Rainbow Mountain or vinicunca also called in Quechua is one of the attractions that cannot be missed in the Cusco- Peru. On this hike you will visit the beautiful 7 Color Mountain with its colorful slopes and be amazed by the stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. you will be accompanied by our native guide who speaks English,Spanish and Quechua.
This trek Rainbow mountain full Day is designed for those travelers with little time in Cusco who want to be in contact with the magnificent nature of Peru. Our guide will explain what makes up the exciting existence of the Rainbow Mountain. There is also an option if feel tired or bad you can do it on horseback.
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am to be transported for 1:30 hours until arriving to the town of cusipata we will have breakfast where we can buy sodas, energizantes, chocolates, cookies, etc. We will continue 1:30 more minutes by car until arriving to the village of Chillihuani where and also place where we will start hiking, we will hike uphill for 1:40 hours , throuhout the walk we will appreciate the Alpacas and llamas until arriving to the summit of the Vinincunca Mountain best known as Rainbow Mountain located at 5000.m.a.s.l. Once in the summit we will have a guided tour, time to meditate . we will descend for 1;20 to villge chillihuani where we will catch our car to lunch 1:30 hours until arriving to the village of Cusipata lunch place again, where we will catch the car that will transport us back to Cusco where we will be at 4:00 pm.
Hiking distance: 4 Km / 14271 ft (1:45- hours).
Summit altitude: 5000 meters above sea level.
Feeding: breakfast and lunch.
Considered: not so hard but take care about altitude.
Area: Sierra and puna.
Weather: cold and windy.
