Cusco: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Guided Trek

Explore Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley from Cusco. Admire colorful Andean landscapes and enjoy buffet breakfast and lunch on this full-day adventure.
Discover the spectacular Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) on a full-day tour from Cusco. Enjoy stunning Andean landscapes, visit traditional communities, and admire the mountain’s vibrant natural colors. Our guide will accompany you throughout the excursion, including the ascent and descent. Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch are included.

ITINERARY

4:00 AM | Hotel Pickup
Our guide and driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco’s Historic Center or along the Via Expresa route, passing Universidad Continental and continuing toward Oropesa, provided your accommodation is along the vehicle’s route. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed one day before the tour. If your accommodation is outside the route, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point.

Journey to Cusipata
Travel south of Cusco through beautiful Andean landscapes, agricultural fields, and traditional communities. Along the way, our guide will share information about the region.

Buffet Breakfast in Cusipata
Stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a buffet breakfast before continuing the adventure.

Transfer to Phulawasipata
After breakfast, continue by vehicle to Phulawasipata, where the road journey ends and the excursion to Rainbow Mountain begins. From here, you can continue toward the viewpoints on foot or choose one of the available options for the ascent.

Ascent to Rainbow Mountain: Three Options

Choose your preferred way to reach the viewpoint:
- Motorcycle: Approximately 25 minutes. This option is not included in the tour price and costs extra.
- Horseback riding: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. This option is not included in the tour price and costs extra.
- Hiking: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your pace and physical condition. This option has no additional cost.

Rainbow Mountain Viewpoint
At approximately 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) above sea level, admire Vinicunca’s colorful mineral formations, take photographs, and enjoy panoramic views of the Andes. Our guide will share information about this remarkable destination.

Visit to Red Valley
After exploring Rainbow Mountain, continue to Red Valley, a spectacular Andean landscape known for its intense reddish tones. Enjoy panoramic views, admire the natural contrasts of the mountains, and take photographs of this unique setting.

Descent to Phulawasipata
After completing the visits, descend to Phulawasipata, the same point where you left the vehicle. You can return on foot or use the option you chose for the journey. Our guide will accompany the group and coordinate the meeting with the vehicle before beginning the return trip.

Buffet Lunch in Cusipata
On the way back, stop at a local restaurant in Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch and relax after the mountain excursion.

Return to Cusco
After lunch, travel back to Cusco. Arrival is expected between 5:00 PM, depending on road conditions, traffic, and the group’s pace.

لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.

يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.