Top 15 Red Valley Tours

1.Rainbow Mountain Tour and Red Valley Hike (Optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 149 reviews · from $29Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for Vinicunca, a high-altitude hike to the mountain’s colored slopes, with breakfast, buffet lunch, transport and a Spanish- and English-speaking guide included. The ascent takes about 1.5 hours at your own pace. David, Fredy, Joel, Edgar and Gorky have guided groups here, though your assigned guide may differ. Check current access before booking: visits are temporarily limited.

“The mountain trip was amazing. Despite our initial concerns about the walk being challenging, it turned out to be surprisingly easy and enjoyable. Our guide was great, and the agency provided excellent attention and care.”

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2.Full-Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Leave Cusco early for Rainbow Mountain at 5,036 meters, then continue toward the Red Valley, where the red slopes and Ausangate views reward the extra effort. The small-group tour includes transport, breakfast, lunch, oxygen, and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Red Valley and Rainbow Mountain entrance fees cost extra.

“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.”

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3.Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Tour with picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $190Top rated

Leave Cusco before dawn for Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, with a local guide and a chef-prepared breakfast at the trailhead. Hike for about two hours, then add a 30-minute walk to Red Valley before lunch and the ride back. Transport, meals, water, and admission are included; the group is capped at 15.

“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.”

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4.Full Day Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley View Point Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $98

Travel from Cusco by air-conditioned minivan, then hike to Vinicunca and, if you have the stamina, continue for about two extra hours to Red Valley. Breakfast, lunch, a guide, and hotel pickup are included; both entrance fees and hotel drop-off are not. Groups are capped at 15, and the minimum age is 18.

“This was such a cool tour! The sites were amazing and the guides knew all the best spots for photos. Both guides had great personalities that made the tour a lot of fun. We especially had fun with Stephen, since we ended up hiking with him to the red valley. That was worth the extra hike. It was not as crowded as the rainbow mountain hike but still an awesome view. The buffet breakfasts and lunches had good food as well!”

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5.Mountain of colors and red valley on ATVs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · 11 hours · from $68

Leave Cusco before dawn for an ATV ride through the Red Valley and a walk to Rainbow Mountain, with views of Ausangate and Andean villages along the way. Breakfast and lunch are included, as are transport, a guide, helmet, fuel, and oxygen. Guide names have included Dani, Samuel, Edgar, Beto, and Juan Carlos, though your guide will depend on the departure.

“The guides were amazing, very knowledgeable and helpful in every way. Tougher than anticipated. Make sure you’re acclimated to the elevation before going. Beautiful views and the ATV’s were a lot of fun. Great way to see the valley. Pictures don’t do justice - it’s gorgeous. So worth it.”

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6.Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley Hike – 2 Days / 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $415

Set out from Cusco before dawn for a two-day trek through Ausangate country, with a night at Surinecocha and early access to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley. Expect high-altitude walking, camp meals, and a small group of up to 12. Marco is one guide associated with the trip; confirm who will lead your departure.

“Ausangate mountain and the rainbow mountain were both very impressive. Our tour guide, Marco, was great and the food was amazing”

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7.Peru: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley View Point Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 14 hours · from $89

Leave Cusco for a small-group, 14-hour trip to Vinicunca and Red Valley. You’ll travel to the trailhead at 4,626 meters, hike to the 5,020-meter summit, and see alpacas, llamas, glacial lagoons and local daily life. Breakfast, lunch, transport, poles and oxygen are included; entrance fees are extra.

“Amazing views of rainbow valley, glaciers and the red valley addition was fantastic - really recommend adding this Highly recommend this company as it was a small group, we were the 3rd van to arrive (so avoided the crowds at the photo stops & lookouts) and our guide Rueben tailored a brilliant red valley hike for us (there are options depending on speed and how you're feeling) Brilliant day, don't be put off by the long bus (it's a pretty drive) or the elevation - just take your time :-)”

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8.Private Tour Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley + LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $130

Leave Cusco around 4 a.m. for a private, 12 to 13-hour outing to Red Valley and Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. You’ll climb from about 4,750 meters, with a guide explaining the Andean peaks and local traditions. Breakfast, buffet lunch, water and hiking poles are included; the Rainbow Mountain ticket is not. Guides such as Samuel have been praised for adjusting the pace and helping with photos.

