The Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, Peru, is an exclusive and unique place in the Andes, here you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the attractive Ausangate snow Mountain, the Andean Valleys of the Incas, and sacred snow-capped mountains such as the Ausangate Apu, Vinicunca is an amazing tour to visit and explore in Cusco, during the Full day tour you can see the impressive colors of the mountain and its landscape, with stunning snow-capped mountains, also, along the way you can enjoy the Andean Fauna “llamas, alpacas and much more”.
The “Rainbow Mountain” via Cusipata full day trek is a new short trail to hike to Vinicunca Mountain: also known as Vinicunca is an undiscovered land full of wildly desert landscapes, snowcapped glaciated peaks, herds of alpaca, and pristine beauty of the Andes.
The Rainbow Mountain Full Day is an amazing option trek leaving from Cusco.
On this walk you will see picturesque villages, beautiful “adobe” houses, herds of llamas and alpacas, and you will have a magnificent view of the glacier Ausangate (6,385 m / 20,945 feet). With the beauty and uninterrupted solitude, this is a spectacular journey for hikers who love a true outdoor adventure.
Secondly, ITEP Travel offers high altitude ecotourism in the mountains, Humantay lake Tour is one of them; and is perfect for nature lovers; this is a new authentic experience in the Andes of Cusco. Join an exclusive ITEP travel group; Cusco explorers like you who seek to achieve their dreams in Cusco, Perú and Machupicchu.
So if you are in Cusco or wherever you don’t miss out, the rainbow mountain Tours will be a spiritual gate to the Andean Gods, such as the Mother Nature #Pachamama, we are sure that you will have an unique and memorable experiences, Also, there is Vinicunca 2 days tour with an overnight in our Andean Lodge and we can fix travel packages in Cusco including the experience for Rainbow Mountain.
Distance: 14km/ 8.7 miles
Elevation: 4200m-5000m
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
At 4:30 am we will pick you up at your hotel and drive 3 hours to Quesiuno. While packing up our gear our chef will be preparing a hot breakfast to get you fueled up for the hike ahead of you. Our guides explain about the itinerary for the day and safety tips to ensure you are fully prepared for the next two days.
The trek begins in a large green valley. You will see hundreds of alpacas, local farmers, and the beautiful Ausangate mountain looming in the distance- this is only a teaser for what is to come on your journey.
As you continue making your way on the trail you will begin to conquer the first pass of the trek Puccacocha pass.
At around 16,000 feet, the pass sits just above Puccacocha lake, and the massive Ausangate mountain is directly in front of you, while a beautiful active glacier crashes into the lake below. After a successful climb we will stop around noon for lunch and to recharge your body for the remainder of the hike.
Our destination for the night is Anata, where we will enjoy a beautiful evening surrounded by jaw dropping landscape in the still of the Andes. As the sun sets, we set up the dining tent with chairs for your group to relax and enjoy conversation while dinner is being prepared. This night you will see an unforgettable night sky full of constellations, shooting stars, and keep yourself warm with coca tea.
Walking Time: Approximately 3 hours (including a lunch in the route)
Walk and Terrain: Walk, canter, on open roads, some steep ascending trails.
Distance: 18km/ 11 miles
Elevation: 5000m-5200m-4200m
Hiking time: 6-7 hours
Today is what you’ve been waiting for. Your chance to see the beautiful Rainbow Mountain; and the best part, you’re almost there. We’ll wake you up bright and early (time depends of the weather- usually between 5:00 am and 6:00 am) with coca tea delivered to your tent, and serve you a hearty breakfast to fuel you up for your final climb to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain).
Upon arrival you can take all the time you want soaking in the amazing 360-degree vistas of the surrounding lands and explore the mountain itself. Take some time to yourself and really enjoy the beauty of nature around you- it truly is a magical place. The hike down will only take about three hours and here we will celebrate a successful journey, and enjoy lunch before departing back to Cusco (3 hours). Arrival time back in Cusco will depend on how long you want to spend on Rainbow Mountain, but we typically get back around 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and drop you off at your hotel.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other events which are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible.
Walking Time: Approximately 3 hours (including a lunch in the route),
Walk and Terrain: Walk, canter, on open roads, some steep ascending trails.
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