- Cusipata - We head to the town of Cusipata, the trip will last approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
- Cusco - At 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., our staff will pick you up at your hotel to board the tourist bus.
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Cerro Colorado Vinicunca - Then we will continue our trip to the Rainbow mountain - Vinincunca, where we will begin our hike of approximately one hour and thirty minutes to reach the highest peak of the Montaña de Colores at 5,000 meters above sea level
Then we will continue our trip to the Rainbow mountain - Vinincunca, where we will begin our hike of approximately one hour and thirty minutes to reach the highest peak of the Montaña de Colores at 5,000 meters above sea level.
When arriving to the highest part, we will have a panoramic view of all the landscape that surrounds the Mountain of Colors flora, fauna, Peak, Mountains, Snowy; we will be able to observe the Imposing Ausangate Snowy.
After enjoying the beautiful view, we will descend to the lower part where we board our bus back to Cusco.
- Complimentary hotel pick-up service.
- Guided tour with a professional bilingual guide.
- Comfortable tourist transportation.
- Essential trekking poles and blankets provided.
- Oxygen available for safety and comfort.
- First aid kit for emergencies.
- Includes one breakfast and a semi-buffet lunch.
- Special customer costs.
- Horses in case the client requires it, costs from s/70.00 soles per section Approx.
- Entrance ticket to the mountain s/30.00 soles per person.
Both ‘Rainbow Mountain’ and ‘Montaña de 7 colores Vinicunca’ are recognized names for this natural marvel. The original name is derived from the Quechua words ‘Wini rumi’ and ‘Kunka’, signifying ‘Black stone’ and ‘neck’, respectively. These words reference the abundance of black stones and the hill’s resemblance to a neck in the area.
Each distinct color band that makes up the Rainbow Mountain is created by different geological phenomena, as explained by the Office of Cultural Landscape and Muñoz’s study:
Pink is a mix of red clays, mudstones, and sands. White is made up of sandstones (quartz sand) and limestone. Purple or lavender bands are composed of marl (a clay and calcium carbonate mix) and silicates. Red strata are made up of argillites and clays. Green is due to iron-magnesium-rich clays and copper oxide. Finally, colors ranging from yellowish-brown, mustard to golden brown are a result of limonites and sulfide mineral-rich calcareous sandstones.
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