Peru · RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOURS
Vinicunca is a 3am pickup, a long drive and a short walk at 5,036 metres, and it is sold under half a dozen names. These 15 compare the standard trek, the Palccoyo alternative and the ATV runs, with prices and how much walking each one really involves.
Ride an ATV to Peru’s Rainbow Mountain from Cusco, with bilingual guides, meals, high-altitude scenery, and a long but rewarding day.
“Fantastic trip,if you are struggling with the altitude then this is a must as much easier and safety is priority with these guys *****”
Review of Cusco’s $29 Rainbow Mountain tour, with high-altitude hiking, meals, guides, transport, costs, safety notes, and practical tips.
“Our guide David, and our driver were excellent. They took great care of us, were easy to communicate with, and showed us a great time to Rainbow mountain. Gracias, amigos!”
Review of a private Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco, with early pickup, meals, guide support, Red Valley, and practical altitude advice.
“Edgar,dionel and honorato made this experience amazing. They picked us up on time, made sure to give us cultural references and ensure we were all safe !! Highly recommend”
Review the Cusco Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley trek, with route details, altitude advice, meals, fees, group size, and practical booking tips.
“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.”
Ride an ATV to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco, beat the crowds, enjoy meals in Cusipata, and take in Ausangate views on a long high-altitude day.
“Today we visited the Rainbow Mountains and it was a truly amazing experience, made even more special thanks to our guide, Angie. She was always attentive to each one of us, present every step of the way with care and discretion, and guided us with both professionalism and warmth. Angie shared the history and curiosities of the place with passion, encouraged us during the tougher parts of the hike, and made sure everyone was feeling well – always with a smile on her face. An excellent guide in every sense: knowledgeable, empathetic, and genuinely passionate. Thank you, Angie – you were a key part of a day we’ll never forget!”
Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley tour, with breakfast, picnic lunch, guide, hotel transfers, and practical hiking advice.
“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.”
Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain Trek: a 16-hour, high-altitude day with Ausangate views, alpacas, meals, and practical tips.
“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.”
Escape Cusco’s crowds on a small-group Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain hike with alpacas, meals, local guides, and sweeping high-altitude views.
“We had a fantastic time exploring Palcoyo, thanks to our experienced guide, Jesús Carrion. The tour started promptly, and Jesús took great care of us throughout the day. Although the walk to Palcoyo, also known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain, was relatively easy and moderate, the high altitude of 4900m caused my husband to feel short of breath. Jesús made a concerted effort to ensure his well-being while also keeping an eye on the rest of the group. Compared to Vinicunca, Palcoyo was noticeably less crowded, and it offered breathtaking views of three rainbow mountains, the red valley, and the stone forest. Unfortunately, we had to skip the stone forest…”
Review of the Cusco Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley tour, with hiking advice, altitude tips, costs, guides, transport, meals, and practical details.
“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...”
Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain tour, with a 13-hour route, high-altitude hike, meals, guide, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“This tour was absolutely worth it! The hike was challenging but so rewarding—the views at the top were stunning. Our guide was supportive and shared great insights along the way. We had an unforgettable day reaching 5.036 m altitude. Highly recommended!”
Review of Cusco’s Rainbow Mountain tour: a $90 shared day trip with breakfast, lunch, hotel pickup, a high-altitude hike, and Red Valley option.
“Chino was the best guide! We had a group of 5 and he was so encouraging and kind. While the initial part of the journey would be totally unremarkable at a lower altitude, we really appreciated the frequent stops and Chino checking in with how we were feeling. He also gave great advice for taking deep breaths and had other tricks to help us deal with the altitude. And once we made it to the top, he was endlessly patient with waiting for the clouds to pass through. And he was the best photographer EVER! I remember seeing many, many tour companies offering this hike, and I am so glad…”
Ride ATVs through Peru’s Red Valley, hike to Rainbow Mountain, enjoy Andean meals, and see Ausangate on an 11-hour Cusco tour.
“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!”
Climb Peru’s Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with a guide, transport, breakfast, lunch, and practical altitude support on a 16-hour day.
“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!”
Review of a private Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco, with quiet trails, three peaks, Ausangate views, lunch, and practical tips.
“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.”
Seven days in Cusco with Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley sites, hotels, trains, and guides.
“It was such a wonderful experience and I took it to my country. Thank you Magic Experence Peru for making an unforgettable trip 😃😃😃Auto-translated”
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