RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK FULL DAY
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Overview
Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, Peru, is an exclusive and unique place in the Andes, where you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the attractive snow-capped mountain Ausangate, the Andean valleys of the Incas and sacred mountains such as Apu Ausangate. Vinicunca Mountain is an incredible excursion to visit and explore in Cusco. During the full-day tour, you can see the stunning colors of the mountain and its landscape, with impressive snow-capped mountains. Additionally, along the way you can enjoy Andean fauna, such as llamas, alpacas and much more.
The full day hike to "Rainbow Mountain" via Cusipata is a new short route to reach Vinicunca Mountain. Also known as Vinicunca, it is an unexplored land full of wild desert landscapes, snow-capped glacial peaks, herds of alpacas and the pristine beauty of the Andes. The full-day hike to Rainbow Mountain is an incredible option to depart from Cusco. On this hike, you'll see picturesque villages, beautiful adobe houses, herds of llamas and alpacas, and have a magnificent view of the Ausangate Glacier (6,385 m / 20,945 ft). With uninterrupted beauty and solitude, this is a spectacular trip for hikers who love a true outdoor adventure.Secondly, ITEP Travel offers high altitude ecotourism in the mountains, and the Vinicunca Full Day Tour is one of them; It is perfect for nature lovers and is a new authentic experience in the Andes of Cusco. Join an exclusive ITEP Travel group; explorers from Cusco like you who seek to achieve their dreams in Cusco, Peru and Machupicchu.
So if you are in Cusco or anywhere else, don't miss it. The Rainbow Mountain Tour will be a spiritual door to the Andean gods, like Mother Nature #Pachamama. We are sure that you will have unique and unforgettable experiences. We also offer a two-day tour to Vinicunca with one night in our Andean Lodge and we can organize travel packages in Cusco that include the Rainbow Mountain experience.
- DAY 1 | Cusco – Vinicunca “Rainbow Mountain”.
Day 1 | Cusco – Vinicunca “Rainbow Mountain”.
Attraction: Vinicunca The Mountain of Colors "Gentle day walk"” Very early in the morning "05:00am", we pick you up from your hotel, we will begin our adventure to the rainbow mountain "Vinicunca". We go with our transportation to the district of Cusipata along a paved road for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, until we reach Cusipata where we will have breakfast. We advance 30 more minutes, until we reach the town of Chillihuani, where we will pass through picturesque places such as Tintinko, Río Tigre, we will observe the Surina mountain from the town of Llacto, then we will pass the control of the local government of Cusipata, in this place you will be able to appreciate the flora and fauna in their natural habitat. (Llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, etc.). Where we will continue our trip along a road for about 20 minutes until we reach the starting point of our walk. We begin our adventure to the Rainbow Mountain for approximately 1 hour and a half, we can appreciate panoramic views such as the Red Valley and the Mountains such as the Nevado del Ausangate, we will take photos of the colorful mountain. Then we will begin to descend to our starting point for 1 hour.
- Pre-departure information: You will meet your guide and “Vinicunca the Rainbow Mountain” group at our office for an orientation before your hike. The meeting will be at 6:00 PM the afternoon before the trip begins. In case you cannot come at this time "let us know" to coordinate another time.
- Tourist transportation: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco in the morning and you will travel by private transportation to the “Town of Chillihuani”, the starting point of the walk. to the mountain of Vinicunca.
- Adventure tourism guide to Vinicunca the Rainbow Mountain: English-speaking tour guide, professional with tourism certification.
- Entrance ticket to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch (vegetarian, vegan or special menus available at no additional cost)
- Medical kit and oxygen bottle: Our team will bring a first aid kit, which includes an emergency oxygen bottle.
- Transfer back to Cusco: Private tourist transportation from Vinicunca to your hotel in Cusco
- 24-hour guest service
NOT INCLUDED
- Canes: You can rent a set from our company if you wish.
- Clothing and personal equipment.
- Travel insurance.
- Our transportation will be waiting for us to return to Cusco for approximately 2 hours. We will arrive at 5:00 p.m. approx. We will drop you off at your hotel.
- Walk Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Hike and terrain: Hike on open trail, steep path.
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PRICES
- 2 Trek Poles (Includes rubber tips) $15.00 USD
- Saddle horse (Rise only) $35.00 USD
- Sleeping bag $25.00 USD
Essential elements
- Original passport (and valid student ID if applicable).
- Hiking boots/shoes.
- Hiking socks.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- Warm clothing, hat and gloves.
- Casual mountain clothing for the afternoons.
- Short or long sleeve shirts.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35 recommended).
- Reusable plastic or metal bottles, or a hydration bladder.
- Insect repellent.
- Personal hygiene items or day backpack.
- Personal medication.
- Camera and video camera.
- Flashlight with extra batteries.
Additional items to bring
- Shorts.
- Trekking poles (with rubber tips).
- Bandages and dressings.
- Sandals.
- Swimsuit for the hot springs.
- Extra money for personal expenses, tips (200 new Peruvian soles are recommended for additional expenses).
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Don't miss this amazing hike! Permits are sold out at least 6 months in advance.
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