About this experience
The Rainbow Mountain tour is one of the most beautiful trips to the Ausangate natural park where the famous colorful mountains of Vinicunca are located. Accompanied by your expert Guide you will walk through a wild landscape that varies from 4600 m. until 5036m, you will see the llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat, the Andean houses with thatched roofs as in ancient times and their friendly people. Arriving at the highest point you will enjoy the most beautiful views of Vinicunca and the Red Valley.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–10 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
- fees
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Professional and bilingual tour guide
- Bus or Mini van round trip
Not included
- There is a chanse to rent horse to ride.
Itinerary and highlights
Once we pick you up at the hotel, we will travel for 2 hours by bus to the village of Chilliwany where you will start walking.Reaching the Vinicunca pass usually takes 2 hours, and 10 minutes more to reach the viewpoint at 5032 meters above sea level, from where you can observe the colors of the rainbow mountain, you can also enjoy an amazing view of the snowy Ausangate with more than 6500 meters high. Reaching the Vinicunca pass usually takes 2 hours, and 10 minutes more to reach the viewpoint at an altitude of 5032 meters above sea level, from where you can see the amazing colors of the rainbow mountain, you can also enjoy an amazing view of the snowy Ausangate with more than 6500 meters high and the reddish mountains of the Red Valley. During the hike you will see vast grasslands and wetlands where numerous llamas and alpacas graze in the middle of mountains covered by large snow-capped peaks.
Meeting and pickup information
- Wait at the loby of your hotel, we will send you a message 5 minutes before our arriving.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Aita Peru Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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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