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Rainbow Mountain - Full Day (Private Tour)

4.8 · 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Cusco Unique Experience Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
10h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
06:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Hike to Rainbow Mountain on a private tour for your party, with views of snowcapped Andean peaks.

Private transport, entry, breakfast, lunch and trekking poles are included; the minimum age is twelve. 4.85 from 39 reviews at €235 per person for 10h.

In our comparison: #29 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: €235 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Oxygen bottle and first aid kit
  • Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Private transportation
  • Trekking Poles
  • Warm Blankets
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cusco
  • Private bilingual tour guide
  • Tips
  • Horse for carrying you and your belongings (rent can cost between 70 - 100 Soles per horse)
  • Optional: hike through the Red Valley (20 Soles)

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

4.8
39 ratings
Viator 26 · Tripadvisor 13

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 37 of 39

Star breakdown of all 39 ratings

5 stars
36 · 92%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 3%
2 stars
1 · 3%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient guides and mountain scenery; the main challenge is the climb at altitude.

Praised

  • Patient guides adapt the walking pace and encourage struggling hikers
  • Guides willingly help travellers take photos
  • Mountain views and scenery along the walking route
  • Early arrivals allow time at the summit before crowds build

Complaints

  • Thin air can make the climb difficult and tiring
  • Cold conditions can make the hike uncomfortable
  • Some enjoy the meals, while others describe the food as poor
  • Very early starts and long drives to reach the mountain

Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 September 2017 to 16 October 2021). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
06:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Cusco Unique Experience; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Take a trip to the colorful Rainbow Mountain on this private tour. While hiking, experience the beautiful Andean landscape with its snow-capped mountain peaks, colorful mountains, llamas and native mountain people. Once at the Rainbow Mountain you will be amazed by its beauty and its colours. Breakfast, lunch and entrance fees are included in this tour.

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
  • This tour is not recommended to people with asthma, heart problems or high blood pressure
  • It is recommendable to spend at least two days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before going on this tour, in order to adjust to the high altitude

Children

  • Minimum age is 12 years

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Lunch, Breakfast
  • Age rule Minimum age is 12 years

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Rainbow Mountain Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #29 of 34€23510h4.85 (39)private
Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds€13610h4.98 (350)private
2-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with Exclusive Mountain Camps€4332 days5.0 (93)shared
4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay€8884 days5.0 (55)shared

Ranked #29 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 €235 per adult