Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco

4.2
(5 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Rainbow Mountain or Seven Colors Mountain (Vinicunca) is one of the trekking that leads to the majestic AUSANGATE It is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the 100 places you must visit before dying.

Vinicunca is located in the district of Cusipata and Pirtumarca, province of Canchis, region of Cusco in southern Peru, is currently inhabited by high Andean communities with llamas and alpacas.

What's Included

Professional, bilingual local guide (English and Spanish)
walking poles
Pickup from your hotel from 4:30 am
food (breakfast & lunch )
transportation ( minibus )
Personal horse (s/.80)
Extra energy snack (chocolate bar, dry fruit)
Personal medicine
entrance fee to rainbow mountain
Entrance fee to red valley optional

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we come and pick you up from your hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • Vinicunca Mountain (Pass by)

    We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am, then we will travel in the direction south of Cusco until we reach Cusipata (3,310 metres/10,000 feet) which takes 2 hours on a minibus. Once we get there, we will have a delicious continental breakfast. Then, we will continue driving to the starting point (Phula Wasipata) at 4,326 metres (14,189 feet), which takes approximately 1 hour. After that, we will start hiking for 1 hour and 30 minutes until we arrive at the Hill of Colours, also known as the Rainbow Mountain, which is the only one in the world! You will have plenty of time to explore. Once we have finished visiting the most famous colourful mountain, we will have the option to go to Red Valley to take some pictures. It will cost you 20 soles for entry, and then we will return to where we started, which takes 1 hour. Our minibus will be waiting for us to take us to the local restaurant for lunch. Afterward, we will come back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:30 pm.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Bring a backpack to carry your personal items such as: binoculars, first-aid kit, small towel, toilet paper, one bottle of water, and at least s/.100 in extra money
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes with ankle protection
  • Bring walking sticks with metal tips
  • Wear thermal clothing for cold weather and rain
Supplied by PERU TRAVEL COMPANY

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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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