver, David, kept us very comfortable with warm blankets for the drive to the trail base. Our guide, Rosbel, made sure we were as prepared as could be and clearly communicated what the experience was going to look like. The trail is tiring considering the altitude but I felt very supported the entire way, even being the slowest of the group. 😊 The views are worth every second, Rosbel’s knowledge on the area was great to learn and seeing the Red Valley was an additional bonus to Rainbow Mountain. The lunch included catered to our Plant Based dietary needs (beyond expectations) as well as the others in our group. I’m still learning Spanish so I really appreciate the guides English skills. Thank you so much Flashpacker, Rosbel, David and the incredible Chef. See you again soon!
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Amazing experience, with the guides Guide Ricardo and Fredy they were very careful and told us how to deal with the altitude, we had lot of breaks during the hike, and breathing exercises . The Chef Mario cooked an amazing meal for us this was delicious. Driver marcelino drove safely, in this narrow road. I felt safe and enjoyed every step! Thank you so much definitely worth it.
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This tour was amazing and our guides Ricardo and Fredy were fantastic. I wouldn’t have made it up without them! We were collected at 3am and it was so worth it in the end because we had the entire mountain to ourselves and it was breathtaking. After we enjoyed an incredible home cooked Peruvian meal by chef Mario. Couldn’t recommend this trip enough - so professional from start to finish and well worth it.
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This was the best experience of hiking I have ever had. We started very early in the morning but it was worth beating the crowds. The actual hike was an easy terrain, the only actual hard part was the altitude. Our guide Joaquin was amazing though. He let us go at our own pace and had an oxygen tank ready whenever we needed it. He was very helpful throughout the hike. The view from the top was spectacular and unimaginable. Would recommend if you come to Cusco!