PERU · RED VALLEY
This is the shortlist worth sending to whoever you are travelling with: 15 red valley tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Early guided hike to Rainbow Mountain and optional Red Valley from Cusco with breakfast and buffet lunch, plus private or shared options.
“Had a fantastic day. Eduardo and Renato were our lovely guide and driver, super friendly, helpful and funny. Food was great. Got very lucky with the weather! Would highly recommend!”
Full day Rainbow Mountain trek from Cusco with breakfast, lunch, small group up to 18, optional Red Valley, guided and oxygen support.
“Great experience in the rainbow mountain and red valley with your guide Jonathan. The hike was manageable and rain gear was require as weather changed quickly. Highly recommended.”
Early 3am trek to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley from Cusco, with breakfast and buffet lunch, plus small-group guides and altitude support.
“10/10 experience Kristien and Vicky trekked with us to the top to make sure we didnt fall of the track, or if we needed oxygen, and very informative.”
Private Cusco day trip to Rainbow Mountain and optional Red Valley with early pickup, hearty breakfast, buffet lunch, and altitude safety gear.
“Fantastic experience, guide Vicky was incredibly kind and supportive. Well organised and great to beat the crowds and enjoy the spectacular views!”
Cusco guided day to Rainbow Mountain and optional Red Valley. Early pickup, long hike, bilingual guide, and breakfast plus lunch included.
“Totally worth the trip. It was an awesome day, the guide Wilfredo was so nice and I made some lifetime memories with the hike. Just go for it and book it! 😊”
Full-day small-group trek from Cusco to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, with breakfast, chef lunch, oxygen, and pickup.
“Our tour guide, Rosbel and our driver, David, took really good care of us when we started very early at 2:11 am, they prepared warm blankets, pillows and the van was very comfortable. Breakfast and lunch (amazing, almost the best meal I had in Peru) were provided for this tour. My husband and I were a little bit sick when we arrived at Rainbow Mountain, but our guide arranged horse riding for us and it saved us a lot of efforts. He helped us to climb onto the top to see the beautiful Rainbow Mountain. Be prepared for the most challenging climbing in your life. Also, huge thanks to our…”
Early Cusco pickup for Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, breakfast, lunch, and an optional Red Valley hike, with bilingual guide and altitude support.
“This company is fantastic! They offered breakfast and lunch, and their tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The mountain hike was not too difficult, but the high altitude presented some challenges. Overall, it was a great experience, thanks to the good service and guidance provided by Kantu peru tours and the guide "Gorky". I would recommend it to others looking for an enjoyable and informative trip.”
Cusco day trip to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain with early pickup, bilingual guides, breakfast and lunch, plus oxygen support.
“A fantastic tour with beautiful views and a great group atmosphere. The Kantu Peru Tours agency's organization was well done, and our guide David made the tour enjoyable, fun, and informative. He provided great support during the hike and created a comfortable atmosphere at each stop. It's clear he's well prepared and passionate about his work. I appreciate everything and would definitely consider doing more activities with you in the future. Thank you!”
Cusco full-day hike to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, with breakfast and lunch, oxygen, and a small bilingual group capped at 15.
“Escursione? Sostanzialmente è stato un servizio di transfer. Nessuna spiegazione dalla guida che non ci ha seguiti durante il tragitto. Inoltre, si è persa un turista causando un ora di ritardo a tutto il gruppo. Infine, non è stato dato il tempo per visitare la red valley.”
Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco with early pickup, breakfast, lunch, oxygen, walking sticks, and an optional Red Valley stop for different views.
“Our guide Jonathan made sure we were well prepared and safe throughout. He provided good informational points along the way. He also knew how long to wait for the fog to clear so we could see the mountain and the valley proper. The hike itself wasn't too difficult (for two 30 somethings in good shape, and compared to the 4 day Inca trail which we did prior to this hike). There are a few steep hills that you need to take slowly, but the hiking poles provided were a great help. The Red Valley add on is definitely worth the extra soles- a totally different and very stunning view with…”
Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley hike from Cusco with early pickup, chef breakfast and snacks, picnic-style lunch, and guided views.
“Our guide, Jose, our meals and the staff who helped prep everything — our entire experience was AMAZING. This was the best time we had during our trip. It could not have been better.”
ATV adventure from Cusco to Red Valley and Rainbow Mountain, with early pickup, breakfast, lunch, oxygen, and small-group guiding.
“This trip did not disappoint on scenery. We had an early start and the crew picked me up at my hotel at the scheduled time. The breakfast buffet was nothing special but at least we had something to eat to get our engines going. The fun really began once we arrived at the ATV location. They did a good job with explaining how to operate the ATV for those who had never ridden before and once everyone was comfortable, we were on our way. After passing thru the Red Valley we made it to Rainbow Mountain. It was a beautiful sight and the weather was perfect. A word to the…”
Cusco day trip to Rainbow Mountain with breakfast and lunch in Cusipata, guided hike to 5,220 m, wildlife, optional Red Valley.
“El desayuno y el almuerzo estuvieron bastante bien. En cuanto a la experiencia, aunque el clima no acompañó y no se pudiesen apreciar muy bien los colores de la montaña, mereció la pena completamente ya que los paisajes eran preciosos y el guía, Kevin, nos lo hizo muy fácil y ameno!”
Full-day guided hike from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, with breakfast, lunch, and air-conditioned transport.
“They picked us up from hotel around 3:30 AM in a minivan which had no space to keep legs. The shortest people in my group had trouble sitting in this uncomfortable van. They stopped at a local place for breakfast and lunch. The food was terrible and none of my group members liked it. The tour guide had no knowledge and didn't even guide us properly or answered our questions. The second guide Romario was way better than the actual guide Samuel. The only good part of the trip was the nature and second guide Romario who took care of us in our trek and made sure everyone is safe.…”
Ride ATVs toward Red Valley and Vinicunca, then hike to the Mountain of Colors, with meals, gear, and oxygen included on a long Cusco day.
“If the weather is bad/snowy then the rainbow colours might not be visible. It's a 13 hour trip. 3.40am pick up. It takes hours to get there. Breakfast and lunch are good. The quad bike part of the trip was great. The altitude can be a problem for some people.”
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