The Rainbow mountain or seven colors mountain (vinicunca) is one of the trekking that leads to majestic AUSANGATE It is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the 100 places you must visit before dying.
Vinicunca is located in the district of Cusipata and Pirtumarca, province of Canchis, region of Cusco in southern Peru, is currently inhabited by high Andean communities with llamas and alpacas.
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Bring a backpack to carry your personal items such as: binoculars, first-aid kit, small towel, toilet paper, one bottle of water, and at least s/.100 in extra money
Wear comfortable walking shoes with ankle protection
Bring walking sticks with metal tips
Wear thermal clothing for cold weather and rain
Bring gloves or mittens, scarf, wool socks, and wool hat
Wear shirts and pants for walking, convertible
Bring a camera and batteries, spare batteries
Bring a hat for the sun
Bring a pancho or rain coat
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age is 8 years
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco is hosted by Peru Travel Company. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Small-Group Tour: Rainbow Mountains Hiking from Cusco price starts from $70.00.
On average, this experience will take approximately 12h.
Welcome to Rainbow Mountain Cusco Journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination - The “Rainbow Mountain” hidden deep in the Andes. Throughout your journey you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate mountain towering in the distance. You will experience first hand how locals live in the mountains and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to the Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the “Rainbow Mountain”, and finally with one last push you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up this sacred land.
