Vinincunca Rainbow Mountain tour in one day
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.
Description
Itinerary
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Pass By: Urcos, Urcos, Cusco Region
After leaving Cusco we will pass through Urcos which is the capital of the Quispicanchis province.
Stop At: Cusipata, Cusipata, Cusco Region
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vinicunca Mountain, Peru
TRIP PLAN
The adventure begins between 4:00 a.m. m. and 4:30 a.m. m., at which time our carrier will pick you up at your lodging, 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 start the ascent along a communal dirt road until we reach 4,800 meters of altitude.
Later, we will start a walk through a 4 km trail, on the way you will enjoy landscapes full of flora and fauna of the Andes.
The colored mountain network will begin to appear little by little, until reaching the viewpoint at 5,000 meters above sea level. Then we will go down the same path, to board our vehicle and go down 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 transport will take you to the city center (approximately 04:30 pm)
Duration: 40 minutes
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast - Buffet breakfast service
- Lunch - Buffet lunch service
- walking poles
- Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Exclusions
- Cold drinks such as water, soft drinks and special juices
- entrance tickets (25.00 soles)
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
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