- Urcos - The route reaches great heights between 4710m and 5200m for stunning eagle eye views. Explore this route and it’s likely that you will have this extension to the south all to yourself, encountering few or no other route hikers. The Vinicunca one-day tour is able to offer travelers an alternative trail that is paramount to other trips and destinations.
You will be picked up from your hotel at 4:30am and head south through the town of Urco to the Cecacupe District (2 hours by bus) and then follow the path to Piturmata. Continue along the road through small villages until you arrive at the community of Hanchipata
Quesuno (1 hour and 20 minutes by bus), the ideal starting point to walk the route. You will see many mountains such as Ausangate, beautiful blue lagoons, and many other natural sites.
- Cerro Colorado Vinicunca - The walk to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) will last approximately 3 hours. At this peak you will savor the view for about an hour taking photos of the beautiful scenery before descending the path and returning to the bus. It will take 2.5 hours to transport back to Cusco.
- Professional guide
- First aid kit
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Horse
- Hotel drop-off
Vinicunca, also known as the Seven-Colored Mountain or Rainbow Mountain, is nestled in Cusco’s southern region. It never fails to quench the thirst of even the most adventurous trekkers and tourists, imprinting indelible memories of its rugged landscapes. Breathtaking scenes of towering mountains, imposing glaciers, crystal-clear rivers, placid lakes, serene pastoral vistas with alpacas tended by local Andeans, and the humble households of the area all contribute to its charm. The recent addition to the trail offers a genuine, untouched wilderness experience, running through Puka Punta or ‘red lead’, a mountain peak within the Willkanuta mountain range, and smaller communities of Quechua-speaking natives. The trail ascends to heights ranging from 4710m to 5200m, offering unparalleled bird’s-eye views. On traversing this path, there’s a good chance you’ll have this southern extension all to yourself, crossing paths with no or a minimal number of hikers. The Vinicunca Day Tour provides tourists with an unmatched alternative trail experience.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
