Rainbow Mountains
7 Color Mountain Tour (Vinicunca)
- Duration: 1D
- Difficulty: Moderate
Trip Overview
The maximum altitude of the tour is 5,036 meters above sea level, so it is essential to be well acclimated.
Tour Itinerary
1D- Departure from Cusco
- Breakfast in Cusipata
- Start of the hike
- Ascent to Rainbow Mountain
- Arrival at Vinicunca
- Descent and lunch
- Return to Cusco
7 Color Mountain Tour
Our day begins early, around 5:00 a.m., with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We will head south in private transportation, passing through picturesque Andean villages.
We will stop in the town of Cusipata to enjoy a delicious breakfast, giving us the necessary energy for the hike.
We will continue to the starting point of the hike (4,650 meters above sea level). From here, we will begin our ascent to the Rainbow Mountain.
The hike takes approximately 1 hour, with a moderate to challenging difficulty level due to the altitude. Along the way, we will enjoy spectacular Andean landscapes, with the presence of llamas and alpacas.
Upon reaching the summit (5,036 meters above sea level), we will be rewarded with an impressive view of Rainbow Mountain, a unique visual spectacle in the world. We will have time to take photos and enjoy the scenery.
We will begin the descent back to the starting point, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata. There, we will enjoy lunch.
After lunch, we will begin our journey back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Included Services:
- Hotel pickup
- Round-trip tourist transportation from your hotel in Cusco.
- Professional guide.
- Buffet breakfast and lunch.
- First aid equipment.
- Handmade walking sticks
Not included
- Entrance to the mountain (charged by the local community)
What to bring
- Wear comfortable and warm clothing (layers), as the weather can change.
- Wear proper trekking shoes.
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
- Cash for personal expenses.
