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2-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with Exclusive Mountain Camps

5.0 · 93 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by FlashpackerConnect LLC
Duration
2 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Trek to Rainbow Mountain with views of the Ausangate glacier and the lakes below it.

Cusco hotel transfers, freshly cooked trail meals and pack horses for your gear are included; at least two people must book. 5 from 93 reviews at €433 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #2 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €433 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Horseman/Pack horses to carry all of the gear and personal belongings (up to 6kg per person)
  • Large Dining tent, table, stools, all cutlery, and kitchen tent
  • Private transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • All gear and camping supplies
  • First Aid kit including oxygen tank
  • Duffel bags for your personal belongings
  • Snacks
  • Sleeping pad and bag
  • Fluent English/ Spanish speaking FlashpackerConnect guide
  • Boiled water and snacks
  • Portable toilet
  • All meals/drinks prepared by private cook (All food on the trek, which incorporates traditional Peruvian cuisine as well as modern fusion cuisine -we can accommodate specific dietary needs)
  • Dinner on the last day
  • Horseback riding available upon request, at an additional cost
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
93 ratings
Tripadvisor 92 · Viator 1

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 93 of 93

Star breakdown of all 93 ratings

5 stars
93 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the attentive crew and arrival before the crowds; high altitude makes the trek demanding.

Praised

  • Arrival at Rainbow Mountain before the crowds
  • Guides adjust the pace and support hikers struggling with altitude
  • Freshly cooked, plentiful meals at camp
  • Sheltered tents and warm sleeping bags at the mountain camp
  • Mountain and glacier views along the route

Complaints

  • High altitude makes the hiking strenuous and causes sickness for some
  • Cold conditions on the trail and at camp

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (9 June 2019 to 4 June 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
04:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
FlashpackerConnect LLC; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Minimum age is 10 years

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • Age rule Minimum age is 10 years
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Rainbow Mountain Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 34€4332 days5.0 (93)shared
Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds€13610h4.98 (350)private
4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay€8884 days5.0 (55)shared
2-Day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour (Small group or Private)€7242 days4.98 (86)shared

Ranked #2 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1289, median €235; typical length 15h. 11 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 34 Rainbow Mountain Tours

From €433 per adult