Day trip

Peru: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Full Day Tour

4.9 / 5

14 reviews

Activity provider:Andina Expeditions
Day trip

Peru: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Full Day Tour

Activity provider:Andina Expeditions

From US$ 89 per person

Explore Cusco's Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley, the hidden gem of the Andes, on this full day tour. See Vinicunca, or the Mountain of Seven Colors, which was discovered a mere 5 years ago as its snow melted.

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Duration 14 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Our guide will be waiting at your hotel or guest house with your name displayed.
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley
  • See alpacas and llamas and other fauna
  • Observe locals going about their daily business
Full description

Be stunned by all the colors of the rainbow as you take in the sights of some of the Andes' prime real estate, the much-celebrated Rainbow Mountain and its counterpart, the Red Valley.

After a very early pickup and breakfast at Cusipata, continue to Phullawasipata (4,626 m./15,177 ft.) the trail head where the hike starts. Along with sightings of locals, see groups of Alpacas, Llamas and sometimes wild Vicuñas, and small lagoons created by the thawing glaciers. Arrive at the summit of Vinicunca (5,020 m./16,469 ft.) and grab a photo opp of breathtaking scenery. Then take the Red Valley route, so-named for the red color of the mountain soil. Enjoy the peace and quiet found here. Hike downhill through the red landscape to Phulawasipata for a well-earned lunch. Then be taken back to Cusco main square again in the late afternoon for the colorful journey's conclusion.

Includes
  • Transportation
  • Professional tour Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Hiking Poles
  • Oxygen
  • Entrance to Rainbow Mountain
  • Entrance to Red Valley
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with heart problems
  • People over 70 years

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking shoes
  • Rain gear

Know before you go

  • Weather in the Andes is unpredictable.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 14 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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What a great day! The driver was a very professional driver on somewhat sketchy roads. The breakfast and lunch was yummy with lots of options on the smorgasboard. Best of all was the guide. He was friendly and informative. He was very helpful in taking pictures so we would have lasting memories.

May 6, 2023

Amazing!!! The tour guides were amable and always assisting the passengers… loved their attention and personality!! Very well trained and outstanding customer service. Amazing breakfast and lunch !! I will recommend your service! I travel a lot. I download your app and I will continue with you guys On my future traveling countries. Thank you ! Marisol

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May 21, 2022

This tour was amazing, especially by guide Anibal. He was sensational! Very excited, partner, provided a light and relaxed walk. He didn't explain much about the place, but just ask and he'll explain. We went early and managed to get there before the crowd. We took amazing photos and enjoyed the scenery a lot. A much lighter hike than the Humantay Lagoon, but it is higher and we end up feeling it in our breath. Breakfast and lunch were reasonable. On the way there are bathrooms with good infrastructure and clean for 2 soles. At the top of the mountain you can take pictures with very beautiful llamas, also 2 soles. Don't forget to get the mountain stamp which costs 3 soles for your passport.

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April 4, 2023

Product ID: 406288