Located south of Cusco and belonging to the province of Canchis, is the amazing Vinincunca Mountain, Montaña de Colores or simply Montaña Arcoíris. Its imposing and colorful natural form has made it a must-see tour on clients’ itineraries in recent years. You can reach this mountain in a group service at an affordable cost. Currently, the most offered route is through the town of Chillihuani, it is a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with a 30% ascent to 5036 meters above sea level. However, it is always necessary to be in Cusco an extra two days beforehand for proper acclimatization. Join our group and enjoy this wonderful day in this great landscape of the Andes.
At approximately 4:00 – 4:30 the transportation will pass by your hotels located in the central area of Cusco. From here we will travel south for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then we will continue for approximately one more hour to the starting point of the hike. Before this walk, our guide will provide you with walking sticks and give you the necessary information for the long-awaited tour. The walk is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Montaña de Colores. It is advisable to be at least two days before in the city of Cusco, this for proper acclimatization since the walk is not that complicated but the altitude makes it a challenge to get there.
After the visit we will return along the same route to where our transportation is located, then we will return to the same restaurant to enjoy a pleasant buffet lunch. A moment of relaxation and we will take our return transportation to Cusco. The vehicle will leave you in a place near the parade ground.
A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.
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5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
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7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
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Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.
Knowing the maximum altitude will help you properly prepare for the experience. During the walk we will reach an altitude of approximately 5200 meters above sea level. It is recommended to be in Cusco at least two days before for proper acclimatization, in addition to staying well hydrated and avoiding excessive alcohol and tobacco consumption.
It is important to know the difficulty level of the hike to ensure you are physically prepared. The hike has a medium level of difficulty and is not that complicated, but the altitude can represent an additional challenge. It is recommended to have acceptable physical condition and be prepared to walk on uneven terrain.
It is essential to know what services are included in the tour price and what additional expenses you might have during the experience. The tour price includes hotel pick-up, professional guide in English and Spanish, buffet breakfast and lunch with hot drinks, walking sticks, oxygen cylinder and first aid kit. However, you should consider additional expenses such as admission tickets, cold drinks during meals, tips, and other personal extras.
Knowing the total duration of the tour and the planned activities will help you plan your day appropriately. The tour lasts a full day and includes pickup from hotels in Cusco, breakfast, hike to the Mountain of 7 Colors, time to take photographs, buffet lunch, and return to Cusco.
Some travelers may be interested in renting horses to make the hike easier. It is important to know if this option is available and what the additional cost is. In this case, the cost of horses is not included in the tour price, so you will need to check with the tour provider about the availability and additional cost of this option.
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