About this experience
The impressive mountain of colors attracts a large number of visitors, undoubtedly for its variety of colors and for being in the Andes at an altitude of more than 5000 meters above sea level, for many visitors this place is a great challenge and enjoying the wonderful scenery is even more so.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Bilingual Professional Guide
- First aid kit and oxygen
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Private transportation
Not included
- Entrance To the mountain.
- Souvenirs
- Travel insurance
Itinerary and highlights
The impressive mountain of colors attracts a large number of visitors, undoubtedly for its variety of colors and for being in the Andes at an altitude of more than 5000 meters above sea level, for many visitors this place is a great challenge and enjoying the wonderful scenery is even more so.
Very early in the morning at 4:30 am we will pass by your hotel in our tourist transport or, failing that, coordinate a meeting point, and then move to the south of the city, we will travel the road for 2 hours approximately until we reach the town. from Cusipata where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. After breakfast we will continue for approximately 40 minutes to the control point, it is where we will begin to do the walk. Once at this point, our guide will give you the instructions and recommendations of the route and the last scopes to finally start. The walk will last us approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes until we reach Vinicunca or Montaña De Colores 5020 meters above sea level. On the way we will see a great multitude of llamas and alpacas that I have never seen, who are at the mercy of shepherds dressed in beautiful colorful costumes. After passing through beautiful ravines heading to the highest parts, surrounded by snow-capped peaks (Ausangate), almost upon reaching the top we will observe the change of the landscape, the Vinicunca colored mountain range (5020 m / 16,466 ft.). Arriving at this point between 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Here our guide will explain in detail about the orography, ecosystem and color of the mountain, and then take from another horizon the most beautiful photos of the 7-color mountain, see the beautiful landscape of the highest 5080 m, After that our Vehicle will be waiting to take us to the restaurant where we will have our delicious buffet lunch. Then we will return to the city of Cusco. Arriving approximately between 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Travel agency staff will contact you.
- Cusco: Pick up from the hotel. As long as it is within the urban area of the city (Centro and Cercado). For places outside these limits, you must coordinate with the Operator the feasibility of your pick-up or Meeting Point or additional Cost.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inkadventours Perú
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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As long as it is within the urban area of the city (Centro and Cercado).
For places outside these limits, you must coordinate with the Operator the feasibility of your pick-up or Meeting Point or additional Cost.
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