About this experience
The guided hike to the 7-Color Mountain (Vinicunca) is a full-day tourist experience that allows visitors to discover one of the most emblematic natural attractions of the Peruvian Andes.
The service includes roundtrip tourist transportation from Cusco, certified professional guide, breakfast and lunch, and organized assistance, participants can enjoy the walk with tranquility and comfort.
Upon arriving at the main viewpoint of Vinicunca, visitors will have the opportunity to contemplate and photograph this unique natural landscape, with adequate time to explore and appreciate the geological phenomenon that distinguishes the mountain.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–11 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
- Official guide
- Lunch
- Trekking sticks
- Round trip tourist transport
- Oxygen and first aid kit
- Breakfast
- Entrance to the Mountain of Colors
Not included
- Tips
- Extra expenses
- Support horse
- Travel Insurance
Itinerary and highlights
First we will start with pickup from your accommodation in Cusco. Then, we will travel in our tourist transport for about 3 hours.
Arrival at our restaurant in the community of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet breakfast before making our walk.
Our tourist transport will take us to the starting point of the walk.
From this point we will do a hike of 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately (one way), to reach the Mountain of Colors.
After the hike we will reach the Mountain of Colors. From this point, you can also see panoramic views of the snowy Ausangate. We will have free time to rest, take pictures and enjoy the surroundings.
After you have finished your visit to the Mountain of Colors, we will return in our tourist transpot to our restaurant to enjoy a buffet lunch.
Finally we will return to the city of Cusco, and we end our services.
Meeting and pickup information
- In front of Chicha Restaurant. Look for our guide who is properly identified with the logo of our agency X Travel Peru. Please arrive 10 minutes before the indicated time and have everything you need for the hike.
- The driver and guide will pick you up at your accommodation. If your accommodation is not in the pick-up area, we can pick you up from Plaza Regocijo. Please wait ready with everything you need at your hotel reception to meet the guide.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- X Travel Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
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