Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Tour (Full day)
Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca Tour (Full day)
Venture to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain on a full day tour from Cusco. Enjoy a spectacular natural landscape formed by uniquely colored mountains and breathtaking views of the Andes. An unmissable experience for nature and adventure lovers.
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Opciones del Tour
Live an unforgettable adventure in the spectacular Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), located in the majestic Cordillera Vilcanota, very close to the sacred snow-capped Ausangate (6,377 m), considered an Apu protector of life and guardian of one of the most pristine ecosystems in the world. This trekking experience will allow you to enjoy breathtaking Andean landscapes, glaciers, snow-capped peaks and herds of llamas and alpacas, in a unique natural environment.
We will start with the pick up from your hotel at 3:45 a.m., and then travel approximately 3 hours in private transport through the South Valley, passing through picturesque villages such as Urcos and Quiquijana, until we arrive at Cusipata, where we will enjoy a nutritious breakfast. Afterwards, we will continue to the starting point of the trek at Phulawasipata (4,600 m), from where we can appreciate agricultural terraces, canyons and snow-capped mountains.
Our guide will give an informative talk before starting the hike of approximately 1.5 hours, on a path of moderate ascent. During the tour we will observe South American camelids, high mountain ecosystems and spectacular views of the snow-capped Ausangate.
Around 10:00 a.m. we will arrive at Vinicunca (5,020 m), where you will have free time to admire and photograph this amazing multicolored landscape, which seems to be hand-painted by nature. After enjoying the place, we will begin the descent of approximately 50 minutes to the starting point, where our transportation will be waiting for us to return to Cusipata and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Finally we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m., concluding this incredible experience.
A must-see adventure for nature and photography lovers.
Pick up and transfer from hotels located in the center of the city of Cusco.
The service takes place approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, to guarantee a punctual and organized experience.
What’s Included:
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Comfortable and safe tourist transportation.
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English).
- Breakfast in Cusipata.
- Buffet lunch in Cusipata.
- Walking poles for added support.
- Thermal blankets within mobility.
- Entrance ticket to the park.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen balloon for high altitude assistance.
What’s not included:
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
- Additional beverages.
- Horse rental (optional in case you cannot do the trek): direct payment to the muleteer S/ 90.00 per person.
| ITINERARY | APPROX. TIME |
|---|---|
| 03:45 – 04:15 AM | Pick up from your hotel in Cusco. |
| 04:30 AM | Departure to the town of Cusipata in tourist transport. |
| 06:30 AM | Arrival to Cusipata and energizing breakfast. |
| 06:35 AM | We continue by car to the starting point of the hike. |
| 07:00 AM | Arrival at the trailhead. |
| 08:15 AM | Beginning of the hike (approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes). |
| 08:30 AM | Arrival to Vinicunca – Rainbow Mountain. Explanation of the guide and free time for photos. |
| 10:00 AM | Start of the return walk (approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes). |
| 11:00 AM | Transfer to Cusipata. |
| 12:30 PM | Arrival to Cusipata and buffet lunch. |
| 02:30 PM | Return to Cusco city. |
| 05:00 – 05:30 PM | Arrival to Cusco – End of the tour (Plaza Regocijo). |
Recommendations:
- Small and comfortable backpack to carry the essentials.
- Original passport (essential).
- Warm clothing for the morning and afternoon cold.
- Raincoat or rain poncho.
- Sunglasses for UV protection.
- Trekking pants or comfortable pants for hiking.
- Hiking boots or shoes with good non-slip soles.
- Camera with batteries or spare battery.
- Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Energy snacks (dried fruits, bars, chocolates, cookies).
Review view + Form
Recorrido muy completo y bien organizado
Visitar estas islas es una experiencia que vale la pena. El guía no sllevó en lancha hasta las islas Uros, donde pudimos conversar con las familias locales y luego dar un paseo en los típicos barcos elaborados con juncos.
Despues continuamos el recorrido por el lago Titicaca hasta Taquile. Allí nos recibieron con música y danzas típicas en un pequeño mercado artesanal. Luego almorzamos y mientras comíamos, el guía nos contó detalles sobre la historia y la cultura del lugar.
Yo elegí hacerlo en lancha rápida, lo cual recomiendo totalmente. Se pueden dejar las pertenencias en la lancha ya ques es la misma embarcación la que acompaña todo el recorrido.
La excursión tenía recojo y devuelta al hotel, así que, en resúmen, un recorrido muy completo y bien organizado ideal para conocer la vida y tradiciones en el lago.
Very complete and well organized tour
Visiting these islands is a worthwhile experience. The guide took us by boat to the Uros islands, where we could talk with local families and then take a ride on the typical boats made of reeds.
Then we continued the tour of Lake Titicaca to Taquile. There we were welcomed with music and typical dances in a small handicraft market. Then we had lunch and while we ate, the guide told us details about the history and culture of the place.
I chose to do it by speedboat, which I highly recommend. You can leave your belongings in the boat since it is the same boat that accompanies you throughout the tour.
The excursion had pick up and drop off at the hotel, so, in short, a very complete and well organized tour, ideal to learn about life and traditions in the lake.
Passeio muito completo e bem organizado
A visita a essas ilhas é uma experiência que vale a pena. O guia nos levou de barco até as Ilhas Uros, onde pudemos conversar com as famílias locais e depois fazer um passeio nos típicos barcos de junco.
Em seguida, continuamos nossa viagem pelo Lago Titicaca até Taquile. Lá, fomos recebidos com música e danças típicas em um pequeno mercado de artesanato. Em seguida, almoçamos e, enquanto comíamos, o guia nos contou detalhes sobre a história e a cultura do lugar.
Optei por fazer o passeio de lancha, o que recomendo muito. Você pode deixar seus pertences na lancha, pois é a mesma lancha que o acompanha durante todo o trajeto.
A excursão tinha embarque e desembarque no hotel, portanto, em resumo, um passeio muito completo e bem organizado, ideal para conhecer a vida e as tradições do lago.
