Embark on a thrilling full-day tour to Vinicunca, the 7-Color Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, Peru. Experience breathtaking landscapes, high mountains, glaciers, and indigenous communities on this unique adventure.
Embark on a thrilling full-day tour to Vinicunca, the 7-Color Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, Peru. Experience breathtaking landscapes, high mountains, glaciers, and indigenous communities on this unique adventure.
- Urcos - The trail ascends to impressive altitudes ranging from 4710m to 5200m, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Embark on this journey and it’s likely that you’ll enjoy this southern extension in solitude, encountering few or no other hikers. The Vinicunca one-day tour provides travelers with an alternative trail that surpasses other trips…
- Urcos - The trail ascends to impressive altitudes ranging from 4710m to 5200m, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Embark on this journey and it’s likely that you’ll enjoy this southern extension in solitude, encountering few or no other hikers. The Vinicunca one-day tour provides travelers with an alternative trail that surpasses other trips and destinations.
Travelers will be picked up from their hotel at 4:30 am and head south through the town of Urco to the Cecacupe District (a 2-hour bus ride) and then follow the path to Piturmata. The journey continues along the road through small villages until reaching the community of Hanchipata-Quesuno (a 1 hour and 20-minute bus ride), the perfect starting point for the hike. Along the way, travelers will witness many mountains such as Ausangate, stunning blue lagoons, and numerous other natural wonders.
- Vinicunca Mountain - The hike to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) takes approximately 3 hours. At the summit, travelers can enjoy the view for about an hour, capturing photos of the magnificent landscape before descending the path and returning to the bus. The return trip to Cusco takes 2.5 hours.
- Professional guide
- First aid kit
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Professional guide
- First aid kit
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Horse
- Hotel drop-off
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Horse
- Hotel drop-off
Vinicunca, also known as the Seven-Colored Mountain or Rainbow Mountain, is nestled in Cusco’s southern region. It never fails to quench the thirst of even the most adventurous trekkers and tourists, imprinting indelible memories of its rugged landscapes. Breathtaking scenes of towering mountains, imposing glaciers, crystal-clear rivers, placid lakes,…
Vinicunca, also known as the Seven-Colored Mountain or Rainbow Mountain, is nestled in Cusco’s southern region. It never fails to quench the thirst of even the most adventurous trekkers and tourists, imprinting indelible memories of its rugged landscapes. Breathtaking scenes of towering mountains, imposing glaciers, crystal-clear rivers, placid lakes, serene pastoral vistas with alpacas tended by local Andeans, and the humble households of the area all contribute to its charm. The recent addition to the trail offers a genuine, untouched wilderness experience, running through Puka Punta or ‘red lead’, a mountain peak within the Willkanuta mountain range, and smaller communities of Quechua-speaking natives. The trail ascends to heights ranging from 4710m to 5200m, offering unparalleled bird’s-eye views. On traversing this path, there’s a good chance you’ll have this southern extension all to yourself, crossing paths with no or a minimal number of hikers. The Vinicunca Day Tour provides tourists with an unmatched alternative trail experience.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
