Rainbow Mountain Tours: compare 6 options from US$ 75

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Rainbow Mountain: Afternoon Hike & Quiet Viewpoints from Cusco

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Rainbow Mountain: Afternoon Hike & Quiet Viewpoints from Cusco★ 4.94 (909) · 11h–12hfromUS$ 89View ›

Best priceCusco: Rainbow Mountain 8AM Hike & Breakfast Included★ 4.66 (760) · from US$ 85

Top ratedCusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley ATV Tour★ 5.00 (44) · from US$ 75

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Cusco: Machu Picchu Train & Rainbow Mountain 2-Day Trek

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Cusco: Machu Picchu Train & Rainbow Mountain 2-Day Trek★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (86)2dYou're picked up before dawn on day one for a train ride to Machu Picchu, a two-hour guided tour of the ruins, and free time to explore. Day two starts even earlier with a three-hour van ride to Rainbow Mountain, a 3.5-hour trek to 16,520 feet, an hour at the summit, and a traditional lunch before returning to Cusco by late afternoon. All transport, entrance fees, guide, and meals on the mountain day are included; you arrange one night's accommodation between the tours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain without arranging trains, buses, entrance fees, or timing the two sites yourself — the back-to-back schedule and included transport compress two major hikes into two days and remove the logistics from your hands.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 795View ›

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley 2-Day Trek

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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley 2-Day Trek★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (42)2dYou hike from Cusco through remote Andean valleys to Rainbow Mountain at 5,100 meters, spending one night at a high-altitude campsite with your guide, a muleteer team, and pack animals carrying the gear. You see Ausangate Mountain, walk past llamas and alpacas, pass through local communities, and explore the less-visited Red Valley the next morning before returning to Cusco by private transport. The trek includes camping equipment, all meals, entrance fees, and a satellite phone with oxygen on standby.Is it for me?This trek suits travelers who want to see Rainbow Mountain without the day-trip rush and are willing to spend a night at altitude to do it properly. The fixed itinerary and included guide, meals, and gear mean you don't arrange logistics yourself—you just show up acclimatized and ready to walk.fromUS$ 415View ›

Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Private Trek & Breakfast

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Cusco: Rainbow Mountain Private Trek & Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (39)10hYou're picked up from your hotel before sunrise and driven into the high Andes for a private trek to Rainbow Mountain's painted slopes. The hike takes about an hour to reach the 14,000-foot viewpoint, where your guide explains the mineral geology while you take in the 360-degree view of snow peaks and colored ridges. Breakfast and lunch are included, along with trekking poles, oxygen bottles, and hotel return by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rainbow Mountain without arranging your own transport, timing the hike, or figuring out where to eat — the fixed schedule and private guide mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled, which is what makes a full day in the high Andes manageable.Free cancellationfromUS$ 258View ›

Rainbow Mountain Tours — what to know before booking

This guide compares 6 bookable options for Rainbow Mountain Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 75. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 1,880 traveler reviews.

Most options last half a day or longer. 4 of the 6 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Rainbow Mountain Tours cost?

Prices start at US$ 75. There are 6 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 4 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Rainbow Mountain: Afternoon Hike & Quiet Viewpoints from Cusco is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 909 reviews.