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Vinicunca 1 Day Trip

Rainbow Mountain, Red Valley, Ausangate Mountain

Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain, situated in Cusco, Peru, stands out as an exclusive and unparalleled destination within the Andes. Here, visitors can marvel at the captivating landscapes that include the Ausangate snow mountain, Inca valleys, and revered snow-capped peaks like Ausangate Apu. The Vinicunca mountain offers an incredible opportunity for exploration in Cusco, with a full-day tour showcasing its vibrant colors, stunning scenery, and encounters with Andean fauna such as llamas and alpacas.

Complete Vinicunca 1 Day Trip Itinerary

Day 1: By car: Cusco – Cusipata

Early in the morning at 5 am, we will pick you up from your hotel to embark on our journey to the Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. The initial leg of our adventure involves a 1:30-hour drive on paved roads to the community of Cusipata. From there, we continue on the Cusipata branch for an additional 30 minutes until we reach Chillihuani village. Along this route, we pass through picturesque locations such as Tintinko, Rio Tigre, and get a glimpse of the Surina Mountain from Llacto village. After passing the local government control point in Cusipata, you'll have the opportunity to observe the natural flora and fauna, including llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, etc. We then proceed along a road for about 20 minutes until we reach the starting point of our walk.

The trek to Rainbow Mountain begins, taking approximately 1.5 hours. During this journey, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Red Valley, mountains with the Ausangate snow peak, and small lagoons. A lunch break is scheduled at this point, providing an opportunity to appreciate and capture photographs of the colorful mountain. Subsequently, we commence our descent back to the starting point, taking approximately 1.5 hours.

Our transportation awaits us there, and we return to Cusco, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours. Anticipate arriving at around 5:00 p.m., and we will drop you off at your hotel.

Duration of Walk: Approximately 3 hours (including a picnic lunch along the way).

Walking and Terrain: Strolling, cantering on open roads, encountering some steep ascents.

Cusipata – Vinicunca Mountain Trek: 13 Km (8.08 miles).

Reviews

Emi G

Dec 2024 - Solo

Great 4 day adventure!

Santiago was our guide and he was great! There was 3 of us on the group and we couldn't have asked for better weather, and an amazing experience. They accommodate that my flight was canceled a day prior and they were able to pick me up from airport...

Trevor L

Dec 2024 - Couples

Best experience on the Inca trail

Adrian was the best. I highly recommend requesting him as your guide. He made sure that everyone in the group was okay always and he spoke English and Spanish to accommodate the entire group. The trail is beautiful and it was a great adventure...

Kerily

Dec 2024 - Solo

The most amazing Inka trail experience to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World with the best team!

Such an incredible experience doing the Inka Trail with the greatest guide Santiago and the amazing team of porters. Santiago looked after us so well, he shared an in depth knowledge of the history and had a great sense of humour. Also big kudos to the chef Rafael as every meal we had was delicious...

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