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Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek 1 Day Traditional
Price : 40.00 USD$
| Locations Visited | : | Ausangate Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Trip Style | : | Trekking Tours |
| Length | : | 1 Day |
| Frequency | : | Every Day |
| Group | : | Min 8, Max 20 |
| Physical Grading | : | 1,2,3,4,5 |
overview
- The Rainbow mountain , known as the mountain of 7 colors.
- The colors you see were formed by sedimentary mineral layers in the mountain that have been exposed by erosion and resembling the seven natural minerals.
- Is currently inhabited by high Andean communities with llamas and alpacas and also it can be seen Red Valley.
- Is a magical place where their paths were part of the ancient Quechua culture.
- It is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the 100 places you must visit before dying.
- now it has become a natural wonder similar to the rainbow mountain of the Chinese.
- Ideal for travelers with limited time in the region or those who would prefer a shorter and more leisurely hike.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: cusco – cusipata – cusco.
we are going to be picked up from your hotel between 04:00 to 04:45 am, travelling towards the south of Cusco until we arrive at cusipata (3.310 mmeters/10.859feet) which takes about 2 hours car ride Once we arrive, we will have a delicious continental breakfast then we will continue with the van to the starting point ( phula wasipata) (4, 326 meters/14,189 feet) after we will hike 1:30 minutes we will arrive to hill of colors, known as Rainbow mountain (5,020 meters/16,466 feet). The only one in the world! You will have sufficient time to explore and then return to where we started, approximately 1 to 1:30 hour.then we board to our van to cusipata. There awaits our delicious lunch, later we will board the bus and return to Cusco, a 3-hour bus ride, arriving to Cusco around 4 – 5 pm.
Inclusions:
- Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Pick-up from hotel between 4 – 4:30 am
- Transportation to and from , Cusco – cusipata –starting point – Cusco
- Food Breakfast and Lunch
- Entrance fee
- Walking sticks
Exclusions:
- Personal horse (s/.80)
- Extra energy snack (chocolate bar, dry fruit)
What you need to bring:
- A backpack to bring your personal items
- Comfortable walking shoes with ankle protection
- Walking sticks with metal tips
- Clothing for cold weather and rain
- Thermal clothes
- Gloves or mittens, scarf, wool socks, wool hat
- Shirts and pants for walking, convertible
- Camera and batteries, spare batteries
- Binoculars
- Hat for the sun
- First-aid kit
- Pancho or rain coat
- Small towel
- Toilet paper
- One bottle of water
- At least s/.100 in extra money
Recommendation:
We recommend that you get used to the altitude by being in Cusco for 2-days or somewhere with a similar elevation. In this hike, you will ascend (5,020 m / 16,466 ft ) and a distance of 10 kilometers/ 6.2137 miles and descend 800 meters/2,624 feet. The reason that this hike is difficult is because of the high altitude. The Andean valley has a gradual rise, so please consult with your doctor if you are suitable for a high altitude hike of 5,100 meters/, 16,732 feet.
