About this experience

The tour to the Mountain of Colors (Vinicunca) is designed to offer a well-organized and unhurried experience, starting early to enjoy the landscape with greater tranquility. Includes breakfast and lunch buffet, accompaniment of trained local guides, and a moderately paced tour, ideal for enjoying the high Andean environment with stops for rest and photographs.
In addition, it provides constant assistance throughout the journey, from pickup in Cusco to return, prioritizing security, clear information and an authentic experience in contact with local communities and unique landscapes of the Andes.

At a glance

Duration: 12 hr

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Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 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

First aid kit and oxygen
Breakfast buffet
Buffet lunch
Tourist transport round trip
Canes for walking
Professional tour guide

Not included

Enter the Mountain of Colors
Rent an optional one-way horse
Personal expenses
Linear Motorcycle Rental

Itinerary and highlights

We pick you up from your hotel located in the historic center of Cusco between 04:00 and 04:30 a.m., and then start the journey to the south of the region, starting a day surrounded by Andean landscapes.

We will travel approximately 2 hours through Andean landscapes, rural communities and inter-Andean valleys until we reach Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet breakfast. Then we will continue the tour for about 1 more hour to the village from where we will start the hike to the Mountain of Colors.

After a short transfer to the starting point, we begin a hike of about 1 to 2 hours, traveling high mountain trails surrounded by mountains, alpacas and high Andean landscapes, at a moderate pace and with stops for rest and photographs, until we reach the Mountain of Colors – Vinicunca (5,036 m a.s.l.), where we will have free time to explore, take photographs and know, with the explanation of the guide, the geological history that gave rise to its stunning natural colors, enjoying unique panoramic views of the Andean mountain range.

We begin the descent along the same path to the starting point of the hike and then return to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch at a local tourist restaurant.

We begin the return trip to the city of Cusco, with an arrival at approximately 5:00 p.m., leaving them near the Plaza de Armas for comfort.

Meeting and pickup information

Pick-up takes place at hotels located in the historic center of Cusco. Guests must wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time. A duly identified agency staff member will conduct the pick-up. The exact time will be confirmed one day before the tour via WhatsApp or email.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Alba Peru Trip

Accessibility and practical details

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Pick-up takes place at hotels located in the historic center of Cusco.
Guests must wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
A duly identified agency staff member will conduct the pick-up.
The exact time will be confirmed one day before the tour via WhatsApp or email.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 4–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?