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Colorful Mountain – shared with lunch and manha coffee

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

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Colorful Mountain - shared with lunch and manha coffee
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr–12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesSpanish (live guide)

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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr–12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
- 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.
Which guide languages are listed?
Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 7–10; Youth tickets: age 11–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 61+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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