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HomeFull-day Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Hiking Trip from Cusco
Description
Explore this route, and you will likely have this extension to the south all to yourself, encountering few or no other route hikers. Vinicunca, the Mountain of 7 Colors, or Rainbow Mountain, is located in the Southern Region of Cusco. This gratifies even the most demanding travellers and trekkers, endowing unforgettable memories of the raw sites around it.
Itinerary
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- Pick up from your hotel at 4:30 am. Head south through the town of Urco to the Cecacupe District (2 hours by bus) and then follow the path to Piturmata.
- Continue along the road through small villages until you arrive at the community of Hanchipata Quesuno (1 hour and 20 minutes by bus), the ideal starting point to walk the route. See many mountains such as Ausangate, beautiful blue lagoons, and many other natural sites.
- Walk to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) for approximately 3 hours. Savour the view for about an hour taking photos of the beautiful scenery before descending the path and returning to the bus.
- Return to Cusco.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Professional Peru tour guide
- Hotel pickup
- First aid kit
What's Excluded
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Horse
- Hotel drop-off
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available; please notify at the time of booking if required
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The duration of transfers are approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Meeting Point
Pick up options can be selected at check out.
Language
English, Spanish
Activity Level
Medium