Mountain of Colors – Guide, transportation and lunch included

5.0 (23 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration11h - 12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore Vinicunca, the Mountain of Colors or Rainbow Mountain, where red, ochre, turquoise and green streaks paint the Andes at over 5,200 m. In a single day from Cusco you will live a high mountain trekking with the reward of a unique geological landscape. The service is door-to-door: early pick-up from your hotel, comfortable tourist transport and return to the city center, without transfers. With a professional bilingual guide you enjoy personalized attention, data on the mineral formation of colors and support during the three-hour walk. If the altitude demands you, the villagers offer optional horses. The tour includes complimentary energy breakfast, buffet lunch and oxygen; focus on capturing Andean panoramas, herds of flames and nearby glaciers. Return to Cusco with the satisfaction of having conquered one of the most photographed natural viewpoints in Peru.

What's included

  • Transport
  • guide
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance Tickets
  • Services not specified
  • Travel insurance
  • Horse Rental in case the road becomes very demanding for you.

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel between 4:20 a.m. and 4:50 a.m. to begin the journey to the Vinicunca base.
  2. Cusipata
    1h
    Along the way we will make a stop of approximately 40 minutes in the town of Cusipata for breakfast.
  3. Vinicunca Mountain
    3h · Admission ticket included
    When arriving at the base you will encounter cold weather, so it is advisable to wear warm clothes. Here guide will give you important information for climbing to the top of the mountain.
    The ascent walk takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. This walk requires considerable physical effort, so it is recommended to be in good physical shape. During the walk you will have the company of a guide who will give you information about the tour. If the hike becomes too demanding for you, there is the possibility of renting a horse to the local mountain inhabitants paying with cash (this service is not included in the package).
    Once at the top, at 5,036 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a spectacular view. Then you will walk down back to the base for lunch before leaving back for Cusco.
  4. Cusipata
    2h
    After finishing the hike we will take you back to the town of Cusipata so that there you can have lunch for about 1 hour. At the end of lunch we will continue our journey back to Cusco.
  5. Cusco
    Pass by
    End of tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If it is not possible to pick you up from your hotel or you prefer to go to a meeting point, we will pick you up at Plaza Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas.

End point

If it is not possible to pick you up from your hotel or you prefer to go to a meeting point, we will pick you up at Plaza Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas.

Pickup details

We will pick you up with your companions 20 minutes before the tour departure.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (23)

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