Cusco: Mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca and the Red Valley (optional)
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Embark on a guided day trip to Rainbow Mountain and enjoy the vibrant landscapes surrounding the imposing Ausangate. Capture unforgettable photographs of this unique natural landscape.
Highlights
- experience a guided hike to the famous Rainbow Mountain and explore the Red Valley.
- Start your adventure with a hearty local buffet breakfast
- Enjoy a buffet lunch, allowing you to savor the regional gastronomy.
Description
️ 7 Colors Mountain - Vinicunca Tour Itinerary
Start of the Tour: Pick up in Cusco
The tour starts with pick up from your hotel located in the historic center of Cusco, between 3:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. Make sure you are ready at reception at the agreed time. If your accommodation is outside the central area, we will coordinate a meeting point nearby.
Trip to Cusipata - Breakfast
You will travel by tourist transport for approximately 2 hours to Cusipata, a traditional Andean village. Here you will enjoy a hot breakfast (included in the tour) and have the opportunity to buy water, snacks or walking sticks if you wish.
Transfer to the trekking starting point.
After breakfast, you will continue for another hour by transport until you reach the starting point of the trek, located at 4,850 m.a.s.l. in the community of Phulawasipata.
Beginning of the trek - Ascent to the 7 Colors Mountain
Begin the 3.5 km hike (approximately 1h 30 min) to the summit of the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). The trail has flat sections and areas of moderate ascent, so it is recommended to go at a leisurely pace. On the way you will enjoy the impressive landscapes of the Vilcanota mountain range, with views of alpacas, llamas and vicuñas in their natural habitat.
Arrival to the 7 Colors Mountain - Free Time
Upon reaching the summit (5,010 m a.s.l.), you will have free time to rest, take pictures and admire the panoramic view of the 7 Colors Mountain and the surrounding snow-capped peaks. Weather permitting, you will also be able to see Ausangate, Cusco's sacred mountain.
↘️ Descent and Return to Cusipata
You will descend by the same path to the starting point, which will take approximately 1 hour. Then, you will return by transport to Cusipata.
️ Buffet lunch in Cusipata
Upon arrival, you will enjoy a buffet lunch with typical Andean dishes. Vegetarian options are available.
Return to Cusco - End of the Tour
After lunch, you will start your return to Cusco in our tourist transportation. The tour ends approximately between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. with the arrival at the Plaza Regocijo, located just a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas.
Important Information
Start of the tour: Pick up at your hotel in Cusco (historic center).
End of tour: Regocijo Square, Cusco.
Includes: Transportation, professional tour guide, breakfast, buffet lunch, entry to Vinicunca.
Walking distance: 7 km (round trip).
Maximum altitude: 5,010 meters above sea level.
Total duration: 13 hours.
Includes
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
Return point in Regocijo square
Tourist transportation
Professional bilingual tour guide
Breakfast and lunch buffet (vegetarian options available)
First aid kit
Oxygen mask
Important Information
- Hiking, Adventure and Landscape Tour Itinerary
Duration: 13 hours approximately
Schedule: Starting at 4:00 a.m. and ending around 5:30 p.m.
Route:
4:00 a.m. Pick up at your hotel in Cusco.
4:10 a.m. Transfer from Cusco to Cusipata.
6:30 a.m. Arrival to Cusipata for breakfast.
6:40 a.m. Breakfast in Cusipata.
8:00 a.m. Arrival to the village of Chilliwani (Llaqto Cancha).
Return to Llaqto and then to Cusipata.
Lunch in Cusipata (optional).
3:00 p.m. Transfer from Cusipata back to Cusco.
5:30 p.m. Arrival to Cusco.
This itinerary will allow you to enjoy a complete experience of adventure and breathtaking landscapes in just one day.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund