Full Day Small-Group Guided Tour to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from hotels or B&B located within the historical center of Cusco.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(2)
Early start - We were one of the first group to get to the summit and received amazing views without the traffic. Breakfast and lunch (All you can eat buffet style with Peruvian cuisine) provided is always a plus. Our guide Rob made sure everyone got up and down the hill to get the great panoramic views. Overall, the weather was definitely on our side with overcast and even some mist blowing in from the snow covered mountains. This group of driver and guides are safe and the best. We were glad we were one of the first group to the summit. Especially on a Saturday.
Going to see Rainbow Mountain is a must do for anyone who enjoys majestic views. I would not miss it. As for the tour company, it had some pros and cons: Pros - Decent breakfast and lunch Tour guide made sure to take care of the group Cons - Showed up 20-minutes early - had to rush to make the bus Itinerary estimated $50 for horses one-way - actual was $85 Bus got very hot on return trip, but would not turn on A/C Picked up everyone at hotels, but dumped everyone at Plaza de Armas
thank you for your input, we are sure to continue improving our trips.