“Couldn’t recommend more reaching Vinicunca through the red valley instead of the super touristic direct path. Way more challenging, way more rewarding. Shoutout to our guides to be extra caring with those experiencing altitude sickness!”

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9.Full Day Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley | PRIVATE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 10 hours · from $149

Set your own pickup time for a private day trip from Cusco to Vinicunca, the 5,030-meter Rainbow Mountain. A bilingual guide leads the high-altitude hike and can teach you Quechua words along the way. Breakfast and lunch are included; the optional Red Valley walk costs 20 soles extra.

“Fantastic trekking and beautiful views. Our guide Rubens was very friendly and understanding, and our driver Edi drove carefully. We highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Tour with Picnic meals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $198

Leave Cusco at 4:30 am for a guided hike to Rainbow Mountain and the quieter Red Valley, with breakfast and lunch prepared by cooks along the way. The route climbs above 16,000 feet, so plan time to acclimate. Guides have included Katie, Sutta, and Tom, though your assigned guide may differ.

“My tour with Sutta was amazing! He was patient and understanding with people in our group that was struggling with the altitude while making sure even people who were ahead were also okay. Also, the food before and after the trip was the best food I had with any tour and potentially some of the best food I had in Peru. This trip is worth the splurge, and after taking Tia couple who used this tour for the Inca trail, I plan to exclusively use Trexperience for any other future tours in Peru. They truly go above and beyond, and it is worth the money.”

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11.Mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca and the Red Valley (optional)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 13 hours · from $23

Leave Cusco before dawn for Vinicunca, the striped Rainbow Mountain, on a guided 7-kilometer round-trip hike above 4,800 meters. The day includes breakfast in Cusipata, a buffet lunch, transport, and a bilingual guide. Red Valley access is optional and costs extra. Guides on past departures have included Moises Luna, Karin, and Romario.

“Ha sido toda una experiencia sobretodo subir casi muero pero me fui despasito y nuestro guía fue como un Ángel de la Guarda (Moises Luna) estuvo muy al pendiente de que todos lográramos subir. Encima nos tocó un día extraordinario muy luminoso”

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12.Full Day tour to Rainbow mountain and Red Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Leave Cusco around 4 AM for a full day at Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the high-altitude hike, with breakfast and a buffet lunch in Cusipata. Red Valley adds a striking, less-crowded stop, but its entrance fee is extra. Guide Maribel has been praised for practical hiking advice, though your guide may differ.

“One of the best ways to explore the Rainbow Mountain and its impressive landscapes, as well as the red valley, is by hiring the services of a travel agency and we were not wrong when hiring ours. The trip went better than expected, breakfast and lunch were abundant and exquisite. Our guide was very helpful at all times and was very attentive to our needs. I recommend this agency 100%”

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13.Rainbow Mountain Tour with Meals & Red Valley Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Leave Cusco before dawn for Vinicunca, the high-altitude Mountain of Seven Colors. This one-day tour includes hotel pickup, breakfast, a bilingual English- or Spanish-speaking guide, and buffet lunch. You can add the quieter Red Valley walk or rent a horse for the climb. Allow for long drives and a demanding hike at about 5,200 meters.

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14.One day tour to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley (optional)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Travel from Cusco into the Vilcanota Range for a guided day hike to Rainbow Mountain, near sacred Ausangate. The $25 tour includes round-trip transport, breakfast, lunch, walking sticks, and a bilingual guide. Edwin, one guide praised for helping with photos, led a group of about 15. Red Valley is an option if you pay its entrance fee.

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15.7 Colors Mountain Tour + Red Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews

Leave Cusco before dawn for Vinicunca, the Andes’ famous striped mountain near Ausangate, then continue on foot to Red Valley. The private-group trip includes transport, an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, breakfast and lunch in Cusipata, trekking poles, and listed entry fees. Expect a demanding high-altitude hike and roughly six hours of bus travel.

“They did not include the tour to red valley. They wanted us to pay an extra 30 soles when the entrance was already included in this coupon. On the recommendation of our guide we did not go up to the next viewpoint since he told us we would only see snow, however looking at photos of colleagues from that same day the view was spectacular.”

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