Rainbow Mountain 2-Day Trek: Explore Vinicunca & Red Valley

Embark on the ultimate Rainbow Mountain 2‑Day Trek Peru adventure from Cusco, an unforgettable Peru Highlands Hiking & Trekking Tour that combines the spectacular beauty of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain with the striking Red Valley Hiking Tour Cusco. This 2 Day Rainbow Mountain Trekking Tour offers a balanced mix of scenic landscapes, high‑altitude trekking, Andean wildlife, and cultural encounters, making it one of the most iconic multi‑day hikes in Peru.

 Tour Overview

Our Rainbow Mountain Trek with Red Valley 2 Days experience begins early in Cusco with transportation to the trailhead, followed by a spectacular hike through pristine highland valleys. Over two days you’ll trek through emerald pastures and rugged Andean terrain, camp under the stars, and reach the vivid Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour 2 Days viewpoint at sunrise — a vista that rivals any natural wonder in South America. From here, continue your journey into the surreal Red Valley Hiking Tour Cusco, where red‑hued slopes and dramatic rock formations offer incredible photo‑ops without the usual crowds.

 Why Choose This Trek

• Iconic Two‑Day Adventure: Designed for hikers who want more immersion and less rush, this Vinicunca & Red Valley Trek from Cusco spreads the adventure over two days, allowing better acclimatization and time to explore.

• Breathtaking Landscapes: Reach up to 5,200 m and see vibrant mineral‑rich strata at Rainbow Mountain plus the deep ochre tones of the Red Valley.

• Cultural & Natural Encounters: Walk through rural Andean communities, spot llamas and alpacas grazing, and witness traditional mountain life.

• Camping Under the Stars: Enjoy an authentic high‑altitude camping night with comfortable equipment and local guides.

• Perfect for Active Travelers: A moderate to challenging trek for those seeking a memorable outdoor experience in the Andean highlands of Peru.

   Highlights

• Early morning trek to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) before most visitors arrive.

• Extensive exploration of the Red Valley, a lesser‑visited highlight of the region.

• Stunning panoramic views of the Andes and snow‑capped peaks like Ausangate.

• Small‑group trekking for a personalized and immersive wilderness experience.

Rainbow Mountain 2‑Day Trek Peru – Vinicunca & Red Valley

On the first day of your Rainbow mountain adventure, we will pick you up at your hotel at 4:00am and drive 3 hours to the trailhead. While packing up our gear near the trailhead, our chef will be preparing a hot breakfast to get you fueled up for the hike ahead of you. Our guides will go over the itinerary for the day and safety tips to ensure you are fully prepared for the next two days. The trek begins in a large green valley. There, you will see hundreds of alpacas, local farmers, and the beautiful Ausangate Mountain, towering high above. This is only a teaser for what is to come on your journey!
As you continue making your way on the trail, you will conquer the first pass of the trek, the Pucacocha pass. At around (4876mt, 16,000 ft), the pass sits just above Pucacocha Lake, and the massive Ausangate Mountain is directly in front of you. After a successful climb, we will stop around noon to eat lunch and recharge our bodies for the remainder of the hike.
Our destination for the night is Anata, where we will enjoy a beautiful evening surrounded by jaw dropping landscape at the base of the Andes Mountains. As the sun sets, we set up the dining tent with chairs for the group to relax and enjoy conversation while dinner is being prepared. This night you will see an unforgettable night sky full of constellations, shooting stars, and keep yourself warm with coca tea or hot chocolate made from Peruvian chocolate.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Distance: 14km/ 8.7 miles
Elevation: 4200m-5000m
Hiking time: 5-6 hours

DAY 1: CUSCO-QESUNO-ANANTA

DAY 2: ANANTA – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN- CUSCO

Services Not Included:

