Vinincunca Rainbow Mountain Tour and optional visit to Red Valley.
Description
The Mountain of 7 Colors or Rainbow Mountain (Rainbow Mountain) or better known by locals as Cerro Colorado, is located in Vinicunca, province of Quipicanchis, department of Cusco. Its geological formations reveal all their splendor, in contrast to the blue sky, forming a formidable barrier between the coastal desert and the Amazon jungle. The Vinicunca mountains are one of the spectacular places in the Vilcanota mountain range, awaiting a natural coloration, this coloration is due to the presence of sedimentary stones in erosion. What is impressive is how the stones have been formed to form a set of seven colors. The height of the mountain is approximately 5,000 meters above sea level. Vinincunca or Mountain of Seven Colors, is one of the great attractions that you should not miss on your trip to Peru, it is included in the list of the 100 places in the World that you must visit before you die. It is a spectacular life challenge that will fill you with vital energy.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The town of Cusipata will be our obligatory stop to enjoy our buffet breakfast and also in the afternoon it will be the place for lunch.
TRIP PLAN The adventure begins between 4:00 a.m. m. and 4:30 a.m. m., at which time our transporter will pick you up at your accommodation, after which we will go to the town of Cusipata Around 6:30 am we will arrive in Cusipata where we will enjoy a buffet breakfast. After breakfast, we will begin the ascent along a communal dirt road until we reach 4,800 meters of altitude. Subsequently, we will begin a walk through a 3 km trail, along the way you will enjoy landscapes full of flora and fauna of the Andes. The colorful mountain network will begin to appear little by little, until you reach the viewpoint at 5,000 meters above sea level. Then we will descend along the same path, to board our vehicle and descend to Cusipata. Here you will have a delicious lunch and then return to the imperial city of Cusco. At the end of the Mountain of Colors Tour, you will return to Cusco where our transportation will take you to the city center (approximately 04:30 pm)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Downtown Cusco hotel and Airbnb pickup service
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(49)
It was a beautiful experience, the place is on another level, Fredy our guide gave us good directions and recommendations, and was always attentive to the group.
I cannot recommend this company based on my experience. The tour description stated that pickup would be from my accommodation. I sent my accommodation details as soon as I had internet after several days in the mountains. The evening before the tour, I was told I instead had to walk about 15 minutes to a pickup point for a 4:00 a.m. departure, meaning leaving my accommodation around 3:45 a.m. This was different from what had been advertised. I asked if they could either honor the advertised pickup or offer a small discount for the inconvenience. Instead, I was told to cancel. I explained it was far too late because I had planned my trip around this hike. The conversation quickly became hostile, and I was ultimately told they would refuse to pick me up. After I said I would leave an honest review describing what happened, my booking was canceled. Plans can change, and mistakes happen. What matters is how a company responds. In my experience, there was no willingness to find a reasonable solution, and the customer service was unprofessional from start to finish.
Everything was great, Dora and Renato were very kind, they picked us up at our accommodation, helped us with everything, and were always attentive.
Really great tour. Freddie our guide was so lovely, funny and knowledgeable. He was very attentive and made sure everyone was ok. He also on the way back showed us a different route down which was beautiful. 100% recommend!!
Challenge completed. Excellent tour, walking uphill to the 5036 meters of height of the Vinicunca rainbow mountain and then 100 more meters to contemplate the Red Valley. The journey, walking slowly and with pauses, is achievable. While you can choose to do it on horseback or an ATV (the last part requires ascending steep stairs), I chose to walk to slowly take in the entire landscape. Bring coca leaves and floral water; it will help you with altitude sickness. Although the day was sunny, it is still necessary to dress warmly. Don't miss the Red Valley; beautiful views await you.
The guide Dora was kind, attentive, and explained everything regarding the history of the Mountain of Seven Colors. She also kept an eye on each of the hikers. Great experience
Great, very good recommendations from the guide, and the information provided was very cool.
Everything went perfectly, punctual and precise, and the place is wonderful.
Freddie is a nice guy. Pick up was prompt. He informed me how to get to the Red Valley and when to be back in the parking lot. I stuck to the schedule but someone else didn't. And so all the rest of us ended up wasting time. Breakfast and lunch were both at the same restaurant - buffet style. Quality and quantity of food were both very good.
Excellent experience! Our guide Hilthon shared us about the culture of Cusco and taught us many interesting things, took care to keep the group together and always kept an eye on us being okay, definitely made the experience even more wonderful! The mountain of 7 colors or Vinikunka is extraordinary, and all the landscapes around it beautiful, the trekking is worth 100%, and our tour included breakfast and lunch, plus the trekking poles to support us. I would recommend it to everyone!!
