Experience a beautiful route to the Ausangate Valley on a hike of approximately 1.30 hours, where we will appreciate a chain of mountains that, as we ascend, will change colors. Finally, we will arrive at Vinicunca, known as the Rainbow Mountain or Seven-Color Mountain due to its resemblance to the colors of the rainbow, and also called Cerro Colorado. Vinicunca is located at 5,200 m.a.s.l., and its vibrant colors, resulting from the large amount of minerals revealed by melting snow, attract hundreds of tourists each year.
Itinerary
Our journey to the Sacred Mountain of Vinicunca will begin by picking you up from your hostel in Cusco in our tourist mobility between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
We will head south from the city of Cusco, passing through picturesque towns whose constructions will vary as we ascend, until we reach the district of Cusipata. From there, we will continue to the small town of Paucarpata, where we will enjoy a delicious and energizing breakfast.
After breakfast, we will continue in the tourist mobility to Qomer Qocha. From this point, we will begin our hike to the Seven-Color Mountain, Vinicunca. The ascent will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour to reach 5,200 m.a.s.l.
During the trek, we will be able to see some South American camelids, locals in their traditional attire, and the beautiful changing colors of the mountains until we arrive at Vinicunca, where we will enjoy the stunning landscape of the entire Vilcanota mountain range.
After taking some photographs and enjoying the beauty of one of the 30 best landscapes in the world, according to the Japan Travel Agency Association (JATA), we will begin our return to the parking area, where our mobility will be waiting to take us back to Paucarpata, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving approximately between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m.
Details
Includes:
- Pickup from your hotel.
- Tourist transportation.
- Professional group guide (English or Spanish).
- Breakfast and lunch.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen cylinder.
Not Included:
- Meals not mentioned in the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Water.
- Tips.
- Horses (optional, if you have difficulty walking).
Price
Group Rate: 30 USD per person.
Private Rate: 110 USD per person (minimum of 2 people).
Recommendations
- Passport.
- Small backpack (water, camera, snacks, chocolate).
- Light clothing and a jacket (the weather is changeable and very windy).
- Sun and cold hat.
- Gloves.
- Scarf.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Extra money for purchases and additional expenses.
