Full-Day Cusco Expedition: Exclusive Visit to Colorful Mountain at 17000 Feet
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Cusco
We are among the early groups to reach the renowned Colored Mountain. As early arrivals, we dodge the crowds, providing us exclusive access to the multihued mountain. This allows us to capture stunning photographs and savor the views from an altitude of 5000 meters (roughly 17000 feet).
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Cusco - We will pick you up at 4:00 am at the Plaza de Armas and their respective hotels that are within the historic center, you can also tell us another specific place to pick you up.
after the pick up we go directly to the district of cusipata, in this place we will have our breakfast and lunch.
the travel time to this place is 1 hour and 30 minutes. -
Cusipata - In the district of Cusipata is located our restaurant where we will take our breakfast and lunch buffet, this place is located 1 hour and 30 minutes from the city of Cusco.
average time for breakfast is 6:30 am.
average time for lunch is 13:00 hours -
Vinicunca - our great hike begins in the village of phulawasipata, from this village begins the great hike to the mountain of colors for 2 hours.
In this 2 hour hike we will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes, high Andean animals such as llamas, alpacas and a great high Andean landscape surrounded by streams, beautiful houses with thatched roofs.
average time of arrival to the mountain of colors will be 9:30 am to 10:00 am and in this place we will have a time of 1 hour to appreciate the natural wonder and take pictures with our guide and you will also receive all the information about the mountain of colors.
arriving at the mountain of colors you can take a delicious coca tea to counteract the altitude sickness and you can also taste a delicious alpaca pork rinds that are sold by the villagers.
Don’t forget to take some beautiful pictures with the llamas and alpacas that are in the mountain of colors.
The return time will be the same as the way up. -
Nevado Ausangate - This great glacier is a great natural mirror that you will see from the mountain of colors, this is a delight for the eyes.
apart from seeing the famous mountain of ausangate today we have a new attraction known as the hand of god and is located just 10 minutes from the mountain of colors.
this is a contemporary art that was implemented by the villagers and with this attraction you will have spectacular photos of the wonderful landscapes and a great view of the ausangate glacier. - Plaza de Armas Cuzco - final stop for everybody
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Professional Guide
- Emergency first aid kit and oxygen
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- admission ticket, cost 30 soles.
- horse rental, cost 80 soles
Location
Cusco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gdsegado
Apr 2, 2024
Very good option to visit Vinicunca - Very punctual. We took the private tour and it was super comfortable to get to the mountain when there were almost no people left. It is expensive but much quieter. Highly recommended.
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Luislr8904va
Mar 17, 2024
Fun trip! - Great way to go up to see this mountain. Especially if you’re getting a little tired from all the walking. Very nice well kept atvs and transportation. Overall an awesome day trip.
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