Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Hike – 2 Days / 1 Night
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2 days
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Experience Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley in a more complete and authentic way. This 2-day trek takes you beyond the classic day trip, through remote Andean landscapes, colorful mountains, turquoise lakes, glacier views, and peaceful trails with fewer crowds.
You’ll hike near the sacred Ausangate Mountain, walk alongside llamas and alpacas, and connect with local Andean communities along the route. It’s the perfect short adventure for travelers who want stunning scenery, culture, and a real high-Andean trekking experience.
Highlights
- Visit Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca
- Explore the stunning Red Valley
- Trek through the Vilcanota Mountain Range
- Hike near Ausangate, Cusco’s most sacred mountain
- See turquoise lakes, glaciers, red valleys, llamas, and alpacas
- Enjoy a less-crowded alternative route
- Connect with local Andean communities
Thông tin khác
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Solo travelers are welcome and can join shared groups. No minimum participants required. Most departures are guaranteed.
Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Chính sách hủy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cần Quan Tâm
Cusco - Pitumarca - Quesiuno - Puka Pass - Anantapata - Warmisaya Pass - Surineqocha
Lưu Trú
Overnight at Surineqocha Campsite
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Cusco
Your adventure begins early in the morning with a departure from Cusco to Quesiuno, where you’ll enjoy an energizing breakfast before starting your hike.
Pitumarca
Trek through scenic Andean valleys with incredible views of the towering Ausangate, surrounded by alpacas and local communities. You’ll ascend to Abra Puka Pass (4,870 m / 15,977 ft) before continuing to Anantapata for lunch.
In the afternoon, reach the highest point of the day at Warmisaya Pass (4,985 m / 16,355 ft), where you’ll catch your first glimpse of Rainbow Mountain.
Nevado Ausangate
End the day with a descent to your campsite at Surineqocha, where you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night under the clear Andean sky.
Surineqocha - Rainbow Mountain, Vinincunca - Red Valley - Llacto - Cusco
Đồ ăn và uống
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Nevado Ausangate
Start your day early with coca tea and breakfast at camp.
Rainbow Mountain Peru
Then, hike for approximately 2 hours to reach Rainbow Mountain (5,100 m / 16,732 ft), where you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Ausangate and the surrounding Andes.
Continue toward the Red Valley (5,050 m / 16,568 ft), a unique and less-visited landscape known for its striking red formations and dramatic scenery.
Finally, descend to Llacto, where you’ll enjoy lunch before boarding your private transportation
Private transportation will take you comfortably to the city of Cusco
Bao gồm
High-quality camping tents
Pre-departure briefing
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Experienced Mountain Guide
Sleeping bag, Sleeping pillow and Backpack rain cover
Dinner
Private transport and transfers during the tour
Muleteer team and pack animals
Trekking poles with rubber tips (pair)
Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb)
Ausangate trek, Rainbow mountain and red valley entrance fee
Personal hygiene items such as soap and a small towel
Camping Equipment (tents, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, tables, and chairs)
Morning tea and daily happy hour
Satellite phone, oxygen supply, and first aid kit available at all times
Meals not mentioned (dinner on Day 2)
Clothing and personal hiking equipment
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Gratuities (Optional)
Điểm đón
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Tùy chọn
Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Hike – 2 Days / 1 Night
Pickup included
Đánh giá
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One of a kind
rachellG7819EE,3 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my aunt signed up for the 2 day Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley trek. It was a difficult.hike due to the elevation, but our guide Ruben, was very supportive and helpful. The food, cooked by Alex, was delicious and plentiful. Grigorio helped us out when we were tired, by taking us up some of the steeper parts of the trail via horseback. We saw alpaca, llamas, chinchillas, ducks, and the landscape was stunning.
What a ride!
Vacationer636434,28 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Overall, Salkantay offers carefully-planned treks with top-notch equipment and staff. We foolishly picked an extremely challenging itinerary for our first attempt at Andes hiking. We reached altitudes close to 16,000 feet and nighttime temperature was about 32F. Our guide Ruben was very patient with our frequent rest stops and provided coca and oxygen as well as lots of encouragement. Horseman Giulito (sp?) gave us a few rides on our friend Juanito at some of the steepest places at the highest altitude. Alex cooked delicious and abundant food. To reach the top and see the Rainbow Mountain and know that we made it was exhilarating. What a ride!
