Should I book the tour in advance?

Yes! Rainbow Mountain Travels excellent reputation has meant that we are by far the biggest operator on the Mountain, but we do try to keep groups small, so to ensure your seat on the day you want to travel, it is recommended to book in advance.

I have not yet booked my accommodation…what pick up location should I select when booking my tour.

For now, select Pariwana Hostel, and then when you finally know where you are staying, email us 24hrs before your tour starts and we can get it updated on our system.

I cannot find my accommodation listed in the operator pick up locations when making my booking. What should I do?

Rainbow Mountain Travels pick you up from the hotel and hostel accommodation listed at the time of booking. This covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area. If you are staying somewhere that is not listed, or an Airbnb for example, look on google maps and try to see a hotel/hostel close to you and then see if that’s on our list. If you are still not sure, then drop us an email and we can recommend what pickup location you choose.

4.9(18,692 reviews)

Premium Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Full Day Trip

From$49

4 days

Cusco, Peru

About this activity

A Rainbow Mountain Tour with Rainbow Mountain Travels is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are the highest recommended operator for Rainbow Mountain Tours on Tripadvisor and on the official Rainbow Mountain Peru website.

Highlights

Spend some time admiring the natural beauty of the Rainbow Mountain
Enjoy provided breakfast and buffet lunch
Your guide will have a first aid kit should it be needed
Private transportation to/ from your hotel in Cusco is included
Rainbow Mountain guided adventure Peru.

Full description

Our Rainbow Mountain Tour starts early morning to ensure you are one of the first to arrive at the top of the Mountain and avoid the crowds!

Pickup at your hotel/hostel. Airbnb’s can choose to meet at the nearest hotel/hostel from our huge list of options.

Local Breakfast stop at Cusipata village, continue on to Fulawasipata where walk/trek starts. Our local expert guides will give you all the info and advice needed.

Walk starts at foot of stunning Ausangate Mountain Range. Trek uphill 1 hour to highest point of Rainbow Mountain at your own pace.

Free time at the Mountain to soak everything in, take pictures, learn about the Mountain’s history

Our Rainbow Mountain Tour ends with a beautiful descent of about 1 hour through the Mountain Range, followed by a delicious local lunch stop before returning to Cusco for drop off mid afternoon.

Included / Excluded

Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco
Private Comfortable Bus Transport throughout the day (Mountain is over 100km from Cusco)
Professional Rainbow Mountain Expert Guide (fluent in English & Spanish)
Local breakfast and a buffet lunch all included
Entrance to the main Rainbow Mountain Area
Oxygen tanks for any emergencies as we travel through high altitude (other companies don’t have this)

Optional Red Valley Entrance of 30 soles ($8 approx) per person payable at the entrance
Optional Horseback Ride payable to the horse trainer along the route

Important information

Know before you book

Rainbow Mountain Travels try to be as flexible as possible when it comes to changes or cancellations CHANGES ARE FREE:Any changes to the tour date need to be done before 6:00 pm the day before the tour begins
NO SHOWS OR CANCELLATIONS:If you cancel the day prior to the tour before 6:00 pm Lima time or earlier, a 20% administration fee (+ the card fee) will apply. After this time, you are considered a no-show and there are no refunds as unfortunately its too late for us to sell your seat on the bus.
WARNING – Informal Cusco Operators: When being picked up, check with the guide to ensure your name is on their list. Many local companies go to hostels and try to persuade you to go on their tour even though you have booked with Rainbow Mountain Travels, and then charge you later in the day. Rainbow Mountain Travels is the best rated company for a reason!

Know before you go

Bring Passport
Bring comfortable trainers/shoes for walking in
Bring water
Bring small backpack

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Reviews

4.9(18,692 reviews)

Romain Menerat

Oct 2026

5.0

(Translated by Google) Fantastic trip with Peru Hop! Excellent communication, I highly recommend them. (Original) Super voyage avec pérou hop ! communication au top je recommande fortement

Jake Brears

Oct 2026

5.0

Juan Carlos the goat, very attentive and a funny guy. Made the trip much more enjoyable. Gracias amigo

Rafael

Oct 2026

5.0

(Translated by Google) Juan Carlos is very nice and made us laugh a lot; the trip was super cool. (Original) juan carlos est très sympa et nous fait bien rigoler le trajet etait super cool

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

Additional information

• It is recommended to not take part in the trek if over 60 years of age or in poor physical conditions. Due to the high altitude and steep climbing, it can be dangerous for your health. Other tour operators won’t tell you this, so be very careful. • The tour operates as normal during December, January, and February, however occasionally visibility may be limited due to the changeable weather. • Minimum age: 10 years old – must have parents’ permission