Full-Day Private Tour in Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
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Full-Day Private Tour in Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
By Rainbow Mountain Travels
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Experience an exclusive service while discovering the beautiful Rainbow Mountain in this Full Day Private Tour. This tour has been designed so that you and your group have a stress-free hike with personalized attention from our local expert guides sharing their vast knowledge accumulated over the years. Beat the crowds and fall in love with the spectacular Vinicunca!
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Ages 10-70
Duration: 12h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
- Drop-off in Regocijo square
- Private transportation
- Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
- Simple breakfast
- Lunch buffet
- Entrance to the Vinicunca
- Entrance to Cusipata
- First aid kit
- Oxygen mask
- Blanket
- Entry/Admission - Vinicunca Mountain
What's not included- 30 soles entrance fee to Red Valley reserve area (optional)
- Walking Stick
- Saddle horse (if required)
- Bottled water
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pick ups are between 03:00 am and 3:30 am. We pick up hotels and hostels in Cusco listed, this covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area. We do not pick-up or drop-off at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals, etc. Select an alternative close by, we will confirm pick up time.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 186640P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 186640P3
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- saracY2825LD0 contributionsOne of the best tours I have ever been on very organized and very patient guide!Great guide very organized, fantastic tour and fantastic food! Rainbow Mountain was beautiful, and that optional red valley was absolutely outstanding!Written 23 January 2025
- F2846RXcharlotteb0 contributionsRainbow mountain and red mountain valleyWe really enjoyed our trip, everything went so smoothly and was punctual. The food at the restaurant was good with many vegetarian options. Our guide Carlos and our driver Marco were excellent!Written 19 January 2025
- karenmX1653FZ0 contributionsRainbow mountain trip reviewReally impressed with this trip. Grateful as a solo traveller that they picked me up from the door at 3am. Wonderful surprise to have fresh food breakfast and lunch. Loved that we could walk up the mountain at our own pace knowing there was support behind if needed. Only appreciated being the first ones on the view point once the hoards of other trippers came along. Long queues. Glad we’d got there first. Would highly recommend this company. Well worth the money and great views.Written 19 January 2025
- Ash H0 contributionsDisappointing rainbow mountain tourOur experience with this Rainbow Mountain tour was very disappointing. The guide arrived late, leaving us waiting and unsure if the tour was even happening. When they finally showed up, their lack of knowledge about the area and its significance was glaring. There was little to no information shared about the mountain, the trek, or its cultural and geological importance, which was one of the main reasons we booked the tour. Throughout the trip, there was minimal guidance, and we felt left on our own for most of the trek. Customer service was nearly non-existent— the guide tended to walk alone, answered vaguely, and there was no effort to ensure the group was comfortable or enjoying the experience except for a few “how are you feeling” questions. For such a stunning destination, the poor organization and lack of professionalism completely overshadowed the beauty of the mountain (despite it being covered in snow). Re the snow, it would have been nice to have been offered 1) a refund 2) rescheduling or 3) a chance to forfeit the adventure before driving the 2.5-3 hours to the mountain.Written 18 January 2025
- sophyp20160 contributionsAmazing dayJosé was an amazing tour guide ! Very friendly and helpful when the altitude was tough. We had a great day trip. The food was delicious and the hike and view was stunning :) would recommendWritten 18 January 2025
- T668QNrebeccah0 contributionsFunWe had a great day with the group and our guide Jose. The view was amazing though it was snowy when we got to the top. Would definitely recommend as a fun day from Cusco!!Written 18 January 2025
- Lisa B0 contributionsGreat experienceThe experience of the tour with Jose Carlos was amazing! Even though we had snow and there was not much rainbow to see on the mountain, he made sure we had a great time!Written 18 January 2025
- ThePobV0 contributionsGreat way to see itDarwin was awesome guide who also took awesome photos. Tour was exactly what you'd want. Great experience. I wished we had bit more time in red valley but it's understandable not everyone agree and it's a group tour.Written 17 January 2025
- bryanwV2245MA0 contributionsBeautiful high altitude viewsA little early to see the true colors of Rainbow Mountain since there was snow on most of it (January) but still a great experience and hike. The earlier pickup was definitely worth it because we missed most of the crowd, got to also see the Red Valley, go back down and get back to Cusco at a reasonable time. Our tour guide, David, was very helpful and very clear on our plan throughout the day and gave everyone enough time for whatever pace you had when hiking or taking photos. We had a great time!Written 17 January 2025
- chrissN1130UM0 contributionsPerfectIt was a nice tour. Really good to be before the other touristis on the mountain. The guide organized everything perfectly. The food was delicious. The nature was breathtaking without a lot of other tourists. I am really satisfied!Written 15 January 2025
