About this experience
Explore Vinicunca, The rainbow mountain ranked by National Geographic as one of the 100 places you must visit before you die, due to the amazing colorful mountains.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 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
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What is included
- Expert Local Guide
- Admission fee
- Set menu lunch (entree, main course, dessert, coffee)
- Transportation
- Hotel or lodging pick up & drop-off. Some areas are not accessible by vehicles..
- Energizing Breakfast at Lupita Restaurant in Cusipata Town
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Embark on a great adventure when going to the Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. Very early in the morning, departure by van along Valle Sur till we arrive at the village of Cusipata. Breakfast. Afterwards start of the ascent through a community dirt road till we arrive at 4,800 m.a.s.l. Start of our hike along a path of 4 km observing far away the snowcapped mountain range of Ausangate. Our guide will come with us and teach us how to walk properly in altitude. The chain of mountains striped with colors will appear little by little, until we reach the observation point at 5000 m.a.s.l. Its geological formations will reveal all of its great splendor. Vinicunca is one of the great attractions that you should not miss in your trip to Peru. Free time for taking pictures. Later we will descend by the same path in order to board our vehicle and descend to Cusipata. Lunch. Return to Cusco.
Best Season: April to November.
Meeting and pickup information
- We are running this activity with a maximum of 12 persons. Includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or home. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- VIPAC Travel
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 a high level of physical fitness
- Multi-lingual guide
- Long sleeved shirts
- Walking pants
- Polar or thermal clothing
- Sweater and warm jacket
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof pants and jacket
- Wool gloves and socks
- Scarf
- Hat or cap for the sun
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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