Rainbow Mountain
- 12–13 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
The Mountain of Seven Colors (also known as Vinicunca or simply 'Rainbow Mountain') is one of the newest and best attractions in Peru. Located more than 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco, at an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level (m.s.n.m.), it is a mountain formation tinted in various hues due to the complex combination of minerals.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tourist Transportation
- Radio Communication Equipment
- On the return from the Rainbow Mountain, we will make a stop again in Cusipata where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
- Upon arriving at the town of Cusipata, you will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast.
- Walking Poles
- Professional Guide
- Assistant
- Blanket for the cold weather
What's not
- Entrance Ticket to the Mountain
Itinerary
We will depart from Cusco around 04:30 a.m. heading south of the city, for a journey of approximately two hours, until we reach the town of Cusitapa, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. We will continue our trip for another hour, reaching Phulawasipata at 4,600 meters above sea level, where we will begin our hike. During the walk, we will see agricultural sites, canyons, and snow-capped mountains. The moderate ascent will take about an hour and a half, and we will be able to appreciate a variety of South American camelids, impressive ecosystems typical of the area, and a stunning view of the Apu Ausangate. Around 10 a.m., we will reach our destination, Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain, or Mountain of Colors, at 5,200 meters above sea level, where we will have 30 minutes to take in the best views of the area. After enjoying Vinicunca, we will return to Cusco using the same means of transport, enjoy a delicious lunch in Cusipata, and arrive back in Cusco around 16:30 p.m.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet at the fountain in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Machupicchu Agency
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 956 of 4460.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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