Our 2-day/1-night trekking package will take you to the Rainbow Mountains, also known as the Seven Colors Mountain or Vinicunca (meaning ‘Hill of colors’), located in the District of Pitumarca (Canchis Province, Cusco region, in Peru's southern Andean region). During this hike toward Vinicunca, you will also be able to admire the guardian of the Cusco region, Mount Ausangate (Peru's fifth-highest mountain), which at 6,384 meters is one of the most important mountains in the Peruvian Andes.
This fascinating trek will take you to the enigmatic Seven Colors Mountain, where you can see the glacier-eroded valleys and the vivid color formations that make it so distinctive. The diversity and beauty of the Earth is visible throughout South America – come and admire the wonderful ‘Seven Colors Mountain’, which you can visit on our 2-day, 1-night trek.
Distance: 4 km / 2 – 3 hours.
Altitude: 4,400 m / 4,680 m
On the first day, departure from the hotel at 6 a.m. to begin the adventure. After a 3-hour drive, a stop for breakfast at a typical restaurant. The scenic journey crosses colorful canyons, deep valleys, and beautiful rivers. Upon reaching the trailhead at Vinicunca, you'll have enough time to unpack and rest while admiring the view of Mount Ausangate. After lunch, the hike and climb toward Pampakucho begins. The route takes you through many spectacular high-altitude spots surrounded by local shepherds, lush pampas, and hundreds of alpacas. This is where the Rainbow Mountain adventure begins.
After a wonderful afternoon surrounded by breathtaking views, at sunset you'll spend a relaxing evening with the rest of the group while dinner is prepared. You'll have the chance to admire the brilliance of the constellations in the sky. In this area, temperatures drop below zero during the dry season or winter, and are close to zero during the rainy season.
Distance: 13 km / 6 hours
Altitude: 4,680 m – 5,020 m – 4,400 m
A wonderful day awaits you on the Rainbow Mountain, or Seven Colors Mountain. After waking up early with a cup of coca tea, a hearty breakfast will be served. You'll then begin the final climb to Rainbow Mountain, which takes about 3 hours. Upon arrival you'll have the chance to take in the 360-degree panorama and explore the mountain. You'll have time to enjoy the natural beauty of this magical place. After exploring the area and taking some photos, you'll begin the descent back toward Vinicunca. After a short lunch stop, you'll reach the end of the route and board a bus back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 6 p.m.