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Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley – 1 Day Tour in Cusco

December to May Rainy Season (Green Season)
June to November dry season (yellow season)

Places to visit

Cusco Pitumarca Rainbow Mountain Red Valley
Physical Level Challenging
Type Service Group or Private
Group Size up to 10 People

 Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Tour – Overview

Enjoy two of Peru's most impressive natural wonders in a single day. Located just a few hours from Cuzco, Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is famous for its vibrant, mineral-rich colors that stretch across the Andes like a painted canvas. Just next door, the Red Valley offers surreal, Martian-like landscapes that are often overlooked on standard tours, making this combination a must-see for adventurous travelers.

This day trip is perfect for those who are short on time but want to see some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Cusco Andes.

  • Personalized service from beginning to end
  • Amazing views of the impressive Ausangate Mountain towering in the distance
  • Enjoy the fine-grained rock layers contain large amounts of iron and minerals, which give the mountains the pigments for the colored stripes.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Cusco - Rainbow Mountain - Red valley - Cusco

    We pick you up at 4:30 am from your hotels to drive from Cusco to the trailhead of our rainbow mountain called Phulawasipata located at 4200 m.a.s.l., once there we will have an outdoor breakfast observing in front of us the snowy mountains of Ausangate and Vinincunca in all its splendor with its 6300 m.a.s.l.

    After breakfast we get ready to begin hiking uphill our one day hike program for 2 hours on a slow a steady pace enjoying the surreal andean scenery until reaching to the outstanding rainbow mountain composed of pretty strips of many colors, once on the rainbow mountain you will have plenty of time to have a sit, meditate and connect with the colorful mountian and glaciers, also your tour guide will share interesting facts about the ausangate trek and the rainbow mountain.

    Then, we hike downhill for one hour and 45 minutes through the red valley until we reach our lunch area where our team will be waiting with a cooled fruit juice and also a delicious buffet lunch, after lunch and digest time we will get ready to catch our private van and be driven for three hours to Cusco where will arrive by 6 pm, then we drop you off at the door of your hotel or the closest possible if the is not car access until your hotel.

     

    ** Our service is from the door of your hotel to the rainbow mountain and then back to the door of your hotel again.

     

What’s Included in This Tour?

 Included in the tour price

  • Pre-trek briefing the night before the start meet your guide
  • Private transportation to/from your hotel in Cusco
  • Professional English/Spanish trekking guide
  • Box breakfast, snacks
  • Lunch prepared by the local chef
  • Entrance fees to the communities
  • First aid kit including an emergency oxygen

Not included 

  • Personal riding horse
  • Travel insurance – we recommend
  • Tips and extra spendings

Pricing

Group Tour small Group

  • Price from 120 USD per person

Private Tour

Private tours are available and priced by party size

  • Price for 2-3 guests: 145 USD per person
  • Price for 4-5 guests: 110 USD per person
  • Price for 6-7 guests: 90 USD per person
  • Price for 8 or more guests: 85 USD per person

Packing List

WHAT WE RECOMMEND BRINGING:

  • Current passport is required. If your passport expired between booking and starting your tour, bring both the old and new passports!
  • Short-sleeved shirts, long-sleeved shirts, fleece, thermals, wool socks, lightweight pants, warm hat
  • Small pack to carry things that you will need during the day
  • Rain gear or poncho
  • Hiking boots with ankle support
  • Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
  • Camera, film and batteries (batteries die faster in cold conditions)
  • Hydrating face and body lotion
  • Sun block and insect repellent
  • Water bottles (Nalgene or metal ones are required, plastic bottles are not allowed)
  • Toilet paper and tissues

FaqsRainbow Mountain and Red Valley – 1 Day Tour in Cusco

Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley – 1 Day Tour in Cusco

$120.00
USD / person
1 day
Designed and operated in Cusco

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Plan directly with local specialists who know Peru, understand the logistics and stay available throughout your journey.

  • Book directly with a trusted local operator in Cusco.
  • Receive personal guidance before confirming your trip.
  • Travel with experienced guides and carefully planned logistics.
  • Get direct assistance before and during your journey.
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A memorable Short Inca Trail experience

We did the Short Inca Trail as a couple with Wari Expeditions and really enjoyed the experience. The hike was moderately challenging, but we had time to take in the scenery along the way. Visiting Wiñay Wayna and arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate were highlights for us.

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Excellent experience

The full-day tour to the Sacred Valley was an incredible experience. Everything was very well organized, from the punctual pick-up to the comfortable transportation. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and the sites we visited, such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Moray, were absolutely breathtaking. The buffet lunch was also very good. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Cusco!.

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Perfectly organized

My friend and I took the 4-day tour in Cusco with Wari Expeditions. Everything was perfectly organized: guides, smooth logistics, and unforgettable moments at Machu Picchu. Highly recommended for an authentic and stress-free experience!

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Unforgettable Short Inca Trail Adventure with Wari Expeditions

ExceI recently went on the Short Inca Trail with Wari Expeditions and it was an unforgettable experience! The guides were amazing and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a safe and enjoyable trip.

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