Full-Day Hike to The Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca
Description
Around 100 km southeast of Cusco, rests one of the most beautiful wonders of nature: the 7 colour Mountain. This place, also known as the Rainbow Mountain, has an altitude of 5,200 metres above sea level. You are picked up from the hotel early in the morning and transferred to Cusipata, where you will have breakfast and start the hike. The trek is surrounded by beautiful sceneries of the Andes and guarded by the majestic Ausangate Mountain, one of the most important mountains of Cusco, considered a sacred entity since the times of the Incas. Once you reach the viewpoint of the 7 colour Mountain, appreciate the surroundings from up high. After some minutes, begin your descend to Cusipata, where you will enjoy lunch. After lunch, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Have breakfast before starting the hike.
You will witness amazing Andean landscapes that surround one of the greatest visual experiences to be found in the heart of the Inca Empire: Vinicunca, the 7 colour mountain. Its stripes of various colors is due to its composition of minerals located on the slopes and peaks.
To end the tour, you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.
Traveller Ratings
Important 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
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- Dress code: Mid weight thermal underwear tops and bottom, hiking socks (preferably wool), Synthetic or wool hiking pants, polar jacket.
- This activity requires good acclimatization (at least full 48 hours in Cusco downtown altitude)
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your activity.
- Travel accessories: sunglasses, sun block and lip balm, toiletry kit, small washcloth, personal first-aid kit.
- It is recommended to bring local currency (peruvian Sol), for drinks, snacks, tips, souvenirs and for horseback riding service, if you require it.
Reviews(8)
Incredible expedition and what a joy to arrive at the end at an altitude of 5036 meters, to contemplate the site, the mountain but also the landscape. It is not accessible to everyone but the guides do their best to accompany us and make the climb safe. The walk is not very long in distance but at this altitude, it remains very difficult and long. You need 2 to 3 hours and take your time. The view is worth it.
A tremendous experience. People not used to altitude and decide to climb the mountain on foot, I wish you success and great care with your health. Height affects breathing, pressure, headaches, etc. You can ride a horse for 50 Soles or a motorboat for 80 Soles. Just one way. Do it is a spectacle.
The view on the way up is very beautiful. The beautiful final destination, nice photos. Good talk from the guide. On the way back they got us off in a hurry, to improve the times.
A super challenging hike but worth every effort. Ever, our guide was the best. He had the patience to take us calmly to the top and was very attentive to ensuring that we were well at all times. Additional was our photographer, truly the best.
Gracias por tu feedback, Jeniffer! Estamos encantados de que hayas disfrutado de esta icónica experiencia.
It was an incredible tour, with great stops for breakfast and lunch. Attentive guide, always nearby accompanying us and providing all the necessary support.
Ficamos muito contentes em saber que você teve um passeio incrível. Nosso objetivo é proporcionar um atendimento atencioso e suporte durante toda a experiência. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em futuras aventuras!
Be realistic and indicate if on the mountain the conditions are not suitable to climb and you will not see any colors. We went and it snowed really hard. Everything was white. Also tell people the appropriate clothing to go, more when it is snowing, orient from earlier. I recognize that they live from this work but the walk was harder with cold and snowing at the same time, you do not need to go all the way to not have a good experience. Give the choice, nor say the sun will rise and clear. It's not real. Going down was another story, the snowfall was worse and abundant. Weather conditions are changing in these years, it is unpredictable but if it is snowing they can warn you.
Estimado cliente, es cierto que las condiciones climáticas pueden ser impredecibles, especialmente en entornos naturales como en las montañas. En muchos casos, nos sorprende a todos! Agradecemos su comentario y tomamos en cuenta sus sugerencias.
Punctuality, exceptional guides, perfect care! Very good everything, recommended 100%. We thank you very much for the patience and desire you always have to show you the best
¡Gracias por tus amables palabras! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste tu experiencia con nosotros. Esperamos poder darte la bienvenida nuevamente para otra experiencia increíble.
Very good scenery. . The bed allows you to see each magical landscape. You have to prepare very well
¡Gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado de los paisajes mágicos durante tu excursión. ¡Esperamos ofrecerte nuevas aventuras en otra oportunidad!
