Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Hike Experience
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Around 100 km southeast of Cusco, rests one of the most beautiful wonders of nature: the 7-Color Mountain. This place, also known as the Rainbow Mountain, has an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level. You are picked up from the hotel early in the morning and transferred to Cusipata, where the hike begins.Discover the beautiful sceneries of the Andes and the majestic Ausangate Mountain, one of the most important mountains of Cusco, considered a sacred entity since the times of the Incas. Once you reach the viewpoint of the mountain, appreciate the surroundings from up high. After some minutes, begin your descent to Cusipata.
Highlights
- Discover one of the most amazing wonders of nature
- Admire different varieties of South American camelids
- Witness one of the greatest visual experiences
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
10 hours
Available in English, Spanish
What's included
- Admission to Vinicunca
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Guided tour
- First aid medical kit
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Pickup from private residences
- Trekking poles
- Horse ride
Where you'll meet
Pickup is available from hotels located in the historic centre of Cusco. Please be ready and waiting in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Operated by
Lima Tours
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for travellers with back problems, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
* This activity is not wheelchair accessible
* Not suitable for pregnant women
Know in advance:
* This activity requires good acclimatization (at least full 48 hours in Cusco downtown altitude). Minimum altitude: Cusipata 10 889 feet (3319 m.a.s.l). Maximum altitude: Vinicunca 16 700 feet (5100 m.a.s.l). Walking distance: 4.3 miles (7 km)
* For tax reasons, it is important to send copies of all passengers' passports to the local tour provider
* The minimum age to take part in this activity is 12 years old
Remember to bring:
* Mid-weight thermal underwear tops and bottoms, hiking socks (preferably wool), synthetic or wool hiking pants, polar jacket
* Travel accessories: sunglasses and retainer strap, sunblock and lip balm, toiletry kit, small washcloth, personal first-aid kit, hand sanitizer gel
* Local currency (Peruvian Sol), for drinks, snacks, tips, souvenirs, and for horseback riding service, if you require it