Cusco: Mountain seven colors

Duration: Full day

Cusco

Full day

Difficulty: Intermediate

Shared service

Cusco

Full day

Dificultad Intermediate

Shared service

Description

Route Cusco/Vinicunca (Montaña Siete Colores)

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:

The climate in the area is rainy and dry. From December to April, it rains and snows in the higher-altitude areas, with daytime temperatures ranging from 16°C to 18°C. From May to November, daytime temperatures range between 17°C and 19°C. At night, temperatures drop to as low as 0°C.

Purchase with purpose

10% contributes to the Eco-Friendly Good Practices Project and social entrepreneurship in Peasant, Indigenous and Vulnerable Communities directed 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.

Not included:

Horse.
Guide in English of French.
Tips.
Foods.
Extra activities and gratuities.

Tips for the trip:

Who is suitable to make this trip?

Eco-responsible traveler and nature lover.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Maximum altitude: 5200 m.s.n.m.

What to bring:

Identity document

Comfortable clothes

Comfortable clothes

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Mosquito repellent

Rain poncho

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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.