1 day

Private

Full Day

About this activity

The "Rainbow Mountain" in Cusco - Peru, also known as Vinicunca, is an spectacular place near the snowy Ausangate glacier which is considered a sacred mountain by local people, is one of the most important deities of ancient Cusco. Since pre-Inca times, the mountain has been a place of worship and offerings and this tradition continues untill nowadays.

Most trips that let you see the "Rainbow Mountain" requires a trek of at least five or six days. That has changed with this new itinerary. We have designed for this walk, so now that it can be done as a day trip.

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.

ITINERARY:

4:00 am. Pick up from your hotel and departure from Cusco to Pitumarca Town, average 3-hour trip.
7:00 am Breakfast (Pitumarca Town)
After breakfast we continue the journey to the starting point 40 minutes away.
8:20 am Start the walk to the rainbow Mountain.
On the way you will enjoy landscapes full of flora and fauna.
Duration between 3 to 4 hours average to arrive at the "Rainbow Mountain".
10:45 am We will arrive to the “Rainbow Mountain”.
11:20 am Downhill to the starting point.
13:45 pm Lunch in Pitumarca town.
15:00 pm Van from Pitumarca to Cusco City.
18:00 pm Arrive to Cusco city(Drop off at your hotel - Private service).