Cus-11 : Rainbow Mountains - Montaña de 7 Colores
- Cusco
- Cus-11
Duration
14 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Adventure
Explore Rainbow Mountains a unique itinerary through Valle Rojo
Discover the awe-inspiring Vinicunca, also known as the Mountain of 7 Colors. This iconic destination in Cusco, Peru, is a traveler's paradise. Marvel at its vibrant slopes and peaks adorned with shades of fuchsia, gold, lavender, and turquoise, creating a rainbow-like mountain that will leave you spellbound.
In addition to Vinicunca, you can have a view of the stunning Red Valley, characterized by a series of crimson-hued mountains and ravines. The name 'Red Valley' comes from the stunning red mountains of the Vilcanota mountain range visible from the colorful Vinicunca. These remarkable colors are the result of abundant iron minerals in oxidation.
Join us for an unforgettable journey into nature's vibrant palette!"
What does it include?
Includes
Pick up at the Hotel.Private Round Trip Tourist Transportation01 Breakfast and 01 Buffet LunchBilingual Professional Guide.First aid kit (with Oxygen Ball).
Does not include
Horses and muleteerEntrance Tickets Montaña de Colores y el Valle Rojo S/. 30Indicative price, subject to variation.
Trip information
Pickup city
Cusco
Duration
14 hours
Guided
Collection Point
Difficulty
Easy
Departure Time
04:00
Language
English, Spanish
General Description
Travel Plan
To visit the colorful mountain Vinicunca and Valle Rojo we will pass at 4:00 a.m. by you to your hotel to board our tourist transportation.
- We will head south of the city of Cusco to Quiquijana, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast
- After breakfast, we will continue our journey for a few more minutes and take a detour that takes us to the community of Chillihuani and to the checkpoint.
- After a few more minutes in the transport, we will arrive at Phulawasipata (vehicle parking), from where we will begin our excursion. Here you will have the option of renting horses to get to the mountain.
- Before starting the walk, our guide will give us some recommendations to start our adventure to La Montaña de Colores. Along the way we will have the opportunity to observe magical landscapes, flora and fauna such as: llamas, alpacas, vizcachas, vicuñas and even condors. Our great walk will be for approximately 2 hours to the Montaña de Colores or Montaña de 7 Colores, located at 5,082 meters above sea level. approximately.
- From the highest part of the mountain we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Vinicunca mountain with its resplendent colors. Likewise, we will have the opportunity to see the Ausangate mountain (the fifth highest mountain in Peru, its maximum altitude is 6372 meters above sea level).
- After it, we will walk back to the vehicle parking lot, where our driver will wait for us (the same transportation that will take us to the mountain will return us to the city of Cusco).
- After approximately 1 hour 30 minutes we will arrive at the restaurant in Quiquijana where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
We will board our transportation and return to the city of Cusco, end of the service.
What should I bring?
- Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Caps
- Sunglasses
- Sportswear
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long pants
- Raincoat
Map / Location
Important Note
Reservations can be made until 6:00 PM the day before departure. If you wish to make a reservation after this deadline, please contact us to confirm availability. Agency's opening hours on the contact page.
Cancellation policy
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