Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca

THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN or better known by locals as: CERRO COLORADO CUSCO, located south of the city of Cusco - only in our region and one in Peru, shows us an impressive scenic beauty, is a geological formation through different minerals shows different hue of colors in this mountain.

Also called the Seven Colored Mountain, this area is little explored and poorly understood. This walk will please all discerning taste of nature by visitors, taking fond memories of unique panoramas of High Mountain, where we can also appreciate the camelids in their natural habitat.

The inhabitants of this area still maintain customs and traditions since time old. Making the Rainbow Mountain a very cultural site to learn a lot and go back to home with very pleasant memories.

Visit the Rainbow Mountain is really worth it and our company feels proud to offer such natural beauty to visitors.

Travel Program

Itinerary:

Day 01: Cusco - Vinicunca - Cusco

Detailed Program

Day 01: Cusco - Vinicunca - Cusco

We leave Cusco early in the morning and will travel by bus for 3 hours and a half. Adapting to the altitude during the trip and walking through the Vilcanota Valley, we will see small towns. When we got to the starting point of our hike (Qhechuyno), we have a rise of 3 hours appreciating the landscape and the homes of the inhabitants of the Andes. Likewise, also camelids in their natural habitat; thus reaching our goal the "Cerro Colorado" - after a certain time we will descend for 2 hours approximate until we reach our starting point where we expect a delicious lunch in the area and then return by bus.

04:00 a 05:00 hrs - Pick up from hotels located in Cusco
05:30 hrs. - Departure from Cusco
06:55 hrs. - Arrival
07:00 hrs. - Breakfast on Anchipacha
07:40 hrs. - Departure to Quesyuno
08:05 hrs. - Arrival to Quesyuno
09:30 hrs. - Trekking uphill of 3h approximately
10:45 hrs. - Arrival to mountain rainbow and explanation through our guide. Free time
11:30 hrs. - Return to the initial point (2h approximately).
14:00 hrs. - Return by car to the town of Anchipacha
14:30 hrs. - Lunch
15:30 hrs. - Return to Cusco
18:30 a 19:00 hrs. Arrival to Cusco, drop off in Plaza Regocijo

What’s included

What's included

Services included in the prices:

Shared Transportation round-trip
1 breakfast - 1 lunch
Briefing prior to trek
Entrance fees to Vinicunca.
Pick up from your hotel in the morning
Transportation from Cusco to the starting point of the trek by private car.
Professional English/Spanish speaking guide
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food). (Please tell your guide / cook during the trek if you have preference for certain types of dishes). If salads are served, they are washed in boiled water.

Not Included:

Last dinner
Tips
Personal expenses
Extra drinks.
Transfer back to your hotel (all passengers are dropped off in Plaza Regocijo or around)
Emergency horse, which can be mounted if you feel sick or goes a little slower.