Category Rainbow Mountain & Palccoyo Tours

Cusco · RAINBOW MOUNTAIN & PALCCOYO TOURS

The 15 Best Rainbow Mountain Tours from Cusco

31 reviewed

Vinicunca tops out at 5,200 metres and the wind picks up by mid-morning, which is why every tour leaves in the dark. Below are the best Rainbow Mountain trips, plus the gentler Palccoyo alternative: pickup times, how much walking each involves, horse options at the top, and what the entrance fees add.

From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals

From Cusco: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals - Morning logistics, departure times, and what they do to your body

1.Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,060 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $76Our pick

Ride an ATV to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain from Cusco, with bilingual guides and real meals, then return the same day.

“our guide Cesar was excellent. He gave us so much information about the cusco city and rainbow mountain. he was on top of our safety and made sure we knew how to drive atv. overall a wonderful experience at 17000ft.”

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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional) - Getting to the start: Cusco pickups, Cusipata breakfast, and the long van ride

Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco - Cusipata Breakfast Stop: Fuel Up Before the Climb

3.Private Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Private Rainbow Mountain full-day tour from Cusco with hotel pickup, breakfast and buffet lunch, bilingual guide, oxygen, and Vinicunca entry.

“This was the most amazing experience. David was an experienced, knowledgeable and highly supportive guide. This is quite challenging given the altitude but with David’s expertise we managed, and thoroughly enjoyed, the day. Rainbow Mountain is really great but the Red Valley blew us away. The Agency were very responsive, communicative and helpful. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

Cusco: Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour - Breakfast Buffet in Quiquijana: Fuel Up, Then Get Ready

4.Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Cusco full-day hike to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with buffet meals, oxygen support, and stunning Andes views at 5,000m.

“Escursione? Sostanzialmente è stato un servizio di transfer. Nessuna spiegazione dalla guida che non ci ha seguiti durante il tragitto. Inoltre, si è persa un turista causando un ora di ritardo a tutto il gruppo. Infine, non è stato dato il tempo per visitare la red valley.”

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From cusco: Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with meals

From cusco: Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with meals - The full timeline: from Cusco pickup to Cusipata lunch

5.Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour with meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $65

Early ATV ride to Rainbow Mountain before crowds, plus Cusipata breakfast and lunch. One hour up top for photos.

“ABSOLUTAMENTE AMAZING. Highly skilled drivers, ATV in great condition and the director of the day was very professional and informative. Loved the trip, the trip up the mountain via the motor bikes and than the views were stunning. The ride back down and the easy drop off near our accommodations. Will do again simply to see it all over again.”

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Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Tour with picnic

Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Tour with picnic - Getting there from Cusco: why dawn transport is part of the deal

6.Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Tour with picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $190

Cusco day trip to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup. 12-hour adventure.

“Our guide, Jose, our meals and the staff who helped prep everything — our entire experience was AMAZING. This was the best time we had during our trip. It could not have been better.”

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From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek

From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Trek - Getting to Quesiuno (4,326 m) After Breakfast in Hanchipacha

7.Rainbow Mountain Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 16 hours · from $61

A 16-hour Cusco day trip to Rainbow Mountain, with early pickup, guided acclimatization help, warm meals, poles, and big Andes views.

“Es war ein guter Ausflug, allerdings habe ich die Beschreibung missverstanden, ich dachten wandert ca.3 h hin un 2 h zurück, es waren aber nur 3h insgesamt zum Wandern. Außerdem hat mir die Information gefehlt, dass man zum red valley auch noch gehen kann für 30 Soles zusätzlich. Hätte gerne mehr Zeit gehabt am Vinicunca und Red Valley. Ansonsten hat aber alles gepasst.”

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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds - Breakfast at about 4,000m in spirit: fuel before the hard part

8.Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $199

Small-group Palccoyo rainbow hike from Cusco with early pickup, breakfast and lunch, alpaca walk, plus poles and oxygen.

