From Cusco: Unforgettable Rainbow Mountain Tour
ID: GYG527744-918679
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Explore the fascinating Colored Mountain also known as Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca, in this unique adventure at the foot of the Ausangate mountain. Join us and live this unforgettable experience.
You will be pick-up between 4:20 AM and 5:00 AM, to head south until reaching the district of Cusipata in about 1.5 hours. There, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing for another hour to reach Fullawasi Pata, the starting point of the hike at 15,092 feet.
During the hike, you will witness the impressive snow-capped peaks, lagoons, and mountains with reddish hues, as well as encounter herds of llamas and alpacas. Finally, you will reach Vinicunca Mountain (Rainbow Mountain) at 16,568 feet, where you'll be mesmerized by its colorful beauty and capture memorable photos. You'll spend around 40 to 50 minutes at this location before descending along the same trail to the starting point of the hike.
Afterward, you'll board the transportation to return to Cusipata, where you'll enjoy the lunch around 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM. Finally, you'll embark on the journey back to the city of Cusco, concluding this tour around 5:00 PM at Plaza Regocijo or San Bernardo St., just one block from the Plaza de Armas.
Highlights
- Experience the awe-inspiring Rainbow Mountain between snow capped mountains
- Capture memories as you encounter herds of llamas and alpacas
- Embark on a challenging hike to altitudes above 16,000 feet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is at your hotel so please be ready ahead of scheduled pickup time
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
