Choose one of the excursions to the mountain of colors according to your physical condition:
** Minimum 2 pax**Rainbow mountain – You will leave your hotel in Cusco early in the morning, crossing the South Valley, towards Cusipata. From there, you will be transferred to Phulawasipata where you will begin your walk. After some time to prepare, you will start with the ascending route to Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. The place will amaze you with its vivid colors and natural beauty. There, you will have time to take photos and fill yourself with the energy of the place. At the end of this visit, you will walk back to the starting point. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel in Cusco, stopping along the route for lunch at a local restaurant.
Total walking distance: 10 km
Minimum height: 4,652 m.a.s.l.
Maximum height: 5,020 m.a.s.l.
Walking hours: 3.5 hours
Degree of difficulty: 3 of 5
Operation Restrictions: Does not operate from January to March due rainy season.
Operation subject to weather conditions.
** Minimum 2 pax **Palccoyo – You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco at dawn to head to the South Valley. After 3 hours, you will arrive at the town of Combapata, where you will begin
the journey to Palccoyo. Before starting your hike, while you are getting ready, your guide will give you a briefing with safety instructions. Then, you will take the 1-hour road to Palccoyo, “the other rainbow mountain”. Upon arrival, the beauty of this mountain and its landscapes will surely amaze
you. Then, you will have time to explore the area and take stunning photographs. You will continue with the journey to the stone forest and the Ausangate snow peak viewpoint. Once there, you will have free time to appreciate the place and capture most impressive landscapes with your camera. Then, you will head back following the same route. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel in Cusco, stopping algong the way for lunch at a local restaurant.
Total walking distance: 2 kilometers
Minimum Altitude on the Route: 4,780 m.a.s.l / 15,682 ft
Maximum Altitude on the Route: 4,980 m.a.s.l / 16,338 ft
Approximate Hiking time: 2 hours
Degree of difficulty: 3 of 5
Operation Restrictions: Does not operate from January to March due rainy season.
Operation subject to weather conditions.
Accommodation at selected hotel in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast.