Rainbow Mountain And Red Valley

Itinerary: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Full Day Tour

01. Cusco to Cusipata: Breakfast and Scenic Drive Your adventure begins early! We will pick you up from your hotel between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to start a 2-hour drive toward the south of Cusco. Our first stop is the village of Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious local breakfast to gain the energy needed for the trek.

02. Phulawasipata: The Trailhead After breakfast, we continue for another hour to Phulawasipata (4,626 m / 15,177 ft). This is the official trailhead. Here, the landscape transforms into high-altitude tundra. As we begin the 1.5 to 2-hour uphill hike, you’ll witness the daily life of the local Andean people in their traditional clothing, alongside herds of Alpacas, Llamas, and if you are lucky, wild Vicuñas.

03. The Summit: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Upon reaching the summit of Vinicunca (5,020 m / 16,469 ft), you will be rewarded with a breathtaking 360-degree view of the "Mountain of Seven Colors." You will have plenty of free time to rest, take photos, and soak in the majesty of the Ausangate glacier in the distance.

04. The Red Valley Experience: A Unique Descent To make your trip unforgettable, we descend via the Red Valley. This route is famous for its vibrant crimson soil and surreal landscapes. Since fewer tourists take this path, it offers a more peaceful and "off-the-beaten-path" experience. This downhill trek takes approximately 2.5 hours until we reach our transportation in Phulawasipata.

05. Return to Cusco After the hike, we head back to Cusipata for a well-deserved, comforting lunch. Finally, we return to Cusco, arriving between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Due to local traffic regulations, we will drop you off one block from the Main Square (Plaza de Armas).