Full Day Small-Group Guided Tour to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
It is known in both ways "Rainbow Mountain " or "Montaña de 7 colores Vinicunca", the original name comes from two Quechua voices "Wini rumi" Black stone "Kunka" neck; Black stone due to the black stones that abound in the area, and neck by the narrow hill that resembles a neck.
The study by the Office of Cultural Landscape and Muñoz details how each strip is composed according to its color: Pink: Combination of red clays, mudstones (muds) and sands. White: sandstone (quartz sand) and limestone. Purple or lavender: marl (mixture of clay and calcium carbonate) and silicates. Red: argillites and clays. Green: clays rich in ferro magnesium (a mixture of iron and magnesium) and copper oxide. Yellowish brown, mustard or golden brown: limonites, calcareous sandstones rich in sulfide minerals (combined with sulfur).
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Full Day Small-Group Guided Tour to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Small-Group Guided Tour to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cusipata
We head to the town of Cusipata, the trip will last approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival we will enjoy a delicious breakfast.
At 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., our staff will pick you up at your hotel to board the tourist bus.
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.
Inclusions
- First aid kit.
- Hotel pick-up.
- Professional bilingual guide.
- Tourist Transportation.
- Trekking poles Blankets Oxigen.
- 01 Breakfast 01 semi Buffete 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.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up from hotels or B&B located within the historical center of Cusco.