Peru · Hiking

2-Day Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Tour from Cusco

2 Days Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

See the panoramic views of the Rainbow Mountains

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the seven colours mountain with its beautiful high-Andean landscapes
02 Explore a beautiful Andes lagoon on the route through Ausangate
03 Observe the striking scenery of the Red Valley near Ausangate
04 Visit a local community and enjoy a bath in the hot thermal waters

During this 2-day tour from Cusco, see the paradise of the gorgeous Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley on the road to Ausangate in the Peruvian Andes. Travel to this high-altitude landscape at more than 5,000 metres above sea level, where colourful mountain scenery, an Andes lagoon, and striking valley views await. The experience also includes time with a local community and a chance to enjoy the hot thermal waters.

Reach the seven colours mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Ausangate

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rainbow Mountain Journey from Cusco

Meet your Peruvian guide a day before departure to go through all the details of your tour.
Leave Cusco at 7:00 a.m. in your private car and head to Checacupe.
Continue to Pitumarca on a journey of about 3 hours.
Keep travelling along a rustic highway.
Start your walk towards the mountain, which takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes for a 1.5 km hike.
Reach the seven colours mountain, also known as Rainbow Mountain, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Visit the local community, where you can have a bath in the hot thermal waters.

Day 02

Ausangate, Andes Lagoon and Red Valley

Have breakfast in the morning.
Continue walking and then explore the beautiful Andes lagoon.
Observe the beauty of the Red Valley and Ausangate.
Have lunch and return to Cusco.
Arrive in Cusco at around 5:00 p.m.

Where this trip takes you

Rainbow Mountain, Red Valley, Andes lagoon

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cusco 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Spanish/English-speaking tour guide
Private transportation
Information consultation a day before the tour
Pick-up from your hotel
Round-trip private tourist transportation (15 or 20 people)
1 breakfast and 1 buffet lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available at no additional cost)
Tickets to the mountain and Red Valley
Professional Cusco tour guide