Rainbow Mountain: Private Sunrise Adventure

Embark on a private guided tour to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, starting from Cusco at 4 am. Avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the mountains.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vinicunca - You will be picked up from your hotel at 4:00 AM, and we will drive for approximately 3 hours to the trailhead where our hike to Rainbow Mountain begins. We will arrive before the large groups, allowing us to enjoy the stunning views without the crowds.
    Afterward, we will descend to the base of Rainbow Mountain and take an additional…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Meals
  • Bottled water
  • Professional experienced tour guide
  • Oxygen & First aid kit in case is needed
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

As this is an entirely private experience, you have the flexibility to decide when your day begins. Departures are available from 2:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Early Departure (2:30 — 5:00 AM) — Arrive at Rainbow Mountain before anyone else for complete solitude. Experience the sunrise over the Andes, offering the most dramatic lighting for photography. Ideal…

Location
Vinicunca
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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H1651fvlucianof
Apr 24, 2026
Enjoyable - Very good experience. The guide Alex is the bus driver were very helpful kind. Alex helped us a lot and gave us great advice
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Z4372zpelizabetht
Apr 20, 2026
More than 5 stars!! - We had an AMAZING experience with Alex and Alex on the Rainbow mountain trip! They picked us up from the hotel and immediately handed us lunch boxes with snacks and water. They also gave us blankets for the ride! We stopped at a beautiful restaurant half way there to use the restroom , grab coffee and put in lunch orders. The restaurant bathroom was spotless and included toilet paper. We carried on to the mountain, we used horses for the way up, but Alex was right there beside us the entire way. When we arrived to the top, there were vendors and places to relax. Alex took Awesome photos of us! We couldn't have captured better pictures ourselves! We ventured back down the mountain on foot. It was a much easier treck going down. When we arrived back to the van, both Alex the driver and Alex the tour guide were waiting with hot face towels and hot tea!! This was wonderful, because we were freezing at this point. Next stop was back at the restaurant where we had ordered ahead. Our meal was 5 STAR and INCLUDED with the trip. The meal was nothing short of incredible! We ate, and got back on the road. I wish I could give this experience 10 stars! We have been on many tours and this was by far the best experience .
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Travel710747
Apr 9, 2026
Amazing - We went with Elisban and Alex on tour and they were amazing. So many personal touches to make it the best experience for us. Blankets in the car, tea and fresh hot towels when the hike finished and a musical ending and thats just a fraction of it. Recommend!!!
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D2820anethanb
Apr 9, 2026
AMAZING - Great experience! Elisvan was a great tour guide and took his time getting us up the mountain. Alex was an amazing driver as well!
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Ntg9qq
Mar 31, 2026
Excellent Tour even if you don’t speak spanish! - Ronaldo was a superb guide! He is very good at making sure we all were safe, comfortable and informed of each step of the tour before we experienced it. Very good english, too. Alex was the most skillful driver in unexpected circumstances and provided hot tea after the return. Would certainly recommend each of them very highly.
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676racquels
Mar 31, 2026
MUST DO IN CUSCO - Ronald was the best guide and this was the best experience. It beyond exceeded my expectations. From the pick up at our Airbnb to rainbow mountain was excellent. And Ronald made the trip extra special and made sure everyone in our group was having a positive experience. Don’t hesitate to- this experience is a must.
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Wideload11
Mar 25, 2026
Excellent tour company - Excellent Driver and guide both Alex. Good lunch and snacks however sadly food was cold and it was a very cold day
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849sharonr
Mar 24, 2026
Great Guide & Company - What an amazing very professional experience this was. A beautiful snack pack was prepared for a breakfast filled with nutritious delicious food and water for our journey. Part way up we stopped and a local bread was purchased which was shared amongst us was utterly delicious. When we got there I hired a horse and our guide was just perfect for us all helping us get up to the top of rainbow Mountain. The weather wasn't on our side, however we all made it. The three course meal that we were served on the way back down was delicious. I highly recommend this company.
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Ty401
Mar 22, 2026
Great view of the rainbow mountain - Hiking Rainbow Mountain was one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. The altitude is no joke, but reaching the summit and seeing those vibrant mineral layers felt like being on another planet. The 360-degree views of the Andes are absolutely breathtaking. It’s a tough climb, but 100% worth the effort!
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Daichiy2026
Mar 22, 2026
Views that can only be seen in Peru - It was so beautiful. It was a tough climb, but it was a good experience.
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From $179
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).