Today is what you have been waiting for! Your chance to see the beautiful Rainbow Mountain, and the best part is you’re almost there! We will wake you up bright and early between 4am and 5am with coca tea delivered to your tent, and served a hearty breakfast to fuel you up for your final climb to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain). Upon arrival, you can take all the time you want soaking in the amazing 360-degree vistas of the surrounding lands and explore the mountain itself. Take some time to yourself and really enjoy the beauty of nature around you. It truly is a magical place. Then we will hike down for 1 hour to the Red Valley, enjoy the amazing red mountains and valley and finally we hike to the Llacto where we will have lunch and take our transportation back to Cusco (3 hours). Arrival time back in Cusco will depend on how long you want to spend on Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, but we typically get back around 5pm and drop you off at your hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Distance: 18km/ 11 miles
Elevation: 5000m-5200m-4200m
Hiking time: 6-7 hours

Price Includes

Sleeping bag – you can rent
one from us
Trekking poles – you can rent
them from us
Tips for the crew (guide,
chef, wranglers)
Travel /Health / Emergency
insurance
Sleeping bag – you can rent
one from us
Trekking poles – you can rent
them from us
Tips for the crew (guide,
chef, wranglers)
Travel /Health / Emergency
insurance
​Sleeping bag – you can rent
one from us
Trekking poles – you can rent
them from us
Tips for the crew (guide,
chef, wranglers)
Travel /Health / Emergency
insurance
What to bring:Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
Clothes (warm/winter jacket, rain pants, hiking boots, poncho, winter hat, gloves)
Water
Snacks
Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
Sun block, factor 35+ recommended
Head lamp
Sunglasses and sun hat
Camera with spare batteries – batteries run down faster at high altitudes
Binoculars

Bilingual English speaking
Photographer tour Guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
Pre-Departure Briefing at your
hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.
Pick up from your hotel and
transportation to Quesiuno and return transportation with hotel drop off
Four-person tent for every 2
people.
Inflatable Mattress and pillow
Kitchen tent
Dining tent with tables and
chairs
Toilet tent and portable
toilet
Professional Chef and
assistant chef
Wranglers and horses to carry
all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
Horse to transport 8 kg of your
personal gear
Duffle bag for your personal
gear
Two breakfasts, two lunches and
one dinner
Hot water for washing
Boiled and cold water to fill
the water bottles.
Emergency oxygen bottle and
medical kit.

usco to Rainbow Mountain

• Trips Managed by Local Experts

• Easy, Fast, Risk-Free Bookings

• Personalized Small Group Tours

• Great Value for Money

• Unique, Customized Itineraries

• Best Local Certified Guides

WHY CHOOSE inca land adventures?Inca land adventures is a family owned travel agency and a local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking. Inca Land Adventures is a 100% Cusqueñian Company without any shareholders.
Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
We take pride in our reputation as a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. Our staff are our extended family. We ensure they are supported financially by offering them a fair salary. We are so proud of our team! Without them, we wouldn’t be able to offer the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients.
Inca land adevntures knows how important it is to trust in a reliable honest operator to create your adventure of a lifetime while in Peru

Price Per Person:2025

1 people : US$680.00 per person
2 people : US$450.00 per person
3 people: US$420.00 per person
4 people : US$390.00 per person
5 people : US$360.00 per person.

Extra information

Descounts.- 18 to 25 years old: $30 USD Information required on student card: name of university, student name, photo of
student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card is required at booking for government approval for discount.
Under 18 years old: $30 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Under 11 years old: $40 USD Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Group of 5 or more: $30 USD – All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.
EXTRAS
Sleeping Bag –$20 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
Air Mattress –$20 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
Walking Poles -$20 USD per pair per trek (Professional poles that can be extended)
Personal tent- $35 USD – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
ADDED VALUES FOR FREE
TRANSFER – from the Airport to Hotel (Cusco Only)
DUFFEL BAG AND LINER BAGS – included in the trekking price!
BOILED WATER is included along the Inca Trail
OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
EMERGENCY HORSE is included in the price which can be ridden if you get tired or sick