Cusco: Mountain seven colors

Duration: Full day
Cusco
Full day
Difficulty: Intermediate
Shared Service - SIC
Cusco
Full day
Dificultad Intermediate
Shared Service - SIC

Description

Route: Cusco/ Vinicunca (Mountain of seven colors)

Cusco – Mountain seven colors

Be amazed with the Mountain of Seven Colors.

The Vinicunca mountain offers you a dreamlike landscape, its slopes and summits are dyed by strips of intense shades of fuchsia, turquoise, lavender, gold, among others. Similar to the colors of the rainbow piled one on top of the other like a multicolored blanket or the reflection of the rainbow on the earth. The mountain is located in the Cordillera del Vilcanota at 5,200 meters above sea level, in the district of Pitumarca.

Climate

Between December and March it is the rainy season, obtaining cloudy and cold weather with a temperature that drops to 5 °C at night and during the day it has an average temperature between 10 °C and 15 °C. In the months of April to November the dry season arrives, its temperature in the months of May to November varies between 7 °C and 12 °C during the day and at night it drops below 0 °C.

It is recommended to visit it in the dry season.

Purchase with purpose

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10% contributes to the Eco-friendly Good Practices Project and social entrepreneurship in Peasant, Indigenous and Vulnerable Communities led by our NGO Red Ecovoluntariado Nassf Latinoamérica.

Itinerary

Pick up from your accommodation. The tour starts in the morning to travel by car for approximately two hours to the south, until reaching the district of Cusipata – Paucarpata (3319 masl), where you will enjoy a nutritious breakfast in Chillihuani.

Beginning of the walk that will last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, observation of flora and fauna typical of the Andes, among which the presence of llamas and alpacas stands out. You will pass through beatiful gorges and see snow-capped peaks. Arrival at the Vinicunca or “Montaña de siete Colores” viewpoint (5200 m.a.s.l.). The guide will give you an explanation about the orography, ecosystem and color of the mountain, you will also be able to take advantage of the moment to observe the Vinicunca mountain range (5040 m/16,466 ft), take photos to remember and admire the beautiful scenery. Return by the same path to the starting point of the walk (Llaqto) where the transport will be waiting to take you back to Cusipata, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch.

Finally, return to the city of Cusco, arriving between 4 and 5 in the afternoon. Arrival to the city of Cusco (Near the Main Square).

End of our services

Includes:

  • Pick up from your accommodation.
  • Touristic bus.
  • Official adventure tourism guide.
  • First Aid Kit (emergency oxygen balloon).
  • Local breakfast.
  • Lunch.
  • Ticket to the Mountain of Seven Colors.
  • Antishock walking stick.
  • Thermal blankets.
  • Professional assistance.

Does not include:

  • Horse.
  • Guide in English or French.
  • Tips.
  • Foods.
  • Extra activities and souvenirs.
Terms and Conditions:
  • To reserve you need: complete information, date of birth, ID and/or passport, food requirements, among other details that are deemed appropriate according to the service.
  • The 100% deposit must be made before the travel date. (In case of special deadlines it is prior coordination).
  • Company data:

Company name: Naturaleza Sostenible Sin Fronteras SAC
RUC: 20550942179 – Tax address: Jr. Olmedo 537 int. A 302 Brena
Credit Bank of Peru
Savings Account in Dollars: 191 – 71499633-1-49
Interbank Account Code: 002 191 17149963314957
Bank swift code: BCPLPEPL

Note: Send payment voucher to email: liccet@nassftravel.com or WhatsApp: +51 971881685

  • The passenger accepts the terms and conditions at the time of making the reservation. In case of non-attendance, the traveler loses 100% (Non-refundable), date changes at least 30 days in advance. In the case of being a group or couple, if one of your companions does not attend, the responsible person must assume the difference. No Show: In case the passenger does not show up on the arrival date, it is non-refundable.
  • We are subject to weather changes or work stoppages/strikes, it is understood that if an activity is not carried out it will be changed for an equal or superior one.
  • We do not make refunds except for health with a medical certificate, death with a death certificate and pandemics (the refund is with a Travel voucher(*). There is no refund.

(*) Use of Travel voucher: Travel voucher can be exchanged for the contracted service. In case you want to make any change of community or destination, it must be prior coordination and additional payment that could be generated. The holder of the Travel voucher has a period of twelve months from the date of issuance, to decide on an option and carry out the exchange thereof. Considering that the reservation must be made with a minimum of one month in advance. This Travel voucher does not apply on holidays and public holidays in Peru.

  • Surcharges for holidays in Peru:

A 50% surcharge will be made to the total price for festive dates such as: Holy Week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), Labor Day (May 1), Inti Raymi (June 24), National Holidays (28 and July 29), Christmas (December 24 and 25), New Years (December 31 and January 1).

Tips for the trip:

Who is suitable to make this trip?

Eco-responsible traveler and nature lover.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Maximum altitude: 5080 m.a.s.l.

What to bring:

Identification document
Hiking shoes
Comfortable clothes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellents
Rain poncho

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Frequent questions

Why buy with us?

SOCIAL

Opportunity for empowerment and leadership in indigenous and / or vulnerable communities.

ENVIRONMENT

You contribute to the care of nature with a project for the preservation of the environment.

ECONOMIC

You generate fair trade and job opportunities for local people, mostly women from indigenous communities.

PURPOSE

Every time you buy, between 5% to 10% is invested in socio-environmental projects directed by our NGO Red Ecovoluntariado Nassf Latinoamerica.

EMPOWERMENT

Development of the solid waste management project. Rescue of core skills and talents. Community leadership and shared responsibility in sustainable tourism.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Delivery of materials for the development of prototypes for your ventures. It is managed and monitored for the creation of formal entrepreneurship and development of responsible tourism in its community.

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