Salkantay Trekking
W2955XRmeganm,17 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Salkantay Trekking was an incredible company to use for our trek! We explored the peaks surrounding Ausangate Glacier and camped close to the base of Rainbow Mountain, which made us one of the first to arrive to Rainbow Mountain the 2nd morning! Ruben, our guide, was phenomenal, set an appropriate pace and was stopping often to let us catch our breath (hello altitude) and check in on how we were doing! The food served was incredible and the entire team greeted us with smiles at every step! I would highly recommend Salkantay and Ruben!
An Unforgettable Experience
A122DFmicaelaf,20 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We did the two day rainbow mountain and Ausangate trek with Marco as our guide and Elzban as our chef. We could not have asked for a better team or experience. The views and mountains were stunning. You get to experience being in the Andes with almost nobody around. And you get to rainbow mountain before any other crowds come. It was unforgettable being able to be out there in the quiet and solitude and enjoy the views with knowledgeable and wonderful locals. Would recommend to everyone to do this experience!!
Ricardo is awesome!
985sammanthab,7 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00So I actually did the 9 day Andean Explorer so I visited other archeological sites outside of the 5 day trek. I went to Rainbow Mountain and The Red Valley as well. For those explorations, my guide was Ricardo with Salkantay Trekking. Ricardo is amazing. He’s constantly smiling, is super helpful and patient, and has a wealth of knowledge about the places we visited and the world around us. We had some great conversations about plants and our connections to nature. Ricardo made this whole experience even better. Highly recommend requesting Ricardo for all of your small explorations with Salkantay. He’s awesome
Gf said it was most beautiful thing she saw in her life. And she seen me
seanmD8497OT,4 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Red valley is crazy cool. Its the rare gem of peru. Ricardo answered all my questions and was super knowledgeable. Thank you Ricardo!
Stunning trek and first to visit Rainbow Mt
Navigator62783658791,3 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The landscape is just breathtaking, literally and figuratively!! Couldn't recommend this tour more, especially with Guide Javier and Cook Julio! What a trip!!
An amazing trek to experience Rainbow Mountain that you will be so glad you did!
Cortney M,20 thg 10, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Our 2 day trek to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley did not disappoint. The views were stunning the entire way, and we reached Rainbow Mountain before the crowds so we were truly able to really enjoy it. Our guide Jackson was awesome! Very knowledgeable, and made sure we took our time ascending as the elevation on this trek is quite high, and the altitude can be a little challenging. We camped on the mountain, and while it’s chilly at night at this altitude, every last detail was thought of to make sure we stayed warm and comfortable. We were provided amazing full course meals, and snacks, and all of our belongings that needed to be carried by the horseman handled with care. It’s a very special way to experience Rainbow Mountain, and I highly recommend this trek.
Alpacas, Alpacas and You
olab9407,16 thg 10, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I have no words to express how much I loved this experience. It's probably my favorite trek of all (mostly because how secluded and far away from civilisation you are but also because of herds of alpacas going with you). The views are absolutely breathtaking and I can't begin to describe how amazed I constantly was. The first day feels like walking through "red valley viewpoint", it's just so much more. I did this trek in the beginning of September and nights in the tent were already really cold. The altitude is no joke though - I was pretty well aclimitized as I spend a couple of days in Cusco and also did 5day Salkantay trek and I still didn't feel well. My guide was amazing and he helped me get through it, he always had an oxygen tank available for me (especially at night) but even more important, he offered a lot of mental support. I couldn't eat much but we had plenty of food that was really delicious. No toilets; we got a small water heater to sleeping bag that helped with cold. It was pretty hardcore but I would do it all over again; you get so close to Ausangate mountain and its just absolutely stunning. Despite challenging conditions, they really ensure we have everything we need and we can enjoy the experience. If you can get through the altitude, definitely recommended! It also gets you to Rainbow Mt early in the morning before crowds (and trust me, you don't want to be waiting in line for hours to get a picture, once you're barely breathing up there)
Superb experience
Z553OUtomb,5 thg 10, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun hike. Our tour leader, Edgar, was amazing. He was super accommodating and supportive. Would highly recommend.
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