About this experience
What makes this tour special is the personalized experience that allows you to discover one of the most stunning landscapes in Peru at your own pace. The Mountain of Colors, or Vinicunca, is located at more than 5,000 meters altitude and surprises with its natural tones created by ancient minerals. With our private service, you will enjoy an exclusive accompaniment, with flexible schedules, comfortable transportation and the dedicated attention of a professional guide who will share the history, culture and secrets of the Andean region.
During the walk, you can admire majestic glaciers such as the Ausangate, flocks of llamas and alpacas, as well as high Andean communities that still preserve their ancestral traditions. Being a private tour, you will have the freedom to make stops, take the necessary time to acclimate and take advantage of every moment without rush or large groups. This experience combines adventure, nature and culture, becoming an unforgettable day.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 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
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Trekking sticks
- Pick up from hotels in the historic center
- Tourist transport
Not included
- Other additional passenger expenses
- Horses to visit the Mountain (optional) reference price
- Entrance to the Mountain of Colors
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco City at 4:30 a.m., to kick off this incredible adventure to the Mountain of Colors. Our tour will begin through the picturesque South Valley, a place surrounded by majestic Andean landscapes, small traditional villages and mountains that herald the grandeur of the Andes.
The trip by private tourist transport takes approximately two hours to reach the town of Cusipata, located more than 3,300 m above sea level. Here we will make a short stop to enjoy an energizing breakfast and prepare to continue the route to the start of the hike. Cusipata is also the perfect place to acclimate and appreciate the tranquility of life in the Andes before embarking on the hike to Vinicunca.
In Cusipata we will enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. Once finished, we will continue our journey to the starting point of the hike, located at 4,326 m above sea level. From there we will start a hike of about 11⁄2 hours, with a moderate climb that will take us to our expected destination.
Around 10:30 a.m. we will arrive at the famous Mountain of Colors, Vinicunca (5,020 m above sea level), where you will have enough time to marvel at this unique natural spectacle and capture unforgettable photographs. Optionally, you can visit the Red Valley, an alternative tour that you must request from the guide. This has no additional cost for the guide, although entrance to the valley is not included.
After the visit, we will return to the starting point where our private transport will wait for us to head back to Cusipata and enjoy a buffet lunch. After a short break, we will start the return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 4:30 p.m.
At the end of the experience, we will return to Cusco in our private transport and leave you near the Plaza de Armas, so that you can conclude your adventure in the heart of the city and rest after this unforgettable tour to the Mountain of Colors.
Meeting and pickup information
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure, the schedules vary depending on the location of the hotel, the transfer will ask for the name of the main traveler
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ausangate trail
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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