Where is the Short Route to the Rainbow Mountain? It is located about 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco, at a height of 5036 meters above sea level, this mountain attracts many visitors due to its colors. Since, until recently, it has become one of the most visited places behind Machupicchu. Likewise, it is located in the impressive "VILCANOTA" mountain range. The colors of this mountain are due to the geological formation of about 56 million years, which was accumulated with rain, rivers and marine sediments. However, many specialists indicate that the mountain has been seen by the thaw in this part of the mountain range. So, come with us to enjoy this incredible place and fill yourself with the energy of the Andes.
First, very early at 4:30 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in our tourist transport, and then we will go south of the city of Cusco, towards Quiquijana. Since, we will go to the LA MONTANA restaurant, we will travel for 2 hours approx. Here we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast. After breakfast, we will continue to the control point where we will start the walk in 1 hour approx. Likewise, here our guide will give you the instructions and recommendations of the tour and the route.
Then, we start the walk to the mountain of colors "VININCUNCA" at 5020 m.a.s.l. which will last 1 hour and 20 minutes approx. During the walk we will observe a great multitude of llamas, alpacas and shepherds with beautiful and colorful typical costumes. Continuing with the walk, we will pass through beautiful ravines, reaching the highest part, we will find ourselves surrounded by snow-capped peaks such as Ausangate, and the entire Vilcanota Mountain Range.
Likewise, here our guide will explain in detail about the orography, ecosystem and colors of the mountain, and then take the most beautiful photos of the mountain of 7 colors from another horizon, see the beautiful landscape from the highest 5080 m.a.s.l. After that we will take the return route through the Red Valley viewpoint, red mountains, walk on this ecosystem considered the Andean red desert. Last visit to another point of Vinicunca for the photos, and return to Llaqto, where our transport will be waiting to take us to LA MONTANA Restaurant. Finally, we will have our delicious Buffet lunch and then return to the city of Cusco and end our service.
NOTE: the level of the walk is considered between 1 and 4. Level 1, easy on flat terrain, Level 2, few slopes and flat terrain, Level 3 Few flat terrain with a greater slope, and Level 4, totally irregular terrain, wild and with steeper slopes at higher altitudes.
Please ask for a personalized quote, The price is customized depending on the final accommodation options, travel dates and other preferences.