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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
It is known in both ways "Rainbow Mountain " or "Montaña de 7 colores Vinicunca", the original name comes from two Quechua voices "Wini rumi" Black stone "Kunka" neck; Black stone due to the black stones that abound in the area, and neck by the narrow hill that resembles a neck.
The study by the Office of Cultural Landscape and Muñoz details how each strip is composed according to its color:
Pink: Combination of red clays, mudstones (muds) and sands.
White: sandstone (quartz sand) and limestone.
Purple or lavender: marl (mixture of clay and calcium carbonate) and silicates.
Red: argillites and clays.
Green: clays rich in ferro magnesium (a mixture of iron and magnesium) and copper oxide.
Yellowish brown, mustard or golden brown: limonites, calcareous sandstones rich in sulfide minerals (combined with sulfur).
What's included
First aid kit.
Hotel pick-up.
01 Breakfast 01 semi Buffete Lunch.
Professional bilingual guide.
Tourist Transportation.
Trekking poles Blankets Oxigen.
Special customer costs.
Horses in case the client requires it, costs from s/70.00 soles per section Approx.
Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca
What to expect
Cusipata
2h
We head to the town of Cusipata, the trip will last approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
30m
At 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., our staff will pick you up at your hotel to board the tourist bus.
Vinicunca Mountain
4h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Then we will continue our trip to the Rainbow mountain - Vinincunca, where we will begin our hike of approximately one hour and thirty minutes to reach the highest peak of the Montaña de Colores at 5,000 meters above sea level
Then we will continue our trip to the Rainbow mountain - Vinincunca, where we will begin our hike of approximately one hour and thirty minutes to reach the highest peak of the Montaña de Colores at 5,000 meters above sea level.
When arriving to the highest part, we will have a panoramic view of all the landscape that surrounds the Mountain of Colors flora, fauna, Peak, Mountains, Snowy; we will be able to observe the Imposing Ausangate Snowy.
After enjoying the beautiful view, we will descend to the lower part where we board our bus back to Cusco.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up from hotels or B&B located within the historical center of Cusco.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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.
