My husband and I were happy with our decision to hire a private guide for this experience. We have never been in such high altitude and being able to go at our own pace was the key to our success.
We thoroughly enjoyed the experience at Rainbow Mountain. Just as magnificent as in pictures and even more so as the beauty extended 360*.
It was good vibes from the get go with our tour guide Ruben. He was personable and so knowledgeable with all things Peruvian. His English was excellent. We felt well taken care of throughout.
Our driver Angelo was skillful in both navigating the treacherous terrain up the mountain and avoiding the pockets of congestion in the various cities where at all possible.
The company is very good at communicating in advance. They replied promptly to our questions and concerns. We would not hesitate to book with them again in future visits. Thank you!
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P5750HUkimw
September 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain is truly beautiful. Alex was great and really helpful when the altitude hit like a ton of bricks. His patience and kindness was much appreciated. Apu Ausangate was able to accommodate a last minute booking with pick up from Urubamba when no other company could mange the logistics. The transport was seamless, the guide amazing, the driver top notch, and the stop for breakfast and lunch great with lots of variety.
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734evej
June 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
1 day trip to rainbow mountains
Our tour guid Rubens and our driver Willy were extremely friendly, helpful and full of information. Our driver Willy also drove very safely the hole trip. Rubens was very patient and gave us lods of tips and advice along the hike.
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shauryaj2017
May 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible tour - Thank you Ruben!
My friends and I had an unforgettable time during our tour of the Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley. Massive shout out to Ruben who went above and beyond throughout the tour. He was friendly, approachable, and was always making sure we were taken care of. Ruben and his team accommodated the tour to our schedule as we had a bus to Machu Picchu leaving at 4:30 PM. We made it with an hour to spare without compromising any time during the hike. Thank you Ruben!!
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289aidenw
May 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great trip
Was amazing, our guide Ruben was the best, chillest guy of all time, even David Joo made it up the mountain.
Lunch was great, they gave us blankets on the ride there, breakfast in a lil bag even though we wanted to go super early and skip breakfast. Great experience.
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T6333OBkevino
May 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A great experience seeing Rainbow Mountain!
We just had a great tour with Ruben and Fernando! He was so friendly and knowledgeable. He also went above and beyond to make sure we were okay with the elevation. It’s no joke. Highly recommend it!
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Cynthia_S
October 2, 2025 · via Viator
Late start rainbow Mountain in red Valley – well worth it!
We did the late start tour-which was difficult to find, that included red Valley. We chose to do the private one because we couldn’t do another 4 AM pick up. We are very happy we did this. It was just the two of us a Driver Fernando and our Guide Pablo from Apu. It was a quick smooth ride to go. We had a big breakfast before we left and they stopped at the restaurant. You’d normally stop at for lunch and breakfast and picked up a big lunch box for us for after the hike. About 2/3 of the way through the hike it started to hail and then by the time we got up to the top at the view point it was snowing. Of course this was no longer a rainbow mountain, but a white mountain. We waited a while though, and eventually, the snow stopped and melted, and we saw the beautiful colours of the rainbow mountain come out.
we see the signs for beat the crowd all the time for the 4 AM tours, but those are the ones that actually end up with way too many people at the top. We maximum at any time so 20 people at the top so the late start is really the one that beats the crowds.
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katiasofiaa
September 17, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Private Tour Humantay Lagoon and Mountain of Colors
We did two private tours, the colorful mountain and the Humantay Lagoon! They were both exceptional, always attentive and very friendly! The guide Yaha was the best, told us the story, took care of us all the way, helped us when we were tired! 100% recommended tours with them😊
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Curious04303928680
August 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Rainbow Mountains in the afternoon: top!!!
Departure at 8:00 am and arrival at 11:00 am at the parking lot.
We opted for a box lunch (super good) that we consumed arrived at the Rainbow Mountains parking lot.
Our Hiking lasted 3h 40 minutes, the guide made us take many breaks in the climb (he was always by our side wondering how we were).
The Red Valley costs 30 soles per person to have in cash.
By 18:00 we returned to Cuzco downtown.
In the afternoon there are fewer people in the morning, while climbing the others descend (see photo).
Super nice and good driver and guide, the road to the mountain is narrow with a few curves.
The wind at the summit is very strong, you need gloves, a hat and a windproof jacket.
I rate the exclusion 5/5, it was worth it!
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habiogrady
August 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Spectacular Rainbow experience
An amazing day with an excellent guide Gi, Dionicio the cook and his assistant Benedicto, not forgetting the driver. We started with a lavish breakfast, then ascended the Rainbow Mountain followed bybthe Red Valley. Spectacular views. Lovely Cusco people on the way. At the end, we had another lavish lunch. We couldn't believe how Dionicio had time to prepare so much of the delicious food. We will never forget the experience.