Vinicunca, known as the Rainbow Mountain, is a fascinating destination located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range, within the majestic Peruvian Andes. Located at an impressive altitude of 5,036 meters above sea level, in the district of Pitumarca, this mountain stands out for its arid terrain and its peaks adorned with brightly colored stripes, ranging from fuchsia and turquoise to lavender and gold.
The different hues that adorn its slopes have diverse origins: the greens reveal the presence of minerals such as iron, magnesium and copper oxide; the yellows highlight the sulfur in the composition; the whites emerge thanks to quartz sand and limestone rock; while the red tones are generated from clays and argillites, which include mica and quartz rocks.
This wonderful landscape offers a unique natural spectacle that attracts travelers from all over the world.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ walking sticks
✔ Pick up from the Hotel city center
✔ oxygen assistance
✔ Lunch
✔ Breakfast
✔ Professional tour guide (ENG/ESP)
✖ Horse (optional to climb up to the Rainbow mountain) - $15
✖ Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain (25 soles)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Go to Plaza Kusipata at 4:30 am and the transfer will be waiting for you to take you to the transportation.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Our mobility will pick us up at the hotel according to the scheduled time and then we will go for 2 hours by bus to the district of CUSIPATA which is at a distance of approximately 78 kilometers.
Our breakfast will be in the community of CUSIPATA for a time of 30 minutes and then continue for approximately 1 hour in our mobility to the community of PHULAWASIPATA. From this point we will start our trek to the rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca, the road will take us about 1 hour with 45 minutes to 2 hours of ascent until 5,036 meters.
Already at the top our tour Guide It will give you information of this beautiful natural formation.
After receiving our information and time to visit the mountain and take our photos we will take the same way back to our mobility and later return for 1 hour to the CUSIPATA town to have our Lunch buffet in the restaurant. (around 1:30 pm).
2:30 pm We begin the return to Cusco City.
4:00 pm Arrival at the regocijo main square
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• 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
