1-Day Rainbow Mountain Trek from Cusco with Vinicunca Summit

1 Day Duration

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About This Tour

Conquer the beautiful Mountain of Seven Colours on this full-day journey from Cusco to Vinicunca. Set against the blue sky and dominated by the beautiful snowy...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cusco, Ausangate · Languages: English, German, Portuguese

Know before you go: We will have all food prepared and ready for you to enjoy prior to the day's trek.; We recommend that you reach Cusco, or another high-elevation city, 2 to 3 days before your departure for the trek. To avoid headaches, digestive issues, and similar discomforts, we recommend bringing your medicine of choice, such as Midol, Pepto Bismol, or Tums, and drinking plenty of water or coca tea once you are in Cusco or any other high-elevation city.; Avoid consuming alcohol before the hike, and avoid cigarettes.

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What's Included

Tourist transport: Cusco - Chillca - Cusco
Professional tourism guide (English and/or Spanish)
Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain
Breakfast and lunch
Oxygen bottle
Constant assistance

Not Included

Water
Walking poles
Dinner
Horses (available for hire)

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Cusco to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek

Depart from Cusco as we pick you up from your hotel at 4 am. Depart from Cusco as we pick you up from your hotel at 4 am. Drive for around 3 hours until we reach Chilca. Drive for around 3 hours until we reach Chilca. Savour our Andean breakfast at approximately 7:00 am. Savour our Andean breakfast at approximately 7:00 am. Begin trekking in the quiet and remote landscapes of the Cusquenian Puna. Trek at your own pace, enjoying the flora of the Andes and breathing in the pure Andean air. Begin trekking in the quiet and remote landscapes of the Cusquenian Puna. Trek at your own pace, enjoying the flora of the Andes and breathing in the pure Andean air. Witness along the trail untouched nature, with a few Andean communities scattered in the mountains. Witness along the trail untouched nature, with a few Andean communities scattered in the mountains. Cross mountains and small streams under the constant tutelage of the Apu Ausangate. Cross mountains and small streams under the constant tutelage of the Apu Ausangate. Reach Vinicunca's summit. The dazzling view of Rainbow Mountain will leave you speechless. Once at the top, you will have enough time to take photographs. Reach Vinicunca's summit. The dazzling view of Rainbow Mountain will leave you speechless. Once at the top, you will have enough time to take photographs. Walk back to the community of Pitumarca, where a car will be waiting to take you back to Cusco. Walk back to the community of Pitumarca, where a car will be waiting to take you back to Cusco. Return to Cusco at approximately 7 pm; end of tour. Return to Cusco at approximately 7 pm; end of tour.