Private Tour

Private Full Day Tour

Private Tour

Main details:

  • Duration: 12 hours

  • Private experience

  • From 2 - 12 people

  • English/Spanish speaking guide

Have any questions?

You can contact us regarding any questions you have about this tour or Rainbow Mountain in general.

Overview

Start time:

03:30AM (early departure to beat the crowds!)

End time:

3:00PM

Pick up location

We pick you up at your hotel/hostel. If at an Airbnb, please choose your nearest pickup point in our system. We will also drop you off there once the tour is over.

Price:

  • 2-3 people: $119 per person
  • 4-5 people: $109 per person
  • 6-8 people: $99 per person
  • 9-12 people: $89 per person
  • Book in advance as tours tend to sell out fast!
  • If you’re in Cusco and want more info, visit our office in San Blas (details below)

Experience an exclusive service while discovering the beautiful Rainbow Mountain in this Full Day Private Tour. This tour has been designed so that you and your group have a stress-free hike with personalized attention from our local expert guides sharing their vast knowledge accumulated over the years. Beat the crowds and fall in love with the spectacular Vinicunca!

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Itinerary

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What’s included

  • Entrance to Cusipata
  • Entrance to Rainbow Mountain
  • Pick-up AND drop-off to your hotel/hostel in the center of Cusco.
  • Private transport according to the number of travelers
  • Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
  • 1 simple breakfast / 1 buffet lunch (vegetarian option available)
  • Entrance to the park
  • First aid kit
  • Oxygen tanks for emergencies
  • Walking sticks

What’s not included

  • Entrance to Red Valley – 20 soles (optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Saddle horse (if required)
  • Rain poncho

GOOD to know...

Red Valley has become a traveler favorite, with many mentioning it’s a MUST-DO on your trip. Make sure to add it on!

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What to bring

  • Passport
  • Trekking shoes
  • Water
  • Small backpack
  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
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Important information

  • It is recommended to not take part in the trek if over 60 years of age or in poor physical conditions. Due to the high altitude and steep climbing, it can be dangerous for your health. Other tour operators won’t tell you this, so be very careful.
  • The tour operates as normal during December, January, and February, however occasionally visibility may be limited due to the changeable weather.
  • Minimum age: 10 years old – must have parents’ permission
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Cancellation policy

WARNING: When being picked up, check with the guide to ensure your name is on their list. Many local companies go to hostels and try to persuade you to go on their tour

Cancellation or changes to this tour:

CHANGES: Any changes to the tour date need to be done before 6:00 pm the day before the tour begins.

NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel the day prior to the tour before 6:00 pm (Lima time) or earlier, a 10% administration fee (+ the card fee) will apply. After this time, there is a 100% no-show or cancellation fee. For cancellations or changes to your tour please email bookings@rainbowmountaintravels.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

I cannot find my accommodation listed in the operator pick up locations when making my booking. What should I select?

This operator only offers pick-ups from the hotel and hostel accommodation listed, this covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area. They do not provide pick-ups or drop-offs at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals etc. Select an alternative close by and be ready there for pick-up at the time on your booking confirmation

Can I rent a horse during this trek?

Yes, you can rent a horse for 90 soles approx for approximately 3 hours, but there are some parts that you will need to walk (approx. 20 to 40 minutes). If you want to hire a horse, you will need to inform the guide at the beginning of the tour and it is subject to availability. It is not possible to reserve a horse in advance, it must be done the day of the tour.

Will I have problems with altitude sickness on this tour?

Altitude sickness can catch many travellers a little bit off guard. Not everyone gets sick in high altitudes, and it is difficult to predict who is likely to be badly affected by it. For most people, it is nothing more than a headache and a dizzy sensation that diminishes over a short period of time, 1 to 2 days for most people. If you want to limit your chances of getting sick, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, do not fly directly into high altitude – proceed slowly, allowing your body time to acclimatise as you ascend gradually. However, for many that is not possible, so it’s important to drink lots of water, and to slow down! This sounds simple, but both of these things are very important. Your body is struggling because you don’t have enough oxygen, so avoiding any strenuous activity is a good idea. Chew some coca leaves – the native people of South America have been chewing coca for centuries, thanks to its ability to alleviate mild altitude sickness symptoms. Coca leaves can be bought in any supermarket, and even souvenir shops or street stalls. Take altitude sickness pills (Soroche): these are sold over the counter all over Peru and Bolivia, and are just a few dollars. If you are flying straight into altitude over 2500meters without spending any time at an intermediate elevation, and you’re worried about getting sick, you can ask your doctor for more specific and stronger altitude sickness medication in advance. In the rare case that your symptoms are more severe than a headache and mild dizziness, you should descend in altitude and seek medical assistance.

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OFFICIAL OPERATOR

Private Tour

Main details:

  • Duration: 12 hours

  • Private experience

  • From 2 - 12 people

  • English/Spanish speaking guide

Have any questions?

You can contact us regarding any questions you have about this tour or Rainbow Mountain in general.