About this experience
Discover this destination, The Rainbow Mountain of Peru, also known as Vinicunca, where you will have spectacular views of the Ausangate Mountain , the highest snowy peak in Cusco region.
On this trek you will meet local Andean community , you will see beautiful landscapes , herds of llamas and alpacas. Join us on this full day trip from Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 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
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Private transportation
- English / Spanish speaking guide
- First aid kit
- Lunch
- Breakfast
Not included
- Extra horse for riding
- Entrance fee
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your hotel at 5:00 am early in the morning. We start the travel through the South Valley of Cusco,the drive takes around 3 hours to reach the trailhead at 4500 ma.s.l (14,000 feet ) ,the village of Llactoc, and where we will have a breakfast.
After that we will start a walk uphill for about 1.5 hours approx. On the way we will appreciate the snowy mountains and amazing landscapes.Upon arrival to the Rainbow Mountain at 5,020 masl ( 16,466 feet) we will have free time to explore the area and take pictures from the highest part of the mountain. The colorful mountains are formed by sedimentary mineral layers were compacted one above the other many years ago that have been exposed by erosion and environmental conditions,
After enjoying the amazing view of the rainbow mountain, we will hike downhill to the beginning of our trekking point, that take 1.5 hour ,Where we will have lunch and then return to the city of Cusco arriving approx. at 5 pm .
Meeting and pickup information
- Airbnb located in Cusco City Center
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Destinations Tours & Travels
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 a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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