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title: Private Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Full Day Tour from Cusco
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 98
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 133
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 26 of 34 (Rainbow Mountain Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/private-rainbow-mountain-red-valley-full-day-tour-from-cusco/
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# Private Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Full Day Tour from Cusco

**Guidekin's take:** Hike Rainbow Mountain on a private tour for your party, with an optional visit to Red Valley. Vinicunca entry, breakfast, lunch and Cusco hotel pickup are included; Red Valley entry costs extra and drop-off is at Plaza Regocijo. 4.92 from 133 reviews at €98 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #26 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience an exclusive service while discovering the beautiful Rainbow Mountain in this Full Day Private Tour. This tour has been designed so that you and your group have a stress-free hike with personalized attention from our local expert guides sharing their vast knowledge accumulated over the years. Beat the crowds and fall in love with the spectacular Vinicunca!

You will only do a Rainbow Mountain Tour once in your life – book with the best to ensure it's an experience you will never forget!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 03:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Breakfast and buffet lunch

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €98 per person
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 133 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Rainbow Mountain Travels
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 03:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.92 from 133 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 132 of 133.

- 5 stars: 126 (95%)
- 4 stars: 6 (5%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient guides and the Red Valley scenery; altitude makes the hike strenuous and can cause sickness

**Praised:**
- Patient guides who adapt the pace and support hikers at altitude
- Explanations of the landscape and local culture
- Punctual pickups and early arrivals before the crowds
- Views of Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley
- Breakfast and lunch praised for their taste

**Complaints:**
- Altitude makes the climb strenuous and can cause sickness

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-03-29 to 2026-10-18); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup from Cusco and drop-off at Plaza Regocijo in Cusco
- Vinicunca entrance fee
- Professional english and spanish-speaking guide
- Breakfast and buffet lunch
- First aid kit, oxygen and blanket

## Not included

- 30 soles entrance fee to Red Valley reserved area (optional)
- Saddle horse (if required)
- Walking pole
- Bottled water

## Itinerary

1. **Cusco** (3h) - The day begins very early, with pickups between 3:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. directly from your hostel or hotel in Cusco to Cusipata. The initial drive takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
2. **Cusipata** (2h) - The first stop will be in Cusipata for 30 minutes to have breakfast. From there, we continue our journey for another hour and a half, passing through the village of Pitumarca until we reach Hanchipata–Llama Chimpana, where the hike begins.
3. **You will begin the walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range and make ...** (2h) - You will begin the walk at the foot of the Ausangate mountain range and make your way up for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. We will then reach the highest point of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), the best place to see the incredible colors and the snow-capped Ausangate peak.
4. **Vinicunca Mountain** (1h; admission included) - This will be the highest point of the mountain. You will have the opportunity to see different types of South American camelids (relatives of camels). We will also visit the Red Hill, where you’ll have time to enjoy the scenery and take beautiful photos. Please note that the...
5. **Cusipata** (1h) - Stop in Cusipata for lunch.
6. **Cusco** (3h) - You will finish the hike with a 1-hour descent over flat terrain, returning to where the walk began. The driver will be waiting to take you back to the district of Cusipata for a 1-hour traditional lunch. After lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 3:30 p.m.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 03:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €196 | €98 |
| 4 | €356 | €89 |
| 6 | €486 | €81 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Rainbow Mountain Tours start at €90 per person.

## Compared with other Rainbow Mountain Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #26 of 34** | €98 | 12h | 4.92 (133) | private |
| [Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds](/peru/cusco/tours/private-rainbow-mountain-tour-08-am-departure-skip-the-crowds/?format=md) | €136 | 10h | 4.98 (350) | private |
| [2-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with Exclusive Mountain Camps](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-trek-to-rainbow-mountain-from-cusco-with-exclusive-mountain-camps/?format=md) | €433 | 2 days | 5.0 (93) | shared |
| [4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay](/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-bucketlist-cusco-rainbow-mtn-machu-picchu-sacred-valley-humantay/?format=md) | €888 | 4 days | 5.0 (55) | shared |

Ranked #26 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.

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