The 7 colors mountain (Vinicunca) is one of the majestic attractions present on the way to the Apu Ausangate, it is considered a sacred mountain (or mountain spirit) by the locals. It is located at 6,385 meters above sea level and is the highest mountain in the Cusco region.
The cheap 7-color mountain tour from Cusco will take you through breathtaking landscapes with glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and crystal clear rivers and lakes. During the Mountain 7 colors tour you will pass through local villages and explore the stunning surrounding nature with llamas and alpacas. The colors of the rainbow mountain are incredible!
Venture on this incredible 1 day adventure through the Peruvian Andes, where you will be able to:
Vinicunca, also called Montaña de Colores in Peru, is located in the Andes in the Cusco region of Peru.
To get to the trailhead, it is a three-hour trip from Cusco. To get to the viewpoint, you will have to walk about six miles. The trip is quite challenging, so it is not recommended for beginner climbers.
But what makes the rainbow mountain so many different colors? Well, first, don’t believe all the photos you see on the Internet. Super-bright technicolor photos are often enhanced by Photoshop, but the real destination isn’t boring either. The mountainsides look like painted yellows, greens, reds and purples, but they look a little more natural in person.
The reason these colors have formed is because of the ice that used to cover the area. When it began to melt, the water mixed with minerals in the ground, turning the soil into many colors. The red areas are from oxide mixtures, the yellows are from iron sulfide, the purples are from oxidized goethite or limonite, and the greens are from chlorite.
To start the Mountain 7 Colors 1 Day Tour we pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco between 04:00 and 04:30 am.
We travel by car for approximately two hours to the south, until we reach the district of Cusipata – Paucarpata, (3,310 masl.). Upon arrival we enjoy a buffet breakfast, then travel by car for another 1 hour to reach the checkpoint and start the hike.
The hike will last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, we will observe the typical flora and fauna of the Andes, among which stand out the presence of llamas and alpacas, we will pass through beautiful gorges and see snow-capped peaks.
When we arrive to the viewpoint of Vinicunca or Colored Mountain (5080 masl.) our guide will give us an explanation about the geography, ecosystem and color of the mountain, we can also take advantage of the moment to observe the mountain range of Vinicunca (5020 m / 16.466 feet), take pictures and admire the beautiful scenery, then we will return by the same path to the point where we started the hike, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch.
After lunch we will start the return trip to the city of Cusco, where we will arrive approximately between 4 and 5 in the afternoon. This is the end of the Tour to the Seven Colors Mountain.
Take the short 1 day tour to the 7 Colors Mountain and have a day full of adventures enjoying the great view of the famous rainbow mountain (Vinicunca). Imagine contemplating this wonderful and colorful landscape after a short four-hour hike through the Andean mountains. The Tour to the 7 Colors Mountain short route is a great complement to the Machu Picchu tour, so you can easily add it to your itinerary, as we offer guaranteed daily departures.
The 7 Colors Mountain is located at an altitude of approximately 16,400 feet or 5,000 meters above sea level. So, pack all your gear for this hike and get your camera ready for hundreds of beautiful pictures. Our blog on the best season for this hike has more useful information. The rainbow mountain awaits you!
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