Vinicunca (7-Color Mountain) Full-Day Guided Hike from Cusco
by X Travel Peru
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
Vinicunca, or the 7-Color Mountain, is a striking natural formation in the Peruvian Andes known for its layered mineral deposits. This full-day guided hiking tour from Cusco lasts about 10 to 11 hours and includes roundtrip tourist transportation, a certified professional guide, breakfast, lunch, trekking sticks, and entrance to the mountain. The tour begins with a scenic drive passing through local towns that preserve traditional customs and offer views of the snow-capped Ausangate, Peru's fifth highest mountain at 6,384 meters above sea level. Participants will also see the Wonderful Red Valley and local wildlife such as vicuñas, which are known for their fine wool. Upon arrival at the main viewpoint of Vinicunca, the group will have about an hour to explore the area, take photographs, and observe the distinctive geological colors of the mountain. Oxygen and a first aid kit are available throughout the hike to assist participants. The return trip follows the same route back to Cusco.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Scenic drive through local towns and landscapes
The trip includes about one hour passing through local towns that retain traditional customs and landscapes. Along the way, participants will see the snow-capped Ausangate mountain and the 7-Color Mountain, as well as the Wonderful Red Valley. The area is home to vicuñas and other wildlife.
60 min
Ausangate Mountain View
Participants will see the imposing snow-covered Ausangate, the fifth highest mountain in Peru, at 6384 meters above sea level.
Visit to the 7-Color Mountain viewpoint
The hike includes about one hour at the main viewpoint of Vinicunca, where visitors can explore, take photos, and appreciate the mountain's distinctive color bands.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of Chicha Restaurant. Look for our guide who is properly identified with the logo of our agency X Travel Peru. Please arrive 10 minutes before the indicated time and have everything you need for the hike.
End point
In front of Chicha Restaurant. Look for our guide who is properly identified with the logo of our agency X Travel Peru. Please arrive 10 minutes before the indicated time and have everything you need for the hike.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Vinicunca (7-Color Mountain) Full-Day Guided Hike from Cusco
by X Travel Peru
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
Vinicunca, or the 7-Color Mountain, is a striking natural formation in the Peruvian Andes known for its layered mineral deposits. This full-day guided hiking tour from Cusco lasts about 10 to 11 hours and includes roundtrip tourist transportation, a certified professional guide, breakfast, lunch, trekking sticks, and entrance to the mountain. The tour begins with a scenic drive passing through local towns that preserve traditional customs and offer views of the snow-capped Ausangate, Peru's fifth highest mountain at 6,384 meters above sea level. Participants will also see the Wonderful Red Valley and local wildlife such as vicuñas, which are known for their fine wool. Upon arrival at the main viewpoint of Vinicunca, the group will have about an hour to explore the area, take photographs, and observe the distinctive geological colors of the mountain. Oxygen and a first aid kit are available throughout the hike to assist participants. The return trip follows the same route back to Cusco.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Scenic drive through local towns and landscapes
The trip includes about one hour passing through local towns that retain traditional customs and landscapes. Along the way, participants will see the snow-capped Ausangate mountain and the 7-Color Mountain, as well as the Wonderful Red Valley. The area is home to vicuñas and other wildlife.
60 min
Ausangate Mountain View
Participants will see the imposing snow-covered Ausangate, the fifth highest mountain in Peru, at 6384 meters above sea level.
Visit to the 7-Color Mountain viewpoint
The hike includes about one hour at the main viewpoint of Vinicunca, where visitors can explore, take photos, and appreciate the mountain's distinctive color bands.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of Chicha Restaurant. Look for our guide who is properly identified with the logo of our agency X Travel Peru. Please arrive 10 minutes before the indicated time and have everything you need for the hike.
End point
In front of Chicha Restaurant. Look for our guide who is properly identified with the logo of our agency X Travel Peru. Please arrive 10 minutes before the indicated time and have everything you need for the hike.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.