Peru Rainbow Mountain to Puno Tour - Vinicunca with Puno Drop-off
Description
Travel from Cuzco to Puno in style on this full day tour of the South Valley Route During this private, guided, one-way journey, you'll visit the famous Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca, La Raya Pass while learning the area's history with your professional Guide and finally enjoy the visit to the templo of the Sun in Raqchi.
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Stop to admire the great mountains of the andes
Formed by weathering, environmental conditions and sedimentary deposits over time, the mountain's unique minerology created a marbling effect, with layered hues of gold, lavender, red and turquoise towering into the sky. The Rainbow Mountain or Vinicunca is a mountain near Cusco in Peru.
Surrounded by crop-planted fields, this rural village of around 300 inhabitants borders Incan ruins. I walk the meal off exploring them. According to legend, the Inca felt threatened after the nearby Kinsacha Volcano erupted. It prompted them to build a temple to honor Wiracocha, the creator of heaven and earth. Covering an area of hundreds of hectares, the temple was built during the 15th Century, about the same time the Inca were adding territory in Ecuador. The edifice was almost completely destroyed by Spanish colonists in the 16th Century.
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"What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing and your passport (required). We recommend comfortable walking shoes and layers for changing mountain weather." You might also want to add: • "Sunscreen and hat recommended for high altitude" • "Small backpack for personal items" • "Camera for stunning photo opportunities"
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(1)
Huge thanks to Richard for taking us to Vinicunca on August 14th! He was punctual, professional, and endlessly patient with all of our requests. He speaks Spanish and some English, but his kindness, warmth, and dedication spoke volumes. A genuinely wonderful person and an exceptional guide. Highly recommended
