Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 30 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch worth booking?
Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch is a 12-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $25 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 30 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (30)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Exploring a lesser-known destination like the Red Valley is sure to add a touch of adventure to the experience. The exclusivity of having the trail just for your group will undoubtedly make the experience even more speci
What you get
- buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, water
- Professional trilingual guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
- hiking poles
- round trip transportation from cusco
- Medical kit or first aid kit
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Exploring a lesser-known destination like the Red Valley is sure to add a touch of adventure to the experience. The exclusivity of having the trail just for your group will undoubtedly make the experience even more special. And if travelers prefer the Red Valley over the colorful mountain, that says a lot about the beauty and unique charm of this place! . Red valley + rainbow mountain Cusco excursion. . The hidden treasure road, red valley. . Includes round trip transportation . Includes breakfast, buffet lunch.
What's included
Included
- buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, water
- Professional trilingual guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
- hiking poles
- round trip transportation from cusco
- Medical kit or first aid kit
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- tip
- emergency horse
- rainbow mountain ticket
What you'll see and do
Cusipata
You will be picked up from the hotel between 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. and then take a 2-hour trip to cusipata where you will have breakfast. Then we will continue our route until we reach the red valley (4750 m.a.s.l.) where we will get ready to walk. First it will be about 11⁄2 to 2 hours of climbing.
Pass by without stopping
This path will be more special because we may be one of the only groups on this route. This time for the Red Valley, the name is due to the special pigmentation of the earth, which has a reddish color due to the abundant amount of minerals. where we can see beautiful landscapes with many mountains covered with snow, local people with typical costumes of the area and llama and alpaca breeders, in addition to the beautiful high-Andean landscape of the Vilcanota mountain range, we walk through the red valley in 2 hours to arrive to rainbow mountain
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Vinicunca Mountain
Your guide will describe how the Andean mountain ranges formed and history, legends, after explanation we will begin to descend. For the same place we will have the opportunity to appreciate the red valley twice. until we reach (Phulllawasipata) where our transport will be waiting to take us to enjoy a well-deserved and delicious lunch.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Cusco
Then we will take our mobility to return to Cusco (arrival between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m.) we finish the tour to a street of the Plaza de Armas for traffic reasons.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Chaska Andina Travel
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 30 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
6 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
30 verified traveler reviews for Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The mountain is...
The mountain is beautiful, but unfortunately I didn’t get to do the Red Valley hike, as I was the only one in the group who booked Red Valley + Rainbow Mountain (everyone else just booked Rainbow Mountain), so I was told that the “Red Valley route is closed”.
via Viator
Amazing area and an awesome add-on to your rainbow mountain experience
The Red Valley is a hidden gem next to Rainbow Mountain, with awesome views of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Samuel showed us around and in addition taught us so much about the animals living in the area and about how his Inca heritage relates to this place. Can definitely recommend, though make sure you are well acclimatized by doing some other high-altitude hikes first. That way you will get most out if the experience!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome experience and awesome pictures and videos
This was a great tour, Samuel has a lot of experience and knew the best spots to take pictures with out having to wait in line. Talking about photos, we were impressed on the awesome pictures he was able to take from us. The hike is short but do to the altitude it makes it really hard. We never felt pressure form our guide he will wait for us to recover and would tell us to go at our own pace Samuel has a great knowledge which he was really excited to shared with us. He was also genuinely interested in our culture so we had a great chat about both cultures.
via Tripadvisor
Unsafe and unprofessional
The tour was highly critizable and it did not live up to the decription on Tripadvisor at all. The so-called guide did not guide at all. He barely spoke 3 sentences on the entire tour. We were picked up 1 hour later than scheduled. When we finally arrived to the Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, the guide rushed us to walk fast, and he did not walk with us at all. He just pointed out which way to walk, and then he left. He did not tell a single fact on the entire tour and he just showed us photos on his phone of the different viewpoints - he did not show us any of them, which led the group to missing out on more of them and even getting lost. It felt very unsafe and unprofessional. It would have been nice with at least some guidance on how to handle the altitude and the symptoms. On our way back to Cusco, the guide was very busy making stops for picking up his girlfriend, dropping her off and shopping for fruits. The guide jumped off the bus 1 hour before arriving to Cusco and left us with the bus driver who could not speak a single word in English. The minivan was a disaster. It was old and very dirty. Only 10 minutes after leaving Cusco, we had to stop for gas and a flat tire. There were no functioning seatbelts, which combined with very dangerous mountain driving, is highly critizable. The engine stopped functioning two times uphill on the narrow mountain roads, and on our way home, all of us had to help pushing the van to start again.
via Tripadvisor
Away from touristic path (as much as possible)
Couldn’t recommend more reaching Vinicunca through the red valley instead of the super touristic direct path. Way more challenging, way more rewarding. Shoutout to our guides to be extra caring with those experiencing altitude sickness!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $25 to $27
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 30 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 12-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch?
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Around 11 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Rainbow Mountain Tour, Red Valley and Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco, Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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