Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Private Full Day Trek
Overview
About
Private Full-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley
What you'll do
Discover the stunning Vilcanota mountains, featuring colorful valleys, snow-capped peaks, and an abundance of alpacas.
Visit the iconic Red Valley for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture its exotic landscape.
Get to know the local culture of the traditional villages along your journey.
Travel with a professional tour guide for a unique perspective on the history and cultural significance of Rainbow Mountain.
The trek has a moderate difficulty level, so it's essential to be fully acclimatized before embarking on this adventure.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Mountain Bike Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Private Full Day Trek in Cusco, Peru. This mountain bike tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 14 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Checacupe
We’ll pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco. It will take about 2.5 hours to get to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco. 30 minutes before arriving at the starting point of the trek, we’ll have breakfast at a cozy restaurant between the mountains.
Vinicunca Mountain
Before starting the trek, our guides will give some useful tips so you can walk safely to the top of the mountain. The hike will start at 4,800 meters above sea level, which is why we need to take it calmly and slowly. Once at the top of the mountain, you’ll realize that all that hard work has paid off! Our guides will explain the origin of the mountain and will give you some free time so you can fully appreciate this natural wonder.
Vinicunca
Checacupe
After a whole day full of adventure, now it’s time for a well-deserved lunch. It should take about 1.5 hours to hike back to the parking lot. We’ve selected a restaurant where you’ll be able to sample the best of the Peruvian cuisine. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cusco. Drop-off will be at your accommodation.
This concludes the tour.
