Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 19 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
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)
transportation ( minibus )
Pickup from your hotel from 4:30 am
food (breakfast & lunch )
walking poles
Personal horse (s/.80)
Extra energy snack (chocolate bar, dry fruit)
Personal medicine
entrance fee to rainbow mountain
Entrance fee to red valley optional
What to expect
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
we come and pick you up from your hotel
Additional information
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
Bring gloves or mittens, scarf, wool socks, and wool hat
Wear shirts and pants for walking, convertible
Bring a camera and batteries, spare batteries
Bring a hat for the sun
Bring a pancho or rain coat
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age is 8 years
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
