Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek 1 Day by Cusipata - Huaynas Expeditions

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Stop At: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, Cordillera Vilcanota, Cercado de Lima 08225, Peru

Around 3:30 a.m. we will pass by your hotel in our private touristic transport, to then move on the route to the south of the city of Cusipata Paucarpata. We will walk around 2 hours approximately where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. (Scrambled eggs, cheese, ham, fruit salad, hot drinks, etc.).

After our breakfast we will continue an approximate 40 minutes to Llachoc’s Control Point where we will start the trekking. Once arriving at this point, our guide will give you the instructions and recommendations of the route and the last scopes to finally start.

The walk will last us an approximate of 1 hour and 20 minutes until we reach the top of Vinicunca or Mountain of Colors 5030 Msnm. On the way we will observe a great multitude of llamas and alpacas that have never seen, that are at the mercy of shepherds dressed in beautiful colorful costumes.

After passing by beautiful gorges leading to the highest parts, surrounded by snowy peaks (Ausangate), almost reaching the top we will observe the change of landscape, the mountain range of color of Vinicunca (5020 m / 16.466 ft.).

Arriving at this point between 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Here our guide will explain in detail about the orography, ecosystem and color of the mountain, then take from another horizon the most beautiful photos of the mountain of 7 colors, we will see the beautiful landscape from the highest point 5080 m.

After that we will take the return route through the viewpoint of the Red Valley, Red Mountains, walk on this ecosystem considered Andean desert.

Last Visit to another Vinicunca point for the photos, and return to , where our vehicle will be waiting. then we will have our delicious lunch Buffet Variety of local Food. then return to the city of Cusco. Arriving approximately around 5:00 p.m.

Duration: 2 hours

Included
  • Pre orientation one night before of your departure.
  • Pick up from your hotel.
  • Roundtrip transportation.
  • Professional guide with Spanish / English / Quechua speaking.
  • Second guide for groups with over of 12 people.
  • Local food (1 breakfast, 1 lunch) prepared by a restaurant.
  • Vegetarian food without additional cost.
  • First aid kit and oxygen.
Not included
  • Entrance ticket to Vinicunca (10 Soles).
  • Dinner.
  • Other meals not mentioned.
  • Extra expenses.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Walking sticks.
  • Tips (optional).
  • Entry/Admission - Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Features
Tourism
80% Cultural
40% Sport
30% Original
15%