48 hours
2 languages
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Experience Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley in a more complete and authentic way. This 2-day trek takes you beyond the classic day trip, through remote Andean landscapes, colorful mountains, turquoise lakes, glacier views, and peaceful trails with fewer crowds. You’ll hike near the sacred Ausangate Mountain, walk alongside llamas and alpacas, and connect with local Andean communities along the route. It’s the perfect short adventure for travelers who want stunning scenery, culture, and a real high-Andean trekking experience. Highlights - Visit Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca - Explore the stunning Red Valley - Trek through the Vilcanota Mountain Range - Hike near Ausangate, Cusco’s most sacred mountain - See turquoise lakes, glaciers, red valleys, llamas, and alpacas - Enjoy a less-crowded alternative route - Connect with local Andean communities

Inclusions

What's included

High-quality camping tents
Pre-departure briefing
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Experienced Mountain Guide
Sleeping bag, Sleeping pillow and Backpack rain cover
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Private transport and transfers during the tour
Muleteer team and pack animals
Trekking poles with rubber tips (pair)
Personal duffel bag (up to 5 kg / 11 lb)
Ausangate trek, Rainbow mountain and red valley entrance fee
Personal hygiene items such as soap and a small towel
Camping Equipment (tents, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, tables, and chairs)
Morning tea and daily happy hour
Satellite phone, oxygen supply, and first aid kit available at all times

What's not

Meals not mentioned (dinner on Day 2)
Clothing and personal hiking equipment
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Gratuities (Optional)

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

Ratings come from 44 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 12 travellers
Operated by: Salkantay Trekking

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day

How it compares in Cusco

Its from-price is 170% above the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
It is longer than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 418 of 4460.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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