“We had a fantastic time exploring Palcoyo, thanks to our experienced guide, Jesús Carrion. The tour started promptly, and Jesús took great care of us throughout the day. Although the walk to Palcoyo, also known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain, was relatively easy and moderate, the high altitude of 4900m caused my husband to feel short of breath. Jesús made a concerted effort to ensure his well-being while also keeping an eye on the rest of the group. Compared to Vinicunca, Palcoyo was noticeably less crowded, and it offered breathtaking views of three rainbow mountains, the red valley, and the stone forest. Unfortunately, we had to skip the stone forest…”

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Full Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley View Point Tour from Cusco

Full Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley View Point Tour from Cusco - What you really get for $98, and what to budget for

9.Full Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley View Point Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $98

Full-day hike from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with a guide, meals, and early summit timing. $98.

“They picked us up from hotel around 3:30 AM in a minivan which had no space to keep legs. The shortest people in my group had trouble sitting in this uncomfortable van. They stopped at a local place for breakfast and lunch. The food was terrible and none of my group members liked it. The tour guide had no knowledge and didn't even guide us properly or answered our questions. The second guide Romario was way better than the actual guide Samuel. The only good part of the trip was the nature and second guide Romario who took care of us in our trek and made sure everyone is safe.…”

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Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco + Small Group!

Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco + Small Group! - Phulawasipata basecamp and the uphill that decides your pace

10.Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco + Small Group!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $116

Small-group Rainbow Mountain full-day tour from Cusco with early pickup, high-altitude safety gear, buffet breakfast, and lunch included.

“This tour was absolutely worth it! The hike was challenging but so rewarding—the views at the top were stunning. Our guide was supportive and shared great insights along the way. We had an unforgettable day reaching 5.036 m altitude. Highly recommended!”

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Rainbow Mountain Tour

Rainbow Mountain Tour - From Cusco to Cusipata: the “fuel up” leg

11.Rainbow Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $90

Rainbow Mountain day tour from Cusco with early pickup, breakfast, a guided hike to Vinicunca, Ausangate views, and an optional Red Valley stop.

“The views were spectacular, definitely worth the hike. Our guide from Vidal Expeditions was fantastic. I highly recommend them. Make sure to spend a day or two in Cusco before this trek.”

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Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco

Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco - The 4:00 am van ride and Cusipata breakfast at Lupita Restaurant

12.Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $99

Full-day Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with early departure, guided 4 km trek to Vinicunca, two meals, and round-trip transport.

“This was an incredible experience! The hike is challenging, but totally doable, you just have to take your time - our guide was extremely patient with us, and allowed each person in the group to move at their own pace. She even walked my wife down to the basecamp when she was not feeling well, and then made her way back up to meet us as we were making our descent. Totally worth the trip!”

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From Cusco: Mountain of colors and red valley on ATVs

From Cusco: Mountain of colors and red valley on ATVs - ATV Training and the Red Valley Ride That Actually Teaches You Something

13.Mountain of colors and red valley on ATVs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · 11 hours · from $68

Ride an ATV through Cusco Red Valley, then hike Montaña de Siete Colores early for rainbow views, alpacas, breakfast and lunch.

“Our guide senior Samuel was very informative, helpful and accommodating. He's alway updating and informing us about everything, we dont speak Spanish but he always translate all the information he's relying in English. He even took videos and pictures for us. Highly recommended. Gracias!”

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PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour

PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour - The uphill to the Palccoyo pass: short trek, real altitude

14.PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $225

Private Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco with early pickup, easy breaks, panoramic views, and lunch plus hotel transport.

“This mountain area is spectacular. It perhaps should be known as Rainbow Mountain 2 as it is not the one of instagram fame but I believe this experience far surpasses that one from what I’ve heard. This is a an amazing area with terraced mountains, free Alpaca roaming and painted mountains. It surpasses my expectation. I would recommend this trip to anyone if nature is what you’re after and not a tourist nightmare;) Be aware that It is remote and gravel road for a large part of it. A shout out to Jenny our guide and Luis our driver. They were both charming, easygoing and excellent.”

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Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca

Cusco 7 days Tour in Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake and Vinicunca - Machu Picchu day, bus up and a private two-hour guided visit