Rainbow Mountain ValleyVerified
Description
A four-day guided trek from Cusco to Vinicunca, the mineral-striped ridge better known as Rainbow Mountain. The route is paced for acclimatisation, with two lower-altitude days in the Sacred Valley before the 5,036 m summit walk, so you reach the viewpoint rested rather than rushed.
Group sizes are capped at 12 walkers with a licensed mountain guide and a support horse on the ascent day. Hotel nights in Cusco, all ground transfers, park fees and three breakfasts are included.
Highlights
Summit the 5,036 m Vinicunca viewpoint with a licensed mountain guide
Two acclimatisation days in the Sacred Valley before the ascent
Small groups of 12 walkers, with support horses available on the climb
Itinerary
Day 1, Arrival in Cusco
25 May 2025, 04:45 AM
Airport transfer to your hotel in the San Blas quarter, followed by a short guided walk through Qorikancha and the artisan streets. The afternoon is kept light so you begin acclimatising to 3,400 m.
Day 2, Sacred Valley
26 May 2025, 07:30 AM
A full day at lower altitude visiting the agricultural terraces at Pisac and the salt pans at Maras, with lunch in Urubamba before returning to Cusco for an early night.
Day 3, Vinicunca & Red Valley
27 May 2025, 03:30 AM
Pre-dawn departure for the Phulawasipata trailhead. The 5 km ascent to the 5,036 m viewpoint takes around three hours at a steady pace, with an optional detour into the Red Valley on the descent.
Day 4, Sacsayhuamán & Departure
28 May 2025, 08:00 AM
A morning at the Sacsayhuamán ruins above the city, then free time in the San Pedro market before your airport transfer. Onward flights after 6:00 PM are recommended.
Includes & Excludes
Licensed mountain guide
Vinicunca park entrance fees
3 nights hotel in Cusco
Daily breakfast
All ground transfers
International flights
Travel insurance
Lunch and dinner
Support horse on ascent day
Tips and personal expenses
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Does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
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Jessie Alves
2 days ago
5.0Convenient Location!
The location was perfect for exploring the city, and the views from our room were breathtaking. It made our trip so much more enjoyable to stay somewhere central and scenic