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title: Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 136
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 350
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 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-tour-08-am-departure-skip-the-crowds/
---

# Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds

**Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party pairs the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint with a picnic lunch. Hotel pickup and return, a guide and oxygen are included; optional horse riding costs extra. 4.98 from 350 reviews at €136 per person for 10h.

In our comparison: #1 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Unlike the others, we start the experience at 08:00 am in Cusco, this will allow us to reach the mountain viewpoint once everyone has left and really enjoy the beauty of the Andes without the crowds.

-- We are the only ones envolving local people into the tourism activity during our lunch time.

-- We plant a tree for every reservation we receive as part of our environmental commitment.

-- It includes a unique Picnic Lunch served in our exclusive place with outstanding views. 

--There is no hiden fees to pay

-- Experience designed for people who really wants to enjoy the beauty of the mountain in a premium service

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Exclusive a la Carte Menu Lunch

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €136 per person for the Starting in Cusco option; other options up to €154
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 350 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Peru Private Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.98 from 350 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 349 of 350.

- 5 stars: 343 (98%)
- 4 stars: 6 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the quieter summit, patient guides and lunches; altitude can make the climb difficult.

**Praised:**
- Later departures bring fewer crowds at the summit
- Patient guides allow breaks and adapt the pace of the climb
- Guides share local history and cultural context
- Comfortable transport and careful driving on mountain roads
- Restaurant lunches repeatedly praised for their quality

**Complaints:**
- High altitude makes the climb difficult and leaves some feeling unwell

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-08-03 to 2026-11-07); last checked 2026-11-08.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting in Cusco | €136 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Pickup included |
| Starting in the Sacred Valley | €154 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Starting in the Sacred Valley Pickup included |

## What's included

- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Exclusive a la Carte Menu Lunch
- Oxygen to your disposal
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional experienced tour guide

## Not included

- Horse riding (optional - 80 soles the uphill and/or 120 soles the round trip).
- 30 soles per person, to be paid in cash and soles.

## Itinerary

1. **You will be picked up in your hotel at 08:00 am, then we will drive for about...** (10h) - You will be picked up in your hotel at 08:00 am, then we will drive for about 3 hours towards the trail head where we will start our hiking adventure towards the Rainbow Mountain. We will reach the mountain once everyone has gone so we will have the whole mountain only for...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- 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

- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 | €272 | €136 |
| 4 | €432 | €108 |
| 6 | €594 | €99 |

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 · #1 of 34** | €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 |
| [2-Day Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Tour (Small group or Private)](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-machu-picchu-and-rainbow-mountain-tour-small-group-or-private/?format=md) | €724 | 2 days | 4.98 (86) | shared |

Ranked #1 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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