Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day

Overview

Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain, is a captivating destination in the Vilcanota Mountain Range of the Peruvian Andes. Located at 5,036 meters in the Pitumarca district, it is renowned for its vibrant stripes of fuchsia, turquoise, lavender, and gold. These striking colors originate from various minerals: greens from iron, magnesium, and copper oxide; yellows from sulfur; whites from quartz sand and limestone; and reds from clays and argillites containing mica and quartz. This stunning landscape offers a unique natural spectacle that attracts travelers from around the globe.

Itinerary

1. Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)

   The tour begins at 4:30 AM with pick-up from your hotel or meeting point 15 minutes earlier. We'll embark on a 2-hour drive through the South Valley to Cusipata.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Cusipata

   We will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast for 30 minutes. From there, we will continue to the trailhead at 4,326 meters (14,189 feet) to begin a moderate 2-hour hike. Around 10:30 in the morning.

   · 3 h

3. Montaña de 7 Colores

   From the minivan drop off point we will have a 1 hour and 30 minute hike to Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain, at 5,020 meters. You will have enough time of 1 hour to appreciate this unique landscape. After the visit, we will return to the starting point.

   · 4 h· Admission included

4. Cusipata

   Our private transportation will take us back to Cusipata in a one hour trip, for a buffet lunch for 30 minutes.

   · 1 h

5. Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)

   After a brief rest, we will return to Cusco, a trip that lasts approximately 2 hours, arriving around 4:30 PM.

   · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

15 minutes before the tour starts, our transfer will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the meeting point.

How to use your ticket

Entrance tickets will be handed out before entering the Rainbow Mountain.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 19 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by Yawar Peru Tours via Viator.