About this experience
Montaña de Colores, also known as Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain, is a stunning natural landscape in the Peruvian Andes, famous for its layers of vibrant colors, created by minerals and sediments. A unique destination that offers spectacular views and an unforgettable experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–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
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Trekking poles
- Oxygen
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual Guide (English - Spanish)
- Breakfast
Not included
- Extra expenses
- Entrance fee - Rainbow Mountain
Itinerary and highlights
Starts with the pick up from the hotels located near the historic center of Cusco, between 4:00 - 5:00 a.m., we will travel approximately 2 hours south of Cusco.
The town of Cusipata will be our first stop where you will have a delicious breakfast and time to use the restrooms.
Trekking.
Then we will continue along the road to the parking lot for about 45 minutes until we reach the base, from where we will start the hike, our guide will give us the necessary instructions to enjoy the tour.
Afterwards we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours to reach the 7 Colors Mountain, upon arrival we will have the explanation of the guide, enough time to take pictures and tour much of the place.
Continuing with the tour, we will walk through the Red Valley for approximately 30 min. (Optional: if the passenger wishes, he/she can go on his/her own to a viewpoint that has a spectacular view of a chain of colorful mountains).
After the guided tour we will return to the vehicle, then we will return to our first stop in Cusipata where we will have a buffet lunch and then we will return to the city of Cusco (approximate time of arrival 17:30 p.m.).
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will contact you 10 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Adventour
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
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