Red Valley Guides: The Hike, ATV Days, Fees, Altitude
Guides to the Red Valley beside Rainbow Mountain: Vinicunca vs Palccoyo, the hike, ATV days, the altitude, the entrance fees and the best time to go.
Red Valley vs Rainbow Mountain
Red Valley or Rainbow Mountain, or both? The extra walk and fee, what each viewpoint shows, when to skip the Red Valley, and Palccoyo as the gentler choice.
Read guide →The Red Valley Hike
The Red Valley hike from the top of Rainbow Mountain: the route, 1.1 km to the viewpoint, how long it takes, how hard it is, and horses.
Read guide →Red Valley ATV Tour
Red Valley ATV tours from Cusco: how the quad-bike days ride through the valley, how much walking is left, prices, and who should ride.
Read guide →Red Valley Altitude and Altitude Sickness
How high the Red Valley and Rainbow Mountain are, how long to acclimatise in Cusco, the signs of altitude sickness and when to turn back.
Read guide →Red Valley Entrance Fee and Tour Prices
The Red Valley and Rainbow Mountain entrance fees, what a horse costs, which tours include the fees, and tour prices from Cusco, with the month checked.
Read guide →Best Time to Visit the Red Valley
When to visit the Red Valley and Rainbow Mountain: the dry season, the wet months and snow, the cold at 5,000 m, and what to wear and bring on the day.
Read guide →Short on planning time? See the Red Valley day trip →