- saracY2825LD0 contributionsBest tour I have ever been on!This was such an amazing tour and Darwin was so wonderful and patient and it was great that we beat the crowds. Darwin also takes extraordinary videos and pics! I typically don’t like tours but this one was awesome!Written 15 January 2025
- leilanih2150 contributionsThe lamas and alpacas are excellent photo-bombers 🤣Although the damn llamas and alpacas keep photobombing us 🤣 this was simply Amazing. 🤩 It wasn’t even on our bucket list. But I would say it was just as wonderful as Machu Picchu. The weather was ideal. You could see mountains in the distance that the guide who lives here said they had not been able to see in years! Even the best pictures don’t do it justice. And our tour guide was just wonderful. This is a MUST for your bucket list. I should mention that the summit of Rainbow Mountain (17,060 feet above sea level) is almost the same elevation as basecamp at Mount Everest (17,598 feet above sea level). Even if you are in excellent shape, take the horse ride option UP so that you have a better experience.Written 13 January 2025
- 387elijaha0 contributionsRainbow mountainOur tour guide Darwin was amazing! Shared plenty of information on the sights and scenery. Wouldn’t recommend another tour. Definitely would come bank againWritten 13 January 2025
- sehyunc20250 contributionsAwesome experience at Rainbow mountain and red valleyThe view of the rainbow mountain and red valley was amazing. I recommend doing the red valley walk if the weather permits. We were the first one there so it wasn't crowded at all. Darwin was our tour guide and he took care of us the whole trip and he was a great guide.Written 13 January 2025
- F9159EXalaind0 contributionsAmazing viewsAldo the Wetter was not as on the instagram fotos the walk and experience was great. I for sure recommend to take red valley as an option because for me it was more special then the mountain. Also Our guide David was very experienced and exceptional. Thanks David 😉Written 10 January 2025
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Michael R
London, UK8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Gunter was our guide and was fantastic.
From the moment he and the driver picked us up he was full of fun and energy, he got everyone in a great mood.
You wouldn’t even know English was his second language, it was brilliant.
He explained every detail well in advance so we all knew what was coming. He was very accommodating to the group, funny, knowledgeable and helpful with different fitness levels.
He always asked along the way if we had any issues to ask and couldn’t have been better.
We got there early and best all the crowds and didn’t have to queue for photos. He brought us all over to red valley (extra 20 soles - which he informed us of first thing from pick up.
The driver was also excellent on the winding roads (we had an awful experience driving to lake Humantay the day before on similar roads) and was a great trip.
Breakfast & lunch was provided also and was great. We were even dropped back to our hostel early before 3pm which meant we had the evening to relax.
Can’t recommend this company & Gunter enough. Very well organised, professional company which stood out a mile from other Cusco companies. 10/10
From the moment he and the driver picked us up he was full of fun and energy, he got everyone in a great mood.
You wouldn’t even know English was his second language, it was brilliant.
He explained every detail well in advance so we all knew what was coming. He was very accommodating to the group, funny, knowledgeable and helpful with different fitness levels.
He always asked along the way if we had any issues to ask and couldn’t have been better.
We got there early and best all the crowds and didn’t have to queue for photos. He brought us all over to red valley (extra 20 soles - which he informed us of first thing from pick up.
The driver was also excellent on the winding roads (we had an awful experience driving to lake Humantay the day before on similar roads) and was a great trip.
Breakfast & lunch was provided also and was great. We were even dropped back to our hostel early before 3pm which meant we had the evening to relax.
Can’t recommend this company & Gunter enough. Very well organised, professional company which stood out a mile from other Cusco companies. 10/10
Written 28 August 2023
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Dear Friend,
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your day with us!
Gunter will be very pleased to read this review!
We will share this review with the team!
Regards,
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TRAVEL
Written 4 September 2023
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Gabe T
Thunder Bay, Canada4 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Our Rainbow Mountain trip exceeded our expectations. The travelling to and from the mountain (from Cusco) was a bit long and the altitude could definitely be felt but it was well worth it once we got to the mountain. It is something that you need to see for yourself to appreciate it. Darwin was very helpful with the travel and the hike up the mountain, giving us good advice on how to adjust to the altitude and put no pressure on us to get up the mountain quickly. The views were absolutely beautiful, not just the mountain but the whole region surrounding it.
We opted to take the early trip out (3:00am) which seems a bit daunting but it was also well worth it as we encountered very few people at the top on the mountain. However when we were heading down we passed by a few hundred people going up. So if you’d like to avoid the crowds go early!
Overall we had a great experience and 100% recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
We opted to take the early trip out (3:00am) which seems a bit daunting but it was also well worth it as we encountered very few people at the top on the mountain. However when we were heading down we passed by a few hundred people going up. So if you’d like to avoid the crowds go early!
