Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
It is known in both ways "Rainbow Mountain " or "Montaña de 7 colores Vinicunca", the original name comes from two Quechua voices "Wini rumi" Black stone "Kunka" neck; Black stone due to the black stones that abound in the area, and neck by the narrow hill that resembles a neck.
The study by the Office of Cultural Landscape and Muñoz details how each strip is composed according to its color:
Pink: Combination of red clays, mudstones (muds) and sands.
White: sandstone (quartz sand) and limestone.
Purple or lavender: marl (mixture of clay and calcium carbonate) and silicates.
Red: argillites and clays.
Green: clays rich in ferro magnesium (a mixture of iron and magnesium) and copper oxide.
Yellowish brown, mustard or golden brown: limonites, calcareous sandstones rich in sulfide minerals (combined with sulfur).
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First aid kit.
Hotel pick-up.
Professional bilingual guide.
Tourist Transportation.
Trekking poles Blankets Oxigen.
01 Breakfast 01 semi Buffete Lunch.
Special customer costs.
Horses in case the client requires it, costs from s/70.00 soles per section Approx.
Entrance ticket to the mountain s/30.00 soles per person.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from hotels or B&B located within the historical center of Cusco.
Cusipata, Cusipata, Peru We head to the town of Cusipata, the trip will last approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. 120 minutes
Cusco, Peru At 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., our staff will pick you up at your hotel to board the tourist bus. 30 minutes
Cerro Colorado Vinicunca, Cusco, Peru Then we will continue our trip to the Rainbow mountain - Vinincunca, where we will begin our hike of approximately one hour and thirty minutes to reach the highest peak of the Montaña de Colores at 5,000 meters above sea level
Then we will continue our trip to the Rainbow mountain - Vinincunca, where we will begin our hike of approximately one hour and thirty minutes to reach the highest peak of the Montaña de Colores at 5,000 meters above sea level.
When arriving to the highest part, we will have a panoramic view of all the landscape that surrounds the Mountain of Colors flora, fauna, Peak, Mountains, Snowy; we will be able to observe the Imposing Ausangate Snowy.
After enjoying the beautiful view, we will descend to the lower part where we board our bus back to Cusco. 270 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
ZongChar_M
08 Apr 2023
Early start - We were one of the first group to get to the summit and received amazing views without the traffic.
Breakfast and lunch (All you can eat buffet style with Peruvian cuisine) provided is always a plus.
Our guide Rob made sure everyone got up and down the hill to get the great panoramic views.
Overall, the weather was definitely on our side with overcast and even some mist blowing in from the snow covered mountains.
This group of driver and guides are safe and the best. We were glad we were one of the first group to the summit. Especially on a Saturday.
Shea_H
15 Nov 2022
Going to see Rainbow Mountain is a must do for anyone who enjoys majestic views. I would not miss it. As for the tour company, it had some pros and cons:
Pros -
Decent breakfast and lunch
Tour guide made sure to take care of the group
Cons -
Showed up 20-minutes early - had to rush to make the bus
Itinerary estimated $50 for horses one-way - actual was $85
Bus got very hot on return trip, but would not turn on A/C
Picked up everyone at hotels, but dumped everyone at Plaza de Armas
This tour in
Peru
is organized by
Aremika Expeditions
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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