About this experience
The Rainbow Mountain of Peru, also known as Winicunca.
On this trek you will see quaint villages, beautiful adobe style houses, herds of llamas and alpacas and you will have magnificent views of the Ausangate Mountain (6,385 m / 20,945 ft.), the highest mountain in Cusco region.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr–13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr–13 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
- Buffet lunch
- Professional guide
- Transport by touristic Vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Oxygen for emergenciesFirst aid kit & the guide is a trained firstaider
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Continental breakfast
Not included
- Backpacks
- Hire of your own horse – 25-30 USD (this can be arranged) our horses are for sharing
Itinerary and highlights
We will have our breakfast at a restaurant and this is where the trek starts. We set off uphill alongside a babbling mountain stream and herds of alpaca into the next valley. Here, weather permitting, you may get your first glimpse of our target.
The trek up to the mountain will take around 2 hours from here depending on your fitness level.
Up on top, we will take a well-deserved break and have some snacks. This is also your opportunity to catch your breath and enjoy the stunning views. This is where you will be so glad you brought your camera! After this we will set of on the trek back down to the trailhead (about 2 hours). This part of the trek you will find much easier.
Back in the mountain community you will have lunch at our restaurant placed in Anchipata and take a bit more time to relax. The driver and our private vehicle are waiting to take you back to Cusco (3hr) for a drop-off at Plaza Regocijo arriving around 5 pm
Meeting and pickup information
- Some hotels do not have big enough streets to can park if that is the case for your hotel let us know to can change the pick-up point. You will be picked up at 4:30 am for a 3-hour trip via private car or minibus to the start of the trail at Anchipata
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Knowing Peru and Cusco Tour Operator.
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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