Mountain of Colors Vinicunca

Full Day Tour

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ACTIVITIES

Route

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DURATION

1 Day

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MAX. ALTITUDE

5,200 mts

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LOCATION

Cusipata, Cusco

Introduction

The Mountain of Colors Vinicunca 1 day allows us to get to know one of the most popular natural destinations today. Its location in front of the highest snow-capped peak in Cusco and on top of a mountain make it an experience worth doing at least once in a lifetime. During the tour we can have fantastic views of the snow-capped mountains that surround this place and of the beautiful flora.

This experience is intended for all people who have an adequate and optimal state of health in the face of the necessary requirement, you can do it individually to be able to meet new people, as a couple or with friends with whom to share emotions and also as a family to live a unforgettable adventure.

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Why book this tour?

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Connect with the nature of the Mountain of Colors.

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Reach a new record, reaches 5200 meters above sea level.

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Surprise yourself with the mysterious colors of the Mountain of Colors.

Summary Itinerary

Day 01: Mountain of Colors Vinicunca

04:00 – 04:30 Pick up from your hotel and transfer in tourist transport.
04:30 – 07:00 Travel from Cusco to Cusipata.
07:00 – 08:00 Standard breakfast in a tourist restaurant.
09:00 – 12:00 Experience walking to the Mountain of Colors and prudent time to enjoy the landscape.
12:00 – 13:00 Return to our transport to go to the restaurant.
13:00 – 12:30 Buffet lunch in a tourist restaurant.
12:30 – 17:00 Return trip from Cusipata to Cusco.
The end point in Cusco is at Plaza San Francisco at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Detailed Itinerary

This destination is currently considered one of the favorites to visit on your trip to Peru. Due to the place where it is located, it is ideal if we seek to disconnect from all our daily routine. We will be able to see in our trip:

Mountain of Colors: The origin of this mountain is due to 2 very important factors, the first is an internal factor that thanks to the clash of tectonic plates (Continental Plate and Nasca Plate) gives rise to the large number of mountains, including the formation of the Cordillera of the Andes and in this place gave rise to a pyramidal-shaped mountain, this sector had various layers of minerals and after the lifting of the earth's mantle, the layers were evidenced as fringes on the mountain. The second factor is the external one that helps in the preservation of the place and this is mainly the environment in which it is located. The main peculiarity of this place is that it is located in front of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain, so its climate is always temperate. By locating ourselves in the upper part of the mountain we can see the outstanding colors, these are produced by the amount of minerals that are in the place and they are: Red: Iron, Green: Copper Oxide, Blue: Calcium Carbonate, White: Lime and limestone. Yellow: Sulphurous Mineral and Sulphur. Behind the mountain we can find a space that has an ecosystem that is differentiated by the characteristics of the terrain, it is known as the Red Valley and it has a wide extension of this color caused by the iron oxide mineral that is stronger in this sector. All this space is an incredible place that makes it a wonderful destination.

What's Included?

Included

Detailed briefing: It takes place before the start of the service (The briefing is a complete orientation, explaining everything about the tour. In addition, any questions you may have about it will be clarified).
Small groups: We always handle an adequate amount of people, personalized shared tour style.
First level guide: Professional tour guide specialized in hiking tourism (English/Spanish).
Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport from Cusco to Cusipata and vice versa.
Foods: Breakfast is standard and lunch is buffet style, with a variety of Peruvian and local food.
Entrance tickets: Entrance ticket to the Mountain of Colors.

Not Included

Foods: These can be requested.
Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.