The Vilcabamba range of mountain located to the southeast of Cusco is a very important section of the Andes Cordillera, this is one of the mountain range in Peru
that has the highest concentration of snowy peaks, this creates beautiful high Andean landscapes with vast snow-capped mountains and large glaciers, which in their thaws make to appear beautiful lagoons, lakes, nice valleys.
Nowadays with the passage of time many of these summits are completely uncovered of snow and they show a special natural pigment of the rock that together with some minerals and the special color of the soil of this place creates beautiful mountain, they are very striking by the colors they show, these together with the local people who are mainly breeders of Alpacas and Llamas will make this tour in an unforgettable experience, breathe deeply and live the 5020 meters of “Vinicunca” (The rainbow Mountain)
Overview
- Tour Location: The beautifully colored Rainbow Mountain in the Cusco region
- Tour Type: Hiking, adventure, camping
- Good For: Those with a sense of adventure and in good shape
- Temperature: Cold, temperature may go below 0 degrees at night
- Difficulty: Moderate and Challenging
- Considerations: Enjoy the amazing colors of the mountains before they are discovered by the public
Quick Itinerary :
- 04:30 am: Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
- 06:30 am: Arrive to Cusipata and have breakfast
- 08:45 am: Trek to the peak of Rainbow Mountain walking through stunning scenery.
- 10:30 am: Reach the peak of the mountain. Once at the top, enjoy the view
- 11:30 am: Return to the starting point where the transportation awaits
- 02:30 pm: Lunch before heading back to Cusco
- 05:00 pm: Arrive back at Cusco
Note: All times are approximate.
ITINERARY
Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley - Full Day Itinerary
We pick you up in your Hotel around 4:30 to 4:50 a.m. then we’ll travel 02 hours on a bus to Cusipata where you’ll have a delicious breakfast, after we continue to Phullawasipata (4626 mts. /15177 fts.) this is the trail head where we start the hiking, first we walk 1 and an 1/2 to two hours uphill where you will find a beautiful landscape, big mountain and local people with their typical clothes making their daily life, you will find groups of Alpacas, Llamas and sometimes wild Vicuñas, also small lagoons created by the thaws of the glaciers, once you arrive to the summit (Vinicunca 5020 mts. / 16469 Fts.).From the highest part you can appreciate this stunning landscapes ,a free time to rest and to take your pictures, then
We start to go back by a different way, the “Red Valley”, we call it likethat for the red color of the mountain soil, they look pretty nice and you will find only few people, this is a total different experience, this will be other 2 and 1/2 hours walk downhill to arrive again in Phullawasipata.
After having our delicious buffet lunch we take back our tranport to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel in Cusco , arriving around 5pm.
INCLUSION
What Is Included
What Is Not Included
Added Values For Free
PRICES
Price & Availability
“¨Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley is available on any date that is best for you”
Prices
- US$150 PER PERSON (AMERICAN DOLLARS)
***We require a minimum of 2 people in order to start the tour. For solo travellers- please inquire on the dates you are looking to adventure.
Book Optional Tours / Activities
- View Of The Condor In Chonta Canyon – Full Day
- Cusco Horse Riding / Full Day
- Sacred Valley Tour / Full Day
- Maras Moray Tour / Half Day
- South Valley / Half Day
Additional Options
- A horse can be rented for the trip from locals when you arrive if you desire, about US$25
TRIP NOTES
Inside Your Daypacks
Daypacks can be any size for day tours, but we always recommend the smaller, the better.
- Travel insurance card is essencial.
- Walking sticks.
- Rain gear (jacket and pants) or poncho. Plastic ponchos can be purchased for about $ 2 in Cusco.
- Waterproof trekking boots.
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces, gloves, scarf and knit / tour beanie.
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
- Hat or cap to protect you from sun, rain and cold.
- Sun block.
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body.
- Toilet paper, the package bundle and exit.
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.
- Your own first aid kit with special medicines you may need, paracetamol, second skin blisters, etc.
- Cash - sufficient for snacks, tips and souvenirs.
- Eager and adventurous spirit to enjoy your hike.
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