rainbown mountain Vinicunca 1 day
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 12:00 hours
Description
The Mountain of 7 Colors is an impressive mountain located in the Cusco region of Peru, known for its impressive color tones due to the presence of different minerals in the mountain.
Day 1: Tour to the Vinicunca Colored Mountain in one day
Early departure from Cusco: The tour usually starts early in the morning, around 4 to 5:00 a.m. m., with pickup from your hotel in Cusco or a designated meeting point.
Bus trip: You will board a bus that will take you from Cusco to the starting point of the walk, which can take around 3 hours of travel.
Breakfast en route: Along the way, we stop at a local restaurant to enjoy an energetic breakfast before the hike.
Start of the hike: You will arrive at the starting point of the hike around sunrise. Here, you will receive a brief orientation from the guide and you can begin the hike to the Montaña de Colores.
Walk to Vinicunca: The walk to Vinicunca can take 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on the speed of the group and the conditions of the terrain.
Time at the Mountain of Colors: Upon reaching the top, you will have time to explore the Mountain of Colors, take photos and enjoy the panoramic views.
Descent and return to Cusco: After enjoying the Montaña de Colores, you will begin the descent back to the starting point of the walk, 1 hour and 30 minutes
Return to Cusco: Once back at the starting point, you will meet the bus that will take you back to Cusco.
Arrival in Cusco: The tour generally concludes in Cusco in the afternoon approximately 5:40 pm the walk ends one block from the Cusco main square
Please note that a day tour to the Montaña de Colores is exhausting due to the distance and altitude, so it is essential to be in good physical condition and well acclimatized to Cusco's altitude before embarking on this adventure. You should also prepare for changing weather conditions and bring appropriate clothing, water, and sunscreen.
Day 1: Tour to the Vinicunca Colored Mountain in one day
Early departure from Cusco: The tour usually starts early in the morning, around 4 to 5:00 a.m. m., with pickup from your hotel in Cusco or a designated meeting point.
Bus trip: You will board a bus that will take you from Cusco to the starting point of the walk, which can take around 3 hours of travel.
Breakfast en route: Along the way, we stop at a local restaurant to enjoy an energetic breakfast before the hike.
Start of the hike: You will arrive at the starting point of the hike around sunrise. Here, you will receive a brief orientation from the guide and you can begin the hike to the Montaña de Colores.
Walk to Vinicunca: The walk to Vinicunca can take 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on the speed of the group and the conditions of the terrain.
Time at the Mountain of Colors: Upon reaching the top, you will have time to explore the Mountain of Colors, take photos and enjoy the panoramic views.
Descent and return to Cusco: After enjoying the Montaña de Colores, you will begin the descent back to the starting point of the walk, 1 hour and 30 minutes
Return to Cusco: Once back at the starting point, you will meet the bus that will take you back to Cusco.
Arrival in Cusco: The tour generally concludes in Cusco in the afternoon approximately 5:40 pm the walk ends one block from the Cusco main square
Please note that a day tour to the Montaña de Colores is exhausting due to the distance and altitude, so it is essential to be in good physical condition and well acclimatized to Cusco's altitude before embarking on this adventure. You should also prepare for changing weather conditions and bring appropriate clothing, water, and sunscreen.
Highlights
- Explore the awe-inspiring Rainbow Mountain, where the earth's vibrant colors
- Capture la fascinante belleza de la Montaña Arcoíris con su cámara
- Conquer the challenging trek to the Rainbow Mountain summit,
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
bring 30 soles in cash for the entrance ticket to the mountain
have physical condition for hiking and acclimatization
Pick up from hotel, send WhatsApp number to coordinate pick up time
have physical condition for hiking and acclimatization
Pick up from hotel, send WhatsApp number to coordinate pick up time
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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.
