Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Tour
5.0
111 Ratings
Cusco

Embark on a captivating one-day hike in the Cusco region with our premium tour to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley. Interact with locals, hike alongside llamas and alpacas, and enjoy a picnic breakfast and lunch at the base of Rainbow Mountain.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - Pick you up from the hotel at 5:00 am and travel 3 hours to the trailhead. Upon arrival, our chef will prepare a delicious breakfast with plentiful choices while you enjoy the scenery with a nice cup of coffee or coca tea.
    After breakfast, we’ll climb Vinicunca for 2 hours (Also known as Rainbow Mountain). You can…
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What's Included
  • Inclusive of buffet breakfast, snack, lunch, and water
  • Roundtrip hotel transportation provided
  • All admission fees covered
  • Guided by a professional local tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Trekking poles (can be rent from us)
  • Gratuities
  • Emergency Horse
Additional Information

Rainbow Mountain has quickly become a top choice for a one-day hike in the Cusco region. Standing at over 5000 meters, Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley offer an unforgettable adventure. Our tour is crafted to ensure you reach the summit of Rainbow Mountain while it remains uncrowded, allowing for a more personal experience.
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Location
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Cordillera de Vilcanota
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Colingy3484so
May 26, 2026
Rainbow Mountain Tour with lunch - We had such a good time doing this!! Sebastian is the best! He’s so knowledgeable, kind, and very experienced. The food made by Papacudo and Freddy was amazing!! They gave us so much food and all of it was SO good! This whole team is the best
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A8425twceciliag
May 6, 2026
Unreal beauty and a wonderful day! - What an out of this world experience! Started at 4.30am from Cusco. Our guide Elias made it great fun and very informative. Stopped for breakfast and our chefs Esteban y Jheymi outdid themselves with a hot cooked breakfast in the wilderness. The hike up over 5000 m above sea level was challenging but I got a ride on a pony, Poderosa, for some of the trek. I was blown away by the view of the colourful mountain Vinicunca from the top, with snow capped Ausangate behind us….but my favourite was the Red Valley. Just wow❤️ On the trip home we had a delicious hot lunch again cooked by our superchefs, before the drive back to Cusco. If you are going to do this trip, you can only go with TreXperience 😍😍
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Sherpa422615
Apr 18, 2026
Beautiful Scenery with Fantastic Cuisine - My wife and I spent a marvelous day with our guide Royer. The scenery was fantastic, of course, but Royer’s company was equally fantastic. He is knowledgeable, friendly and a great conversationalist. Our breakfast and lunch prepared by Leandro were excellent. The food was fresh, cooked just right and it added a great deal to the day being able to enjoy Peruvian cuisine. It was an excellent day in all respects.
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Laurapi1062mk
Apr 11, 2026
Perfect and unique trip with great food included - We were picked up by a whole team: driver Jaime, the cooking team Braulio and Esteban and our guide Elias. Thanks to them we had a perfect and unique experience on this tour! We were completely pampered with breakfast before the hike started and after the hike we also got a delicious lunch. Elias also guided us very well during the hike and supported us where this was needed. I would definitely book a trip here again!
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H1966hvjakee
Apr 3, 2026
Rainbow Mountain Can’t Miss - David with TreXperience was an exceptional guide for what turned out to be one of the most memorable days of our entire trip. He took us beyond just Rainbow Mountain itself — including Red Valley and an additional peak with an alternate descent route that offered some of the most breathtaking views I’ve ever seen. What made David truly stand out was how attentive he was to our wellbeing throughout. At nearly 17,000 feet, altitude is no joke, and he checked in consistently to make sure we felt good and let us set our own pace without any pressure. He also came prepared with coca leaves, a traditional and remarkably effective remedy for the altitude effects that can otherwise derail the experience. David strikes the perfect balance between pushing you toward something extraordinary and making sure you actually enjoy the journey getting there. An absolute gem of a guide — don’t do Rainbow Mountain without him.
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A8922nhpatb
Apr 2, 2026
A Day to Remember - Our Trexperience Team was outstanding! Each one of them did their part professionally and with immense detail and skill. Brauli the chef , with his sous chef Estevan made us the most amazing Peruvian feast for breakfast and lunch. The entire team worked together to create what was truly an outstanding experience. The table setting and placement in the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains. The food was as offered at any four star restaurant. It was delicious and displayed beautifully. Amilcar the driver was efficient and excellent on those very narrow roads. In addition he offered us assistance without us having to ask. Charged our phones, gave us toilet paper when we stopped at restrooms in the event that they wouldn’t have any.. just a very accommodating individual. The icing on our experience along with all the aforementioned was our Guide David, he was professional, knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. He carried our water , our snacks. He would remind us to breathe, drink water and rest. He was so enthusiastic and happy to be with us. He motivated us to really take in the experience. We are forever grateful to each of these individuals. I would recommend this experience wholeheartedly.
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Georgiac6515
Mar 31, 2026
Beyond my wildest expectation - This trip is better than you can imagine! We had the most amazing tour guide, David who was ready with everything! We loved our driver, Ameliga and our two chefs, Baurilo and Esteban! These two chefs prepared two amazing meals (breakfast and lunch) right there on the side of the mountain! David helped me deal with a few breathing issues, carried my water bottle and snacks so that I could concentrate on my hike.... and he has a knack for taking photos! What a group of an amazing guys!
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Simplicion2026
Mar 24, 2026
Great day trip - Great experience! Royer and the TreXperiance went above and beyond.
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G2508jdmorgans
Mar 23, 2026
Machu Picchu/Rainbow mountain expedition - We spent 5 days in Cusco and did the Machu Picchu hike and rainbow mountain hike along with other expeditions. The guides were great and provided a great experience. My only qualm was that the food could have been better at the restaurants that were picked for us.
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Tour68440973300
Jan 23, 2026
Totally worth it, but it's a little spot lighting - What an amazing way to experience the rainbow mountains. We were well taken care of by our cooks Ismael and Eferson, driver Efrain and tour guide Sebastian. The food was great, the drive was smooth, and the hike was amazing. Sebastian was great for insights into the surrounding mountains and local culture. Tupananchiskama
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