Full Day Rainbow Mountain Cusco Trek - Vinicunca

4.8
(17 reviews) Cusco, Peru

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

The full day Vinicunca Peru tour is one of the most preferred full day tours from Cusco. Rainbow Mountain Cusco attracts over 800 trekkers a day. Infact it tops the bucket list of many travellers, just as Machu Picchu.

Apu Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain is a part of the Vilcanota Mountain range. It was discovered in 2016. The seven colour mountain soon became a popular attraction. The colours on this mountain are a result of mineral deposits.

On this full day Rainbow Mountain Cusco trip, you will also be witnessing the life of Andean people in this remote region of the Peruvian highland. You will also get an amazing view of the snow capped peak of the mighty Ausangate mountain which dominates the southern skyline of Cusco on a clear day.

Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Peru is at 5200 metres (17,000 feet) above sea level. The high altitude experience needs you to be reasonably fit and well acclimated to avoid altitude sickness.

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

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

We offer complimentary hotel transfers to guests who are staying within the historic centre of Cusco.

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Meeting point

If your accommodation is outside our pickup zone, we will be meeting you at the main square, Plaza de Armas.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 0430 AM. Then, we will be driving you for two hours to Cusipata. Here we will be stopping at a local restaurant for breakfast.

After breakfast, we will be driving you for another hour to the trailhead.

Our guide will be giving you a safety briefing before beginning the trek. If you are not sure of hiking, you will have the option of renting a horse from the local community. Be sure to negotiate the rice before renting one.

We will then begin the trek with a gradual uphill climb for two hours. The view on the trek is stunning. You will be rewarded with sights of Andean farms. You will also be able to spot some Andean camelids like Alpacas and Llamas grazing here.

Once at the summit, our guide will share some local rituals with you. You will also be able to get a closer look at the mighty Ausangate peak.

Once you have had your fill of this out worldly view, we will start our trek back to the trail head. Our driver will be waiting for us here. We will be driving you back to Cusipata for lunch. After lunch, we will embark on a two hours drive back to Cusco city.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The high altitude experience needs you to be reasonably fit and well acclimated to avoid altitude sickness.
Supplied by Erickson Travel Peru

Tags

Hiking Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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