Cusco Excursion Full-Day Hiking to Rainbow Mountain with Optional Red Valley
by Chullos Travel Peru
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$47.50Overview
This is a full-day excursion from Cusco lasting about 12 hours. The tour starts with a 4:30 AM hotel pickup in Cusco, followed by a two-hour drive to the town of Cusipata in the South Valley. Upon arrival in Cusipata, participants have a buffet breakfast. After breakfast, the group travels to the trailhead at 4,326 meters (14,189 feet). From there, a moderate hike of about two hours leads to Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain, which is at 5,020 meters (16,466 feet). Visitors spend time at Rainbow Mountain exploring the colorful geological formations and surrounding landscapes. There is an optional hike to the nearby Red Valley, known for its red soil caused by iron content. To include the Red Valley hike, guests must inform the guide before the hike begins. There is no additional hiking cost for this option, but entrance fees for Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley are not included. After the visit, the group returns to the trailhead where transport is waiting to take everyone back to Cusipata for a buffet lunch and a short rest. The tour ends with a return drive to Cusco, arriving near the main square around 4:30 PM. The excursion includes hotel pickup and drop-off, breakfast, lunch, walking sticks, oxygen assistance, in-vehicle air conditioning, and a professional bilingual guide. Vegetarian meal options are available if requested at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cusco
Pickup at the hotel in Cusco is scheduled for 4:30 AM. After boarding, the group travels for about two hours through the South Valley until reaching Cusipata.
Vinicunca Mountain
Guests have breakfast in Cusipata before continuing to the trailhead at 4,326 meters (14,189 feet). The hike begins here with a moderate two-hour climb. Arrival at Rainbow Mountain (5,020 meters / 16,466 feet) occurs around 10:30 AM, allowing time to explore the mountain. The optional Red Valley hike can be added by informing the guide before starting; no extra hiking cost applies, but entrance fees are not included. After visiting, the group returns to the trailhead where transport takes them back to Cusipata for lunch and rest, then begins the return to Cusco.
240 min
Cusco
Upon return, the vehicle will leave passengers around the main square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cusco Excursion Full-Day Hiking to Rainbow Mountain with Optional Red Valley
by Chullos Travel Peru
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$47.50Overview
This is a full-day excursion from Cusco lasting about 12 hours. The tour starts with a 4:30 AM hotel pickup in Cusco, followed by a two-hour drive to the town of Cusipata in the South Valley. Upon arrival in Cusipata, participants have a buffet breakfast. After breakfast, the group travels to the trailhead at 4,326 meters (14,189 feet). From there, a moderate hike of about two hours leads to Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain, which is at 5,020 meters (16,466 feet). Visitors spend time at Rainbow Mountain exploring the colorful geological formations and surrounding landscapes. There is an optional hike to the nearby Red Valley, known for its red soil caused by iron content. To include the Red Valley hike, guests must inform the guide before the hike begins. There is no additional hiking cost for this option, but entrance fees for Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley are not included. After the visit, the group returns to the trailhead where transport is waiting to take everyone back to Cusipata for a buffet lunch and a short rest. The tour ends with a return drive to Cusco, arriving near the main square around 4:30 PM. The excursion includes hotel pickup and drop-off, breakfast, lunch, walking sticks, oxygen assistance, in-vehicle air conditioning, and a professional bilingual guide. Vegetarian meal options are available if requested at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cusco
Pickup at the hotel in Cusco is scheduled for 4:30 AM. After boarding, the group travels for about two hours through the South Valley until reaching Cusipata.
Vinicunca Mountain
Guests have breakfast in Cusipata before continuing to the trailhead at 4,326 meters (14,189 feet). The hike begins here with a moderate two-hour climb. Arrival at Rainbow Mountain (5,020 meters / 16,466 feet) occurs around 10:30 AM, allowing time to explore the mountain. The optional Red Valley hike can be added by informing the guide before starting; no extra hiking cost applies, but entrance fees are not included. After visiting, the group returns to the trailhead where transport takes them back to Cusipata for lunch and rest, then begins the return to Cusco.
240 min
Cusco
Upon return, the vehicle will leave passengers around the main square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.