Overall we had a great experience and 100% recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Written 12 January 2024
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Hello and thanks for the great review!
Darwin is a top guide and does it's best so that every passengers is welcomed and well take care of.
We will share this review with him and the team!
Regards,
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TRAVELS
Written 15 January 2024
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Deb B
Billerica, MA73 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Amazing Adventure!! Definitely go on the early trip. We left at 3am and arriving at Rainbow Mountain before the crowds wasweld worth it. Our driver, Mr. Nino was the best on the steep mountain roads, Our tour guides Roxana and Elena stayed with us from pick up to drop off. We received a Whats App text the night prior to reconfirm pick up and reminder of necessary clothing. Breakfast in a local spot fueled us for the day!! Roxana and Elena shared the history of the mountain, at 14,500 ft above sea level they made sure we were feeling AOK!! I recommend the donkey ride :-)) Thank you for a memorable trip
Written 5 April 2024
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DeniseC_024
Colonie, NY5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We had the best day all around. From the smooth early morning pick-up to the return back to Cusco and the meals along the way. Erika is a top notch quide and she is clearly loved by the other guides and people from the community as they all were sure to greet her affectionately. We are a couple of older women who hike frequently, but this was a very challenging hike and Erika was patient and kind as well as encouraging and knowledgeable. Plus, she must be a photographer on the side because she knows how to get the absolutely most perfect photos. I took a lot of photos all through Peru, including at Machu Picchu, but the ones that people love the most are the ones taken at Rainbow Mountain by Erika. If you decide to go on this hike, choose an early tour to beat the crowds, hydrate well that day as well as the days leading up to it and pace yourself. Rest when needed. When you get to the last section, there is an area where you can take photo's with llamas or alpacas and many people stop here and then return to the start without going up the last steep section. Do yourself a favor and find the strength to go up from there. Not only are the 360 views stunningly beautiful, but the feeling of accomplishment and self satisfaction is almost overwhelming. Just do it.
Written 11 November 2023
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Alvaro S
Montevideo, Uruguay5 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
An unforgettable experience! Angel and Erika are geniuses, always attentive to what we needed! They pick you up at your hotel very early and you are one of the first to go up and contemplate that unique beauty. They gave us breakfast and lunch when we got off!
I recommend this tour
I recommend this tour
Written 13 February 2024
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Muchas gracia!!!
Angel y Erika son un equipo increible de guias!!
Vamos a compartir esta reseña con los dos! =)
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TEAM
Written 17 February 2024
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Nicholas W
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Great trip and a must! I highly recommend these guys because you compete the trek BEFORE it gets crowded. If you can get up and be out of your hotel by 3am this is so worth it! Our tour guide Angel was also great, as he always made sure to check in on others who had a more difficult time adjusting to the high elevation on the trek.
Written 30 December 2023
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WOW thank you for your review! =D
Angel is a great guide! We are pleased to know you had a great time with us and Angel! =D
We will share this review with him.
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TRAVELS
Written 2 January 2024
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Małgorzata L
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I definitely recommend it! Rainbow Mountain is a must-see when you’re in Cuzco, but before you fall victim to the popularity of this place, take advantage of the great performance of the trip, guided by Guintar (professional guide, with great sense of humor) and the driver Jaime (my partner has a motion sickness, but he was in good condition after the six-hour journey - that’s something new). If good quality of food is important for you don’t look for cheaper opinions, both breakfast and lunch provided by Gunter were very tasty (also for vegetarians). It's worth getting up at 6 a.m. and trusting Gunter!
Written 24 October 2023
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Luís Daniel C
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
The tour is very good! The company is quite punctual, complied with all the schedules and gave all the necessary support for the climb. José Carlos is a great guide, quite prepared and with a lot of knowledge. If you have the opportunity, choose and do with it.
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Written 23 November 2024
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Tessa S
Seville, Spain2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
This was an awesome trip, and our guide Roxana was amazing! She made sure we were all taken care of, energized us, and took great photos. This trip is a tough hike because of the high elevation - but absolutely worth it!
Written 9 September 2023
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Julianne
France17 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
The departure was very early so we arrived first on the rainbow mountain, well before all the other tourist buses. We were able to enjoy the view and hiking without anyone. The food was great. The red valley is optional and costs 30 soles more but it is definitely worth it! I recommend!
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Written 16 January 2025
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Hi Julianne,
We're thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience at Rainbow Mountain, especially with the early departure allowing you to soak in those stunning views without the crowds. It’s great to know that you loved the food as well!
We completely agree that visiting the Red Valley is worth it—what a beautiful addition to your adventure! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your kind words.
Warm Regards,
Rainbow Mountain Travels Team
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