About this experience
This is a unique tourist attraction in the world that you must add to your Cusco travel itinerary. Vinicunca, currently known as the mountain of 7 colors, is among the most visited destinations in Cusco.
This full-day tour departs early from the city of Cusco, with stops for breakfast and finally arriving at the mountain hike.
It will be a challenge to reach the top, but it will certainly be one of the best experiences of your life.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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What is included
- – Tickets to the attractions visited;
- – Hotel pickup and drop-off;
- – Identification vest;
- – First aid kit.
- – Certified guide in Portuguese and Spanish;
- – Breakfast and lunch;
- – Walking stick;
- – Transportation;
Not included
- – Tips
Itinerary and highlights
04:00 – 04:30 | Pick up from your hotel.
Our staff will pick you up from your accommodation. It will take us about 2.5 hours to reach Vinicunca Mountain from Cusco, but we will stop for breakfast first.
04:30 – 06:30 | Stop for breakfast.
30 minutes before reaching the starting point of the hike, we will have breakfast in a cozy restaurant among the mountains.
07:00 – 09:30 | Trekking to the 7 Colors Mountain.
Before we start the trek, our guides will give you some recommendations so that you can safely walk to the top of the mountain. The hike starts at 4,800 meters above sea level, so it is important to do it calmly and peacefully.
09:30 – 10:15 | Free time to explore the mountain.
When we reach the top of the mountain, you will realize that all the effort to get there was worth it! Our guides will explain the origin of the mountain and you will have free time to enjoy the place at your leisure.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Return to the transport.
Once we have finished our tour, we will return to our transport to continue our itinerary to the lunch stop. The journey to the parking lot should take about 2 hours.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Lunch buffet.
After a full day of adventures, it’s time for a well-deserved lunch. We’ve selected a restaurant where you can enjoy the best of Peruvian cuisine.
2:30pm – 5:00pm | Return to Cusco.
When we finish our activities, we will return to Cusco. Upon arrival, we will drop you off at your hotel or at the Plaza de Armas, your choice.
Meeting and pickup information
- - Round-trip transfers from hotels in the city of Cusco; - Airbnb customers will be instructed to search for a nearby hotel on their own, where the transfer will be made.
Languages and tickets
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ciatrip
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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