The surface of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain is covered with vivid colors, unusual in the Andes. The mountain displays green, blue, purple and red tones, which create a otherworldly environment. The trek to this strange looking place takes visitors through typical Andean sceneries, full of alpacas, llamas and some local farms.
- Cerro Colorado Vinicunca - We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel at 5:00 am. Then we will drive to the town of Cusipata, located in the South Valley of Cusco, where we will have breakfast. Then we will drive for around a hour to the starting point of our adventure.
The trek to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain is full of amazing landscapes. You will see some highland farms scattered around the place, with numerous herds of llamas and alpacas.
After hiking for almost 3 hours, we will reach the summit of the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. Its colorful appearance contrasts with the surrounding areas. Experts affirm that the colors of Vinicunca come from mineral deposits which were lay up by the nearby glaciers. According to the locals, in the past Vinicunca was under a thick layer of snow, and just in recent years its unusual colors became visible.
After spending some time, we will go back to Cusipata, where we will have lunch. Finally, we will back at Cusco at around 6:30 pm.
- First-aid kit and oxygen
- Bilingual guide (English-Spanish)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Domestic flights
- Any personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Walking Pole set
- Entrance Tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
